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sale. Demonstrations, food trucks, and fun for the entire family. www.facebook.com/ohiomakesfestival.
CENTRAL
OCT. 19–20 – Historic Ghost Tour, Frances Steube Community Ctr., 22 S. Trine St., Canal Winchester, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Six tours of Canal Winchester’s past. 614-833-1846 or www.cwhistory.org.
OCT. 6–7, 13–14, 20–21 – Lorena Sternwheeler Fall Foliage Rides, Zane’s Landing Park, West Market St., Zanesville, 2–3 p.m. $8, Srs. $7, C. (2–12) $4. Enjoy a one-hour scenic cruise on the Muskingum River. 800-743-2303 or www.visitzanesville.com.
OCT. 19–21 – Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival, Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $5, under 12 free. Fresh apple butter cooked over an open fire. Living history tours, canal boat rides, and children’s activities. 740-622-7664 or www.roscoevillage.com.
OCT. 6–28 – Rock Mill Weekends, Rock Mill Park, 1429 Rockmill Place NW, Lancaster, every Sat. and Sun., 12–4 p.m. Free. Tour the 1824 mill, walk on the covered bridge, and enjoy Hocking River Falls. 740-681-7249 or www.fairfieldcountyparks.org/events.
OCT. 19–21 – Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., Marion, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Adults $18, children $12. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
OCT. 11 – First Drafts Book Club, Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St. #101, Pickerington, 7–8 p.m. Featured book is Gilded Cage by Vic James. Age 21 and over. 614-837-4104 ext. 233 or www.pickeringtonlibrary.org/sycamore-plaza-library. OCT. 4 – Yoga at Your Library, Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd., Pickerington, 11 a.m.–noon. Free. No registration required. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org/sycamore-plaza-library.
OCT. 13 – Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike, Hocking Hills State Park, 19852 St. Rte. 664 S., Logan, 9 a.m. A strenuous hike that spans 6 miles, from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls and back. 740-385-6841 or www.thehockinghills.org/Events.htm.
OCT. 5–7 – Columbus Italian Festival, St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St., Columbus, Fri. 5–11 p.m., Sat. noon–11 p.m., Sun. noon–7 p.m. $5, under 12 free. 614-2948259 or www.columbusitalianfestival.com.
OCT. 13 – Lorena Sternwheeler Dinner Cruise, Zane’s Landing Park, West Market St., Zanesville, 5–7 p.m. $35. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance. 800-743-2303 www. visitzanesville.com.
OCT. 5–7 – Junie B. Jones Jr.: The Musical, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Adults $18, children $12. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
OCT. 14 – 87th Annual Scout Pilgrimage, Harding Memorial, corner of Delaware Ave. (St. Rte. 423) and Vernon Heights Blvd.., Marion, parade at 3 p.m., ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Free. 740-3879630 or www.hardinghome.org.
OCT. 5–7 – Ohio Gourd Show, Delaware Co. Fgds., 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, Fri. noon–5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5 per day, $7 for weekend, under 13 free. Features gourd arts and crafts, competitions, workshops, and even gourd music! www.americangourdsociety.org/ohiochapter or www.facebook.com/OhioGourdShow. OCT. 6–7 – 1st Annual Ohio Makes Festival, Zane State College, 1555 Newark Rd., Zanesville, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Makers and manufacturers of all sizes will be offering their products for
OCT. 20–21 – The Great Pumpkin Glow, Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 Trimble Rd., Mansfield, Sat. 5–10 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m. $6 online, $8 at the door; under 7 free. Free community carving days on Oct. 17–19, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. 419-522-0211 ext. 108 or http:// kingwoodcenter.org/events/2018-pumpkin-glow. OCT. 22 – Easy Holiday Arrangements, Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Free. Learn how to create easy, elegant floral arrangements. Presented by the Pickerington Garden Club. Registration recommended: in person; by calling 614-837-4104 ext. 226; or online at https:// pickeringtonlibrary.org/event/easy-holiday-arrangements. OCT. 27 – Applebutter Stir and Horseradish Day, Lawrence Orchards, 2634 Smeltzer Rd., Marion, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. 740389-3019 or www.lawrenceorchards.com. OCT. 27 – Chili Dinner, Canal Winchester Community Center, 22 S. Trine St., Canal Winchester, 4–8 p.m. Includes silent auction, raffle, and bake sale. Proceeds benefit Friends for Life Animal Haven. 614-837-8276.
OCT. 17–20 – Circleville Pumpkin Show, downtown Circleville. Free admission. Ohio’s oldest and largest pumpkin celebration. Seven different parades. 740-474-7000 or www.pumpkinshow.com. OCT. 18–31 – Scarecrows on the Lawn, 221 E. Broadway, Granville. Free. Themed scarecrows, designed and created by Welsh Hills H.S. students, invade the museum lawn. 740-5870430 or www.robbinshunter.org.
OCT. 27 – Teen Book Fest, Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. A one-day event with 13 authors, discussion panels, book signings, and food trucks. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org.
