August 1-2: The Half Moon Hangs Low, the Swan Flies High: The first quarter moon is low over the souther horizon and sets behind the trees quite early. Those who stick around will see Cygnus the Swan flying along the Milky Way, and dotted with fascinating celestial objects: The Blinking planetary nebula (a dying star), Alberio (a lovely colorful pair of stars),......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hikers Pavilion to the right of the front door. 10:00 AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a 1-mile round trip hike around Cedar Falls. Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. This hike will contain stairs and rocks that we will have to navigate over. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a one-mile hike through Old Mans Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm! Each performer will have a fifteen minute slot to share their talents in a low stakes, supportive environment. August 05, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Future Dates: September 02, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00......

Cost: Free

Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED* 2-3pm Children must be accompanied by an adult at all......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-279-1177

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

The Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival is an annual, family friendly festival celebrating the outdoors, community (and of course, Bigfoot!) in the Appalachian Region of Ohio with outdoors music, food, and fun in a kid friendly - squatchy style! August 8th - 10th, 2025

Cost: Free

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

August 8-9: Summer Moon: The brilliant Full Moon rises in the east at sundown drawing our attention. Come find out how gazing at the moon lets us see the ancient history of our own planet, the Earth. Also, come learn how deep time really goes. 8:30 PM On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do guided stargazing programs starting......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hikers Pavilion to the right of the front door. 10:00 AM

Cost: Free

Learn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Cost: Free

2025 Hocking County Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM on the 2nd Saturday of each month, May-Oct on Market Street in downtown Logan, OH. 20-30 vendors with a large variety of quality items. Don't miss out! Interested in being a vendor? Please contact us at [email protected] Come out and support your local farmers, bakers, crafters and small town businesses!......

Cost: Free

Hippie Fest is a family-friendly music and arts festival featuring vibrant entertainment for all ages. Our family-run organization has a mission to glorify God through unifying experiences celebrating peace and love. Its groovy baby! Tickets: https://www.hippiefest.org/tickets.html

Cost: $25-$40

Join us for a 1-mile round trip hike around Cedar Falls. Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. This hike will contain stairs and rocks that we will have to navigate over. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Miss Nicole brings the music and the props, you bring the energy! Join Miss Nicole for fun musical activities at the stage area. Free with admission to the museum. August 12, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 Tickets: https://hhchildrensmuseum.org/visit/#passes Future Dates: September 09, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 October 14, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 November......

Cost: $8 - $10

Join us for a one-mile hike through Old Mans Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

August 15: The Heart of the Milky Way: The Milky Way is at its best this weekend, It arcs high overhead once it is fully dark. Come learn how astronomers decuded its true shape and size. We will be looking towards the center of our galaxy at the many nebulae and star clusters dotted across its face. Also, catch few late Perseid meteors as the moon has ducked......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Recreation programs and activities can be inherently dangerous. Participants accept and acknowledge that any injury or property damage that occurs during a program......

Cost: Free

Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED* 2-3pm Children must be accompanied by an adult at all......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-279-1177

August 22: Stellar Nurseries, Stellar Graveyards: The Milky Way is dotted with places in which new stars are being born, and old stars are dying, seeing the cosmos with the new elements that worlds (and entities) like we are made from. 8:15 PM On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do guided stargazing programs starting a half-hour......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Cost: Free

A journey back to simpler times where medieval combat and entertainment can be found and enjoyed by all! 100 North Homer Avenue, Logan, OH, United States, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555990714564

Phone: 7406034930

August 29-30: The First and Last Apollo Missions: The lunar terminator, the line between night and day, is perfectly situated this weekend to allow us to see geography that surrounds the first and last Apollo Missions (11 and 17). 8:00 PM On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do guided stargazing programs starting a half-hour after......

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Join us for a short hike down the paved portion of the purple trail and learn some common birds and how to ID them and their calls. Bring binoculars if you have them! Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free