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!

Aug 2026

12 Aug

Utica FFA Dress Drive and Giveaway

08/12/2026 - 09/06/2026    
12:00 am
Utica FFA is having our 2nd annual Dress Drive and Giveaway. We are accepting homecoming and prom dress for donation at the Utica High School [...]

Sep 2026

04 Sep

Recipe Exchange

09/04/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The theme this month is – Prepare a vintage dish to share. Don’t forget to bring the recipe, too. We invite and encourage guests to [...]
04 Sep

Music in Licking County - Hat Trick

Enjoy live music under the open sky at Infirmary Mound Park! Feel the beat and maybe even dance on the grass with the diverse playlist [...]
06 Sep

Newark High DECA Sports and Pokemon Show

ATTENTION COLLECTORS & FAMILIES! Get ready for the Newark High School Card Show! Whether you are looking to build your collection, clear out some inventory, [...]
07 Sep

Yoga in the Park - Mondays

09/07/2026 - 09/08/2026    
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 [...]
07 Sep

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

09/07/2026    
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 [...]
08 Sep

Teen Crafting

09/08/2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Miss Lauren and create a cool design with alcohol inks on ceramic tiles. Registration is required.
08 Sep

Faculty piano recital by San Sung Aum

Visiting Assistant Professor of Piano San Sung Aum performs “Fantasy Night,” a recital exploring the theme of fantasy through works by composers spanning the Baroque [...]
10 Sep

Homer Homeschoolers Program

09/10/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Shaunta each month for a new homeschool program. The theme this month is “Back to Home-School”. This unit of study will feature a [...]
10 Sep

Wild Storytime

09/10/2026    
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 Sep

Ukulele Association of Homer

09/10/2026    
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 [...]
10 Sep

Wine Craze Corn Maze

09/10/2026    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Licking County Farm Bureau for the annual Wine Craze Corn Maze! https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/licking-county-farm-bureau/2026-wine-craze-corn-maze Ticket includes admission to Van Buren Acres, live music from the Matt [...]
11 Sep

Crust Crusher - 3 on 3 basketball tournament at The Hebron Pie Festival

09/11/2026 - 09/12/2026    
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
🏀🥧 THE CRUST CRUSHER IS COMING TO HEBRON! 🥧🏀 Think your team has what it takes to dominate the streets and crush the competition? Join [...]
14 Sep

GetSetUp Exercise & Health

09/14/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Kathy to learn about this online learning community designed for adults 55+ during a monthly meetup. Please note: No meeting on September 7th in [...]
14 Sep

LCCC 2nd Annual Cruise In

09/14/2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join the Licking County Community Center for 60+ Adults for a day of nostalgia, music and fun! Registration is free for the event. Registrants and [...]
14 Sep

Nest Boxes and the Wildlife That Needs Them

09/14/2026    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to learn about the many species that can use nest boxes in Ohio. Some may surprise you! Nestboxes provide artificial cavities for animals [...]
14 Sep

Yoga in the Park - Mondays

09/14/2026 - 09/15/2026    
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 [...]
14 Sep

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

09/14/2026    
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 Sep

'The Rise and Fall of International Order'

09/14/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “The Rise and Fall of International Order” by Denison University’s Visiting Assistant Professor of Data for Political Research Miles D. [...]
15 Sep

Community of Women

09/15/2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 [...]
15 Sep

Teen Paint Night

09/15/2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us and let your creativity flow and paint a colorful chicken. All supplies are provided. Registration required.
16 Sep

Story Time

09/16/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children birth to preschool age are invited to join Miss Shaunta for stories, activities and crafts.
16 Sep

Licking County Board of DD Regular Board Meeting

09/16/2026    
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Committee meetings begin at 4:45 p.m. Regular meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
17 Sep

Teen Movie & Pizza Night

09/17/2026    
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Join us and check out the new Disney sequel, Zootopia 2 (2025). The film is rated PG. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Registration [...]
17 Sep

