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Bring your own canvas and paints to create a holiday scene.

Join us to create a keepsake Christmas ornament.

Dick Tuttle presents "The Beaver Hypothesis: Bluebirding before the 17th Century". While investigating the question, "what made bluebirds habitats before settlers created farms across North America?" He was led to form the hypothesis that beavers once created the most common habitats shared by Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows. The beaver hypothesis represents a blend of […]

This book club is open to all first, second and third graders. Registration is required. Books will be on reserve at the library for check out. Children are encouraged to read the book on their own but they may read with a parent, or be read to. This month's selection is "Thank You, Sarah" by […]

A special book club just for kids grades 4-6! Join us for snacks, beverages, and fun discussion of books YOU want to read! For November, we will be reading the graphic novel "Sisters" by Raina Telgemeier; it's a story about a long car trip to visit relatives while trying to get along with siblings that […]

Destination Trails will be holding public input meetings throughout the county.  The first meeting will be on November 29, 2017 at the Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge, Ohio from 6:30pm-8:00pm Destination Trails Vision is to make Ross County, Ohio a destination for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water trails and mountain biking connected by a newtwork […]

Enjoy "Minute to Win it" and board games with us.  Bring the family. No registration is necessary.

The Southern Ohio Survivors hosts their annual 5k and 1-mile Glow Walk. Join us for an amazing evening of family, holiday fun! Registration kicks off at 4pm. Run/walk through beautiful Yoctangee Park with your glow necklace and blinking Rudolph nose (included with registration). A great night of charity and holiday hooplah. T-shirts are available for […]

Destination Trails will be holding public input meetings throughout the county.  This meeting will be on November 30, 2017 at theSunroom at the Brick in Frankfort, Ohio from 6:30pm-8:00pm Destination Trails Vision is to make Ross County, Ohio a destination for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water trails and mountain biking connected by a newtwork […]

32nd Annual Concert & Charity Auction. 100% of proceeds benefit children in our community. Bands and Hundreds of Auction Items. Tickets: $5.00 Advance – $10.00 at Door Tickets available at: Coffee Central (Chillicothe) • BBB Music (Chillicothe) Pike County Pawn Shop (Waverly) • Acoustic Music Shop (Waverly)

The Chillicothe Dance group is having a FlapJack Breakfast fundraiser at Applesbee's Restaurant in Chillicothe, Ohio on December 2, 2017 from 8:00am - 10:00am. The price is $8.00 per person.   All monies raised will go towards the dance team for transportation to Dance at Walt Disney World.    

Join the Carver Community Center for their Christmas Bazaar. For more information contact Bridget Demps at (740) 773-4242

Come do your Christmas shopping and buy some sweet treats while supporting our missions, women's, and teen ministries! Lunch will also be available for sale in the teen center, featuring a variety of soups and sandwiches. There will be a large variety of baked goods to purchase, as well as primitives, home decor, ceramics, jewelry, […]

Join us at the Knoles Log House for our children's holiday program, "Keeping Warm in Early Ross County." Learn how our ancestors kept warm when it got cold outside. We'll explore the museum's collection to see examples of warm clothes for travel and warm bedding, then through work and play, we'll warm ourselves up and […]

Mark your calendars for Saturday December 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., when FPC will be having a Craft Show & Cookie Walk. Come and purchase your homemade cookies, and also do some Christmas shopping from a variety of crafters and vendors. If you are interested in having a table, or if you know a […]

Step back 200 years into the home of the Worthington family for a special holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays at "Holidays at Adena." Adena Mansion & Gardens will be decorated in 19th century yuletide splendor and will sure put you in the holiday spirit! While Adena is closed for the winter season, we reopen for […]

Once again, First Wesleyan Church will be hosting Santa on the Block. This is an opportunity for us to serve the community. There will be free photos with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts, horse & carriage rides, and much more!

The fifth annual Christmas Extravaganza is the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event. Join us for fun and shopping.

A unique gift idea or just for holiday fun, join us at the library to make custom cookie cutters. We will design cookie cutters on the computer, and print them using our 3D printer.

