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Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee September Meet
Sep 14 (Sat)
Free
Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee September Meet with Ohio University Auto Club OUAC.On September 14th from 9AM-11:30AM at Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.All vehicles welcome as well as friendly leashed dogsFood and drink will be available for purchase at Hungry Buffalos back patio.We will also have more merch to purchase This is the second to last meet so get your Season 4 shirts before it is too late.
Hocking County Farmers Market
Sep 14 (Sat)
Free
2024 Hocking County Farmers will be the 2nd Saturday of each month May - October 9AM-1PM.20 Plus Vendors in attendance each month Produce, Flowers, Plants, Crafts, Jams, Baked goods, Sourdough Bread, Salves Tinctures, Body care, eggs, Fresh Beef, Fresh Chicken, Fresh Pork, Pottery, Crochet, Wax melts, Fresh Coffee, tumblers T shirts and more Do not forget to stop by all the wonderful brick and mortar stores you are so close to
Mystery Critter Chat - ODNR
Sep 14 (Sat)
Free
Swing by the Visitor Center at 10am to help us figure out what the mystery critter of the day is. We will have several clues for you to take a guess at the mystery critter. 10:00am - 11:00am
Lancaster Farmers Market
Sep 14 (Sat)
Free
Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster behind Keller Market House. The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October.8:30AM - 12PM
Life of Monarchs - ODNR
Sep 14 (Sat)
Free
Join us to learn about the amazing lives of Monarch Butterflies and there incredible journey. Meet at the lodge lobby 2pm.2:00pm - 3:00pm
Vinton County Ohio Airshow 2024
Sep 15 (Sun)
$10
The greatest little airshow in southeastern Ohio. Several aerobatic performances, paraglider, Santa Claus skydiver, airplane candy drop for kids, remote control planes and jets, and more packed into a fun filled event the entire family can enjoyPlus our famous chicken dinner will be available for purchase.$10 parking donation to the airport to attend.12:30pm-4:30pm Show begins at 1pm.Chicken Dinner ticket sales begin at 10:30am
Beginners Kayaking
Sep 17 (Tue)
Free
740-279-4927
Join our naturalists to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot, by the kayak and boat ramp. Call 740279-4927 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up.Location: Lake Logan Beach Parking Lot Kayak and Boat LaunchTime: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Live Music at 58 West
Sep 20 (Fri)
Join us for an unforgettable evening at 58 West Enjoy live music from Crave, savor delicious food, and relish fantastic company. It is the perfect night out - See you there7pm - 10pm
5th Annual Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival
Sep 20 (Fri) thru Sep 22 (Sun)
Paid Parking
The much loved free fall festival that has grown to draw more than 10,000 art lovers from around the country returns to Ohios Hocking Hills this September.For Tickets and Additional Information: https://www.jackpinestudio.com/
2024 Thornville Backwoods Festival
Sep 20 (Fri) thru Sep 22 (Sun)
Free - $12
Arts, Crafts, Food, MusicAdmission $12Kids 10 and Under are FreeFree ParkingFriday Sep 20th 8am-6pmSaturday Sep 21st 8am-6pmSunday Sep 22nd 8am-5pm
Mountain Heritage Fall Festival 2024
Sep 20 (Fri) thru Sep 22 (Sun)
Free
Come out for an old fashion weekend of food and fun. Tar Hollows Mountain Heritage Festival celebrates American history and heritage. There will be crafters and vendors selling hand made goods and food. Also available will be kids games and more Karaoke Friday and live music Saturday night. As well as a fish fry fundraiser on Saturday night. Attendance is FREE.
