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Walk the nature trail at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park to seek out what attracts wildlife to an area.  Learn some methods that attract wildlife to your backyard.  We’ll even show you the native plant gardens already in bloom at the park! Length of walk:  ¼ mile, slow paced, flat terrain.  

The exhibit consists of 43 photos courtesy of the Ross County Historical Society of the canal, canal boats, and locks in Chillicothe and Ross County.  There is also artwork by various artists with a canal theme.  We will have a large scale map displayed so you can easily see the canal route thru Chillicothe. 

Join Lisa Barlage of OSU Ross County Extension Office as she presents a workshop on how to properly preserve your own garden produce. Learn the basic techniques of safely canning and freezing foods like jams & jellies, pickling, waterbaths, freezing, blanching, and pressure canning. The workshop will include recipes, tips and suggestions. Workshop participates are […]

The Chillicothe Jaycees presents... Movie at the Park. The feature this year will be "The Lego Movie." All are welcome to attend. Please bring your own chair or blanket, (legal) beverages, something to snack on and don't forget bug spray. The Chillicothe Jaycees will be providing fresh popcorn (while supplies last).

Join Danbarry Cinemas & Icee for their 2014 family film series. Walking with Dinosaurs: See and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages.

First Friday at Schlegel's Coffee House, featuring musical entertainment by Stephanie Stanley and Chad Rinehart (and various musical guests!!)

The Chillicothe Farmers Market offers seasonal plants, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peppers, mustard, honey, jams & jellies, fudge, whole grain breads, pies and cakes, cider, eggs, noodles, apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, melons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, natural dog treats, pork, natural beef & lamb, and much more! Chemical-free food available.

2 day event featuring concert by Marvin Sapp and Tye Tribbett, food & school supply give-away, prayer tents and special speakers.

Six to Noon will be playing.

Trees have the largest job.  Become tree friendly by becoming familiar with trees along Hopewell Culture National Historical Park’s nature trail.  Students of all ages will learn techniques of identification, bark rubbings, leaf rubbings, tree health and what could be bugging your trees.

The exhibit consists of 43 photos courtesy of the Ross County Historical Society of the canal, canal boats, and locks in Chillicothe and Ross County.  There is also artwork by various artists with a canal theme.  We will have a large scale map displayed so you can easily see the canal route thru Chillicothe. 

The Scioto Valley Orchestra Concert.It is free and open to the public.

Join Danbarry Cinemas & Icee for their 2014 family film series. Rio: When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams.

Join the Pump House Center for the Arts during their opening reception for the "Origami" Exhibition. Meet origami artist, Todd Lenz and photographer, Wendy Gabis. Light refreshments, wine & music by Walter Bagnall.

The Chillicothe Farmers Market offers seasonal plants, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peppers, mustard, honey, jams & jellies, fudge, whole grain breads, pies and cakes, cider, eggs, noodles, apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, melons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, natural dog treats, pork, natural beef & lamb, and much more! Chemical-free food available.

Featuring the works of Todd Lenz, Tomoko Suse, Carmen Sprung, David & Assai Brill, and many others. Mezzanine Gallery- Photography by Wendy Gabis

Featuring the works of Todd Lenz, Tomoko Suse, Carmen Sprung, David & Assai Brill, and many others. Mezzanine Gallery- Photography by Wendy Gabis

Join members of the Foothill Folk Society for an open jam. Open to the public. All musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join in the informal jam session. Fans are invited to attend and enjoy the talents of the local musicians. Artists can bring their projects and work on them while enjoying the […]

Adults: Come spend some time with fellow gardeners at the Paxton Branch Library. Experienced gardeners, bring your favorite tips to share. New gardeners, bring your questions!

Adults: Come join us to make simple wool felted animals with Vicki Smith. No registration is necessary.

MacKenzie Bart, from Columbus, Ohio will be visiting Susie's Gifts. MacKenzie won the overall Grand Talent Award at the Miss Ohio pageant. She and her ventriloquist figure, Roxy, wowed the crows with her own rendition of Mary Poppins' "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." She was also the recipient of the Miss America Community Service Scholarship Award and the Gold […]

Kids in grades 4 - 6. Come to Northside library for our first "tweens" event. There will be a scavenger hunt and lots of fun. No registration is necessary.

