Events

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

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 [...]
01 Jun

The Wildflower Fairy Trail

06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025    
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. The Fairy Trail is OPEN May [...]
07 Jun

History Walk: Transportation!

06/07/2025    
All Day
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

NFYAA 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

06/07/2025    
7:45 am - 10:30 am
Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for our 2nd Annual NFYAA 5k run! This race will take place at the Utica High School in [...]
07 Jun

Water Bath Canning Workshop and Pressure Lid Testing

06/07/2025    
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
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

Outdoor Adventures

06/07/2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bring your family and friends to this special event featuring many outdoor activities for you to try, such as a zipline, kayak and canoe, and [...]
07 Jun
07 Jun

DJI SpringFest 2025

Join us for a Free community event on the square in Johnstown, OH on Saturday, June 7th 5-9p featuring: *Music by Jamie Baxter *Food Trucks [...]
09 Jun

LMHA Waitlist Open for Applicants

06/09/2025 - 06/12/2025    
All Day
The Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority [144 West Main St., Newark, OH], Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist will open Monday, June 9 at 8:00 a.m. and close [...]
10 Jun

Adult Crafting

06/10/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Reverse coloring is coloring pages filled with vibrant water blobs of color, but there are no lines to define the image. You create the lines [...]
10 Jun

Teen Summer Reading: Teen Paint Night

06/10/2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Recreate classic artworks with random art supplies and vote on who has made the best of the worst to win the Big Bad Trophy! Registration [...]
11 Jun

Children's Summer Reading Program with Magic of Ron Spangler

06/11/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for the kickoff to the 2025 children’s summer reading program “Color Our World” with the Magic of Ron Spangler. Prepare to be mesmerized [...]
12 Jun

Wild Storytime

06/12/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
June 24, 2025 Join us for a story, snack, and activities! The program lasts about an hour. Dress for the weather as we may take [...]
12 Jun

Granville Night Market

06/12/2025    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
12 Jun

Ukulele Association of Homer

06/12/2025    
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 [...]
13 Jun

Heisey Show & Sale

06/13/2025    
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Heisey Glass Show & Sale June 13th 12 PM to 7 PM June 14th 10 AM to 2 PM GMP Union Hall 350 Hudson Ave [...]
13 Jun

Night Hike - Fireflies

Explore Infirmary Mound Park at night as we search for signs of nocturnal wildlife and explore the night sky under the moon and stars. Wear [...]
14 Jun

Marne Yard Sales

06/14/2025    
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Marne Yard Sales will be happening on Saturday, June 14th! Do you want to sell some of your gently-used items, but don't have the [...]
14 Jun

Lightning Wheels Car Show at Weathervane Playhouse

06/14/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Calling all car (or Grease) enthusiasts! In collaboration with Licking County Coffee and Cars, we are excited to announce a car show at Weathervane in [...]
14 Jun

Family Adventures: Lobdell Creeking

Come explore the waters of Lobdell Creek. Participants will meet at the shelter house at the Lobdell Disc Golf Course for a brief presentation, followed [...]
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 [...]
14 Jun

Art in the Park: DIY Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone

06/14/2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In this fun hands-on workshop, let your creativity flow as you design and craft your own mosaic stepping stone, perfect for adding a personal touch [...]
17 Jun

Community of Women

06/17/2025    
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 [...]
17 Jun

Teen Summer Reading: Teen Crafting

06/17/2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Get crafty and create little lanterns with ping pong balls and tea light candles. Registration Required.
18 Jun

Boats, Trains, and Trails at Blackhand Gorge Hike

06/18/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Travel has always been an important part of Blackhand Gorge’s History. Bring the family to learn more about the role this area played in travel [...]
18 Jun

Children's Summer Reading Program: Gardening with Sheila Geiling

06/18/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Master Gardener, Sheila Geiling to create a gardening craft.
18 Jun

Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12

06/18/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Adventurers will take place every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Free. Activities will include STEM activities, nature exploration, art projects, games, and [...]
18 Jun

Licking County Board of DD Monthly Board Meeting

06/18/2025    
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Committee meetings begin at 4:45 p.m.; Regular meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
19 Jun

Teen Summer Reading Program: Teen Move & Pizza Night

06/19/2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come to the library and watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This movie is rated PG. Registration is [...]
20 Jun

Brunch & Movie

06/20/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a light brunch and watch the movie Sound of Hope (2024). Registration is required. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 19th at 5 [...]
21 Jun

Art in the Park: Flower Pounding

06/21/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this immersive session, you’ll learn to transfer vibrant pigments from flowers and leaves onto fabric or paper, crafting unique, natural prints. Ideal for all [...]
21 Jun

Schwebel's Feed the Homeless

06/21/2025    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FEED THE HOMELESS WHERE: Salvation Army set up at the basketball court WHEN: Saturday, 6/21/25, 11am to 1pm WHAT: COOKOUT hamburger, hotdogs, and chips
21 Jun

Dig It East

Join us for the 5th annual Dig It East volleyball tournament! From live music and food to the unique Maker’s Market, there is something for [...]
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 [...]
25 Jun

Children's Summer Reading Program:

06/25/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the library for stories and songs. Afterwards we walk to The Sacred Flower Sanctuary for a puppet show with Doris and Lisa.
25 Jun

Author Visit with Brandon Weis

06/25/2025    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Welcome Brandon Weis, an Ohio author and OSU graduate, for a discussion of his book "This Is Gonna Hurt." Learn what it takes to hike [...]
26 Jun

Ukulele Association of Homer

06/26/2025    
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 [...]
26 Jun

Music in Hebron

06/26/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Brought to you by the City of Hebron and the Licking Park District! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a summer evening as Randy Gleason [...]
27 Jun

Book Club & Author Visit with Kim Garee

06/27/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “Pressed Together” by Kim Garee, a local author. Call or visit to reserve and pick up your copy of [...]
27 Jun

Licking County Aging Partners & Y on the Fly

06/27/2025    
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 [...]
27 Jun

Homer Historical Society

06/27/2025    
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 [...]
27 Jun

LCAP Fashion Show

06/27/2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of fashion and storytelling as five vibrant women over 60 take the runway to share their favorite fashion styles, unique [...]
27 Jun

Family Adventures - Camp Night

06/27/2025 - 06/28/2025    
6:00 pm - 10:00 am
Come experience a fun-filled, family overnight adventure with games, star gazing, and fire-making, plus crafts, nature exploration, and S’mores around the campfire. Suitable for children [...]
28 Jun

Ohio & Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration

Join us in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Ohio & Erie Canal, which ran through downtown Newark. This fun, family-friendly event is free and [...]
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

07/09/2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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! [...]
18 Jul

Boats, Trains, and Trails at Blackhand Gorge Hike

07/18/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Travel has always been an important part of Blackhand Gorge’s History. Bring the family to learn more about the role this area played in travel [...]
19 Jul

"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

07/19/2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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

07/19/2025    
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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 [...]
21 Jul

VBS 2025 - Road Trip

07/21/2025 - 07/24/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kids 3 to 14 are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School. We will be joined by the "His Plans...Our Hands" Puppet ministry each [...]
28 Jul

MHALC's Lou Mitchell Memorial Golf Outing

07/28/2025    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mental Health America of Licking County (MHALC) is holding the 12th Annual Lou Mitchell Memorial Golf Outing on July 28, 2025 at Denison Golf Club. [...]
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

08/06/2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 & [...]
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 [...]
02 Oct

Granville Night Market

10/02/2025    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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

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, [...]