Hocking Hills Trail Run
Sep 21 (Sat)
Free
740-385-2750
46th Annual Hocking Hills Trail Run offers runners the chance to test their abilities on the gorgeous yet technical features of the Hocking Hills and State Park in either a 60k, 40k, 20k, 10k, or 5k race options. Its not all about winning. Walkers and pets on leashes are welcome too. Meetup at Old Mans Cave Naturalist CabinFirst Race Start at 7AMFor More Information and Registration visit: https://www.explorehockinghills.com/things-to-do/hocking-hills-trail-run/
Live Music at The View Golf Club
Sep 21 (Sat)
It is going to be a summer of good vibes and great music at The View Golf ClubPerforming: PerplexorTime: 6pm - 830pmLocation: The View Golf Club 1401 George Road Northeast, Lancaster, OH 43130
Lancaster Farmers Market
Sep 21 (Sat)
Free
Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster behind Keller Market House. The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October.8:30AM - 12PM
Terrific Turtles
Sep 21 (Sat)
Free
Join us at 10am at the state park lodge for a look at one of our resident turtles. Learn about there adaptations and lifecycle. 10:00am - 11:00pm
Resident Raptors
Sep 21 (Sat)
Free
740-385-6842
Come meet one of our resident raptors and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet at the campground amphitheater at 2pm.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beginners Kayaking
Sep 24 (Tue)
Free
740-279-4927
Join our naturalists to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot, by the kayak and boat ramp. Call 740279-4927 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up.Location: Lake Logan Beach Parking Lot Kayak and Boat LaunchTime: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rock House Hike
Sep 26 (Thu)
Free
740-385-6842
Join our naturalist at the Rock House Shelter House for a 1 mile round trip hike to Rock House Cave. 10AM - 11AM
Paw Paw Talk
Sep 27 (Fri)
Free
Come learn about our states native fruit and how to find and ID it. Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archery - ODNR - Hocking Hills
Sep 28 (Sat)
Free
Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginners archery course.All equipment is provided.All children must be accompanied by an adult.10am - 11amCampground Archery Range By the Swimming Pool
Paw Paw Talk
Sep 28 (Sat)
Free
Come learn about our states native fruit and how to find and ID it. Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Hill Fall Fest
Sep 28 (Sat) thru Sep 29 (Sun)
$10.00 per car load
The Forest Hill Fall Fest is an annual craft show hosted at Sluss Farms. Sluss Farms has over 30 acres of beautiful Hocking Hills terrain. Featuring a pond and onsite parking that can hold an abundance of different Crafters, Artists, Food Vendors, and outdoor music. Come join us the last weekend in September and bring all your friends and family to join us. If you would like more information Join us At Eventsinthehills.com. There you can find more information about the even Location: 38109 St Rt 56 New Plymouth, OH 45654, United States
Live Music at The View Golf Club
Sep 28 (Sat)
It is going to be a summer of good vibes and great music at The View Golf ClubPerforming: Jared FosterTime: 6pm - 830pmLocation: The View Golf Club 1401 George Road Northeast, Lancaster, OH 43130
Lancaster Farmers Market
Sep 28 (Sat)
Free
Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster behind Keller Market House. The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October.8:30AM - 12PM
Guitar Summit Ft. Audie Wykle Friends
Sep 28 (Sat)
$12
The Bowen House is pleased to have local guitar talent Audie Wykle and friends for an evening of finger style pickin Audie will be accompanied by Logan native, Dean Inboden, and Jessie Smith from Cambridge, Ohio.Come hear award winning musicians play the best guitar pickin this side of Nashville in an intimate music parlor setting. Feel like you are getting a private concertSeating will be limited. Tickets are available online: https://bowenhouse.org/$12 General Public $10 Members
Spook and Shine
Sep 28 (Sat)
$20
Robinsons Cave InvestigationGhosts of early miners fighting for better wages and living conditions haunt this cave. Join us in unraveling the chilling secrets of this historic site, where miners met in secret, igniting the spark that gave birth to the mining labor unions in the early 1870s.To complete this authentic Appalachian experience, join us at Hocking Hills Moonshine, where you can savor true moonshine and unwind from the thrills and chills of the day.Tickets at: www.theghostpatrol.comStarts at 5pm
Hocking Hills Artists Craftsmen Annual Fall Show
Sep 28 (Sat) thru Sep 29 (Sun)
Free
Come visit the Annual Fall show of the Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association.Admission is free and lunch will be available. Plan on stopping in on your way to or from the beautiful Hocking Hills. Conveniently located on State route 664 north of Hocking Hills State Park. Its a great time to start looking for those holiday gifts and support our local artisans.
