Great Council State Park Heritage Festival
Celebrate history, culture, and community at the Great Council State Park Heritage Celebration, an America 250-Ohio premiere event, taking place June 6, 2026, at Great Council State Park. Enjoy guided tours of the park’s interpretive center, living history demonstrations, engaging historical presentations and programs, and more. This family-friendly event honors the past while inspiring the […]
Flag Day 250 – Red, White & You!
Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for Flag Day 250 in Greene County, Ohio, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic community event themed “Red, White and YOU!” The day will feature live music, free hot dogs & snacks (while supplies last), and a variety of fun family-friendly activities for all ages. […]
Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic – Signature Picnic: Cincinnati, Ohio
Commemorate America’s 250th birthday at The Great Picnic, a family-friendly community picnic and festival located at the beautiful Cincinnati-area Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor. Grab your favorite picnic basket and lay your blanket at the lake’s banks and enjoy live music, local food and beverages, boating, fishing, lawn games, and crafts. Additional highlights include historical reenactments, […]
Red, White & Blue Block Party
The City of Xenia is excited to host the Red, White & Blue Block Party once again in our historic downtown. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we help kick off America 250, honoring 250 years of our nation’s history. The event will take place on Friday, July 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. […]
America 250 Ice Cream Social
Ice cream social featuring a historical musical program focusing on Newcomerstown with free giveaways and a raffle.
Taste of the Arts
Downtown Piqua comes alive with demonstrating artists, music, and food. Local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks will line the street selling “tastes” of their most popular dishes. Artists, including aerialists, wood workers, potters, soap makers, florists, and painters will be placed throughout the downtown demonstrating their craft. MainStreet Piqua has partnered with the Piqua Arts […]
Austintown Township Community Day “The Spirt of America”
Austintown Township will proudly celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on August 1, 2026, with a full-day community event from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM centered around the theme, “Spirit of America 250.” The daytime portion of the event (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) will feature a wide range of family-friendly activities, including bounce houses, a petting […]
Lisbon Fireworks Celebration
Lisbon (Ohio’s second-oldest municipality) invites you to attend the village’s annual Fireworks Celebration and Festival to mark our nation’s birthday. The event kicks off at 4 P.M. with a cornhole tournament, children’s games, bounce houses, and 15 food trucks. Live bands, including headliner Chris Higbee, will play through 9:45 P.M. with the fireworks setting off […]
History in the Park
Join us on a captivating journey through time at East Muskingum Park, Marietta, Ohio. Our History in the Park offers the opportunity to learn more about historical groups across Ohio and West Virginia.
PiquaFest
Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in the heart of downtown Piqua with a full day of music, food, and fun, ending with a fireworks display at 10:00 PM. The event is free to the public.