Fun Stuff to Do

These are some fun things to do that our editors found.  Check back often because our list is always changing, we update it every day!

Apr 2025

23 Apr

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

Denison’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, directed by Ryan Hamilton, present an evening of jazz music. Tickets are required for this event.
24 Apr

Student recital

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors. The event does not require tickets.
24 Apr

Ukulele Association of Homer

04/24/2025    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This is a time for fellow ukulele players to meet for ukulele practice and to share their enthusiasm for this unique instrument in an informal [...]
24 Apr

'A New Climate for a New Climate'

04/24/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
As part of Denison's Earth Week celebration Adam Met will visit the campus and give a public talk "A New Climate for a New Climate." [...]
24 Apr

'About My Friend, or the Parking Lot Play'

04/24/2025 - 04/25/2025    
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Theatre major Nora Cashman presents a senior project titled “About My Friend, or the Parking Lot Play.” Based on materials from the Denison archives, “Parking [...]
25 Apr

Rummage and Bake Sale

04/25/2025 - 04/26/2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
St. Paul’s will host the annual rummage, antiques, collectables, and bake sale on Friday, April 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Saturday, April [...]
25 Apr

Book Club

04/25/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve your copy [...]
25 Apr

Licking County Aging Partners & Y on the Fly

04/25/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Licking County Aging will be providing a meal at noon, followed by Margie from Y on the Fly with a fun exercise program. Please call [...]
25 Apr

Homer Historical Society

04/25/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for an informal discussion of local history in the meeting room. Please bring any ‘show and tell” items that you would like to [...]
25 Apr

YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME' Opening Reception

04/25/2025    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Denison Museum presents the opening reception for the senior show “YOU MADE THAT UP TO SCARE ME.” Denison University’s Senior Visual Art Majors proudly [...]
25 Apr

American Roots Ensemble concert

04/25/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The American Roots Ensemble, under the direction of Adam Schlenker, presents a spring concert. Tickets are not required for this event.
26 Apr

Infirmary Mound Park

Get out on the trail with us at Morris Woods State Nature Preserve as we search for spring wildflowers! This hike will last about an [...]
26 Apr

Gears for Growth: Car Show Fundraiser for NCS Digital

Hey all you motor heads! NCS Digital is hosting their first annual Gears for Growth Car Show on Saturday, April 26th from 10:30am to 2:00pm [...]
26 Apr

Global Sustainability and Culture Celebration: Frühlingsfest! Spring Festival!

04/26/2025    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Denison and Granville community members are welcome to enjoy music, international food, and earth-friendly activities at this community celebration. The student bluegrass band "The Sleepytime [...]
26 Apr

Northridge Athletic Boosters Dinner Auction

04/26/2025    
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Northridge Athletic Boosters invite the community to their Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday, April 26, 2025, a lively fundraiser supporting Northridge High School student-athletes. [...]
26 Apr

Back to the Future - HWE 40th Anniversary!

04/26/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A concert 40 years in the making! What started out as a gathering of 25 musicians to play great concert band music has grown over [...]
27 Apr

FCCLA Small Business Fair

04/27/2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Are you ready to support small businesses around Licking Valley, Ohio, enjoy door prizes and food, explore local products, and have fun? Join us at [...]
27 Apr

Composition recital by seniors Dawson Kimbell and Nguyen Tran

The Department of Music is pleased to welcome Dawson Kimbell and Nguyen Tran who will present a senior composition recital. This event is free and [...]
29 Apr

Wild Storytime

04/29/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a story, snack, and activities! The program lasts about an hour. Dress for the weather as we may take a short walk. [...]
29 Apr

Freeze -Drying Fundamentals

Join Shari Gallup, Assistant Professor/Extension Educator for a program on freeze-drying fundamentals. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how freeze-drying works, the equipment needed [...]
30 Apr

Story Time

04/30/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Shaunta for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age. Note: April 2nd will be a pajama party story time- please wear [...]
30 Apr

Chamber Music Ensembles concert

The Department of Music presents student chamber music ensembles in concert. Tickets are not required for this event.

May 2025

01 May

Production of 'HERE US'

The Departments of Theatre and Dance present "HERE US." Now in its fourth year, "HERE US" has become an annual live performance event and streaming [...]
01 May

Student Composers concert with ETHEL

The Department of Music presents a student composers concert directed by Ching-chu Hu, featuring ETHEL, an ensemble-in-residence at Denison. Tickets are not required for this [...]
02 May

Y FUN DAY

05/02/2025 - 05/03/2025    
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Licking County Family YMCA is hosting a Rummage Sale on Friday from 7:30-2 in the Mitchell Center. Two food trucks will also be available [...]
02 May

YMCA Fun Fest

05/02/2025 - 05/03/2025    
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Rummage Sale at the Licking County Family YMCA, 470 West Church St. Friday and Saturday, 7:30-2PM.
02 May

Canal Market District Farmers Market

05/02/2025 - 10/31/2025    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The outdoor farmers market at Canal Market District is EVERY FRIDAY from 4-7pm from May-October and features over 40 vendors each week. Come shop from [...]
03 May

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA Car Show

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA- Car Show Saturday May 3, 2025 8AM- 12PM REGISTRATION 7- 11AM EAST PARKING LOT 50/50 Raffle & Dessert by the Y [...]
03 May

The Wildflower Fairy Trail Opens May 3rd!