This year's final "First Thursday" features the "Taste of Chillicothe." Presented by First Capital Rotary. Featuring Roosters, 7 Miles Smokehouse, Casa Del Taco, Dairy Queen, Dakota's, Sloopyque's BBQ, Kroger, Penn Station, Fat Cat Food Truck, Olive Garden, and Max & Erma's. Music by: Shivering Timbers and Wild Adriatic.

Old fashioned cruise in hosted by Igniters Street Rods. Door prizes, dash plaques, 50/50 drawing, 50s & 60s music by Mean Gene. Rain or shine.

The Chillicothe Farmers Market offers seasonal plants, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peppers, mustard, honey, jams & jellies, fudge, whole grain breads, pies and cakes, cider, eggs, noodles, apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, melons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, natural dog treats, pork, natural beef & lamb, and much more! Chemical-free food available.

This is a 5K run/walk to raise funds for the Lyman England Scholarship Fund. Lyman England II was an area track & cross country official who passed away in May, 2011. His wife, Connie, and family, established the scholarship in his name for area track or cross country athletes. The Chillicothe Track & Cross Country […]

Community Hand Drum Workshop with Teresa James. Free and open to the public. Please bring food donation to the Food Pantry. Bring a drum if you have one or we have some you may use.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Apartment B and Kenny Valentine Band will perform. Admission is $5 per person. Children age 12 and younger and people who have disabilities will be admitted free. Bring your own refreshments. Glass containers are not permitted.

Clay Hess is a Grammy award winner who first burst upon the national Bluegrass music scene as the red-hot flat-picking guitarist with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, with whom he toured for three years. With his amazing speed and tasty sense of syncopation, Hess has established himself as one of the top flat-pickers in the business. He brings along with him his […]

Cowboy shooting action matches. Eye and Ear Protection & Current Release Required For All On Grounds Match Fees-$10 Member/ $15 Non Member Young Guns / Buckaroos --Free Membership Fees- $20/Year Additional special matches may be offered from time to time at special rates. Contact an officer for information All Sass Rules Apply ~ Required: Eye […]

The various rides are 14, 21, 36, 50, 75 and 100 miles. The route starts at Brad Lightle Park in Frankfort with registration at 7am, with riders taking to the roads at 8am and 9am- depending on trip length. For more information, call 775-9322 or (740) 313-4104 or go to www.tricountytriangletrail.org. Ride fees are $15 […]

There is more to woodlands than trails and trees.  Take a walk along the nature trail of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park’s Mound City Group in search of evidence of smaller habitats for very important life forms.   Length of walk:  ¼ mile, slow paced, flat terrain.  

Featuring the works of Todd Lenz, Tomoko Suse, Carmen Sprung, David & Assai Brill, and many others. Mezzanine Gallery- Photography by Wendy Gabis

Race Fee: Early registrations received before August 8th include a bandana for dog, and t-shirt for owner. Registration on day of race includes shirt & bandana if available. Registration forms and checks made payable to The City Chillicothe may be dropped off at the Donald M. Smith Pool office or mailed to Nancy Ames, 601 […]

The Ross County Humane Society and the City of Chillicothe is presenting "Dog Days of Summer." Featuring a 1k doggie dash around the park, dog-owner look-alike contest, demonstrations from the Chillicothe Police Department K-9 unit, and opportunities to talk with a veterinarian from the North Fork Animal Clinic. Canines will get a chance to cool […]

Let's have some family fun! Enjoy face painting, slushies, lemonade, games and more! No registration is necessary.

The Chillicothe Farmers Market offers seasonal plants, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peppers, mustard, honey, jams & jellies, fudge, whole grain breads, pies and cakes, cider, eggs, noodles, apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, melons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, natural dog treats, pork, natural beef & lamb, and much more! Chemical-free food available.

If you would like to participate by Walking on the day of the event or by getting your business or church involved please contact Executive Director Jack Waters at (740) 703-5507. In an article released by the Chillicothe Gazette John Snow said the statistic that 1 in 10 Chillicothe City School students are homeless! This […]

All welcome. Enjoy an inflatable bouncy house, games, food and stories.

Featuring the works of Todd Lenz, Tomoko Suse, Carmen Sprung, David & Assai Brill, and many others. Mezzanine Gallery- Photography by Wendy Gabis

Come to the library for the family movie, "101 Dalmatians." No registration necessary.

