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Live Music Festival
2026-07-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Millersport Community Theatre Presents: Anything Goes
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Bubbles and Barks Car Wash
2026-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Hearth Brook Assisted Living, 331 Goosepond Drive, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Car wash benefiting the Licking County Humane Society

Golf/Lunch Happy Hour Fundraiser for Brain Cancer
2026-07-15 12:30 - 17:30 | Licking Springs Country Club- Formerly The Trout Club, 2250 Horns Hill Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Key Facts About GBM Day 7/15/26 Licking Springs Country Club 12:30-5:30pm
Purpose: To honor patients and their caregivers, increase public awareness, advocate for better treatment options, and raise crucial funding for brain cancer research.
Raffles, silent auction, speakers, food & beverage
Origin:
2018-The observance gained major momentum following the passing of U.S. Senator John McCain, who died of glioblastoma. Ironically, the same year as Jeff.
The Disease:
Glioblastoma accounts for approximately half of all primary malignant brain tumors and has a very low 5-year survival rate, making the search for a cure highly urgent.

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LCBDD Special Board Meeting
2026-07-15 16:45 - 17:00 | Licking County Board of DD, 116 N 22nd St, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Board of DD Special Meeting
Held at 116 N. 22nd Street
Meeting Room 110
Newark, Ohio 43055
The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be holding a Special Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m. on July 15, 2026 to discuss proposed changes to the Table of Organization and to hold an Executive Session for the Purpose of Employment of a Public Employee.

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-07-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting. We are a community service organization that focuses on Kids.
Guests are always welcome.

Ohio Genealogical Society- Fairfield Chapter Meeting
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Fairfield County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society meeting is July 16, 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 with Mike Shook from the Ohio Glass Museum.
All are welcome.

2026 Garden Party
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Learning Center for Gardening, 771 E. Main Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Christmas in July Charity Pickleball Tournament
2026-07-25 | Geller Park Pickleball Complex, 580 Cynthia Street, Newark, OH, 43056, United States
Licking County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy Alumni Association Present the Third Annual Christmas in July Charity Pickleball Tournament!
Help us spread some holiday cheer to local families in need!
Join us for a fun-filled pickleball tournament with proceeds going towards providing Christmas for less fortunate families in Licking County.

Best on Best Hockey Showcase
2026-07-25 04:00 - 19:00 | Mastodon Ice Arena, 971 Mt Vernon Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Join us at Mastodon Ice Arena on Friday, July 25, for the inaugural Best on Best Hockey Showcase—an exciting evening featuring some of the area’s top hockey talent.
The showcase will feature junior, AAA, elite, semi-professional, and professional players competing in an exciting 3-on-3 format. The event includes two showcase games with a skills competition in between, giving fans the opportunity to watch high-level hockey and impressive individual talent.
Players will begin arriving around 4:00 p.m. for meet-and-greets, with the action hitting the ice at approximately 4:30 p.m. Best of all, there is no cost for players to participate, and the skills competition is also free for participating athletes.
The excitement doesn’t stop at the rink! Earlier that day, the Professional Mini Golf Tournament will be taking place on the Mastodon mini golf courses, making July 25 a full day of family-friendly entertainment.
We’re also looking for local businesses interested in becoming event sponsors. Sponsorship is a great opportunity to support the community while gaining exposure to hockey fans and families throughout the region.
For more information, please contact us at 740-899-4423 or email info@mastodonicearena.com. Additional information is available on our website.
We hope you’ll join us on July 25 for an unforgettable day of sports, community, and fun at Mastodon Ice Arena!

