Holiday Gifts

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tue-Fri 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sat-Sun Randall Thropp, Curator for Creating the Illusion: Costumes and characters from the Paramount Pictures Archive The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is located in Lancaster, just southeast of Columbus. Donations are graciously accepted.

Cost: Free Admission

Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423

12:00 - 5:00 pm on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat $5.00 Free admission on Wednesdays Members and Children under 12 are Free

Cost: $5/adults except Wed

Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981

The beginning of a Celebration of Music and the Arts. A wondrous burst of music, art and family fun with excitement all over town - 75 events - many Free.

Cost: $25 per person on average

Contact: Lancaster Festival, Phone: 740-687-4808

IT IS FINALLY HERE. Cowgirl Boot Camp. Heres to the girls who can pretty much fix anything with bailing wire and duct tape. Join us for the chance to test old knowledge and to learn something new. We will be hitting the trails, roping, cow working, mounted shooting, pistol shooting as well as dabbling in the finer things in life like wine tasting at a local......

Cost: $350 per cowgirl

Contact: Smoke Rise Ranch, Phone: 740-767-2624

Join in on our brand new splash Pad and prepare to get wet and wild. This weekend the Splash Pad and other water activities will be free of charge to all campers. Do not forget to bring your super-soakers and get ready for squirt gun wars, water balloon relays, wet wagon rides, and our water balloon challenge. It is gonna get more than a little wet and you know......

Cost: Free to all campers

Contact: Hocking Hills Adventures, Phone: 740-385-8685

8:00 pm ticket office opens. 9:20 pm approximately movies start. Hotel Transylvania 3 - Summer Vacation He's going to need a vacation after this vacation. Family / Comedy / Adventure (PG) Also Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (final week) Sci-Fi / Action / Adventure (PG-13)

Cost: $4-8 per person

Contact: Skyview Drive-In, Phone: 740-653-5517

9:00 am. Stroll with the naturalist and explore Cedar Falls. You will discover the natural and cultural history of this area of the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

1:00 pm. Meet the naturalist at the Ash Cave Parking lot to learn about some of the trees in the Hocking Hills and their uses. We will take a short walk to learn ways to identify trees in the area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

6:35 pm Copperheads vs. Joes Games throughout the summer and different promotions each night. Enjoy an evening at the Bob Wren Stadium watching tomorrow's pros today. Come see tomorrow's pros today, in our family friendly atmosphere that always provides a great night out.

Cost: $5-8 per person

Contact: Southern Ohio Copperheads Baseball, Phone: 740-707-3839

11:00 am - 3:30 pm Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun All Ages. Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching around the farm.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Slate Run Farm, Phone: 614-508-8111

5:00 pm This is a free event. Stuarts Monthly Happy Hour. Join us for a full bar along with coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks. Stop out for good company and conversation in the brand new Grand Lobby. Our newest gallery exhibit will be on display - The Picture Page: Portraits of Southeast Ohio from 1966-1971 is presented and curated by the Southeast Ohio......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

1:00 pm Meet the naturalist at the archery range to learn some basic archery skills. Bows will be available to shoot during this program. The Hocking Hills Archery Range is open 7 days a week free of charge and can be found at this address: 20307-20321 OH-664 Scenic, Logan, OH 43138.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sat and Wed. Saturdays - Year Round. Wednesdays - April/December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers.......

Cost: Free event

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

9:00 pm. The mystery of Ash Cave is special, as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn about this special history first hand. We supply the lights you supply the imagination. No pets please at the lantern tour.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

5:30 - 7:30 pm Free. Equipment provided. Ages 12+. Bring water and prepare to get wet. Meet at the Boat Ramp on OH-278. Introductory Courses. first come first served. Meant to get you familiar with the parts, safety concerns, and paddling techniques of a kayak or SUP. Nature Center Hours: Thursday 1-4pm Saturdays 1-4pm Sundays 1-4pm

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

8:30 pm Enjoy a 3-mile hike illuminated by the moon. Meet at the shelter house just past the beach house. Nature Center Hours: Thursday 1-4pm Saturdays 1-4pm Sundays 1-4pm