Bring your dog to the library and have a "selfie" photo shoot of you and your dog. No registration is necessary.

Join us for this exciting band from nashville featuring original blues and rock & roll. A must see show.

The Chillicothe Farmers Market offers seasonal plants, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peppers, mustard, honey, jams & jellies, fudge, whole grain breads, pies and cakes, cider, eggs, noodles, apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, melons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, natural dog treats, pork, natural beef & lamb, and much more! Chemical-free food available.

The "Friends of Lucy Hayes" are celebrating Lucy's 183rd birthday with a cake & ice cream social. Entertainment will be on the lawn, Cake, ice cream, and drink will be served inside. Tickets will be sold inside the front door and seating will be available outside. House tours will be held from 5pm - 6pm.

The earth keeps turning toward the autumn equinox, and the season is about to cool down. At Buzzards’ Roost, we’re crossing our fingers for our previously rained-out “Poetry in the Preserve” walk to have good weather. Join local poets Kathleen and Jack Burgess, naturalist Joe Letsche, and Columbus poets Rikki Santer and Jennifer Hambrick for […]

For many generations, television has been the only way to share in Dorothy’s adventure in Oz but on August 30th the Downtown Associates will be holding a special showing of this classic at the historic Majestic Theatre in downtown Chillicothe. The Wizard of Oz will be shown at 7pm with the doors opening at 6pm. […]

This intimate collection of stories, based on Ilene Beckerman’s best-seller, uses clothing, accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women, and others, can recognize. The joint OU-C and community production is directed by Steven McBride and boasts an impressive cast of community actors, featuring Romaine Newsome Pollchik, […]

Cowboy shooting action matches. Eye and Ear Protection & Current Release Required For All On Grounds Match Fees-$10 Member/ $15 Non Member Young Guns / Buckaroos --Free Membership Fees- $20/Year Additional special matches may be offered from time to time at special rates. Contact an officer for information All Sass Rules Apply ~ Required: Eye […]

Search the woodlands of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park nature trail to count how many different species of critters we share the natural trail woodlands.  Length of walk:  ¼ mile, slow paced, flat terrain

Featuring the works of Todd Lenz, Tomoko Suse, Carmen Sprung, David & Assai Brill, and many others. Mezzanine Gallery- Photography by Wendy Gabis

FOR MEN ONLY and their children. Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles help kids explore and create in the great outdoors. This month - make a putt-putt golf course and your own wooden putter. 1st Fridays of the month.

Come join Schlegel's Coffee House for some coffee, music, food and friends... Featuring Stephanie Stanley, Chad Rinehart and Ryan Owen on Upright Bass.... plus some of their friends adding their talents to the mix!

The Chillicothe Farmers Market offers seasonal plants, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peppers, mustard, honey, jams & jellies, fudge, whole grain breads, pies and cakes, cider, eggs, noodles, apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, melons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, natural dog treats, pork, natural beef & lamb, and much more! Chemical-free food available.

Cars, Trucks, Jeeps and Motorcycles. All proceeds will benefit Rock for Tots. Entry the day of starting at 1pm. $10 per vehicle. For more information, call Harley Hinton at 740-779-6878.

The AMVETS are hosting their First Saturday Grill Night. Tailgate party specialities will include: pulled pork, brats, wings, and side dishes. The Cabin Fever Band will play from 4-8pm, and the OSU football game will begin at 8pm. There will also be raffles and 50/50. It's open to the public.

Tentative lineup (subject to change) Vicki Anthony -- 5:30-6:00, Children's sing-a-long Bill Scherer – 6-6:20 Jamie York -- 6:25-6:40 Stephanie Stanley -- 6:45-7:30 Bryan Joseph and friends – 7:35-8:15 Stacey Skaggs – 8:20-9:00 Rick Barnes and friends – 9:05-9:45 Please bring a food donation for the Food Pantry and a lawn chair. Vicki Anthony will […]

The Diehls will perform. All welcome.

In our common folklore there are many myths and legends surrounding bats. Vampires, Witch's helpers, blind creatures of the night, and crime-fighting Bat-man. Bring your flashlights and learn the true nature of these social creatures in a unique and free night-time program. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park biologists will set-up special ultrasonic detection equipment which […]