Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 930am-5pm. Sun 12-5pm. Closed Tuesdays, New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Using southeastern Ohio as a model, this exhibit explores events in Ohio leading to the Civil War, local support of the war effort, recruitment, service in various campaigns, and the private lives of both officers and private soldiers as they performed......

Cost: $4-7 per person

Contact: Campus Martius Museum, Phone: 740-373-3750

7-9pm. This exhibit features a rainbow of colors throughout the exhibition of vintage and art glass and a private A collection of Bischoff Glass Companys handblown glass. The plant was located in Culloden, WV. The company opened there in 1922 and was operated by the family until the late 1960s.Various other handblown American glass manufacturers will display......

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Ohio Glass Museum, Phone: 740-687-0101

10am-4pm Tue-Sat. Textiles soften the hard edges of our world and serve to identify us. They allow us to decorate our homes and our bodies. They are often an expression of our artistic visions and our social relationships. This exhibition points up the great variety of materials, colors, techniques and uses around the world. Included are items from Africa, Asia,......

Cost: Free Event, Donations accepted

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

5-9pm opening 5/24, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Starbrick Cooperative Gallery presents Hidden Worlds Revealed by photographer Jim Shirey. Jims work with a macro-lens exposes a veiled and secreted world. His work invites the viewer through this veil by depicting natural objects as centers of power lying just beyond the physical limits of vision.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Starbrick Gallery , Phone: 740-753-1011

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. Call for reservations.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

Stuarts Opera House presents the 9th annual Nelsonville Music Festival on the campus of Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. This years lineup includes one of the biggest bands in rock and roll, Wilco headlining the festival on Saturday, June 1 and folk legend John Prine will close the festival out on Sunday, June 2nd. Cat Power will headline the night on Friday,......

Cost: $50 /many options

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

10am-12pm on Thursdays Saturdays. Learn basic copperfoil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Call to make a reservation. All supplies are provided.

Cost: $25/includes all supplies.

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts, Phone: 740-596-1913

12-2pm. Join local art teacher Skip Hathaway on the first Saturday of each month to paint or draw artworks inspired by the beauty of Adena Mansion Gardens. Children of all ages are welcome to join Skip and take home original art. This offering is free. July 6 and August 3.

Cost: Free

Contact: Adena Mansion and Gardens, Phone: 800-319-7248

10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Travel the world as a water drop. Listen to Drip as he shares some of the incredible places he has been and drink in a little of the past. The Wild Weekend Discovery Series will travel the journey through the water cycle. Bring your children and enjoy this free, fun, and educational program designed for preschool to 5th grand.

Cost: Free

Contact: Wayne National Forest Headquarters, Phone: 740-753-0101

12pm noon. The Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains and a good place to start. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. On the return trip after pausing in Haydenville,......

Cost: $13-10 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

Annual exhibit featuring one of the 88 Ohio Counties and their quilting traditions. 2013 Exhibit features the quilters from Champaign County. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 2 - 5pm, extended hours during Washboard Festival, June 14 15.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Bowen House, Phone: 740-385-0344

9am - 1pm. We are Ohio artists and craftspeople who love to make stuff. We make so much we decided to offer it for sale to you at this market. We hope you love using our products as much as we love making them. And we really hope you buy them because we need the space so we can make more. Join us at the Lancaster Handmade Market the first Saturday of the month,......

Cost: Free event

Contact: Destination Downtown , Phone: 740-653-8251

10 am. Workshop When do you polish, wax or wash your antiques Caring for your treasured antiques and family heirlooms can be a challenge. In the second how-to workshop in our preservation series, we will explore the basics of decorative art preservation. Executive Director Andrea Brookover will explain when, and when not to polish, wax and wash as well as how......

Cost: $8-10 per person

Contact: Fairfield Heritage Association, Phone: 740-654-9923

8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. 330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

1-4pm Sat/cruise-in. 12-4pm Sun/Car Show The show is open to all makes and models including antiques, muscle cars, rat rods, motorcycles, trucks, fire trucks, and many more. There are 25 classes with 3 Awards per class top three. Plus special awards, including club participation cash award for most member participants. Swap Meet and Car Corral are all day Saturday......

Cost: $0-10/person, $5 parking

Contact: Lancaster Old Car Club, Phone: 740-862-0565

230pm. The 230pm Train to East Logan is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville,......