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

7:00 pm The Wayfarers Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Keith Conner, Phone: 740-385-0694

6:00 - 8:00 pm. Another Bluegrass night with a band that has delighted audiences for more than 30 years. Plenty of seating available at picnic tables, or bring a folding chair. Get in the mood for music with three free concerts of classic rock and bluegrass over the summer. Plenty of seating available at picnic tables, or bring a folding chair. All concerts......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Slate Run, Phone: 614-508-8111

6:30pm Departure for the Hawaiian Moonlight Tour. All Weekend Long Celebrate the Hawaiian Weekend with us. Events are scheduled for Saturday, July 28th. 10:30am - 3:00pm - Tie Dye a T-shirt at the Fun Center Pavilion (BYO shirt for $3.00 and Buy an Adventure Shirt for $10.) 11:00am - Beach Ball Volleyball - Meet at the Volleyball Court. 2:30pm - Limbo......

Cost: $45/Advanced Tickets Req

Contact: Hocking Hills Adventures, Phone: 740-385-8685

6:30 - 8:30 pm Every Fri and Sat through Saturday, September 29th Reservations required and can be made until 2:00pm same day. Experience the magic of Glenlaurel at our Grill -n- Chill on the Hill. the beauty and charm of Glenlaurel surrounds you instantly. The sweeping landscape of the Scottish Highlands can be found nestled right here in the beautiful Hocking......

Cost: $33/adult, $60/couple-Res Req

Contact: Glenlaurel Inn, Phone: 740-385-4070

2:00 - 4:00 pm How did kids relax during summer before the invention of plastic and electronics? Come find out. Free, family-friendly event for all ages. Please plan to come early or stay late so you can also enjoy the late-1800s Windmill, take a walk on the trail, play on the modern playground equipment. You may want to bring food for a picnic; there are......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Smeck Park, Phone: 740-681-7249

6:00 - 9:00 pm Live Music Join the Hocking Hills Winery for an evening of live music, wine and relaxing with the sounds of Todd Martin (Classic/Rock/Blues/Country). Bring your own appetizers or food, call for a pizza delivery or just enjoy the music. Order wine by the glass, bottle, or just by the taste.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking Hills Winery, Phone: 740-385-7117

9:00 am Join the Naturalist to learn how the CCC helped to build the trails, tunnels, and forests that have made the Hocking Hills region what it is today. This presentation will include a short walk down into the gorge to see some of the work that the men of the Corp helped with. Meet at the Naturalist cabin located by the A frame bridge.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

2:00 - 3:00 pm All Ages. The farm ladies will have a display about how to preserve the garden produce using traditional 19th century methods.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Slate Run Farm, Phone: 614-508-8111

9:00 - 11:00 am. Learn how to shoot a bow and arrows. All equipment will be provided. Meet the naturalist below the Lake Hope dam. Equipment provided. Nature Center Hours: Thursday 1-4pm Saturdays 1-4pm Sundays 1-4pm

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

9:15 - 10:30 am Ages 5+. Join the farmer in feeding animals and help with other barnyard chores.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Slate Run Farm, Phone: 614-508-8111

1:00 pm Stop by the Naturalist Cabin near the A frame bridge to learn about the turtles that make Hocking Hills their home. Learn about the decline of the Eastern Box Turtle and ways we can help.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

6:00 - 9:00 pm Live Music Join the Hocking Hills Winery for an evening of live music, wine and relaxing with the sounds of Van Dyke Trio (Classic Rock/50s-80s). Bring your own appetizers or food, call for a pizza delivery or just enjoy the music. Order wine by the glass, bottle, or just by the taste.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking Hills Winery, Phone: 740-385-7117

8:00 pm Outside Music Concert at State Route 664 and County Road 53. Address is 43135 County Road 53. Without Papers (WOP) Is An Original Band Based Out Of The Southeast Ohio Area...Formed Late 1999. They Take Pride In Their Roots Of The Workin Class And Make Every Attempt To Define That Thru Their Music. WOP Is Honored To Have Released Eight Records Thruout......