Local author Donald Ray Pollock will be signing copies of "Knockemstiff", "The Devil All The Time", and "The Heavenly Table".

Join Adena Mansion & Gardens for our annual Holiday Wreath Workshop. Participants will decorate a traditional wreath with a live evergreen base. Decorations such as dried flowers and fruits and other natural materials gathered from the grounds of Adena Mansion & Gardens will be provided along with instructions. Participants are also welcome to bring their […]

The Renaissance Singers will be performing December 3, 2017 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church beginning at 2:00pm. “Angels Sing Alleluia” is the theme of this year’s concert. An offering will be taken for St. Vincent de Paul Society and Habitat for Humanity.

Come check out our new elevator and our redecorated teen zone. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and light refreshments

Join us for holiday fun, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive a free book. Cookies and punch will be served.

Learn about our December events featuring "Elf on the Shelf". Join us for storytime and an elf movie, and learn about our month-long coloring contest.

Homegrown Kitchen: Cook and Create from the Garden. DIY projects with fresh garden ingredients.

DIY projects with fresh garden ingredients.  A part of the OSU Extension Office Backyard Farm & Garden Series.  Registration is required

Listen to Christmas stories and make a Christmas themed sticker page

Join us for holiday fun, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive a free book. Cookies and punch will be served.

Celebrate the season with your friends and family singing Christmas carols, with live music by Joann Brown and Emily Denes.

Destination Trails will be holding public input meetings throughout the county.  This meeting will be on December 5, 2017 at the Jefferson Township Hall in Richmondale, Ohio from 6:30pm-8:00pm Destination Trails Vision is to make Ross County, Ohio a destination for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water trails and mountain biking connected by a newtwork […]

Annual Make a Gift Program will feature several crafts for you to make as gifts (or to keep). Enjoy hot cocoa and festive music. This is always a hit so register early.  Registration is required.

Destination Trails will be holding public input meetings throughout the county.  This meeting will be on December 6, 2017 at the City Building in Adelphi, Ohio from 6:30pm-8:00pm Destination Trails Vision is to make Ross County, Ohio a destination for hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water trails and mountain biking connected by a newtwork of […]

Celebrate you favorite fandom this holiday. There will be an ugly Fandom Sweater Contest, DIY ornaments and holiday themed snacks.  For teens 12-18

Come and join us in making a Rudolph Bell Ornament for your Christmas tree.

Join us for holiday fun, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive a free book. Cookies and punch will be served.

Join us for holiday fun, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive a free book. Cookies and punch will be served.

Come make something to help keep kids warm this winter. We will have supplies and patterns to knit or crochet hats, mittens, scarves, and blanket squares. Items will be donated to the Children's Clothing Bank. Beginners are welcome.

Make some holiday memories in downtown Chillicothe. Spend time shopping and celebrating the holiday season with friends and family. Visit one of the many downtown restaurants and shops and see why downtown should be your new holiday tradition. (Hours vary by location)

Southern Ohio Writers and Readers Collaborative will hold a book launch party and reading at the Pump House Center for the Arts, 1 Enderlin Circle, Yoctangee Park, on December 8, 2017  from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This event will provide the audience with a link to our free online holiday anthology Surviving Christmas. Foothill Folk Society musicians will entertain. […]

Come out to the bazaar for a great time and get custom or unique gifts for your friends and family.

Enjoy the Silver Strings Dulcimer Group at our Christmas Open House on December 9, 2017 from 1:00pm-4pm. Admission is free! 45 W. 5th Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Treat your family to an old-fashioned Christmas get-together! Join the Ross County Park District for an afternoon of holiday cheer as we hike through the winter woods and toast marshmallows around a roaring fire! Ease the holiday stress with a steaming bowl of soup or a cup of cocoa shared with a neighbor, and get […]

Enjoy the sounds of the season with Aron Jones & The Kool Kats. Aron Jones is a very talented tribute artist who has donated much of his life to bringing the spirit and music of Elvis Presley to audiences across the country. Come enjoy Christmas with the King! Purchase tickets online

There will be lots of decorations, fun games, and skating. Even Santa will be there to greet all the children and take pictures. Each child that meets Santa will get a small gift. Admission includes skate rental.

