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.

Alliance Community Picnic

Pack a picnic lunch and come explore at Beech Creek Gardens. In the spirit of celebrating America 250, we have decided to make it a free admission day for all guests who want to come enjoy a meal with us as one of the many things to participate in in Alliance on July 4th. Hours […]

BLASST: Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition

Celebrate the spirit of independence at Buckeye Lake with the Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition (BLASST) on July 3rd! This beloved annual tradition lights up the water with a spectacular fireworks display, drawing visitors and locals alike for an unforgettable evening. As we honor America’s 250th birthday in 2026, this year’s celebration promises to […]

Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026

The evening’s celebration showcases the Licking County 4-H Band pre-show performing outside on the campus grounds. The crowd-favorite fireworks display begins at dusk to the accompaniment of patriotic favorites performed live by the Heisey Wind Ensemble! This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free.​​ Several local vendors will be serving […]

2026 Salem #TeachTruth Walk

Come explore 1850’s Salem and the story of the landscape from the Mt. Zion AME Church, to the Hicksite Quaker Meeting House, to Hawley’s Grove and Jacob Heaton’s Quaker Tavern. We will meet at the church to go over the history of what will be seen on the tour. From the church, we will walk […]

Mechanicsburg Car Show & Summer Celebration

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club will host a classic car show at the Mechanicsburg Schools. There will be a parade and then a festival at Goshen Park. We will host the Ohio Village Muffins playing historic-style baseball. This will be a picnic location for Champaign County leading up to the fireworks display at dusk. The event […]

Magnolia Village Park Picnic

The picnic will feature Kemps Blacksmith Shop, The Magnolia Area Historical Museum, The Nest Cafe, games, music, and historic displays. Option to bring your lunch or purchase from The Nest Cafe, which is housed in the Historical Society’s Isaac Miler Inn. The event is free to the public.

Pemberville Pool Party

Families and community members can watch a special movie while floating in the pool. The event is free to the public.

Red, White, and Blue Hike

Enjoy a hike through Bacon Woods as we search for red, white, and blue colors in nature to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Trail, which is limestone-covered and about 1 mile in length. May be muddy depending on the weather. Registration not required. Meet at the Walking Center by the Bacon Woods Trail. […]