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!

Oct 2024

22 Oct

\'What’s So Funny? Comedy, Culture Wars, and the Power of Laughter\'

10/22/2024    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement presents “What’s So Funny? Comedy, Culture Wars, and the Power of Laughter.” Join the virtual conversation with Beck Krefting [...]
23 Oct

Asia Film Festival: 'Gouzilla'

10/23/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Denison University’s Asia Film Festival presents screenings of five films for the community to enjoy. A screening of “Gouzilla” directed by Honda Ishiro. Gojira (Godzilla), [...]
23 Oct

Lugar Lecture series presents former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

10/23/2024    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Denison University's Lugar Lecture series presents former United States Attorney General Eric Holder for a moderated conversation. The third-longest serving attorney general in U.S. history [...]
24 Oct

Dining with Diabetes

10/24/2024    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This is a 4 class series with classes being held on October 3, October 10, October 17, and October 24. Dining with Diabetes is a [...]
24 Oct

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUYING AND SELLING WALL FIRST ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT

10/24/2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
COME OUT AND JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT ADULTS AND KIDS OF ALL AGES WELCOME. OUR SELLERS WILL BE HANDING OUT [...]
24 Oct

Community of Healing and Love: Domestic Violence Vigil

10/24/2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us for a candlelight vigil as we honor the lives lost to domestic violence across Ohio over [...]
24 Oct

28th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Randy Napoleon

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 28th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Randy Napoleon on Thursday, October 24, and [...]
25 Oct

28th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Peter Bernstein

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 28th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Randy Napoleon on Thursday, October 24, and [...]
26 Oct

4th Annual Riderz Of Ohio Biker Treat

10/26/2024    
5:00 am - 6:30 am
Trick or treating and a shoe drive for Foster Further of licking County
26 Oct

Monster Bash 2024

10/26/2024 - 10/27/2024    
5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Featuring Suicide Toys and more! Costume contest!! Doors at 5!!!
26 Oct

Orchestra concert

The Denison Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Philip Rudd, is excited to present a special concert for Trustee’s Weekend. The concert will feature Denison [...]
27 Oct

Public Safety day Trunk or Treat

10/27/2024    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
🎃👻 Join us for a Spooktacular Afternoon! 👻🎃 The Madison Township Fire Department invites you and your family to our Public Safety Trunk or Treat [...]
27 Oct

Howl-O-Ween

10/27/2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Our annual Howl-O-Ween event is coming. The highlight is always the dog costume contest! So start planning now with your canine pals! Registration for the [...]
27 Oct

Opera Ensemble Performance

The Denison Opera Ensemble, directed by Emily Noel, presents a staged production of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas.
27 Oct

Heisey Wind Ensemble Concert - Chillers and Thillers

10/27/2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
https://heiseywindensemble.org/concerts/ The Heisey Wind Ensemble will begin their 40th Anniversary Season with a concert titled Chillers and Thrillers on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 7:30 [...]
29 Oct

Community Conversations - Homelessness & Housing

United Way of Licking County is convening the community for a public forum on homelessness and the need for attainable housing for all. Local experts [...]
30 Oct

Asia Film Festival: 'Ghost in the Shell'

10/30/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Denison University’s Asia Film Festival presents screenings of five films for the community to enjoy. A screening of “Ghost in the Shell.” “Ghost in the [...]
31 Oct

Living Hope Community Church Gospel Trunk or Treat

10/31/2024    
5:30 am - 8:00 pm
The Living Hope Community Church will host a Gospel Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of The House of New Hope in St. Louisville. [...]

Nov 2024

01 Nov

Recipe Exchange

11/01/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The theme of the recipe exchange is a decade dish. This a dish that defines a decade such as the 60’s or 70’s. Please bring [...]
01 Nov

'Invincible Summer'

The Department of Theatre presents "Invincible Summer." In “Invincible Summer,” created by director Cheryl McFarren, Olive Ann Burns, author of the beloved Southern novel, “Cold [...]
02 Nov

Shred It Day

11/02/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Protect your personal data and confidential information by shredding documents. Materials will be shredded on site. Call the library if you have any questions.
02 Nov

'Invincible Summer'

The Department of Theatre presents "Invincible Summer." In “Invincible Summer,” created by director Cheryl McFarren, Olive Ann Burns, author of the beloved Southern novel, “Cold [...]
02 Nov

Choral Alumni Reunion concert

11/02/2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Denison Singers, led by Professor Emeritus William Osborne, will perform alongside current students in the Denison Chamber Singers.
04 Nov

Guest artist recital by Unheard-of Ensemble

The Department of Music presents a concert by the Unheard-of Ensemble. Ford Fourqurean (clarinet), Matheus Souza (violin), Iva Casian-Lakoš (cello), and Daniel Anastasio (piano) are [...]
04 Nov

