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!
Jul 2024
26
Jul
Homer Historical Society Meeting
Come and join us for an informal discussion of local history. Please bring any “show and tell” items you would like to share.
26
Jul
Tyy Perkins Acoustics 3 Days of Music
Tyy Perkins will be entertaining with 3 days of live music this week. Find ones that close. Friday 26th Berne Station Bar & Grill Lancaster [...]
26
Jul
Night Hike and Campfire!
Explore the night at Infirmary Mound Park! Learn about the night sky and how wildlife use it to navigate. The hike will last about an [...]
27
Jul
2024 Matthew Offers Jr Memorial Blood Drive
You are invited to come and help support the 2024 Lil Matthew Offers Jr Memorial Blood Drive. This year our goal is to have 80 [...]
27
Jul
Community School Supply Giveaway
New Hope Lutheran Church has 250 sets of school supplies to be given away to students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Supplies will be given [...]
27
Jul
Craft Show and Flea Market
CHRISTMAS in JULY, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Flea Market Something for everyone
27
Jul
Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers Open House: Passport to Gardening
Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers will be holding their annual Open House: Passport to Gardening on Sat., July 27th from 10 AM - 2 PM [...]
28
Jul
Dick Marsh Memorial Car Show
The most popular show in town! The Dick Marsh Memorial Car Show at the National Heisey Glass Museum just west of beautiful downtown Newark. registration [...]
28
Jul
Intro to Falconry with OH School of Falconry
Learn about this most ancient of sports, as you handle and fly one of our trained hawks to your glove! As a result of participating [...]
30
Jul
Nature Explorers – Ages 7-9
Nature Explorers will take place every other Tuesday from June 18 to July 30. Free. For ages 7-9. Activities will include STEM activities, habitat exploration, [...]
30
Jul
Teen Summer Reading Event-Movie Night with Bubble Tea
Watch a classic Studio Ghibli movie with us and enjoy refreshing strawberry bubble tea and pizza. Registration is required by Monday, July 29th at 7 [...]
30
Jul
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: RSVP REQUIRED Meet Alex Sheen, "Because I said I would" founder - Resiliency Leadership meeting
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: RSVP REQUIRED Meet Alex Sheen, "Because I said I would" founder - Resiliency Leadership meeting Join us for an inspiring evening with [...]
30
Jul
Tai Chi in the Park
Meet at Shelter 3. Drop in for this enjoyable class of simple, easy to learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices in the beautiful setting [...]
31
Jul
Yoga in the Park
FREE - This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body [...]
Aug 2024
01
Aug
Granville Night Market
Join Made Local Events for an open-air night market in Granville Ohio's Raccoon Valley Park! Our event features local & regional makers, bakers, growers. Enjoy [...]
02
Aug
Recipe Exchange
The theme of the recipe exchange is “Take a Step Back in Time”. Prepare your favorite dish from years ago. It could be a dish [...]
02
Aug
Hosanna Church's 11th Annual Car Show
Hosanna Church's 11th Annual Car Show Friday August 2nd, 4PM until 8 PM rain or shine. Car registrations, 4pm until 7pm DJ Brian Mykel of [...]
02
Aug
Back to school bash
School supply carnival! Business will be set up with school supply and carnival games! Kids will go around and play games Food truck and Ohio [...]
03
Aug
03
Aug
Native Tree and Shrub Propagation
Do you love trees? Did you know that white oaks germinate differently from red oaks? If this piques your interest, then join certified arborist, Sean [...]
03
Aug
Licking County Chamber of Commerce Newark Summerfest
Join us as we celebrate our beautiful city and honor our Hometown Heroes Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. North Park Place will be the location for [...]
04
Aug
Buckeye Lake Classic 5k
1st Annual Buckeye Lake Classic 5k is a walk/run along the lake on the bike path. Participants will start in front of the Boatyard and [...]
04
Aug
Hartford Fair Natural Resources Area
It’s that time of year again! Join us at the 4-acre Hartford Fair Natural Resources Area (HFNRA) for all the programs that you know and [...]
06
Aug
Tai Chi in the Park
Meet at Shelter 3. Drop in for this enjoyable class of simple, easy to learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices in the beautiful setting [...]
07
Aug
Yoga in the Park
FREE - This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body [...]
08
Aug
Wild Storytime
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. [...]
08
Aug
Ukulele Association of Homer
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 [...]
08
Aug
“Showdown at Sundown” Licking County Volleyball Preview
The Newark Catholic High School (NCHS) and Newark High School (NHS) volleyball programs will host the “Showdown at Sundown” Licking County Volleyball Preview outdoors at [...]
10
Aug
Annual Vendor Sale & Car Wash Fundraiser for Heath Biddy Cheer League
Come out and get some yummy goodness from several food trucks, get your car washed and hand dried and shop a few local yard sales [...]
10
Aug
Benefit for Tammy Phipps Howard
Please join us to help Tammy Phipps Howard she is a warrior battling stage 3 non small cell lung cancer. The event will have a [...]