Rain Barrel Workshop

09/17/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Build your own rain barrel with Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District! Rain barrels provide significant environmental and economic benefits by capturing rooftop runoff [...]
18 Sep

Brunch & a Movie

09/18/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a light brunch and watch Solo Mio (2026). This film is rated PG. Registration is required. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 17th [...]
18 Sep

Havesting Fall Seeds

09/18/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Have you ever wished you could grow next year's garden from this year's blooms? 🌼🌿 Join the Licking County Master Gardeners on September 18 for [...]
19 Sep

Infirmary Mound Park Bioblitz

09/19/2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Help us record which species are at Infirmary Mound Park! We will keep track and take pictures of everything we see, whether it's a plant, [...]
21 Sep

GetSetUp Exercise & Health

09/21/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Kathy to learn about this online learning community designed for adults 55+ during a monthly meetup. Please note: No meeting on September 7th in [...]
21 Sep

Yoga in the Park - Mondays

09/21/2026 - 09/22/2026    
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 [...]
22 Sep

Celebrate American's 250th Anniversary with Mary Miller

09/22/2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Mary Miller for patriotic songs in honor of our semiquincentennial! Light refreshments will be provided.
22 Sep

Genealogy Learning Lab

09/22/2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Genealogy Learning Lab is at 6pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Pataskala Public Library. Genealogy can be overwhelming to beginners and [...]
23 Sep

Story Time

09/23/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children birth to preschool age are invited to join Miss Shaunta for stories, activities and crafts.
24 Sep

Senior Citizen Scam Awareness

09/24/2026    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join FBI Special Agent Steve Pettyjohn to learn more about and how to guard against scams. Time is allotted for questions and answers. Refreshments will [...]
24 Sep

Licking County River Round Up Celebration!

09/24/2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the students, families, and community members that volunteered to protect our local waterways during the Licking County River Round Up, as well as the [...]
24 Sep

Ukulele Association of Homer

09/24/2026    
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 Sep

An Evening with Keith O'Brien

09/24/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Licking County Library is proud to welcome author Keith O'Brien to Weathervane Playhouse for an evening celebrating his work. New York Times bestselling author and [...]
25 Sep

Book Club

09/25/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve your copy by calling [...]
25 Sep

Brown Bag Wellness

09/25/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Brown Bag it with Kathy! Pack your lunch and join us for a fun, casual chat about health and wellness."
25 Sep

Homer Historical Society Meeting

09/25/2026    
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 [...]
26 Sep

First annual corn hole tournament

09/26/2026    
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
1st annual corn hole tournament with the entry fee being a coat for either a kids or adults for the homeless and there will be [...]
26 Sep

Black Panther Movie Discussion and Screening

09/26/2026    
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
2026 Ohio Goes to the Movies will sizzle with cinematic magic as communities across the state celebrate America 250. This statewide initiative showcases Ohio’s storied [...]
27 Sep

Licking County Ohio Horseman's Council Chapter Meeting

09/27/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chapter meeting of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. All are welcome to attend. Discusses current information within the chapter, upcoming rides [...]
28 Sep

GetSetUp Exercise & Health

09/28/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Kathy to learn about this online learning community designed for adults 55+ during a monthly meetup. Please note: No meeting on September 7th in [...]
28 Sep

Yoga in the Park - Mondays

09/28/2026 - 09/29/2026    
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 [...]
29 Sep

Wild Storytime

09/29/2026    
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. [...]
30 Sep

Story Time

09/30/2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children birth to preschool age are invited to join Miss Shaunta for stories, activities and crafts.
30 Sep

Variant 6 in concert

Renowned Philadelphia-based ensemble Variant 6 brings virtuosic vocal chamber music for five voices to the Eisner Center, spanning Renaissance classics, 20th-century gems and works by [...]

Oct 2026

01 Oct

Look Up Live!

