The 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show
The 199th Circleville Pumpkin Show: Celebrating 250 Years of Ohio Agriculture 📅 October 21-24, 2026 📍 Downtown Circleville, Ohio Celebrate one of Ohio’s most beloved fall traditions at the 119th annual Circleville Pumpkin Show, October 21–24, 2026, in downtown Circleville! Known as the “Greatest Free Show on Earth,” this four-day festival brings the community together […]
Veteran Celebration 2026
Join Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support for an evening celebrating our local veterans, military members, and their families! Guests will enjoy a dinner catered by Olive Garden, followed by a special Glenn Miller Tribute Show performed by the Tom Daugherty Orchestra, bringing the unforgettable sounds of the World War II era to life. As our […]
Octobery Story Times – Farm Animals
Join us for Story Time throughout the month of October where we’ll be reading about Farm Animals.
Ohio Leadership Trail Launch Event at the Ohio Statehouse
Ohio Leadership Trail Launch Event Monday, November 16, 2026 Ohio Statehouse Atrium 9:30-11:00 a.m. Join us for the launch of the Ohio Leadership Trail, the newest Ohio Trails & Tales statewide trail that invites visitors to follow the voices, decisions, and movements that helped shape Ohio and the nation. From indigenous leaders and presidents to […]
Community Picnic and Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks
Community Picnic and Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks Join us for an exclusive Community Picnic and Moonrise Celebration event at the Newark Earthworks October 28! As a part of the celebration of America 250 we want to take time to honor the knowledge and influence that Indigenous peoples have brought to this landscape for millennia. […]
Columbus Symphony: Holiday Pops Spectacular at Stuart’s Opera House
Columbus Symphony: Holiday Pops Spectacular at Stuart’s Opera House The Columbus Symphony will be making spirits bright at Stuart’s Opera House with spectacular performances of classic carols and seasonal favorites, sponsored by America 250-Ohio. Join us Saturday, December 12 for a program filled with holiday magic. Ohio-250’s support for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s performance at […]
Art of Soul
Get ready for the opening of the 11th biennial Art of Soul! National Juried Art Show in Wilberforce, Ohio, opening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC). The exhibition will run from October 24 through February 27, 2027. The Art of Soul! Juried Art Show is an adaptation […]
BLINK® Cincinnati
BLINK Cincinnati October 8-11, 2026 | Cincinnati, Ohio Experience one of the nation’s most spectacular public art events at BLINK Cincinnati, a four-night celebration that transforms more than 30 city blocks across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky into a dazzling outdoor gallery of light, art, and technology. Featuring large-scale projection mapping, immersive light installations, vibrant murals, […]
All Hallows’ Eve at the Ohio Village
All Hallows’ Eve Upcoming dates: Oct. 17, Oct. 24 Advance Ticketing Required Enjoy an evening of historic family fun at All Hallows’ Eve, including a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the bonfire! Please note that the Ohio History Center will close at 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17 & close on Sat., […]
The Honey for the Heart Parade
The Honey for the Heart Parade, presented by Passion Works Studio Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: Parade steps off at 5:00 PM (participants should arrive at the Central Venue between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM to select a costume or puppet) Location: Starts on N. Court St., Athens, OH Studio Build Dates: Community costume […]