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River Roundup
2025-09-06 | OH
Looking to get your feet wet? The River Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 6 has plenty of sites where you can do just that and help clean-up our waterways by walking or wading.

Here’s where you can roll up your sleeves and make a splash:
Newark – North Fork at Everett Park | Walk & wade | Easy, kid-friendly
Newark – Riverview Preserve (On Land) | Walk & wade | Medium, Ages 10+
Newark – Riverview Preserve (Canoe) | Canoe | Hard, Ages 16+
Heath – South Fork | Walk & wade | Medium/Hard, Ages 15+
Granville – Wildwood Park | Walk & wade | Easy
Hanover – Rocky Fork | Walk & wade | Medium/Hard
Buckeye Lake | Walk & wade | Hard, Ages 16+
Johnstown | Walk & wade | Medium
Closed-toe shoes required

Check out ALL 12 clean-up sites and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0549AAA92DA3FDC61

B-25 Marker Dedication
2025-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Pl, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

2nd Annual Fall Youth Fishing Derby
2025-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 | TJ Evans Park, 1425 N 21st St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The City of Newark Parks Department will be hosting the 2nd annual Fall Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 13th 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 September 11th and 12th and will reopen for the event on September 13th at 7:30am.

For any questions, call (740)-670-7775.

WalkALS
2025-09-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Coffman Park Pavilion, 5568 Coffman Park Drive, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WalkALS, this event brings together hundreds of walkers, teams, and community members to support people living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). WalkALS raises critical funds that allows our organization, ALS United Ohio, to provide free local services to individuals with ALS and their families.
The pavilion is located across the Dublin Rec Center Amphitheater.

LCBDD Monthly Board Meeting
2025-09-17 16:45 - 18:00, 2025-10-15 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.

Chalk the Walk
2025-09-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Flint Ridge Prehistoric Artifact Show
2025-09-20 08:00 - 14:00 | GMP Union Hall, 350 Hudson Ave, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Art & Craft Show
2025-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Bladensburg Community Center, 25821 New Guilford Rd, Bladensburg, OH, 43005, United States
The Bladensburg Community Center in Bladensburg Ohio is sponsoring its annual Art & Craft Show on Saturday, September 20 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This year’s show will feature an exciting lineup of artist, crafters, and creators from across the region.
Guests will have the opportunity to browse and purchase unique, handcrafted items, including quilts, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, local honey, textiles, paintings, holiday decor, hand, dyed fabrics, and much more.. The East Knox Lions Club will be offering delicious lunch on a donation basis and there’s free parking, free admission, and free door prizes.

Fundraiser for the Perry County Dog Shelter
2025-09-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Perry County Fairgrounds, 5445 State Route 37, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Fido Fest is the annual fundraiser for the Perry County Dog Shelter. We will have food, raffle, 50/50, door prizes, and a live auction. All ages welcome and there is no entry fee. All proceeds benefit the dogs at our shelter.

2nd Annual Licking County Reentry Resource Fair
2025-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Licking County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Dinner at the Center: Free Community Dinner
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:30 | The Look Up Center, 50 O'Bannon Ave, Newark, OH - Ohio, 43055
Come break bread with us for the Dinner at the Center! In partnership with Rise Christian Church, we are so excited about this next meal event that was a long-standing tradition for the Look Up Center.
Doors will open at 5pm with the meal being served from 5:30pm-6:30pm.RSVPS are encouraged, but WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!!!
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Family Fall Festival
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Learning4Life Farm, 3062 Johnstown-Utica Rd, Johnstown, OH, 43031, United States

Family Movie Night Presented by the Look Up Center
2025-10-02 06:00 - 20:00 | The Look Up Center, 50 O'Bannon Ave, Newark, OH - Ohio, 43055
Family Movie Night is BACK at the Look Up Center! Join us on Thursday, October 2 at 6PM for a cozy evening watching Paddington in Peru!Wear your comfiest pajamas, bring a blanket, and settle in for a night of laughter, snacks, and community.
Free popcorn & juice boxesHot dogs, soda, & chips for just 50¢ each!Look Up Center | 50 O’Bannon Ave, NewarkMore info: 740-345-6026Don’t miss this fun night out for the whole family

Granville Young Entrepreneurs Fall Showcase
2025-10-04 08:30 - 12:30 | OH
Here are a few of the items these young entrepreneurs created to sell:
Various homemade jewelry items created by a high school girl who
received a 1st place ribbon at the Ohio State fair for one of her items.
Plus, bake goods from her middle school sister
Homemade bead jewelry created by two sisters from the intermediate
school
Homemade candles and bake goods from three sisters
Homemade 3D printed toys and other items created a boy in middle school
All-natural cleaning powder made from hard wood ashes by boy in
intermediate school
Over 100 golf balls retrieved from ponds on golf courses by two brothers in
the intermediate and middle school
Homemade soap made by a high school boy

Marne Craft Show
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Marne United Methodist Church, 1019 Licking Valley Rd. NE, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Marne Craft Show
October 4, 2025
10 am – 2 pm
Still in need of vendors. Food available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Marne Food Pantry.