Utica - Powder Puff Football Game

11/04/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Powder Puff Football Game UHS Redskins Stadium Utica High School Tickets $5 at gate Open to Public Kick Off @ 7pm Nov. 4, 2024
05 Nov

Crafting with Licking County Recycling

11/05/2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Andrea from Licking County Recycling to create pop tab Christmas ornaments. All ages are welcome. All supplies will be provided and registration is required. [...]
05 Nov

Teen Crafting

11/05/2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Andrea from Licking County Recycling will join the teens to create pop tab Christmas ornaments. All supplies will be provided and registration is required. Please [...]
06 Nov

Story Time

11/06/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Shaunta for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
06 Nov

Asia Film Festival: 'Snowpiercer'

11/06/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Denison University’s Asia Film Festival presents screenings of five films for the community to enjoy. A screening of “Snowpiercer” directed by Bong Joon-ho. After a [...]
07 Nov

'Invincible Summer'

The Department of Theatre presents "Invincible Summer." In “Invincible Summer,” created by director Cheryl McFarren, Olive Ann Burns, author of the beloved Southern novel, “Cold [...]
07 Nov

'The War is Over'

Jaroslaw Ignaszak, guest conductor, Chris David Westover-Muñoz, conductor The wind-band has long been the soundtrack of war, but can it be a plea for peace? [...]
08 Nov

Licking County Master Gardener Grand Opening of our Polyhouse

You are invited to a party celebrating the ribbon cutting of Licking County Master Gardeners’ new greenhouse. At the event, there will be members available [...]
09 Nov

Night to Shine Christmas Market

11/09/2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please join us for our first ever Night to Shine Christmas Market to benefit our Night to Shine Event, a prom for those 14 and [...]
09 Nov

"A Night in Havana" Gala & Silent Auction

11/09/2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a gala benefiting Village Creative Dance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the joy of movement in Licking County. Enjoy an evening [...]
10 Nov

'Invincible Summer'

The Department of Theatre presents "Invincible Summer." In “Invincible Summer,” created by director Cheryl McFarren, Olive Ann Burns, author of the beloved Southern novel, “Cold [...]
12 Nov

Crochet & Handcrafts

11/12/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Gather in the library meeting room to crochet or work on other handcrafts you enjoy. This is a time to relax and meet new friends.
12 Nov

Percussion recital by Alex Fragiskatos and guest Joseph Van Hassel

Denison University percussion professor, Alexandros Fragiskatos, welcomes Joseph Van Hassel, percussion professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, for a joint recital of [...]
12 Nov

The Vail Series presents pianist, Lara Downes

11/12/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pianist, cultural catalyst, and New York Times Sunday Crossword clue, Lara Downes has been called “a musical ray of hope” by NBC News and “an [...]
13 Nov

Story Time

11/13/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Shaunta for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
13 Nov

Asia Film Festival: 'After Yang'

11/13/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Denison University’s Asia Film Festival presents screenings of five films for the community to enjoy. A screening of “After Yang.” In a near-future world, a [...]
14 Nov

Noontime recital

The Department of Music presents a recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.
14 Nov

Ukulele Association of Homer

11/14/2024    
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 [...]
15 Nov

'Timeless/Eterna'

Denison Dance Company presents a fall dance concert "Timeless/Eterna.” Denison Dance Company performs timeless music, histories, and memories. Guest artists include alum Vaval Victor ‘20 [...]
16 Nov

Denison Chamber Singers and Concert Choir concert

11/16/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Denison’s Chamber Singers and Concert Choir present a fall concert, directed by Harris Ipock.
19 Nov

Community of Women

11/19/2024    
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 [...]
19 Nov

Teen Painting

11/19/2024    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us each month a let your creativity flow and paint a bountiful fall painting. Registration is required.
19 Nov

Faculty clarinet recital by Evan Lynch

The Department of Music presents a faculty recital featuring Evan Lynch on clarinet with Hana Chu on piano.
20 Nov

Story Time

11/20/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Miss Shaunta for stories and activities for children birth to preschool age.
20 Nov

Asia Film Festival: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

11/20/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Denison University’s Asia Film Festival presents screenings of five films for the community to enjoy. A screening of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directed by [...]
20 Nov

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

The Department of Music presents a faculty recital featuring Evan Lynch on clarinet with Hana Chu on piano.
21 Nov

Composition Seminar concert featuring Third Coast Percussion

The Department of Music presents a Composition Seminar concert directed by Ching-chu Hu. The concert features works created by student composers that are performed by [...]
21 Nov

Student Life welcomes Stephanie Land

Denison University’s Division of Student Life welcomes author Stephanie Land, as part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Land is an American author and public [...]
22 Nov

Book Club

11/22/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “The Love of My Life” by Rosie Walsh. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve your [...]

Dec 2024

14 Dec

2024 Newark Cookie Walk

12/14/2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join our Community Event and Fundraiser for Healing Our Warriors while visiting area Businesses/Organizations all in one location - collecting a bag of cookies and [...]