05/03/2025 - 09/30/2025    
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
It's official, the magic is back! The fairies have migrated back to the Wildflower Trail at Infirmary Mound Park. They must have caught a good [...]
03 May

Friends & Family SPRING FLING

05/03/2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for an incredible day, full of amazing deals and unique treasures! Discover handmade crafts, clothing, electronics, and much much more Don’t miss out! [...]
03 May

Bald Eagle Stroll

05/03/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet us at the Bicentennial Park parking lot (2385 Raccoon Valley Rd, Granville, OH 43023) for a 1 mile walk to the bald eagle nest. [...]
03 May

Mother's Day Craft Market

05/03/2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Mother's Day Craft Market at Canal Market District is the perfect place to purchase that one-of-a-kind locally made gift for the special moms in [...]
03 May

R.A.D. Basic Self Defense for Women

05/03/2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $10. The Licking Park District has partnered with the Newark Police Dept to teach women realistic self-defense tactics. The acronym R.A.D. is short for [...]
03 May

Land of Legend Barbershop Chorus

05/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Newark, Ohio land of legend barbershop chorus are celebrating their 75 years of barbershop harmony.. There will be special guest quartets performing as well. [...]
03 May

Orchestra and choir concert

05/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
HARRIS IPOCK, CONDUCTOR The Denison Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and Concert Choir are pleased to present this year’s iteration of our choral and orchestral collaborative concerts! [...]
04 May

Pin Trading

05/04/2025    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A fun afternoon for the whole family -- meet new people, make new friends, trade Disney pins! Parking is free, and concessions will be available [...]
04 May

Gospel Choir concert

05/04/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Gospel Choir, directed by Timothy “REV” Carpenter, presents a spring concert. This event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required. [...]
08 May

Wild Storytime

05/08/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a story, snack, and activities! The program lasts about an hour. Dress for the weather as we may take a short walk. [...]
10 May

2025 Plant Sale -May 10 - Master Gardeners of Licking County

A wide variety of plants have been prepared just for the home gardener, including perennials for your sunny and shady spots, herbs and houseplants, garden [...]
10 May

Licking County Master Gardener Volunteer: Plant Sale

Join our Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers for their Annual Plant Sale. This event is held in conjunction with Licking County Soil and Water Backyard [...]
10 May

Bike Buckeye Lake Bike Rodeo

05/10/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come learn about bike safety at our Bike Buckeye Lake Bike Rodeo.
10 May

Steps of Change- Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Steps of Change is our annual fundraiser and to bring awareness to those that have died to substance use disorder and our unsheltered population in [...]
10 May

Fairy Trail Party

Come experience a touch of magic on the Wildflower Fairy Trail with Infirmary Mound Parks’ fairies and sprites! Our wildflower trail area has beautiful early [...]
13 May

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

05/13/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide gentle stretching and range of motion to the muscles and joints of the physical body, and participants will quickly [...]
14 May

Yoga in the Park

05/14/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body flow that [...]
15 May

Backyard Conservation: Composting 101

05/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us to learn how to create nutrient-rich compost right at home! Whether you have a small garden, a backyard, or just a few potted [...]
17 May

Run For Lungs 5K Run/Walk

05/17/2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register: https://tristateracer.com/race/12843 Join Us for a Day of Celebration and Awareness! The American Lung Association, Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab, and Licking Memorial invite you [...]
17 May

Hike it! Morning Hike

Start your day with a hike! The hike will be about a mile. Wear good walking shoes.
17 May

Fostering Further Car Show

05/17/2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
3rd Annual Fostering Further Car Show Saturday, May 17 - 10am to 3pm Newark Eagles - 52 Forry St, Newark Registration from 10am-12pm. First 50 [...]
17 May

Spring Foraging Hike and Lunch

Fee: $45. Join James Mann of Spicebush woodcraft and Foraging, for a 1.5 hour hike through Infirmary Mound Park focusing on foraging spring edibles! Ramps, [...]
18 May

Ohio Army National Guard Open House

The Ohio Army National Guard is hosting an open house on 18MAY25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 1LT James Gregory Miller Armory, 1257 Hollar [...]
22 May

Paint the Parks

05/22/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us at the James Bradley Center at Infirmary Mound Park for a Paint the Parks class. The instructor will lead you step by step [...]
27 May

Wild Storytime

05/27/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a story, snack, and activities! The program lasts about an hour. Dress for the weather as we may take a short walk. [...]

Jun 2025

21 Jun

Summer Solstice at the Canal Market

Summer Solstice at the Canal Market. An open-air market in downtown Newark with handmade jewelry, resin skulls and other art, author Patti Wigington, horror themed [...]

Sep 2025

20 Sep

Elite Veterans Eliminator Benefit

The 9th Annual Eliminator Benefit will take place on September 20, 2025, at Elite Preparedness. 100% of proceeds from the Eliminator and silent auction go [...]

Oct 2025

03 Oct

QUILT SHOW - Heart of Ohio Quilters Guild

10/03/2025 - 10/04/2025    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Heart of Ohio Quilters Guild - a 501(c)3 organization Quilt Show October 3-4, 2025 New Location: Licking County Aging Partners, 1058 E. Main Street, Newark, [...]