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Kentucky Derby Jubilee
2026-05-02 05:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Doubletree by Hilton Newark, 50 N 2nd Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
United Way of Licking County Women United affinity group would like to cordially invite you to our 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Jubilee Fundraiser on May 2nd at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
We will celebrate the greatest 2 minutes in history while sipping on themed drinks, enjoying themed food, playing exciting games, voting on our favorite competing horses, and supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds will go towards funding Women United’s annual project awards going to local organizations working to uplift women, children, and families in the community.
Bring your favorite hat or fascinator, and come in your Kentucky Derby attire as there will be a best-dressed competition to get in the spirit of friendly competition!
Attendees may register on our website by visiting https://www.unitedwaylc.org/events/

Summer Kickoff 2026
2026-05-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

MCO Spring Concert
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH, 43229, United States

National Day of Prayer “Prayer Around the Square”
2026-05-07 07:00 - 19:00 | Prayer Around The Square, 1 Public Square, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The annual National Day of Prayer “Prayer Around the Square” for Licking County will be held at the Public Square in Newark, Ohio from 7 am to 7 pm on Thursday, May 7th. There will be 16 prayer stations posted around the Square. You are invited to participate any time during the day to make personal prayers of repentance and intercession for the sins of our communities and nation. This year’s theme is “A Time To Repent” from the scripture Mark 1:14-15.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting. Come join us and see how we serve the community.
We will have a guest speaker, Destiny Bockhold from Huntington Bank. She will be speaking about programs they offer for teen banking and caregiver banking support for those with disabilities.

Dale Miller Trout Derby
2026-05-09 07:30 - 12:00 | TJ Evans Park, 1425 N 21st St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The City of Newark Parks Department will host the annual Dale Miller Trout Derby on Saturday, May 9, at T.J. Evans Family Park.
The derby is open to all ages. T.J. Evans fishing permits are required for anyone 18 & over and can be purchased online, at the Park’s office (275 N Cedar St.), or at the derby. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Kids under 18 start fishing at 8 AM, following a brief introduction at shelter house #3. Adults start fishing at 9 AM. Any trout caught will be brought for weigh-in as they are caught. Weigh-in stops at 10:45 AM, and awards will begin around 11 AM. First through third place trophies will be awarded based on the total weight of trout caught. Door prizes will be raffled off throughout the event.
T. J. Evans Family Park will be closed May 7 and 8 and will reopen for the event on May 9 at 7:30 AM.

2026 Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival
2026-05-09 11:00 - 20:00 | Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
We will have over 30 Food Trucks joining us this year. Located in Downtown Newark at the Canal Market, on May 9th 2026.
The Festival will begin at 11am and will conclude at 8pm.
Held rain or shine, we hope you can join us!

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-05-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Newark, 50 N 2nd Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

LCBDD Monthly Board Meeting
2026-05-20 16:45 - 18:00, 2026-06-17 16:45 - 18:00 | Licking County Board of DD, 116 N 22nd St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Monthly Licking County Board of DD Meeting
Held at 116 N. 22nd Street
Meeting Room 110
Newark, Ohio 43055
Committee Meetings begin at 4:45 p.m. and Board Meetings are held immediately after at 5:00p.m.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting, come join us as we welcome our guest speaker from Big Brother Big Sisters.

Ohio Genealogical Society- Fairfield Chapter Meeting
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter meeting is May 21st, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster.
Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 pm., followed by the program. Please bring an old family photo of yourself.
All are welcome.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting. Come and join us and see how our service club helps support groups in the community.
Visitors are always welcome.

The Heath Taste of Summer and Car Show
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Davis-Shai House, 301 Central Pkwy, Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Celebrate summer with us at our Annual Heath Taste of Summer & Car Show! Join us for an afternoon filled with classic cars, great food, music, and summer fun.
Stroll through an exciting lineup of cars, grab something delicious from the food trucks, and enjoy music from our live DJ while soaking up the sunshine. Bring your friends and family – this event is free for the public to attend!
Car registration begins at 11 am. There is a $15 registration fee at the door – cash only. You can pre-register with a credit card by calling Denise at 740-788-8942.
We’ll have a 50/50 raffle and awards ceremony during the event!
Whether you’re entering a car or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, this is a great way to celebrate summer in Heath. We hope to see you there!

