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 [...]
01 Jul

Yoga in the Park

07/01/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga in the Park Wednesday's This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus [...]
01 Jul

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

07/01/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park Tuesday's Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide gentle stretching and range of motion to the muscles and joints [...]
02 Jul

Children's Summer Reading Program

07/02/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a tie dye party. You supply the shirt/item to tie dye and all other supplies are provided. Parent/caregiver may tie dye one [...]
02 Jul

Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12

07/02/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12 Wednesdays Nature Adventurers will take place every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Free. Activities will include STEM activities, [...]
02 Jul

Nature Explorers - Ages 7 -9

07/02/2025    
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 [...]
03 Jul

Music in Licking County

07/03/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Music in Licking County 6pm – 8:30pm Check out our summer music series! RANDY GLEASON 6/26 Hebron Village Center, Hebron Food Truck: Calibowlnia THE HIP [...]
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 [...]
08 Jul

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

07/08/2025    
12:00 am
Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park Tuesday's Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide gentle stretching and range of motion to the muscles and joints [...]
08 Jul

Adult Crafting with Ann

07/08/2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
There will be a smorgasbord of crafts to choose from. If you missed a class here is your chance to make a jewelry piece you [...]
08 Jul

Teen Summer Reading Crafting

07/08/2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bouquet Shadow Drawings: Let your creativity flow with these fun floral drawings. Registration is required.
08 Jul

Yoga in the Park

07/08/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga in the Park Wednesday's This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus [...]
09 Jul

Children's Summer Reading Program

07/09/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us as we welcome the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to the library. There will an instrument petting zoo, too.
09 Jul

Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12

07/09/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12 Wednesdays Nature Adventurers will take place every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Free. Activities will include STEM activities, [...]
09 Jul

Nature Explorers - Ages 7 -9

07/09/2025    
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 [...]
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 [...]
10 Jul

Wild Storytime

07/10/2025    
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 Jul

Ukulele Association of Homer

07/10/2025    
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 [...]
11 Jul

Recipe Exchange

07/11/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The theme for the exchange is picnic foods. Prepare your favorite picnic food and don’t forget to bring the recipe, too. We invite and encourage [...]
11 Jul

Moth Night with Butterfly Ridge

Join Chris Kline from Butterfly Ridge for an evening learning about and identifying our nocturnal pollinating friends, the moths!! The program lasts a few hours, [...]
12 Jul

Youth Fishing Derby

07/12/2025    
7:30 am - 11:00 am
The City of Newark Parks Department will be hosting the 4th annual T.J. Evans Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 12th at T.J. Evans Family Park. [...]
12 Jul

Gardening for Butterflies Talk and Walk with Butterfly Ridge

Join Chris Kline from Butterfly Ridge for a presentation on gardening for butterflies and a walking tour of Infirmary Mound Park, looking for butterflies, discussing [...]
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! [...]
12 Jul

Making Fresh Jam with OSU

07/12/2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy this workshop as we hike and pick native berries and then return to the classroom to enjoy making fresh jam. You will learn basic [...]
12 Jul

Try It! Kayak and Canoe

Stop out at Mirror Lake between 1pm and 3pm to try out our kayaks and canoes! Free. Registration not required! Infirmary Mound Park Shelter 6.
15 Jul

Community of Women

07/15/2025    
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 [...]
15 Jul

Teen Summer Reading Program with Licking County Recycling

07/15/2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Shrinky Dinks with Andrea of Licking County Recycling: Andreas will be joining us to create these unique and nostalgic crafts. Registration is required.
15 Jul

Yoga in the Park

07/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga in the Park Wednesday's This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus [...]
15 Jul

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

07/15/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park Tuesday's Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide gentle stretching and range of motion to the muscles and joints [...]
16 Jul

Children's Summer Reading Program

07/16/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This is the finale of the summer reading program with a messtival and picnic lunch to follow. Dress to get messy.
16 Jul

Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12

07/16/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12 Wednesdays Nature Adventurers will take place every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Free. Activities will include STEM activities, [...]
16 Jul

Nature Explorers - Ages 7 -9

07/16/2025    
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 [...]
17 Jul

Bird Watching Kayak down the Licking River

Details Coming Soon. Location: TBD
17 Jul

Teen Summer Reading Program

07/17/2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come to the library and watch Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This movie is rated PG. Registration is required. [...]
17 Jul

Christmas in July with Licking County Recycling

07/17/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join in the early holiday celebrations by making some “upcycled” Christmas tree ornaments with Licking County Recycling. We’ll use wine corks, plastic bottle lids, and [...]
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 [...]
18 Jul

Let's talk gardening: Monarch butterflies

07/18/2025    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Explore the wonderful world of monarch butterflies with our Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers!! Learn about the monarch's life cycle and amazing transformation from caterpillar [...]
18 Jul

Legally Blonde: The Musical

07/18/2025 - 07/20/2025    
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Millersport Community Theatre proudly presents Legally Blonde the Musical — a high-energy, heartwarming story based on the classic Reese Witherspoon movie. Performances will be held [...]
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

Licking County Master Gardener Garden Bash/Open House The Art of Gardening

07/19/2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for free food, family friendly entertainment, and activities for kids and crafters of all ages at this, our annual open house! Learn about [...]
19 Jul

Summer Puzzle Hike

07/19/2025    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Take a self-guided hike through Lobdell Reserve, find the activity stations and unscramble a puzzle and win a prize. End at the campfire for s’mores. [...]
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 [...]
22 Jul

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

07/22/2025    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park Tuesday's Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide gentle stretching and range of motion to the muscles and joints [...]
22 Jul

Wild Storytime

07/22/2025    
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. [...]
22 Jul

Yoga in the Park

07/22/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga in the Park Wednesday's This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus [...]
23 Jul

Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12

07/23/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12 Wednesdays Nature Adventurers will take place every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Free. Activities will include STEM activities, [...]
23 Jul

Nature Explorers - Ages 7 -9

07/23/2025    
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 [...]
24 Jul

Ukulele Association of Homer

07/24/2025    
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 [...]
24 Jul

Paint the Parks

07/24/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
25 Jul

Book Club

07/25/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The book selection this month is “The Women All Spies Fear” by Amy Butler Greenfield. Join us for an informal, interesting and lively discussion. Reserve [...]
25 Jul

Licking County Aging Lunch

07/25/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Licking County Aging will be providing a meal at noon. Please call 740-345-0821 Ext. 1218 to reserve a meal or call the library. Mark your [...]
25 Jul

Homer Historical Society

07/25/2025    
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 [...]
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. [...]
29 Jul

Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park

07/29/2025    
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Tai Chi and QiGong in the Park Tuesday's Tai Chi and Qi Gong provide gentle stretching and range of motion to the muscles and joints [...]
30 Jul

Yoga in the Park

07/30/2025    
12:00 am
Yoga in the Park Wednesday's This yoga class will be accessible to all people – regardless of age or yoga experience. The class will focus [...]
30 Jul

Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12

07/30/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nature Adventurers - Ages 10-12 Wednesdays Nature Adventurers will take place every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27. Free. Activities will include STEM activities, [...]
30 Jul

Nature Explorers - Ages 7 -9

07/30/2025    
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 [...]
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 & [...]
09 Aug

Kingdom Pillars 3rd Annual Golf Scramble

08/09/2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our team is excited to host our 3rd Annual Kingdom Pillars Golf Scramble fundraiser on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at Village View Golf Course in [...]
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, [...]