Cost: $17-12 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

Dusk 9pm. Free Outdoor movie on the first Saturday from May to September. Corner of Main Broad, Bandstand. Childrens activities begin one hour before movie. Bring blankets, chairs snacks. Snack concessions available. Area reserved in front for blankets only. Presented by The Family, Adult and Children First Council Destination Downtown Lancaster. June 1st......

Cost: Free

Contact: Destination Downtown, Phone: 740-653-8251

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

DJ is Tony Funk. Come on down and get down, get down. More details to follow.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Scenic Hills Senior Center, Phone: 740-385-6581

2-4pm. Learn about the small creatures that make their homes in the wetlands. Meet Buzzards Roost Picnic Area. All Ages. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free Event

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

2-4pm. The Lecture Series is held on the first Sunday of each month, May through August. Each month will feature a different topic related to nineteenth-century life or Adena Mansion Gardens, many of which will involve demonstrations or hands-on activities. The series may include classes on cooking or gardening, a soap making seminar, or even special themed tours of the mansion and grounds.

Cost: Free

Contact: Adena Mansion and Gardens, Phone: 800-319-7248

730pm. Conducted by Steven Huang and Peter Jarjisian. University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, School of Music, Phone: 740-593-1000

6-8pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Amy Atkinson. Learn to Screen Print on a variety of items. You bring in what you want to screen print on and we will teach you how. All other supplies provided. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24.

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

7-8pm. Exercise the social way. No registration necessary. Just show up and have some fun. Call for additional information.

Cost: $4. per person

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10am-12pm. on Mondays. Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers. Suzanne will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of the seasonal flowers here. All supplies are provided and is suitable for all ages. Call to reserve your spot.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Scenic Way Cottage Crafts, Phone: 740-596-1913

10am. Learn about the small creatures that make their homes in the wetlands. Meet Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Ages 3-5.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street.8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi TIE-CHEE. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through......

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10-11am. Pre-School Artistic Adventures AGES 3 4 WITH AN ADULT. April 9, May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6, $8 members - $10 non-members per class. Childrens books can bring artistic experiences to life. We will read a story that turns into an exciting art project. Children must attend with an adult.

Cost: $8-10 per class

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

9 pm. Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas and writings or some fun entertainment.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

3-5pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Lisa SchorrJoin us for an exciting series of watercolor. Lisa Schorr has exhibited throughout Ohio and will teach the fundamentals of watercolor. Participants should bring the following supplies - 18 X 24 watercolor tablet or paper, watercolor brushes and a set of tube watercolor paints. May 15,22,29,June 5,12,19

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. Call for reservations.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians. Join in the fun.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10am-12pm on Thursdays Saturdays. Learn basic copperfoil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Call to make a reservation. All supplies are provided.

Cost: $25/includes all supplies.

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts, Phone: 740-596-1913

9pm - 11pm. Donkey Musicians Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, Donkey Musicians Open Stage promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material. Voted one of the best open stages in town.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

Is Rose Lake really haunted or could it be something else Join the naturalist at the Rose Lake dam to explore the possibilities. This does contain ghost stories ... parents, you must decide if it is appropriate for your children. Please, no pets allowed at Haunted Hocking.

Cost: Free events

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6842

8-1045pm. Monday-Saturday. Captivating. Fascinating. Mesmerizing. Come witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700s. The huge, outdoor stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre afford the audience the ability to see everything. You will sit beneath the......

Cost: $24.95/adult-17.95/10 under

Contact: Tecumseh, Phone: 866-775-0700

10am. The hike will be about 4-miles round-trip and will last 2-3 hours. Please be prepared for rugged terrain. Please bring water as we do not have drinking water at the park. Please bring trail snacks if you may need them. For more information call the Clear Creek Naturalist Office at 740-969-9001. Age 50 and older. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

The annual Gold Wings Ribs Festival will be held along the river front area of beautiful Pomeroy, Ohio. Pomeroy is nestled on the bank of the Ohio River in Meigs county. The festival is an area wide event and will provide tours of several of the areas great communities and attractions, as well as some of the most beautiful country in the United States. This......

Cost: Free

Contact: Gold Wings and Ribs Fest, Phone: 877-634-4726

745pm Ticket Office Opens. 915pm Movie Starts. Admissionis 2 Movies for one low price. Ages 12 and up-$8. Ages 4-11 - $3. Ages 3 and under - Free. First - Star Trek Into Darkness. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy. PG-13. The Star Trek franchise continues with this follow-up to 2009s J.J. Abrams-directed reboot. Abrams returns to direct from a script by Damon......