Hellbender Discovery Day
2026-06-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Ariel-Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburg Ave, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050, United States
Ariel-Foundation Park, in partnership with Rural Action, will host Hellbender Discovery Day on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon.
This free community event invites guests to explore the hidden life of local waterways through hands-on activities, educational experiences, film screenings, and a guided river exploration focused on the Eastern Hellbender — one of North America’s largest salamanders and an important indicator of healthy streams and rivers.
Known by colorful nicknames like the “snot otter,” “devil dog” and the “lasagna lizard,” the Eastern Hellbender has become an unusual but important symbol of clean water and healthy ecosystems throughout Appalachia.
Hellbender Discovery Day is part of Ohio’s America-250 celebration and a broader film screening series presented by Rural Action and partner organizations throughout Appalachian Ohio. The series celebrates the Eastern Hellbender, local wildlife, and ongoing efforts to protect and restore the region’s waterways, with events taking place in Knox, Scioto, and Columbiana counties throughout the summer and fall.
The afternoon at Ariel-Foundation Park will begin in the Schnormeier Event Center with watershed activities and games from 1-2 p.m. with assistance from SPI Spot, followed by a screening of Hidden Creatures in Wild Waters: Protecting What Lives Below from 2-3 p.m. From 3-5 p.m., participants will have the opportunity to join a guided Kokosing Scenic River exploration led in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), offering families a chance to connect with the natural resources and wildlife found throughout the region while learning more about conservation and environmental stewardship.
The first 50 children ages 16 and under in attendance will receive a free event t-shirt while supplies last. Guests participating in the river exploration are encouraged to wear outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes.
Registration is encouraged. To sign up for the event or to get updates and additional information, follow Ariel-Foundation Park on Facebook or visit Ariel-Foundation Park.

Homecoming Picnic at Genealogy Library
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter, is having its Annual Homecoming Picnic on June 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster.
Board members are providing hamburger, hot dogs, table service, condiments and drinks.
Please bring a covered dish and/or dessert to share.
All are welcome. PLEASE RSVP to 740-653-2573.

Church Rummage Sale
2026-06-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Neal Avenue United Methodist Church, 12 Neal Ave, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Neal Avenue United Methodist Church will be holding a rummage sale Saturday, June 20th from 9am-2pm at 12 Neal Ave in Newark.
Proceeds will help support painting of our sanctuary. Come out and support us and find some treasures to take home. You never know what you might find!!
Head West on Main Street from State Route 79. Just a few blocks away.

Blood Drive
2026-06-23 12:00 - 18:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Newark, 50 N 2nd Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Hartford Fair Summer Kids Event
2026-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Hartford Fairgrounds Natural Resources Area, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd, Hartford, OH, 43013, United States
A day filled with fun at the Hartford Fair Natural Resources Area.
Stop by for open fishing, a fishing competition, fish fillet demo, water quality activities, fly tying lessons, and fly rod casting instruction.

CFLP MEETING
2026-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Don Hill County Administration Building, 20 S. 2nd Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The Coshocton-Fairfield-Licking-Perry (CFLP) Solid Waste District’s Board of Directors will meet on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Don Hill County Administration Bldg., in the basement, at 20 S. Second Street, in Newark. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct routine business including approval of a funding request and approval the 2027 Application Handbook.
The Coshocton-Fairfield-Licking-Perry (CFLP) Solid Waste District’s Policy Committee will also meet on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at the same location. The purpose of the meeting is also to conduct routine business and voting on sending the new solid waste plan out for ratification.
For additional information call the District Office at 349-6308.

Granville Young Entrepreneurs Summer Showcase
2026-06-27 08:30 - 12:30 | Downtown Granville, 120 Broadway, Granville, OH, 43023, United States
The Showcase is for Granville Young-Entrepreneurs residents of the Granville School District or students who attend a school in Granville who are 17 years old or younger-to showcase and sell their homemade items. The Granville Young Entrepreneurs Summer Showcase will be held in downtown Granville on Saturday, June 27 – 8:30am – 12:30pm.
So far here are some the various products: organic soy wax candles, crocheted items, bracelets, necklaces,, dog treats, 3D prints and more.