Weekday Fall Foliage Trains
Oct 1 (Tue) thru Oct 25 (Fri)
$16 - $21
Due to the incredible popularity of the fall colors of scenic Appalachian Ohio, we operate extra trains on Thursdays and Fridays in October only. These trains are no different than our regular weekend East Logan trips, other than an extra option for your trip. Each Thursday and Friday between Oct. 1 and 25, one train each day departs the Nelsonville Depot at 1 p.m. for a roundtrip ride to East Logan. The coaches are heated as weather requires, but we also have our open-air cars on the train as well. These trains provide a unique way to experience the fall colors throughout the month of October$21 for adults, $19 for seniors/military, and $16 for children. Children under 3 ride for free but must sit on a lap.Tickets: https://www.hvsry.org/train-rides/weekday-fall-foliage/
Beginners Kayaking
Oct 1 (Tue)
Free
740-279-4927
Join our naturalists to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot, by the kayak and boat ramp. Call 740279-4927 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up.Location: Lake Logan Beach Parking Lot Kayak and Boat LaunchTime: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lancaster Farmers Market
Oct 5 (Sat)
Free
Lancaster Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, eggs, cut flowers, preserves, popsicles, crafts, plants, honey, body care products, and more Open Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at West Chestnut Street in downtown Lancaster behind Keller Market House. The farmers market is rain or shine, on the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October.8:30AM - 12PM
Skulls and Furs
Oct 5 (Sat)
Free
Join the naturalist at the campground amphitheater at 10am for a look at some local critters skulls and furs. Learn how to id some of our local wildlife.10:00am - 11:00am
Recycled Paper Making
Oct 5 (Sat)
Free
Come to the Visitor Center to recycle some old paper into new10AM - 11AM
Beautiful Bobcats
Oct 5 (Sat)
See a bobcats fur and skull up close as we learn about Ohios native feline. Meet at the State Park Lodge. 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Live Music at The View Golf Club
Oct 5 (Sat)
It is going to be a summer of good vibes and great music at The View Golf ClubPerforming: Poverty String Band Trio and Bad InfluenceTime: 6pm - 830pmLocation: The View Golf Club 1401 George Road Northeast, Lancaster, OH 43130
Beginners Kayaking
Oct 8 (Tue)
Free
740-279-4927
Join our naturalists to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot, by the kayak and boat ramp. Call 740279-4927 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up.Location: Lake Logan Beach Parking Lot Kayak and Boat LaunchTime: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cedar Falls Hike
Oct 10 (Thu)
Free
Join us for a moderate, 1 mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing or will it be a trickle. Join us to find out Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps.10AM - 11AM
Nature Origami
Oct 11 (Fri)
$10 Admission
Fold a cool animal or insect of your choice with the help of one of our naturalists.Visitor Center from 10am to 11am
Hocking County Farmers Market
Oct 12 (Sat)
Free
2024 Hocking County Farmers will be the 2nd Saturday of each month May-October 9AM-1PM.20 Plus Vendors in attendance each month Produce, Flowers, Plants, Crafts, Jams, Baked goods, Sourdough Bread, Salves Tinctures, Body care, eggs, Fresh Beef, Fresh Chicken, Fresh Pork, Pottery, Crochet, Wax melts, Fresh Coffee, tumblers T shirts and moreCome out and support your local farmers, bakers, crafters and small town businesses Do not forget to stop by all the wonderful brick and mortar stores you are so close to9AM - 1PM
Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike
Oct 12 (Sat)
Join us for our annual fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back.9AM - 1PM
Fall Day on the Farm
Oct 19 (Sat)
$10 Admission
Fall Day At The Farm-Wagon Rides-Fall themed games with prizes-Crafts-Visit with the animals-Provided Snacks-Food Truck on siteSaturday, October 19th, 2024 10am to 5pm
Halloween Night Hike At Ash Cave
Oct 25 (Fri)
Join us at Ash Cave for a spooky lantern lit hike to Ash Cave. 7PM - 9PM
Paul Thorn at Stuarts Opera House
Nov 7 (Thu)
$30-$40
740-753-1924
Stuarts is excited to welcome Paul thorn and his band back to our historic theater7:30PMFor Tickets and Info: https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/an-evening-with-paul-thorn-2024/https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/paint-pour-7/
Christmas In Ash Cave
Dec 14 (Sat)
Come celebrate the season with us in Ash Cave. Take a candlelit stroll to Ohios largest recessed cave. Enjoy seasonal activities and a visit with Santa himself. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
8th Annual Logan Frozen Festival
Jan 18 (Sat)
Free
740-385-2750
8th Annual Logan Freeze FestivalMain StreetLogan, OH 43138January 18, 2025
59th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike
Jan 18 (Sat)
Free
740-385-6841
Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9-11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls donations appreciated. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Mans Cave parking area.
Lilyfest
Jul 11 (Fri) thru Jul 13 (Sun)
Free
Lilyfest Committee
740-969-2873
Join us for Art, Music, and the beautiful Bishop Educational GardensPlease keep pets at home, only service animals are allowed. We look forward to seeing you, consider carpooling to help keep parking congestion to a minimum, thank youhttps://lilyfest.com/