Cost: $3-8 per person

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

Originally called the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Race, it changed its name to reflect the more encompassing events that occur at this festival. Balloonists from all over Ohio and Michigan come to show off their colorful aircrafts. Balloon launches are held at dawn and dusk. And a night glow of balloons occurs after dark. Balloonists take part in various events......

Cost: Free Admission

Contact: Coshocton Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 800-338-4724

7-830pm. Summer concert series in its 21st season features eleven weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through mid-August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food and beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally......

Cost: Free

Contact: Logan Town Center, Phone: 740-603-0703

4-5pm 5-6pm Tours. Monday-Saturday. Over 30 years ago these tours began and they are still highly acclaimed by our patrons. Enjoy an exciting backstage tour of the theatre complex as cast members serve as your tour guides. The stuntmen of Tecumseh give a dazzling display of stage-combat and flintlock firing and then pitch headfirst from a twenty-one foot cliff,......

Cost: $4.50/adult-3.50/10 under

Contact: Tecumseh, Phone: 866-775-0700

6 pm. Our ever-popular Robbery Trains are family-friendly and feature a group of bandits on horseback making an attempt to rob the train. Now, before you think, Rob the train, we distribute play money to everyone before the train departs. The robbers then come through and collect the play money once they're able to stop the train. Guns are used but only with......

Cost: $20-16 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

Join Metro Parks Director John O'Meara for a 5-hour fast-paced hike through the rugged hills of Clear Creek Must register by the day before. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free Event/Register by 6/7/13

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

2 pm. Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a closer look at Ohios winged predators.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

915pm. Try to catch lightning bugs in the fields. Bring a jar, but we will release any lightning bugs at the end of the walk. Meet Slate Run, Wetlands Wildlife Refuge. All Ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free Event

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

11am. Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a holler Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area to find out.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

3pm Saturday only. As you travel through late 18th century Ohio you will gain a clearer and deeper appreciation of the world that lives and breathes in every character portrayed in Tecumseh as you meet and become witness to the lives of the Frontier settlers and Shawnee who shaped our history and created the land on which we now live. Devised, written and directed......

Cost: $4.50/adult-3.50/10 under

Contact: Tecumseh, Phone: 866-775-0700

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

12pm noon. The Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains and a good place to start. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. On the return trip after pausing in Haydenville,......

Cost: $13-10 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

230pm. The 230pm Train to East Logan is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville,......

Cost: $17-12 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

9am - 6pm. Explore the antique and vintage worlds of art, antiquities, furniture and more on Nelsonvilles Historic Public Square. Enjoy regional live music, eateries, and art galleries, as well as Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Rocky Boot Outlet Store. Make it a day in the Hocking Hills.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Historic Public Square in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-592-6286

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

10am - 12pm. Saturday Studio offers students a variety of topics and media to work with. This class we will focus on weaving.

Cost: $8-10 person

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

8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. 330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

5-8pm. Every second Saturday of every month, we dress up the dining room have live music great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine. Come join us for a great Saturday night out Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations appreciated, but not required.

Cost: Per menu

Contact: The Ridge Inn Restaurant, Phone: 740-332-0300

7-11pm. Join us on this paddle from sunset to darkness, you will be lit only by the glimmering phosphorescent light of glow sticks reflecting on the water. At the end meet at the livery for a roaring bonfire and lively music meant for listening and dancing. BYOB. Reservations highly recommended. One glow stick provided, be sure to bring your own glowing bling as well.

Cost: $40/for 2, reservations req

Contact: Hocking Hills Canoe Livery , Phone: 740-385-0523

2pm. Look for little salamanders in the creek and in the woods throughout the Natural Play Area. Meet Shady Grove Program Area. All Ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free Event

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

2pm. Learn about fish and other critters that live in Clear Creek. Wade in the creek to see them up close with Kelly Capuzzi, fisheries biologist and water quality specialist, from Ohio EPA. Please wear shoes for safety. Water shoes or boots with a closed-toe are fine. An old pair of athletic shoes will work as well. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

2-4pm. The Childrens Series is held on the second Sunday of each month, May through August. Each month will feature a different topic related to nineteenth-century life, focusing on hands-on activities. Topics may include beekeeping and making honey, churning butter, making candles, and caring for farm animals. July 14, and August 11.