10
Aug
Family Fun Fest
Bring the family to our 2nd Annual Family Fun Fest at Newark Station! There will be crafts, games and many other fun things for the [...]
10
Aug
Motley Barn Dance
Join us for a community social Barn Dance for fun, fellowship and exercise. Dances include: Traditional Squares, Contras, Virginia Reel, Waltz, Circles, Mixers and others. [...]
13
Aug
Nature Adventures – Ages 10-12
Nature Adventurers will take place every other Tuesday from June 25 to July 23, plus August 13. Free. For ages 10-12. Activities will include STEM [...]
13
Aug
13
Aug
Teen Crafting
Join us and make your own DIY craft. This month’s craft is Kool-Aid Lip Balm. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the library [...]
13
Aug
Tai Chi in the Park
Meet at Shelter 3. Drop in for this enjoyable class of simple, easy to learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices in the beautiful setting [...]
14
Aug
Yoga in the Park
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
Aug
Teen Movie
Check out this new action comedy The Fall Guy (2024). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This movie is rated PG-13. Registration is required. [...]
15
Aug
Music at the Gazebo – Barefoot McCoy
FREE, LIVE MUSIC! August 15th – Barefoot Mccoy. Barefoot McCoy is an American singer-songwriter and musician based in Ohio. His music is characterized by his [...]
16
Aug
Brunch & Movie
Join us and watch The Woman in Gold, (2015) a remarkable true story of one woman’s journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for [...]
17
Aug
Art in the Park – Ecoprinting with Pat Kresty
ECO-PRINTING THE MYSTERY AND MAGIC Join us to unbundle the mystery and magic of eco-printing. This program will explore the process of dyeing fabric using [...]
17
Aug
camp O'Bannon poker run
Come out and support this amazing program. We welcome all vehicles. We will return back to camp O'Bannon for food and silent auction 50/50 and [...]
17
Aug
71st Annual Newark Maennerchor OX Roast
This is our annual German festival, with great German food and desserts. Our food prices are low as we want this to be a family [...]
20
Aug
Wellness Walks in Nature with OSU Extension
The OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences presents: Wellness Walks in Nature. Join Shari Gallup, Certified Health and Wellness coach and OSU Extension [...]
20
Aug
Community of Women
This will be an informal gathering to become better acquainted and share ideas in which we can encourage and support each other through life’s challenges [...]
20
Aug
Teen Painting
Join us each month a let your creativity flow and paint a cool pineapple. Registration is required.
20
Aug
Tai Chi in the Park
Meet at Shelter 3. Drop in for this enjoyable class of simple, easy to learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices in the beautiful setting [...]
21
Aug
Licking County Board of DD Monthly Board Meeting
Committee meetings begin at 4:45 p.m.; regular Board meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
21
Aug
Park District Board Meeting
The public is invited. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The meeting agenda will be posted here a few days [...]
21
Aug
Yoga in the Park
FREE - This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body [...]
21
Aug
Yoga in the Park
FREE - This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body [...]
22
Aug
Ukulele Association of Homer
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 [...]
23
Aug
Licking County Aging Partners & Y on the Fly
Licking County Aging Partners is partnering with Buckeye Valley YMCA’s ‘Y on the Fly’ to bring fitness and food to our 60+ residents throughout Licking [...]
23
Aug
Homer Historical Society
Come and join us for an informal discussion of local history. Please bring any “show and tell” items you would like to share.
24
Aug
Wings of Flight, Wheels of Yesteryear Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Celebrating Completion of Licking County's new Airport terminal with a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony and Open-House Event kicking off at 8:30am with a Fly-in Breakfast open to [...]
24
Aug
Northside Church of Christ Car Show
Car show , Cars , Trucks ,Vans, Motorcycles and also a kids car show bring the kids and their Power Wheels . Let them show [...]
27
Aug
Tai Chi in the Park
Meet at Shelter 3. Drop in for this enjoyable class of simple, easy to learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices in the beautiful setting [...]
28
Aug
Yoga in the Park
FREE - This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus on whole body [...]
30
Aug
30
Aug
Music at Infirmary Mound Park: The Hip Replacements
Free, live outdoor music! The Hip Replacements will be playing, and Jalapeno Latin Flavor and Ciao Gelato will be on hand with delicious food. Bring [...]
Sep 2024
12
Sep
Granville Night Market
Join Made Local Events for an open-air night market in Granville Ohio's Raccoon Valley Park! Our event features local & regional makers, bakers, growers. Enjoy [...]
15
Sep
HOT ROD Drag Week 2024 Presented by Gear Vendors
The 20th annual race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is back as HOT ROD Drag Week 2024 Presented by Gear [...]
26
Sep
Jazzin with the Arts
Join us for our annual fundraiser - Jazzin with the Arts! Enjoy an evening out after work with your special someone, friends, family or co-workers. [...]
28
Sep
4th Annual Fall Festival
Come down to Marne Church to kick off the fall season! Saturday, Sept. 28 from Noon-4pm. We'll have hay rides, food trucks, face painting, bouncy [...]