On Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2 we will celebrate in a very big way!! The bar will be completely transformed with all of the spooky decor to get you in the Halloween state of mind!! There will be a costume contest each night with plaques given away to all of the winners!! Lots of drinks specials and fun to be had at The Max on Halloween weekend! Follow the event on The Max facebook page to see pictures of previous years for that costume inspiration!!!!

Location: Max Bar and Grill, 922 West Hunter Street, Logan Ohio (740-385-7214)

Fall Skies: The sky in the fall is filled with celestial wonders: The Andromeda and M33 Galaxies, the rising Pleiades Cluster, Saturn, the riches of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, and maybe a comet! This is a dark sky weekend. 6:30 PM On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do “guided stargazing” programs starting a half-hour after sunset. These involve a laser-guided “tour” of the constellations and features of the sky. We will show you the constellations and other features of the sky. Due to the popularity and nature of our telescope viewing programs, which put hundreds of people a night in close proximity to our volunteers, please be considerate of our volunteers and others by not “crowding.”

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: John Glenn Astronomy Park, 20531 State Route 664, logan Ohio

Join us in honoring 98 years of legacy as we shape the future together! The night will consist of dinner, desert, cash bar, live & silent auctions, wine pull, live entertainment (ft. Audie Wyckle), and sponsorship opportunities. Ticket Link: https://app.evolvedtickets.com/public/event/logan-theater-annual-dinner-fundraiser-2024 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Logan Theater, Inc., 86 East Main Street, Logan Ohio (740-385-3012)

Learn some facts about the smallest and most widespread bear in North America, the American black bear! 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Using stoneware clay, we will make pipes with stylized animal/creature decorations inspired by Indigenous peoples or modern designs of your creation! Your creativity is all that is needed. No experience is necessary. Your pipe will be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery studio and ready for pickup in about 3-4 weeks. 3:30pm - 5:00pm Tickets & Registration: https://www.fullcirclepeace.org/events/the-great-pumpkin2/

Cost: $65

Location: Mud Gallery, 123 North Columbus Street, Lancaster Ohio (740-215-1073)

Swing by the Visitor Center at 10am to help us figure out what the mystery critter of the day is. We will have several clues for you to take a guess at the mystery critter. 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join our naturalist for a 1-mile historic tour through Old Mans Cave. This hike is moderate difficulty. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 10am.

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join us the 1st Tuesday of the month for Open Mic Night at Stuarts Opera House! 7pm-9pm Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby from 7pm-9pm. Each performer will have a fifteen minute slot to share their talents in a low-stakes, supportive environment. SIGN UP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240514803831147 Sign-up is completed securely via jotform. Sign-up for spots in upcoming Open Mics will first be opened in person to patrons who attend the event. Online sign up will be made publicly available the following day. Each sign up will include slots for the next two months Open Mics, but we ask that you only sign up for 1 slot between both months. This is an effort to allow for more people to sign up to perform. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Bring yourself and any instruments you need to perform! Microphones and PA provided. WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE IF I’M SIGNED UP TO PERFORM? Please arrive and make your presence known to someone on staff at least 15 minutes prior to your set time. Reach out to Assistant Director of Arts Education, Adam Remnant, if you have any questions. He can be reached at [email protected] or at 740-753-1924.

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

Meet the naturalist at the Visitor Center for a challenging 1.5-mile hike to lower falls. 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Stuarts is excited to welcome Paul thorn and his band back to our historic theater! 7:30PM For Tickets and Info: https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/an-evening-with-paul-thorn-2024/https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/paint-pour-7/

Cost: $30-$40

Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

Meet us in the Old Mans Cave Visitor center for a fun craft. Paint some rocks to take home or leave in our wildflower garden at the Visitor Center. Wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on. All materials provided. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

The Rugged first Quarter Moon: This weekend sees the lunar terminator dividing the moon in two. It is the best time of the month to see its countless craters, valleys and mountains. 5:30 PM EST On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do “guided stargazing” programs starting a half-hour after sunset. These involve a laser-guided “tour” of the constellations and features of the sky. We will show you the constellations and other features of the sky. Due to the popularity and nature of our telescope viewing programs, which put hundreds of people a night in close proximity to our volunteers, please be considerate of our volunteers and others by not “crowding.”

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: John Glenn Astronomy Park, 20531 State Route 664, logan Ohio

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by ROBMAN! Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music! 6pm - 9pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Join us at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00pm-3:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Join our naturalist for a 1-mile historic tour through Old Mans Cave. This hike is moderate difficulty. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 10am.

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join us each month at Stuarts Opera House for Old Time Jam Night! Old Time Jams are a great way to meet people in the community and enjoy some fun tunes. Instructor Joe Burdock will lead attendees in learning a fiddle tune during the first hour, followed by an open jam during the second hour. All are welcome to play (and to listen) at this FREE community event. 6:30PM - 8:30PM For More Info: https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/old-time-jam-night-november24/

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

Join our naturalist at the lodge lobby for a challenging 1-mile hike to Whispering cave. Meet at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge at 10am.

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Join the naturalist at the Visitor Center to create your own take home animal track made with clay. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

The Moon Near the Pleiades: Once a month, the moon passes near the most famous star cluster. When it is full, the cluster is hard to see. Can you spot it? Also Uranus is right next door. 5:30 PM On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do “guided stargazing” programs starting a half-hour after sunset. These involve a laser-guided “tour” of the constellations and features of the sky. We will show you the constellations and other features of the sky. Due to the popularity and nature of our telescope viewing programs, which put hundreds of people a night in close proximity to our volunteers, please be considerate of our volunteers and others by not “crowding.”

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: John Glenn Astronomy Park, 20531 State Route 664, logan Ohio

What does the fox say? Find out and more when we talk about Ohios two native fox species. Meet at the State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Meet 42+ Authors! Peruse new titles and meet your favorite author! At the Hocking Hills Lodge Conference Center. 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-590-3987

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Join our naturalist at the Ash Cave trailhead for a stroll through historic Ash Cave. This is a wheelchair and stroller friendly hike. It is only a half mile. 10am - 11am

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Swing by the Visitor Center at 10am to help us figure out what the mystery critter of the day is. We will have several clues for you to take a guess at the mystery critter. 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Jupiter Rises, our Year Sets: At the last scheduled program of our year, the giant planet Jupiter sets. Come learn about it, and enjoy its companions Saturn and Uranus. 5:15 PM On clear Friday and Saturday nights, from March through November, we do “guided stargazing” programs starting a half-hour after sunset. These involve a laser-guided “tour” of the constellations and features of the sky. We will show you the constellations and other features of the sky. Due to the popularity and nature of our telescope viewing programs, which put hundreds of people a night in close proximity to our volunteers, please be considerate of our volunteers and others by not “crowding.”

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: John Glenn Astronomy Park, 20531 State Route 664, logan Ohio

Come to the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge and learn about these native game birds and how they have become an American icon. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

You will be instructed to paint a one of a kind masterpiece in a fun, casual, and judgment free environment! Get to know your community while flexing your creative muscles. All you need to bring is yourself! We provide everything: paint, canvas, brush, and a talented artist to lead the class. TICKET PRICING $30 – painting only, no beverage included $35 – painting, 2 beverage $40 - painting, 2 beverage and a SOH wine glass Ticket Link: https://www.tixr.com/groups/stuartsoperahouse/events/november-paint-pour-112634

Cost: $30-$40

Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

Use paper and scissors to create your own winter wonderland decorations! Meet at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Why do skunks spray and what happens when you are sprayed? Hear about what to do and learn some facts about skunks in Ohio. Meet at the state park lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)