Free Screening of Bye Bye Birdie
2026-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Schnormeier Event Center, 201 S Norton St, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050, United States
Ariel-Foundation Park will host a free screening of the 1963 musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie on Sunday, July 26, at 4 pm at the Schnormeier Event Center. The screening honors Mount Vernon native Paul Lynde, who stars as the outspoken Harry MacAfee.
The event is part of Ohio Goes to the Movies, a statewide film series celebrating Ohio’s connections to the motion picture industry as part of the state’s America 250 celebration. Through October, the program is bringing more than 250 free screenings to all 88 Ohio counties, with each film chosen for its Ohio connection.
July’s America-250 theme, “Ohio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming & Picnics,” encourages communities to come together and celebrate. Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs, and enjoy an afternoon of classic cinema at Ariel-Foundation Park.
Starring Dick Van Dyke, Janet Leigh, Ann-Margret, and Paul Lynde, Bye Bye Birdie follows the chaos that unfolds when rock-and-roll star Conrad Birdie visits a small Ohio town before leaving for the Army.
Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required.
Ohio Goes to the Movies is the first statewide film series of its kind, showcasing iconic films, hidden gems, and historic footage that highlight Ohio’s lasting impact on the motion picture industry.
For more information, visit ArielFoundationPark.org.

5K and FUN Run
2026-08-01 08:15 - 11:00 | Rotary Park, 925 Sharon Valley Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The is a Kids FUN Run for $5 kids under 10 starts at 8:15AM.
5k walk or run starts at 8:30AM
Registration opens at 7:15AM
Perfect for families, friends, and beginners.
Walkers and Runners of all ages are welcome!
Together, we help every child reach their full potential through inclusion, resources, and community support.

Local Heroes Lunch
2026-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States

Heath Moundbuilders Kiwanis Meeting
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting. Visitors always welcome.

3rd Annual “Showdown and Sundown” Licking County Outdoor Volleyball Preview
2026-08-15 15:30 - 21:30 | White Field, 70 North 11th Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
The Newark Catholic High School (NCHS) and Newark High School (NHS) volleyball programs will host the “Showdown at Sundown” Licking County Volleyball Preview outdoors at White Field on Saturday, August 15, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The event will feature preview matches between 20 teams, including Bellefontaine, Circleville, DeSales, Gallia Academy, Granville, Heath, John Glenn, Johnstown, Lakewood, Lancaster, Licking Valley, Mount Vernon, New Lexington, Northridge, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Pleasant, River View, Utica, and Watkins. The final preview match of the evening will be between the co-hosts, Newark and Newark Catholic.
Two volleyball courts will be set up in the center of the football field, with bleachers set up around the court for student cheering sections. Both home and visitor stands will also be open. Fans can also bring bag chairs to sit on the turf. Since the event is considered a preview, each match will consist of two sets to 21. Admission for the event will be $5.00, and children aged five and under will be free. Full concessions will be available during the event, featuring steakburgers, brats, hot dogs, walking tacos, shredded chicken sandwiches, and more.
In the event of a rainout on August 15, the event will be held on August 16. If it rains to the point that the event cannot be held outside on August 16, the venue will move to Newark High School.

LCBDD Monthly Board Meeting
2026-08-19 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
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Park Lanes Bowling Center, 701 Hopewell Dr., Heath, OH, 43056, United States
Regular meeting. Come join us and see how our service club supports other non-profit organizations serving our community.
We welcome visitors and would be happy to answer any questions you may have about Kiwanis.

Ohio Genealogical Society- Fairfield Chapter Meeting
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society meeting is on August 20, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster.
Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7 pm, followed by the program with Bob Hill, President of the local Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
All are welcome.

Annual End of Summer Craft Show
2026-08-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Lancaster Campground Activity Building, 2151 West Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The Fairfield County Chaper of the Ohio Genealogical Society is having its “End of Summer Craft Show” on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Lancaster Campground Activity Building, 2151 West Fair Avenue in Lancaster.
There will be a variety of Crafters and Vendors, plus: Bake Sale, Raffle Prizes, Face Painting, food and refreshments.
The Fairfield County Chapter of OGS is an all-volunteer nonprofit.

Genealogy & Heritage Expo
2026-10-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Licking County Library, 101 W. Main St., Newark, OH, 43055, United States
Join the Licking County Genealogical Society for an engaging afternoon of family genealogy, cultural heritage and community connection.
Featured exhibitors include the Sons & Daughters of Italy (Italian), Palatines to America (German), Daughters of Erin (Irish), Melungeon Heritage Association (mixed ancestry European/Native American/African roots), Hetuck Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Muskingum County Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Genealogical Society and Licking County Genealogical Society.
Free and open to the public!

9th Annual Newark Ohio Pride Festival
2026-10-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH, 43055, United States
