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!
May 2025
02
May
Canal Market District Farmers Market
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
The Wildflower Fairy Trail Opens May 3rd!
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 [...]
13
May
Teen Crafting
This month’s DIY craft will be a Beaded Flowerpot Wind Chime. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
13
May
Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park
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
Story Time
Join Miss Shaunta for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
14
May
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
May
Teen Movie & Pizza Night
Come to the library and watch The Maze Runner (2014). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This movie is rated PG-13. Registration is required. [...]
15
May
Backyard Conservation: Composting 101
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 [...]
16
May
Brunch and a Movie
Join us for a light brunch and watch the movie Adeline (2022), a small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman [...]
16
May
Pirate Food Drive for John's Helping Hands 1973
Join us at the Mill Dam and donate food for John's Helping Hands 1973. An organization that helps homeless veterans find jobs, housing, and she [...]
17
May
Dale Miller Trout Derby
The City of Newark Parks Department will host the annual Dale Miller Trout Derby on Saturday, May 17, at T.J. Evans Family Park. The derby [...]
17
May
Run For Lungs 5K Run/Walk
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
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, [...]
17
May
Swinging with the HWE Big Band
The Heisey Wind Ensemble brings their 40th Anniversary Season to a close on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert by the HWE [...]
18
May
Buckeye Valley Family YMCA Car Show
Come and join us for our 4th annual Buckeye Valley Family YMCA Car Show at the Licking County Family YMCA this Sunday, May 18th. Located [...]
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 [...]
20
May
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
May
Teen Painting
Join us each month and let your creativity flow and create a colorful Lilo & Stitch painting. Registration is required.
21
May
Licking County Board of DD Monthly Board Meeting
Committee meetings begin at 4:45 p.m. Regular meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
22
May
Bigfoot Presentation by Marc DeWerth
Ohio’s premier Bigfoot researcher and organizer of The Ohio Bigfoot Conference will share information on Bigfoot.
22
May
Paint the Parks
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 [...]
23
May
Licking County Aging Partners & Y on the Fly
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 [...]
23
May
Homer Historical Society
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 [...]
27
May
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. [...]
30
May
30
May
Summer Fish Fry Fundraiser
Help us raise money to support our local church. All proceeds will go directly to the church to help with utilities, repairs and assessments.
Jun 2025
04
Jun
Water Bath Canning
Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food [...]
07
Jun
History Walk: Transportation!
Offered at 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM, on Saturday, June 7! Travel through time and join our history educator on a walking tour [...]
07
Jun
Water Bath Canning Workshop and Pressure Lid Testing
Learn the basics of water bath canning with Shari Gallup, from Ohio State University Extension. The workshop will include a demonstration on how to water [...]
07
Jun
12
Jun
Granville Night Market
https://www.facebook.com/share/1NwbVqQzNy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Spend a summer evening in Granville shopping, eating and enjoying Raccoon Valley Park! Our FREE outdoor event features 50+ makers, bakers and businesses! Enjoy [...]
14
Jun
Pop-Up Science Event: Bursting with Bubbles!
Let's get clean as we get messy! Create bubbles big and small as you create stamp art and see incredible dry ice bubbles at this [...]
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 [...]
Jul 2025
04
Jul
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Community Celebration
The Gratiot United Methodist Church invites you to attend our 85th annual Old -Fashioned 4th of July Community Celebration! Friday, July 4th at the National [...]
09
Jul
Pressure Canning
Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food [...]
12
Jul
Pop-Up: Science Event: Incredible Sharks!
Thrill your budding marine biologist with Sharks 101, ocean experiments & more! Sink your teeth into some hands-on marine science at this jaw-dropping family event! [...]
19
Jul
"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk
The 2025 “For Your Health” 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk will take place at The Dawes Arboretum on Saturday, July 19. Participants may choose [...]
19
Jul
Dozers & Diggers
The Works is rounding up big trucks and exploring machine science! Families are invited to get an up-close view of the trucks, lifts, bull dozers, [...]
19
Jul
Ballyhoo! with Cydeways and BeachFly
A rock band with punk energy and pop reggae grooves, Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! are a fun, fan-loving powerhouse. These road dogs have tirelessly toured coast-to-coast taking [...]
Aug 2025
02
Aug
History Walk: Transportation!
Offered at 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM, on Saturday, June 7! Travel through time and join our history educator on a walking tour [...]
06
Aug
Drying Fruits and Vegetables
Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food [...]
07
Aug
Granville Night Market
https://www.facebook.com/share/1NwbVqQzNy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Spend a summer evening in Granville shopping, eating and enjoying Raccoon Valley Park! Our FREE outdoor event features 50+ makers, bakers and businesses! Enjoy [...]
08
Aug
Teddy Bear Picnic: Circus!
Ladies & Gentlebears, Friends of all ages - come one, come all to our Teddy Bear Picnic Circus! Enjoy story time, light snacks, games & [...]
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
02
Oct
Granville Night Market
https://www.facebook.com/share/1NwbVqQzNy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Spend a fall evening in Granville shopping, eating and enjoying Raccoon Valley Park! Our FREE outdoor event features 50+ makers, bakers and businesses! Enjoy [...]
03
Oct
QUILT SHOW - Heart of Ohio Quilters Guild
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, [...]