Sewing Stuff Sale
2026-06-27 09:00 - 15:00 | St Edward the Confessor Church, 785 Newark Granville Road, Granville, 43023, United States
The Heart of Ohio Quilters Guild will sponsor a “Sewing Stuff” sale Saturday June 27 at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic church 785 Newark-Granville Rd. in Granville, OH. The sale will
be 9am to 3pm.
Cash is preferred.
There will be a good variety of fabric and sewing notions for sale by the guild and individual members.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-07-02 17:00 - 22:00 | John Gellar Park, Heath, OH, 43056, United States
No regular meeting. Plan to join us at the Heath Star Spangled Celebration. Free parking and free admission. Look for our table we will have games and prizes for the kids.
Find out what Kiwanis does for our community.

43rd Annual Doo Dah Parade
2026-07-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Short North Arts District, 120 W. Goodale Blv., Columbus, OH, 43206, United States
The wacky annual Doo Dah Parade, which is a cultural legacy of Columbus and the Short North Arts District, is known for its diversity and passion for art. Vibrant people march and express their unique humorous thoughts about social, political, civic, or other issues. Nothing and no one are safe from satire. The Doo Dah Parade will have Less-Than-Grand Marshals Walker & Annie Evans, ColumbusUnderground.com’s Founders and Editors-In-Chief, cruising in the parade waving and doing selfies and most likely forming another story from their experience.
The Doo Dah parade is free to march in or to watch, and no registration is required. The day is complete with an all-day free entry to the block party, with free live music. The parade route lines up at 12:00pm on Park Street and at 1:00pm parades west on Buttles Avenue, south on Dennison Avenue, west on Collins Street, north on Neil Avenue, east on W. Second Avenue, south on N. High Street, and ends at W. Russell Street. Heads back to Goodale Park for the Afterglow Party (11a-7p).

86th Annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July Community Celebration
2026-07-04 16:00 - 21:00 | National Trail Volunteer Fire Department, 362 Church St., Gratiot, OH, 43740, United States

Stream Team Training
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Velvet Ice Cream, 11324 Mt. Vernon Rd, Utica, OH, 43080, United States
Licking Soil and Water is hosting a Stream Team event at Velvet Ice Cream in Utica, OH!
Join us for a day filled with fun in the local streams checking out water quality and macroinvertebrates.

Millersport Community Theatre Presents: Anything Goes
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Millersport Elementary Auditorium, 11850 Lancaster St., Millersport, OH, 43046, United States
Come see our revival production of Anything Goes, July 10th and 11th at 7:30 PM and July 12th at 2 PM at Millersport Elementary Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors with a valid ID. All tickets are reserved seating and can be purchased at www.mctohio.com or by calling 740-805-0806. Any seats not previously reserved will be available at the door. The House opens thirty minutes prior to show time and concessions will be available prior to the show and at intermission. The show is rated PG for some innuendo and language.
We produced the classic Cole Porter musical, Anything Goes, originally in 1995 on the same stage and we’re thrilled to bring it back with a whole new cast and revised script, in our 50th anniversary season.

5th Annual T.J. Evans Youth Fishing Derby
2026-07-11 07:30 - 12:00 | TJ Evans Park, 1425 N 21st St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The City of Newark Parks Department will be hosting the 5th annual T.J. Evans Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 11th at T.J. Evans Family Park. The derby is open to youth aged 15 and under. Registration is free and in-person registration and check-in begin at 7:30am. Fishing starts at 8am following a brief introduction at shelter house #3. All fish caught (any species) will be brought for weigh-in as they are caught. Weigh-in stops at 10:45am and awards will begin around 11am. First through third place trophies will be awarded based on total weight of fish caught.
Door prizes will be raffled off throughout the event.
T.J. Evans Family Park fishing permits are NOT required for participation. However, all T.J. Evans Family Park rules apply.
T.J. Evans Family Park will be closed July 9th and 10th and will reopen for the event on July 11th at 7:30am.
For any questions, call (740)-670-7775.

Live Music Festival
2026-07-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Free Music Festival, Family Fun, and Food
Sunday, July 12, 12-4PM
Canal Market District
JOIN THE FESTIVITIES!
Live Music:
12:00 pm The Weasels
2:00 pm Quirky Feel-Good Horror
3:30 pm Dirigibles
4:00 pm The Stranger Said
• Food Truck – Melted Mindz
• Family Friendly
• Get out the vote, meet the candidates
Free to the public! Presented by The Common Good Coalition and hosted by Flip the 12th Music Festival.