OCT. 6–7, 14, 20–21, 27–28 – Pumpkin Blow, Neusole Glassworks, 11925 Kemper Springs Dr., Cincinnati, between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. $40 per person per 30-min. session. Children must be 5 years or older. Blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass. Reservations required: 513-751-3292 or neusoleglassworks@ hotmail.com.
SOUTHWEST
OCT. 12 – Mainstreet Piqua Chocolate Walk, downtown Piqua, 5:30–8 p.m. $20. Visit over 20 businesses and get a chocolate treat at each stop. 937-773-9355 or www.mainstreetpiqua.com.
OCT. 6–28 – Fall Farm Days, Bonnybrook Farm, 3779 St. Rte. 132, Clarksville, Sat. 12–7 p.m., Sun. 12–6 p.m. $15. Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, corn maze, petting zoo, games, and food. 937-2892500 or http://bonnybrookfarms.com. OCT. 7 – Artist-in-Residence Gallery Show and Art Sale, Highlands Nature Sanctuary, 7660 Cave Rd., Bainbridge. A gala showcase and sale of works produced by the artists-in-residence during their stay. http://arcofappalachia.org/artist-in-residence. OCT. 5–6 – Champaign County Balloon Fest: A Hot Air Affair, Grimes Field, 1631 N. Main St., Urbana, 4–9 p.m. Weekend pass $2 adults, $1 children. Family fun activities, music, food, and don’t forget “Airport Pie”! Balloons rise at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair. 937-652-4319 or www.balloonfestohio.com. OCT. 5–7 – Fall Women’s Retreat, Highlands Nature Sanctuary, 7660 Cave Rd., Bainbridge. Enjoy the company of like-minded women and get back to nature. Space is limited. Register at 937-3651935 or http://arcofappalachia.org/womens-retreat. OCT. 6 – Celebrate Fall at the Johnston Farm, 9845 N. Hardin Rd., Piqua, 12–5:30 p.m. Tour the Johnston home, visit the Historic Indian and Canal Museum, and take a ride on the General Harrison of Piqua. 800-752-2619 or www.johnstonfarmohio.com.
OCT. 7 – Wilmington Doll Show and Sale, Roberts Ctr., 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $6, under 13 free. Early-bird admission 8:30 a.m. ($20). Dolls, bears, and toys from antique to modern. Appraisals and ID/valuation, workshops, on-site restringing. Handicap accessible. www.wilmingtondollshow.com. OCT. 9–13 – Bradford Pumpkin Show, downtown Bradford. Free admission. Parades, rides, and contests. Car show and craft show on Saturday. Pumpkin pie and bread baking contest on Wednesday. 937-448-0630 or www.bradfordpumpkinshow.org. OCT. 12 – Bluegrass Night at Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, 7–9 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Food available. 513-832-1422, events@fibbrew.com, or www.fibbrew.com.
OCT. 13 – Hodgesville Lions Club “Eat a Bite for Sight” Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Warren District Community Ctr., Hodgesville, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Pancakes, regular and buckwheat, with sausage, sausage gravy and biscuit, and drinks. Please bring your old eyeglasses for recycling. Brooms for sale. 304-472-3455. OCT. 21 – Bridge Day, New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County. West Virginia’s largest single-day festival. Spectators can walk across the famed span and watch as rappellers and base jumpers leap into the gorge. Food and craft vendors. https://officialbridgeday.com or 800-927-0263.
OCT. 13–14 – Fall Farm Fest, Lost Creek Reserve and Knoop Agricultural Learning Center, 2385 E. St. Rte. 41, Troy, Sat. 12–7 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. Free admission. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, scarecrow contest, wagon rides, kids’ activities, and more. 937-3356273 or www.miamicountyparks.com. OCT. 13–14 – Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, 10B N. Wayne St., Waynesville, Sat. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sample homemade sauerkraut and kraut-containing foods. Over 450 craft booths from vendors across the nation. 513-897-8855 or https:// sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com.
OCT. 7 – West Virginia Chestnut Festival, Rowlesburg, 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Roasted chestnuts for sampling or purchase, chestnut saplings for planting, chestnut crafts and wares, and guest speakers/researchers. www.wvchestnutfestival.com.
WEST VIRGINIA
OCT. 12–14 – Operation Pumpkin, downtown Hamilton, Fri./ Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. Pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin sculpting, pet parade, live entertainment, and more. 513-844-8080 or www.operation-pumpkin.org.
OCT. 19 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Butler County Bluegrass Assoc., 200 Warwick Rd., Hamilton, 7–9 p.m. Donation requested. An evening of lively bluegrass. 513-607-1874 or www.fotmc.com. OCT. 20 – “Sinkholes, Seeps, Stone Arches: The Splendid Karst Landscape of Fort Hill,” Fort Hill, 13614 Fort Hill Rd., Hillsboro. Guided hike to learn about the preserve. Register at 937-365-1935 or http://arcofappalachia.org/arc-events. OCT. 21 – Music at the Mound with Steve Free, Serpent Mound, 3850 OH-73, Peebles, 1 p.m. Free admission; $8 parking. http:// arcofappalachia.org/steve-free.
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