Cost: Free

Contact: Adena Mansion and Gardens, Phone: 800-319-7248

2pm Sunday. Cynthia Cunningham Cort will present a lecture and film on the process of double ikat Patola weaving in western India. Ikat is a remarkable technique in which threads are tie-dyed before being woven. It is produced many places in Asia, with its ultimate expression coming from Gujarat in India. Ms. Cort shot her film from 1979-1981 to document the......

Cost: $5-8 per person

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

6-8pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Amy Atkinson. Learn to Screen Print on a variety of items. You bring in what you want to screen print on and we will teach you how. All other supplies provided. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24.

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

7-8pm. Exercise the social way. No registration necessary. Just show up and have some fun. Call for additional information.

Cost: $4. per person

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10am-12pm. on Mondays. Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers. Suzanne will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of the seasonal flowers here. All supplies are provided and is suitable for all ages. Call to reserve your spot.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Scenic Way Cottage Crafts, Phone: 740-596-1913

330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street.8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi TIE-CHEE. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through......

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

3-5pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Lisa SchorrJoin us for an exciting series of watercolor. Lisa Schorr has exhibited throughout Ohio and will teach the fundamentals of watercolor. Participants should bring the following supplies - 18 X 24 watercolor tablet or paper, watercolor brushes and a set of tube watercolor paints. May 15,22,29,June 5,12,19

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

7pm. on the College Green. June 12 guest ensemble Ohio Capital Winds will be featured. June 19 in conjunction with the first annual Ohio Summer Music Camp. June 26 in conjunction with the Moving with Meaning conducting workshop. July 3 special Independence Day celebration. This free open-air concert series on the College Green has been an Athens tradition......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Ohio University Director of Bands, Phone: 740-593-1670

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. Call for reservations.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians. Join in the fun.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

1 1/2 to 2 hrs per session. Kids age 7-12 years old are invited to join in on the fun planned at the Bishop Educational Gardens this summer. Every other Wednesday through Aug. 14, the Hocking Soil Water Conservation District Specialist will be leading activities like hiking, planting herbs, making toad abodes, creating bandanas through flower pounding, building......

Cost: Free, Registration required.

Contact: Bishops Educational Gardens, Phone: 740-385-3016

Thurs., 6/13 5-11pm. Fri., 6/14 10am-11pm. Sat., 6/15 10am-11pm. Logan's own unique music and arts festival - the only one of its kind. The annual festival provides wholesome, family entertainment. You can enjoy the foot-tapping styles of Dixieland Jazz, Jug Music and Cajun Zydeco, all played by bands from around the country, while you enjoy great food, browse......

Cost: Free

Contact: Washboard Music Festival, Phone: 740-380-3828

10am-12pm on Thursdays Saturdays. Learn basic copperfoil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Call to make a reservation. All supplies are provided.

Cost: $25/includes all supplies.

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts, Phone: 740-596-1913

9pm - 11pm. Donkey Musicians Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, Donkey Musicians Open Stage promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material. Voted one of the best open stages in town.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

730pm performance. Come to Stuarts Opera House for the Frank and Deanand then some, comedy show to benefit the Dr. Beth A McKenzie Student Support Fund at Hocking College. Hocking College Foundation and the family of Beth McKenzie are hosting the show to provide additional funding to the Student Support Fund, which is dedicated to assisting students who face......

Cost: $25-60 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1307

745pm Ticket Office Opens. 915pm Movie Starts. Admission is 2 Movies for one low price. Ages 12 and up-$8. Ages 4-11 - $3. Ages 3 and under - Free. First - Man of Steel. Action Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi Fantasy. PG-13. Be sure to tune your car's radio to 88.5 FM. Superman flies back onto the big screen in this Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures production directed......

Cost: $3-8 per person

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

6-8pm. Enjoy fishing around the pond. Limited poles and bait available. Ages 15 and younger adult supervision required and 60 and older. Meet Springhouse Program Area. All ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

Tickets. $25 - Friday, $30 - Saturday, $45 - Weekend at the gate. DIRECTIONS - Rt.50 West of Parkersburg W.V., Rt50 East of Athens ,Oh. Take St. Rt 329 at Guysville OhioAnd follow the signs. Idletimes, The Boxcars, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Rarely Herd, Open Rail, Hart Brothers, plus The Price Family, Tall Grass and more. Free primitive camping. Expanded shelter.......

Cost: $25-45 per person

Contact: Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival, Phone: 740-667-0437

Coshocton County has been the host of the longest running heritage music festival in OhioDulcimer Days. It is also the second oldest event of its kind in the United States. As part of this nationally significant Appalachian musical event, the Mid-East Regional Dulcimer Championships are held and winning competitors at Coshoctons festival go on to compete in......