Genealogy Expo
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Licking County Library, 101 W. Main St., Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The Licking County Genealogical Society will host a Genealogy Expo at the Licking County Library for National Family History Month. Whether you’re new to genealogy or a seasoned genealogist, learn from vendors that include the Mayflower Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Fairfield County Genealogy Society and the West Licking Historical Society to name a few. You won’t want to miss this local opportunity to have several genealogy-based groups in one room.

6th Annual Heart of a Warrior Farm Barn Dance & Silent Auction
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Heart of a Warrior Farm, 6545 Beecher Rd, Granville, OH, 43023, United States

Annual Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-05 12:30 - 14:00 | St. Francis de Sales Church, 40 Granville St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
St. Francis welcomes you to our annual community “Blessing of
the Animals” in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
We extend an invitation to you and your furry loved one to visit
St. Francis Parish to receive a special animal blessing.
St. Francis De Sales Parish
40 Granville Street | Newark OH 43055
www.stfrancisparish.net | 740.345.9874

Annual Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Licking County Regional Airport, 530 Heath Rd., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
The public is invited to attend this event for a pancake breakfast at the Licking County Regional Airport (Formerly known as the Newark-Heath Airport), 530 Heath Road, Heath, Ohio. There will be much aviation activity with pilots flying in from all over the state and there will be a number of planes on static display including vintage, classis, homebuilt and certificated planes for visitors to see. EAA 402 is a member chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association and is a 501 (c)(3) organization. The chapter website is at https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa402. The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, OJ, milk and coffee and is reasonably priced.

Spaghetti Dinner and Karaoke at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
2025-10-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Social Hall, 5133 Walnut Street, Buckeye Lake, OH, 43008, United States
Spaghetti Dinner will be followed by karaoke and treats. Earn a door prize ticket for each song you sing.

Italian Festival Parade & High School Band Competition 2025
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:30 | OH
The 17th Annual Italian Festival Parade will take place on Columbus Day Weekend, bringing together automobile groups, local organizations, Italian heritage associations, non-profits, businesses, politicians, and other community members. This festive event will feature ten high school marching bands competing as they parade through the streets of Short North and Italian Village.
Event Details
· Date: Sunday, 10/12/2025
· Time: 1:00 p.m.
· The parade will proceed through Victorian Village, Short North, and Italian Village, concluding at the Columbus Italian Festival.
Highlights
· Enjoy performances from high school and college marching bands.
· Admire classic and art cars on display.
· See participation from local groups and businesses.
· Join the parade by bringing a banner and marching with the community.
Contact Information
For more details or to participate, please contact:
· Phone: (614) 228-1868
· Email: italianfestivalparade@gmail.com
Sign Up
To register for the parade, sign up here: https://forms.gle/w4HaUrVdt5Jt85iq5

Motherhood & The Overdose Crisis
2025-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Denison University Museum, 240 W Broadway #101, Granville, OH, 43023, United States

C-Tec Community Open House
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | C-Tec of Licking County, 150 Price Road, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
We welcome visitors, or anyone interested in joining our service club. Kids need Kiwanis and Kiwanis needs you. Our club supports various groups in our community.

Look Up Center Annual Coat Drive
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | The Look Up Center, 50 O'Bannon Ave, Newark, OH - Ohio, 43055

Running of the Bullies
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Scioto North Park, 7377 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States

MMS Aviation 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | MMS Aviation, 24387 Airport Rd, Coshocton, OH, 43812, United States
For 50 years, MMS Aviation has prepared people and planes for worldwide missionary service! c
Celebrate with them at 24387 Airport Rd in Coshocton on Saturday October 18th, from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday the 19th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Enjoy tours, live entertainment, food, and fun. Airplane and helicopter rides are also available for purchase. For more information, call 740-622-6848 or visit their Facebook page. that’s October 18th and 19th. See you there!!

Community Health Fair
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | OhioCAN Change Addiction Now/Newark Homeless Outreach, 184 East Main Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Fall Festival
2025-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Northside Church of Christ, 4427 Marion Road, Newark, 43055, United States
Old Fashioned Fall Festival.
Kids come in costume and join us for an ole fashioned fall festival. Sack races, pumpkin rolls, fishing for apples are just a few of the games. Hot dogs, popcorn, other snacks, and goody bags.