10/01/2026    
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Real Stories. Real Change. Eternal Impact. Join us for the inaugural Look Up Live: Stories of Hope event, where you’ll hear firsthand from men and [...]
01 Oct

Look Up Live!

10/01/2026    
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Real Stories. Real Change. Eternal Impact. Join us for the inaugural Look Up Live: Stories of Hope event, where you’ll hear firsthand from men and [...]
01 Oct

'God of Carnage'

The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
01 Oct

'God of Carnage'

10/01/2026 - 10/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
02 Oct

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

10/02/2026    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Denison Museum and Granville Public Library for the 29th annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival, featuring compelling short films from around the world, and [...]
02 Oct

'God of Carnage'

The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
02 Oct

'God of Carnage'

10/02/2026 - 10/06/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
03 Oct

Granville Young Entrepreneurs Fall Showcase

10/03/2026    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Showcase is for Granville Young-Entrepreneurs residents of the Granville School District who are 17 years old or younger-to showcase and sell their homemade items. [...]
03 Oct

Licking County Genealogy & Heritage Expo

Join the Licking County Genealogical Society for an engaging afternoon of family genealogy, cultural heritage and community connection. Featured exhibitors include the Sons & Daughters [...]
03 Oct

Heart of a Warrior Farm Barn Dance

10/03/2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Heart of a Warrior Farm 7th Annual Auction & Barn Dance October 3rd 2026 6pm-9pm Family Friendly, Free Admission, 50/50 Raffle Live Music by town [...]
03 Oct

'God of Carnage'

The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
03 Oct

'God of Carnage'

10/03/2026 - 10/07/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
04 Oct

'God of Carnage'

The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
04 Oct

'God of Carnage'

10/04/2026 - 10/08/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Department of Theatre presents "God of Carnage" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. [...]
05 Oct

'Peace, Love, and Harmony: Fasia Jansen's International Activism and Music'

10/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Peace, Love, and Harmony: Fasia Jansen’s International Activism and Music” by Denison University’s Visiting Associate Professor of German Vanessa Plumly. [...]
06 Oct

Unmask the Night Fundraiser Dinner

10/06/2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Second Annual Fundraising Dinner. Guests are invited to dress in black attire and embrace the masquerade theme, [...]
08 Oct

Beck Literary Festival event: Poet Jacqueline Osherow reading and book signing

10/08/2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Jacqueline Osherow’s ninth collection of poems, “Divine Ratios,” was published by LSU Press in 2023. She has received grants from the John Simon Guggenheim and [...]
10 Oct

1st Annual Licking County First Responder Rodeo

The Licking County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy Alumni Association is proud to present Licking County's only full 8-Event Professional Rodeo! This exciting event is a [...]
10 Oct

\'Spotlights and Serenades\'

The Denison Symphony Orchestra performs a concert featuring classic works for strings. Directed by Philip Rudd The season’s opening symphony orchestra concert features classic works [...]
21 Oct

Piano recital by guest artist Julian Jaeyoung Kim

Pianist Julian Jaeyoung Kim performs a guest artist recital. Born in South Korea, Kim is hailed as a marvelous virtuoso whose performances embody a deep [...]
23 Oct

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]
23 Oct

Chamber Singers concert

The Denison Chamber Singers, conducted by Harris Ipock, perform a program of secular and sacred works. This concert is free and open to the public. [...]
24 Oct

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]
24 Oct

An Evening of Music with Caroline Spence and American Roots Students

Award-winning singer-songwriter Caroline Spence ’11 performs with student bands from the American Roots Ensemble. A Denison alumna based in Nashville, Spence is a full-time songwriter [...]
25 Oct

Licking County Ohio Horseman's Council Chapter Meeting

10/25/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chapter meeting of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. All are welcome to attend. Discusses current information within the chapter, upcoming rides [...]
25 Oct

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]
26 Oct

'Diversity and Extraction in the late Russian Empire's Eastern Borderlands'