Cost: Free event

Contact: Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival, Phone: 800-338-4724

730-9pm. Chris is a nationally known environmental song writer - be ready for an evening of fun. From under the deep blue sea to deep inside the woods, from the smallest of bugs to the largest of dinosaurs, his music talks about the world around us. From silly songs that will have you laughing to heartfelt numbers that will make you smile, his music is guaranteed......

Cost: Free

Contact: Camp Oty'Okwa, Phone: 740-603-3911

10am. Use a net to find creatures like insects and tadpoles in the wetland pond. Slate Run Wetlands. All Ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free Event

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

10am - 9pm. When you visit this festival you will not just be having a good time, but you will be helping a good cause. Earth Angel Foundation of Ohio holds an annual fair to help send fatally ill children and their families on a dream vacation and giving these kids a chance to have fun. The fairgrounds put on car, motorcycle, and tractor shows. It even has......

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Phone: 740-654-5929

3pm Saturday only. As you travel through late 18th century Ohio you will gain a clearer and deeper appreciation of the world that lives and breathes in every character portrayed in Tecumseh as you meet and become witness to the lives of the Frontier settlers and Shawnee who shaped our history and created the land on which we now live. Devised, written and directed......

Cost: $4.50/adult-3.50/10 under

Contact: Tecumseh, Phone: 866-775-0700

12pm noon. The Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains and a good place to start. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. On the return trip after pausing in Haydenville,......

Cost: $13-10 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

8am. Have fun and give back to the environment at this annual event. Join your friends on the river to help preserve the Hockings natural beauty at this 33rd annual event. All participants will be provided a canoe, paddle, lifejacket, trash bags, gloves and transportation to designated locations. Prizes will be awarded for the coolest item pulled out of the......

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 740-385-8685

8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. 330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

7pm. Take a ride on the Stuarts Summer Wine Express. This beautiful train ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway includes wine, cheese, and more and its all for a good cause... to raise money for Stuarts Opera House. Show your support for Stuarts and join us for this great event, take a ride on a historic railway and enjoy wine and good company. See you on the train.

Cost: $25-35 per person

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

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

230pm. The 230pm Train to East Logan is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville,......

Cost: $17-12 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

2-4pm. The Concert Series is held on the third Sunday of each month, May through August. Each month will feature a different local music group. July 21 and August 18.

Cost: Free

Contact: Adena Mansion and Gardens, Phone: 800-319-7248

11:30am seating begins. Treat your dad to lunch on this special day. Join us for Backyard BBQ. Chef Anthony will cook a good ole BBQ for you and yours. We will serve up all the fixinns including Black Angus Burger w/all the fixinns, Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Chicken w/Honey BBQ Glaze, Pasta Salad, Chunky Potato Salad, Kettle Cooked Chips, Inn-Made......

Cost: $21/$12 - Reservations Req

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 800-653-2557

6-8pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Amy Atkinson. Learn to Screen Print on a variety of items. You bring in what you want to screen print on and we will teach you how. All other supplies provided. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24.

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

7-8pm. Exercise the social way. No registration necessary. Just show up and have some fun. Call for additional information.

Cost: $4. per person

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10am-12pm. on Mondays. Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers. Suzanne will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of the seasonal flowers here. All supplies are provided and is suitable for all ages. Call to reserve your spot.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Scenic Way Cottage Crafts, Phone: 740-596-1913

10am 1pm. Dig in the dirt to find insects, roots, and more. We will use mini microscopes, magnifying glasses, and other tools to get up close looks. Ages 8 and under. Shady Grove Program Area. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free Event

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

9 pm. Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas and writings or some fun entertainment.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street.8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. Per the Mayo Clinic, if you are looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi TIE-CHEE. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes......

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10am - 12pm. May 21 Silk Screen. June 18 Wood Block carving Printing. July 16 Glass beads. August 20 Tie Dye.

Cost: $12 person

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

10am. Each week the naturalist picks a new location to explore. This week it is Old Man's Cave. Meet the naturalist at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center and a fun and informative hike.

Cost: Free

Contact: Old Man's Cave, Phone: 740-385-6841

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

7pm. on the College Green. June 19 in conjunction with the first annual Ohio Summer Music Camp. June 26 in conjunction with the Moving with Meaning conducting workshop. July 3 special Independence Day celebration. This free open-air concert series on the College Green has been an Athens tradition since the late 1940s and attracts audiences of nearly 500.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Ohio University Director of Bands, Phone: 740-593-1670

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

1030am - 2pm. At the Art Hall. This event is open to all employees and businesses.