Join us for holiday fun, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive a free book. Cookies and punch will be served.

Join us for an evening of beautiful music in the library.  The Silver Strings Mountain Dulcimers will play a selection of traditional dulcimer music as well as some holiday favorites. It's always a special treat to hear this group play.

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow !!  Teens, join us to make a snowman in a clay pot.

John and Robin Berry and the rest of the Band and Crew have had great visits to Chillicothe and are coming back to the Majestic Theater. The past shows have been sell outs and we expect a sell out crowd again. John Berry has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country music. […]

Create a wine glass candle lampshade. You can have it plain or be creative and put your unique design on it.

Join us for some Christmas fun! Bring your favorite games to play and share, or join us to play a few of ours. Enjoy holiday snacks and crafts and at 5:00 pm, we will have a visit from Santa!!

Come make something to help keep kids warm this winter. We will have supplies and patterns to knit or crochet hats, mittens, scarves, and blanket squares. Items will be donated to the Children's Clothing Bank. Beginners are welcome.

Join us for holiday fun, followed by a visit from Santa. Each child will receive a free book. Cookies and punch will be served.

Santa is coming! Kids can come see Santa and his elves! Santa will be reading "The Night Before Christmas". After the story Santa's elves will be helping the children stuff their very own Christmas reindeer. Space is limited for this event. There will be two story times sessions: 5pm and 6:30pm. RSVP for the event […]

These fleece scarves make perfect last-minute gifts. There's (almost) no sewing involved, and all materials will be supplied.

Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge offers a great night of family fun featuring the Hillsboro Symphonic Choir, Paint Valley Brass, New Again, Santa and much more!

This will be Chad’s first time playing at the Cozy Inn. Come in and support him, order some good food and get some drinks!

Soul Station will be at Patrick’s Pub this Friday night!!!! Music starts at 9pm. It’s been awhile..and we would love to see you! Soul Station is Ash Good-sax,guitar/Vox, Jarrett Kelley-bass guitar and Ryan Jessie-drums. Funk, soul and jazz

Bring your little ones and have breakfast & pictures with Santa! This event will be from 8-10 am, before our store opens for normal business hours. We will be providing free pictures that will be available via Facebook, but anyone is welcome to snap shots with their camera. We will also have small gifts to […]

Join us for an evening of comedy and DJ Hazel at the Legion on December 16th! ALL TICKET PROCEEDS BENEFIT CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER. Comedy hosted by Lori Graves. Comedians Raymond Jackson and Glenn Childress are on the lineup. From BET to movies both of these gentlemen have a long entertainment resume and will have you […]

The December 16th Performance of The Paint Valley Jamboree will feature Audie Wykle with Cheryl Ford. The Paint Valley Jamboree is currently celebrating it’s 53rd year at the historic Paxton Theatre in Bainbridge, OH.  The Jamboree features local and regional talent on the first and third Saturdays of January through May and September through December. […]

Devil Doves will be performing at Steiner's Speakeasy

Santa will be at the station and will have a special treat for all children who come visit him.

Jaime Jorge presents an exquisite Christmas concert: Silent Night, Holy Night brought to you by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The concert is free and open to the public. Jaime began playing the violin at the age of five. Born and raised in communist Cube, he was given many opportunities – including an offer to study […]

Create, make and take a glass pebble magnet to keep or give as a gift.

Please join us for our annual Gingerbread House Party. Decorate a gingerbread house to take home with you.  Registration is required.

The annual cupcake exchange is in full swing.  Just bring a dozen cupcakes and leave with one dozen mixed cupcakes.

Need a homemade gift idea? Join us to make "Cocoa in a Jar" by layering the ingredients in a mason jar.  All ingredients will be provided.  Registration is required.

Santa Claus is coming to Richmond Dale, Ohio! Bring your children with their "wish list" to let Santa review them. DON'T forget your CAMERA!