10/26/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Diversity and Extraction in the late Russian Empire’s Eastern Borderlands” Denison University’s Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History [...]
27 Oct

Genealogy Learning Lab

10/27/2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Genealogy Learning Lab is at 6pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Pataskala Public Library. Genealogy can be overwhelming to beginners and [...]
27 Oct

The Vail Series presents The Green Room Ensemble featuring Eleanor Alberga

10/27/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Green Room Ensemble is thrilled to present the US Premiere performance cycle of Eleanor Alberga’s Three String Quartets, along with the World Premiere of [...]
29 Oct

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]
29 Oct

30th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Tom Carroll and William Flynn

Denison’s Jazz Guitar Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a Thursday night concert featuring festival creator Tom Carroll and guitarist William Flynn, followed by a [...]
30 Oct

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]
30 Oct

30th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Stanley Jordan

Denison’s Jazz Guitar Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a Thursday night concert featuring festival creator Tom Carroll and guitarist William Flynn, followed by a [...]
31 Oct

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]

Nov 2026

01 Nov

'LOVE/SICK'

The Department of Theatre presents "LOVE/SICK" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at [...]
04 Nov

Beck Literary Festival event: Novelist Kevin Wilson reading and book signing

11/04/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kevin Wilson is the author of seven books, including the New York Times bestsellers “The Family Fang” and “Nothing to See Here,” a Read with [...]
05 Nov

Beck Literary Festival event: Poet Adrian Matejka reading and book signing

11/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Adrian Matejka is the author of six poetry collections and the graphic novel “Last on His Feet.” He has been nominated for the National Book [...]
06 Nov

Beck Literary Festival event: Maggie Smith in Conversation with Emily St. John Mandel and Kevin Wilson

11/06/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Maggie Smith in Conversation with Emily St. John Mandel and Kevin Wilson. Followed by book signing on the stage and book sales in the lobby. [...]
16 Nov

'Marketing the English Premier League in India'

11/16/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Global Studies Seminar presents “Marketing the English Premier League in India” by Denison University’s Assistant Professor of Communication & Media Studies Kathryn Hartzell. Hartzell [...]
17 Nov

The Vail Series presents The Westerlies

11/17/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Westerlies, “an arty quartet…mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk” (The New York Times), hold a singular space in modern music. From [...]
24 Nov

Genealogy Learning Lab

11/24/2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Genealogy Learning Lab is at 6pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Pataskala Public Library. Genealogy can be overwhelming to beginners and [...]
29 Nov

Licking County Ohio Horseman's Council Chapter Meeting

11/29/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chapter meeting of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. All are welcome to attend. Discusses current information within the chapter, upcoming rides [...]

Dec 2026

27 Dec

Licking County Ohio Horseman's Council Chapter Meeting

12/27/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chapter meeting of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. All are welcome to attend. Discusses current information within the chapter, upcoming rides [...]

Jan 2027

31 Jan

Licking County Ohio Horseman's Council Chapter Meeting

01/31/2027    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chapter meeting of the Licking County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council. All are welcome to attend. Discusses current information within the chapter, upcoming rides [...]

Feb 2027

09 Feb

The Vail Series presents John Clayton & ETHEL

02/09/2027    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the captivating synergy of John Clayton, a master of the bass, and the innovative ETHEL Quartet in Reflections on Monk and Bach. Their collaboration [...]
10 Feb

The Vail Series presents Arms Around America

02/10/2027    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arms Around America (AAA) is an evening six short radio plays based on oral histories of families whose lives have been shaped by guns, from [...]
11 Feb

The Vail Series presents Arms Around America

02/11/2027    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arms Around America (AAA) is an evening six short radio plays based on oral histories of families whose lives have been shaped by guns, from [...]

Aug 2027

19 Aug

Senior Living Community Tour

08/19/2027 - 08/20/2027    
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Licking County Senior Living Community Tour The Licking County Senior Living Community Tour is a free, self-guided open house event designed to help seniors, families, [...]