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July 15, 2026

Historic Trade Fair & Fall Festival

Step back into 18th-century Ohio and experience life on the wild frontier! Costumed reenactors will bring history to life with demos of period crafts & trades. Browse handmade goods & savor delicious offerings from local food trucks. Call or email for more information.

July 15, 2026

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 […]

July 15, 2026

Community Picnic and Moonrise at the Octagon Earthworks

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. The Newark Earthworks will be hosting a Community Picnic event at the Octagon Earthworks on October 28th, 2026, from 4—9 p.m. A communal tent with […]

July 15, 2026

The Northernmost Lunar Alignment at the Octagon Earthwork

** Last public event related to the Northernmost lunar alignment at the Octagon Earthwork for this 18.6-year cycle ** The Northernmost Moonrise is a once in a generation celestial event; it occurs every 18.6 years. The gateway connecting Observatory Circle to the Octagon enclosure is aligned perfectly with the Northernmost Moonrise here at the Newark […]

July 15, 2026

Hanby House Holiday Open Houses

Tues., Dec. 1:7-9 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 3: 7-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

July 15, 2026

Boo! On the Moon

Grab your costumes and candy bags, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting its annual “Boo! On the Moon” Halloween event on Tuesday, October 27, from 5—7:15 p.m. Experience the museum in a whole new way with galleries adorned with a wide array of ghastly props and eerie decor. As younger visitors walk […]

July 15, 2026

Grand Illumination

Help inaugurate the holiday season as the Armstrong Air & Space Museum flips the switch on their holiday lights during the Grand Illumination. At 7 p.m. sharp, the museum grounds will be illuminated by over 200,000 LED lights, with over two dozen stunning displays that feature a variety of space and holiday settings. The museum […]

July 15, 2026

The Land of U. S. Grant Forum

Join us for a celebration of all things President Grant. During this forum, hear period music and experts in the field and even General Grant himself! Then be sure to join us on Sunday where the U.S. Grant Birthplace, Boyhood Home, School & Tannery will all be open for free! Saturday, October 17, 2026 9-9:30 […]

July 15, 2026

Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights

For over ten years now, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum has been inaugurating the holiday season by illuminating their grounds with a vast array of festive and colorful lights known as the Holiday Lights Display. The overall exhibition contains a multitude of aviation and space-themed displays made from tens of thousands of vibrant LED […]

July 15, 2026

Sounds of the Season 2026

Celebrate the holidays by listening to the John Glenn Highschool show choir, JG Company, and the strolling strings group String Sounds at the National Road and Zane Grey Museum. Enjoy free refreshments and cookies while surrounded by the beautiful festively decorated museum.