Giving or receiving books for the holidays?  We will show you how to make a cute Christmas tree bookmark to add your personal touch!

Join us in December as we welcome comedy veteran Jack Wilson to the Crosskeys Tavern. A former mayor of Fairborn, Jack ran Sunday Comics at Wiley's Comedy Club and is the first person to give me (Lori) stage time at a comedy club. You can blame him for the last seven years. Hosted by Lori […]

Our lunchtime book group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at noon in the Main Library meeting room. Bring your lunch, and come chat with us.  December's Book: "The Great Christmas Knit-Off" by Alexandra Brown

Decorate your own box car, then have your ticket ready. We're going to the North Pole!  Registration required.

Join us at the Mt. Logan Branch Library for Christmas stories and a creative kindness craft! We will read some classic Christmas stories, sing carols, and paint Christmas kindness rocks to hide around our city to spread Christmas cheer. Registration is required.

Be sure and drop in for our Demo Day Thursday event. This week we will be demonstrating how to make wreaths out of recycled sweaters. These make awesome inexpensive gifts. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning.

Great Seal State Park Thursday, December 21, 2017 – 4:00 pm Meet at the Ireland Shelter to enjoy a family friendly stroll on the official first day of winter.  Bring binoculars to search for winter migrant birds.  Dress appropriately for the weather.  Afterwards meet at the Ireland shelter to make a pine cone bird feeder […]

Adults. Hand-made fleece slippers are the perfect last-minute gift (or a nice indulgence to keep) we will break out the needle and thread and sewing machines, and get sewing. Staff will be on hand to help, and all supplies will be provided.  Registration is required.

Calling all Ross County kids! Santa will be visiting Goodwill Chillicothe for a free pancake breakfast. Also available will have a holiday themed photo booth for mom to snap pictures of you and holly ole Saint Nick. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies will be limited. Please stop in or call to ensure […]

Bring the family and wear your favorite ugly sweater/t-shirt to the library. We will have refreshments and share Christmas stories from our "Christmases past".

Join us for our once-a-month cooking club. We will have a pre-selected cookbook available to check out. Each month will feature a different theme. This month's theme will be "Cookie Decorating".

Phil Dirt & The Dozers will hold their annual concert at the Majestic Theatre in Chillicothe. Fans of all ages can enjoy this family friendly stroll through the oldies but goodies along with some of the band’s Christmas favorites. Join Phil Dirt and the Dozers on the ultimate musical journey through the 50’s, 60’s and […]

Cotton and Martin of Hollyview will be back at Steiner's Speakeasy for a special acoustic performance! No cover for the night and as always we'll keep you on your toes with our choices of originals and covers!

Join us and create your own set of water color look wine glasses using alcohol ink. Each guest will create their own unique set of two wine glasses. You will leave with something unique, fun and dishwasher safe. The event is limited to 15 guests so don't hesitate to purchase your tickets. Register on EventBrite

Columbus, Ohio Americana singer-songwriter Matt Monta returns to Chillicothe to perform a few hours of originals and favorite covers.

Please join us to celebrate the anniversary of President Rutherford B. & Lucy Webb Hayes on Saturday, December 30, 2017 beginning at 6:00pm at the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center, 90 E. 6th Street, Chillicothe.  RSVP to David Tillis at 740-775-5829 by December 23, 2017. $25.00 per person.

Comedy returns to the Pour House at Machinery Hall. Join Lori Graves as she hosts an evening of comedy featuring our favorite fellas from West Virginia, Ian Nolte and Andy Frampton. COming to us from Huntington and Charleston respectively, Ian and Andy have been on the road in 2017 and are looking forward to wrapping […]

New Year's Event 2017 at Triple Crown Family Fun Center. Comedy with Jody Kerns and Lori Graves. Music by Millennia Sound Production and DJ Greg. Tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, complimentary dinner at 11pm, and live entertainment. Cash bar available. Doors open at 7pm, comedy begins at 8pm. $30 single / $50 couple - on […]