Cost: Free

Contact: Appalachian Regional Safety Council, Phone: 740-380-9111

7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians. Join in the fun.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

3-5pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Lisa SchorrJoin us for an exciting series of watercolor. Lisa Schorr has exhibited throughout Ohio and will teach the fundamentals of watercolor. Participants should bring the following supplies - 18 X 24 watercolor tablet or paper, watercolor brushes and a set of tube watercolor paints. May 15,22,29,June 5,12,19

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. Call for reservations.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

9 pm. Ash Cave holds many mysteries for the twilight hiker. Join the Naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by the light of the full moon and learn its uniqueness first hand. Mother Nature supplies the light - you supply the imagination. Please, no pets at the full moon tour.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10am-12pm on Thursdays Saturdays. Learn basic copperfoil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Call to make a reservation. All supplies are provided.

Cost: $25/includes all supplies.

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts, Phone: 740-596-1913

9pm - 11pm. Donkey Musicians Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, Donkey Musicians Open Stage promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material. Voted one of the best open stages in town.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

6pm Fri - 12pm sun. Hike is from 12pm Sat to 12pm Sun. The Buckeye Trail Association in cooperation with the North Country Trail Association, Wayne National Forest, Little Cities of the Forest Collaborative, Sunday Creek Watershed Group, and Burr Oak State Park. This endurance hike will consist of a 20 and 40 mile hike that will need to be completed in 12 and......

Cost: $40 per hiker

Contact: Buckeye Trail Association, Phone: 740-394-2008

745pm Ticket Office Opens. 915pm Movie Starts. Admission is 2 Movies for one low price. Ages 12 and up-$8. Ages 4-11 - $3. Ages 3 and under - Free. Be sure to tune your car's radio to 88.5 FM.

Cost: $3-8 per person

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

10 am. Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike through Old Man's Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center.

Cost: Free

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

7-830pm. Summer concert series in its 21st season features eleven weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through mid-August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food and beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally......

Cost: Free

Contact: Logan Town Center, Phone: 740-603-0703

7-10pm. You can be one of the first to spend an evening at the home of Paul and Linda Harper, a beautiful wooded estate on Rainbow Drive never before opened to the public. Enjoy a gourmet menu and full bar, and bring your checkbooks for a special silent auction. Make this fundraiser for the Fairfield Heritage Association a success by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship......

Cost: $75 each

Contact: Fairfield Heritage Association, Phone: 740-654-9923

2 pm. Bring your camera and join the naturalist on the Hock-Hocking Expedition Trail located behind the Park Naturalist Office for a chance to photograph up close and personal some of our wilder residents.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10am. Get your creative juices flowing with some fun nature crafts. You might even learn something new, too. Check out the blog or our Facebook page for details as the date approaches. www.wahkeen-preserve.blogspot.com

Cost: Free

Contact: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, Phone: 740-746-8695

10 am. Conkle's Hollow state nature preserve is one of the most unique locations in the Hocking Hills. Join the naturalist in the parking area for a short hike to find out why. Meet in the parking area. No Pets in the Nature Preserve.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

3pm Saturday only. As you travel through late 18th century Ohio you will gain a clearer and deeper appreciation of the world that lives and breathes in every character portrayed in Tecumseh as you meet and become witness to the lives of the Frontier settlers and Shawnee who shaped our history and created the land on which we now live. Devised, written and directed......

Cost: $4.50/adult-3.50/10 under

Contact: Tecumseh, Phone: 866-775-0700

58th Annual Lancaster Soap Box Derby Race Day The Lancaster Soap Box Derby is dedicated to teaching the youth of Southeast Ohio how to become a better, more imaginative, self confident team player, which will prepare them for the future. By working together with their family, friends, and peers in the building and competing of the Soap Box Derby Race Car, todays......

Cost: Free

12pm noon. The Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains and a good place to start. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. On the return trip after pausing in Haydenville,......

Cost: $13-10 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. 330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

7-11pm. Paddle your canoe from sunset to moonlight, using the reflecting light of the big bright moon on the water. Your trip ends with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band. Reservations highly recommended. Meet at the livery and be sure to bring a flashlight.

Cost: $40/for 2, reservations req

Contact: Hocking Hills Canoe Livery , Phone: 740-385-0523

230pm. The 230pm Train to East Logan is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville,......