Cost: $10.00

Contact: 43135 County Road 53, Logan, OH, Phone: 740-753-4784

6:00 pm Ron and Barbara Harkless performs. Join Psalm 121 every Saturday night to enjoy local Christian Artists on the Patio. Event occurs rain or shine on the patio or in the bookstore / community room.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Psalm 121, Phone: 740-385-0056

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Drifter Kings return to the Eclipse Company Store with their blend of blues and rock for a great night of music on our outdoor stage. Come bring in the weekend with some free live music, brews and delicious food. Regular Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Mon-Thu 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Eclipse Company Store, Phone: 740-677-4904

7:05 pm Copperheads vs. Settlers Games throughout the summer and different promotions each night. Enjoy an evening at the Bob Wren Stadium watching tomorrow's pros today. Come see tomorrow's pros today, in our family friendly atmosphere that always provides a great night out.

Cost: $5-8 per person

Contact: Southern Ohio Copperheads Baseball, Phone: 740-707-3839

8:00 am - 12:00 pm New Location on West Chestnut Street Between Broad and Columbus. The Lancaster Farmers Market has nearly 30 vendors throughout the season, which spans Saturdays May to October. Each week our farmers and artisans bring a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, crafts, meat, flowers, eggs, and more. The market takes place......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Handmade Market, Phone: 740-277-6305

Programs at the John Glenn Astronomy Park will take place both during the evening and daytime. Visitors to JGAP during the day will get views of the closest star to the Earth, our own Sun, through telescopes with special filters. Families will also enjoy astronomical activities in and around the park. Have you ever wondered how big the Solar System really......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Glenn Astronomy Park, Phone: 877-403-4477

Programs at the John Glenn Astronomy Park will take place both during the evening and daytime. Visitors to JGAP during the day will get views of the closest star to the Earth, our own Sun, through telescopes with special filters. Families will also enjoy astronomical activities in and around the park. Have you ever wondered how big the Solar System really......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Glenn Astronomy Park, Phone: 877-403-4477

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sat and Wed. Saturdays - Year Round. Wednesdays - April/December. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market participation peaked at a dozen vendors, mostly vegetable producers.......

Cost: Free event

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

Departure is One Hour before dust. (7:30pm in summer months and 6:30pm in fall months.) Fall in love and reconnect again with your partner. Imagine canoeing under the bright full moon with the river current gently pushing you along. Night time canoeing is a surreal experience. Explore the river with your spouse, paddling in and around some of the most scenic......

Cost: $45 per canoe

Contact: Hocking Hills Adventures, Phone: 740-385-8685

Gates open 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 pm. Adrian James -A.J.- Croce is an American singer-songwriter. He is the son of singer-songwriters Jim Croce and Ingrid Croce. Croce is a piano man, first and foremost, and a vocal stylist second. His muted growl pulls from a host of American traditions and anti-heroes — it is part New Orleans, part juke joint, part soul, but......

Cost: $25/30 per person

Contact: Fur Peace Ranch, Phone: 740-992-6228

1:00 pm. Meet at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Mans Cave Visitors Center to learn about some of the fun things that pioneer children did when they had free time. Try your hand at some of the games and activities. As you pass by on your hike today stop by the Naturalist Cabin, located behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center, to explore and take......

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

1:00 - 3:00 pm Demonstrations will be held only on the following dates, the last Sunday of the month, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. during Rock Mill Weekend events. July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28. Note: The dates of demonstrations are subject to change based on weather conditions that effect the Hocking River. There needs to be enough water flowing to......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, Phone: 740-681-7249

10:00 - 11:00 am Instrumental Petting Zoo Hosted by ARTS/West at Stuart's Opera House 3:00 pm Jam Session Fiddlesticks Hosted by ARTS/West at Nelsonville Public Library The Appalachian Music Program reflects the rich traditions of music and storytelling of the Appalachian Foothills Region. Classes are offered in some of the common Appalachian instruments and......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

3:00 - 4:00 pm Storytelling in the Appalachian Tradition Hosted by Don Dudding at Nelsonville Public Library The Appalachian Music Program reflects the rich traditions of music and storytelling of the Appalachian Foothills Region. Classes are offered in some of the common Appalachian instruments and students can participate in an old-time stringband ensemble......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924