Cost: $17-12 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

12-5pm. Rain or Shine. This tour will feature an eclectic group of city and county homes, and provide a unique opportunity to visit a working vineyard and winery. The Lancaster portion of the tour can be completed with a lovely walk in the neighborhood surrounding the Courthouse. The country venues are all within a mile of each other and close to the city limits.......

Cost: $12-15 weekend, $6 students

Contact: Fairfield Heritage Association, Phone: 740-654-9923

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

Dark, start times may vary. While the crickets serenade you under a full moon you will float along on the Hocking River. Afterward, join us for a bonfire with refreshments and live entertainment.

Cost: $42, Registration/Reservations

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 740-385-8685

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

10am - 12pm. Saturday Studio offers students a variety of topics and media to work with. This class we will focus on dyeing working with easy microwavable tie dye. Bring your own T-shirt-scarf or use scrap fabric from the fabric cupboard at the Decorative Arts Center.

Cost: $8-10 person

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

8pm. We are excited to welcome back Cincinnatis Over the Rhine to Stuarts Opera House for an evening of acoustic music. The Long Surrender, the new studio album from the southern Ohio-based husband-and-wife team of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Linford Detweiler and vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Karin Bergquist, otherwise known as Over the Rhine,......

Cost: $20-30 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1307

1pm. Wahkeenas rich botanical diversity includes 30 different types of ferns. Join a naturalist as we explore these often overlooked denizens of the forest. Approximately 90 minutes with frequent stops. Ages 12 and up.

Cost: Free

Contact: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, Phone: 740-746-8695

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

7-8pm. Exercise the social way. No registration necessary. Just show up and have some fun. Call for additional information.

Cost: $4. per person

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

10am-12pm. on Mondays. Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers. Suzanne will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of the seasonal flowers here. All supplies are provided and is suitable for all ages. Call to reserve your spot.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Scenic Way Cottage Crafts, Phone: 740-596-1913

9am-12pm. The camp will focus on the fiber arts and surface design. Weaving, quilting, macram, printmaking, and painting are just a few things that you will experience this week. The ethnic textile exhibition will be our inspiration throughout the studio experience.

Cost: $90-105/per person

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

6-8pm. High School and Adult students. Instructor Amy Atkinson. Learn to Screen Print on a variety of items. You bring in what you want to screen print on and we will teach you how. All other supplies provided. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24.

Cost: $62-72 per person

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

330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street.8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi TIE-CHEE. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through......

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

2 pm. What makes a reptile a reptile What is cold-blooded Who lives around here For the answers to these and other questions, join the naturalist at the campground amphitheater.

Cost: Free event

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

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. Call for reservations.

Cost: $25/includes supplies

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

7pm. on the College Green. June 26 in conjunction with the Moving with Meaning conducting workshop. July 3 special Independence Day celebration. This free open-air concert series on the College Green has been an Athens tradition since the late 1940s and attracts audiences of nearly 500. After World War II, Ohio University saw an influx of soldiers on campus......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Ohio University Director of Bands, Phone: 740-593-1670

5-6pm. The perfect way to drop every day stress. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

1 1/2 to 2 hrs per session. Kids age 7-12 years old are invited to join in on the fun planned at the Bishop Educational Gardens this summer. Every other Wednesday through Aug. 14, the Hocking Soil Water Conservation District Specialist will be leading activities like hiking, planting herbs, making toad abodes, creating bandanas through flower pounding, building......

Cost: Free, Registration required.

Contact: Bishops Educational Gardens, Phone: 740-385-3016

7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians. Join in the fun.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

9pm - 11pm. Donkey Musicians Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, Donkey Musicians Open Stage promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material. Voted one of the best open stages in town.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

10am-12pm on Thursdays Saturdays. Learn basic copperfoil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Call to make a reservation. All supplies are provided.

Cost: $25/includes all supplies.

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts, Phone: 740-596-1913

6-7pm. 4 white wines. Summer Whites. Held outside on our cafe. This is a great opportunity to taste before you buy and to be aware of exceptional wine values in todays market. Wines are available for purchase by the case or bottle at Ohio Minimum Retail.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant Inn, Phone: 740-654-1842

5-9 pm. Learn the fascinating history of the Historic Square in Nelsonville on a self-guided walking tour. Listen to our stories, see re-enactments and uncover our past. Learn about the significant buildings and their original purpose in this thriving, progressive coal-boom town.

Cost: Free

Contact: Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-753-1011

7-830pm. Summer concert series in its 21st season features eleven weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through mid-August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food and beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally......

Cost: Free

Contact: Logan Town Center, Phone: 740-603-0703

2 pm. Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

7 pm. Join the naturalist and the Hocking Hills Canoe Livery for a naturalist guided trip around Rose Lake. The trip will take approximately one hour and will cover many aspects of canoeing safety while we search the lake for wildlife. Space is limited so you must pre-register at the camp office prior to the event. We will meet at the dam at Rose Lake.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

5-9pm opening 6/28, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Starbrick Cooperative Gallery presents Things I Sold and Wish I Hadnt Rene Olson reworks, with a twist, some of her favorite creations in clay, paper and printmaking from the last 10 years AND Past as Prologue - Re-imagining the Ordinary Ann Brown uses vintage and antique buttons and buckles to create fanciful......

Cost: Free event

Contact: Starbrick Gallery , Phone: 740-753-1011

730pm. The weather is warm and that means it is time for the Stuarts Opera House FREE Summer Concert Series. FREE live music outside in the Stuarts parking lot on Final Friday of June-September and there is a beer garden with performer to be announced. This show is FREE and open to the public, no tickets are needed. And do not miss all the great openings and......

Cost: Free

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

10am - 5pm. A Garden Art Happening. This is an annual event that invites guests to tour an artists's garden. Jean Magdich is a 30-year clay art veteran that has used her garden as a gallery space. Once each year, she and her husband open their private gardens area to the public, showcasing sculpture, art walkways and a variety of whimsical art objects accentuating......

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking House Gallery, Phone: 740-385-4166

10am. Take a rugged 1-mile hike on the Fern Trail to learn about hemlocks and the forest life these amazing trees support. Please be prepared to hike over rugged terrain. Please bring water. We do not have drinking water at the park. All ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

9 am. Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

3pm Saturday only. As you travel through late 18th century Ohio you will gain a clearer and deeper appreciation of the world that lives and breathes in every character portrayed in Tecumseh as you meet and become witness to the lives of the Frontier settlers and Shawnee who shaped our history and created the land on which we now live. Devised, written and directed......

Cost: $4.50/adult-3.50/10 under

Contact: Tecumseh, Phone: 866-775-0700

12pm noon. The Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains and a good place to start. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. On the return trip after pausing in Haydenville,......

Cost: $13-10 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

9am - 1pm. Find farm-fresh produce and homemade products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere. Wednesday location Worthington Park in downtown Logan - corner of Market and Main Streets. Saturday location NEW outside the Tractor Supply Store at Hocking Mall - Chieftain Drive and State Route 664, Logan.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

9am. Feeling a bit dirty from all the mud runs out there Foam up your next run with the 5k Foam Fest. Imagine all the fun of running through mud jumping over obstacles, mixed with the excitement of running through a giant car wash. You will be covered in mud up to your Adams apple and then dodge through obstacles to emerge covered in suds. This race is more......

Cost: $50-70/registration req

Contact: Kaeppners Woods, Phone: 740-385-3885

8am-12pm Saturdays till 10/26/13 at the Fairfield County Job and Family Services parking lot 239 West Main Street. 330-630pm Tuesdays till 10/1/13 at the corner of Goslin Road and East Main Street. Welcome to the Original Lancaster Ohio Farmers Market. Your source for all things fresh, local, and handmade. This area has supported a farmers market since 1810.......

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lancaster Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4563

10am - 1pm. Wednesdays Apr-Dec and Saturdays Year RoundIn the parking lot of the market on state. This is one of the areas most celebrated institutions, the Athens Farmers Market, will mark its 40th year this June. The first market, held on a summer day in 1972, drew participation from three producers the following week, there were five. That summer, market......

Cost: Free event

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

230pm. The 230pm Train to East Logan is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville,......

Cost: $17-12 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad, Phone: 740-753-9531

Celebrate the 4th of July in ASHVILLE during our 83rd anniversary. Our Fish sandwich is -As Big As Your Hand- and we sell over 2 tons of delicious fish each year. Parades, crafts, great carnival food a giant midway by TRIPLE TREAT SHOWS makes ASHVILLE the place to be this year. The Grand Parade kicks-off at 11:00 a.m. on the 4th, followed by FREE entertainment......

Cost: Free

Contact: Ashville 4th of July Celebration, Phone: 740-207-7408