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Join us on Sunday July 1, at 2:00 PM, to celebrate Independence Day the way they did two centuries ago as you are transported back in time to experience the holiday like it was celebrated in the early 1800s. This event will take place at the picnic pavilion and there is no charge to attend. […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Lafayette Aviators to VA Memorial Stadium at 6:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

Monday, July 2 vs Lafayette Aviators at 7:05 p.m. Chillicothe Gazette presents FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA by 94 Country

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Lafayette Aviators to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326). “FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!”  Monday, July 2.  Fireworks Extravaganzas are presented by the Chillicothe Gazette and sponsored by 94 Country and Budweiser.

The city of Chillicothe's 4th of July Celebration is scheduled for July 4th at dusk.

First Capital Rotary presents First Thursday - Wing Fest

Join us for the next Boogie on the Blacktop! This Boogie will be featuring a Hog Roast too! The beer wagon will be stocked and the smoker will be cooking! Music by Big Jim and the Twins! Friday July 6th - 7pm-Midnight $2.00 Cover at the door

Archeology provides a link to the past and a means to study the people who came before us. Junior Archeologists are important people because they help archeologists take care of very special places. The Junior Archeologist program is an opportunity for children to learn about the archeology at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and have […]

Come kayak and stop along your float trip at our stations and get a card! Best hand when you return wins! Top 3 hands get grand prizes! All profit goes to Ross County Suicide Prevention in honor of the coolest guy ever, my dad Mark Salyer. All kayaking fees apply + $15 entry to buy […]

Saturday, July 7 Adena Mansion & Gardens will host their annual Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Social in the barn from 11am – 4 pm. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and sit back and relax while you listen to the live music and enjoy homemade fruit cobblers and root beer floats. Admission […]

Calling people of science, medical professionals, families, priests and religious. Come to an afternoon conference to revisit Pope Paul VI's famous encyclical, Humanae Vitae. Learn about its historical development, its prophetic message and what it means for us now 50 years later. Saturday, July 7th, 2018 from noon until 5:00PM at the St. Peter Parish […]

Live Country 35, which will take place the first and third Saturdays of every month at 23 Springfield St. in Frankfort, was created as a musical refuge for country music traditionalists, Bristley said. Every performance will feature what may be called the Live 35 house band, as well as sets from a different visiting artist […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Lafayette Aviators to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

Movie Night at the Majestic Flashdance “A Pittsburgh woman with two jobs as a welder and an exotic dancer wants to get into ballet school.” (Rated R) (Drama, Music, Romance) Starring: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala Advance tickets available at www.MajesticChillicothe.net

Ohio Jeep Fest is proud to announce that they will be hosting Colt Ford with special guest Six to Noon live in concert Saturday July 7th at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Go to www.ohiojeepfest.com for more information. Colt released his 6th album in May of 2017. Proceeds from Colt’s song, “Workin’ On” has supported Marcus Luttrell’s […]

First Wesleyan presents "Day in the Park" at the Brad Lightle Park in Frankfort. There will be food, inflatables, face painting, an ice cream truck, and much more. Bring your friends and family.

Join us on the grounds of Adena Mansion and Gardens for a game of Base Ball (yes, two words) as the Adena Worthington's take on the Ohio Village Muffins. Step back to the 1860's and cheer on the Worthington's.

Come listen to some Great Music at this Indoor Concert. You won’t be disappointed with the music and you get to enjoy listening while sitting in air conditioning. Bring your family and friends.

Come see how simple it is! Try it at our location before ever being dropped off for a whole trip! Piece of cake! We’ll be down by the creek between 4-6, just come down the trail to the creek! Please wear shoes that you can get wet.

For more than fifty years, Del McCoury's music has defined authenticity for hard core bluegrass fans as well as a growing number of fans among those only vaguely familiar with the genre. McCoury is something special, a living link to the days when bluegrass was made only in hillbilly honkytonks, schoolhouse shows and on the […]

The 11th annual fastpitch softball All-Star game event will be held at VA Memorial Stadium, Chillicothe, Ohio. A 5:30pm start, Game 1 will feature many Ohio Regional Campus Conference (ORCC) college players and other area college standouts. The college game is followed by a Home Run Derby. Both college and high school players may participate […]

"Arctic Hearths: Ancient Alaskan Firewood Selection" - Laura Crawford In the unforgiving climate of the Far North, access to adequate fuel was as crucial to survival as was the availability of food and water. Fuel sources such as bone, blubber and wood provided light and heat throughout long, cold, and dark winters. Fuel was also […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the West Virginia Miners to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Lafayette Aviators to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

Join the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce for the annual Valero Cup Golf Outing. Wear your best golf outfit, Winner will receive a special prize. Registration begins at 8:30am, with a shotgun start at 9am. $320 per team Register Online

Join us for our 3rd annual Paint Creek Palooza! This fun-filled event includes an afternoon of floating down beautiful Paint Creek while having the opportunity to win prizes by completing non-mandatory pit stop challenges along the way. The family-friendly event will conclude with concessions, entertainment from our communities’ Chillicothe DJ, and giveaway prizes! All proceeds […]

Pancake breakfast Saturday, July 14th from 8-11:30AM at the Kiwanis Shelter House in Yoctangee Park (next to the YMCA parking lot) Tickets for adults $7, children 5-12 $5, children under 5 FREE with a paying adult ticket. You can purchase tickets from any local Kiwanis members or the shelter the day of the event. All […]

Hosted by the YMCA of Ross County SATURDAY, JULY 14TH (10-12PM) The YMCA of Ross County will be hosting its seventh annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, July 14th. The event will be located in the lower parking lot of the Y, in Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe. We invite you to share your finest “trucks” for […]

This year the show will be in front of the High School. Top 30 trophies will be presented. Plus 7 Specialty trophies which includes 1 Best Motorcycle and 1 Best Rat Rod and or most Unique. Registration is from 10 AM to 12 PM with awards at 2 PM. Registration is $10.00. There will be […]

The First Annual IWA professional wrestling Car and Bike Show from 12pm to 5pm. 10.00 a Car or Bike, Top 10 will get Trophies. Then...Red, White and Bruised!! Doors open at 6:30, First Match at 7pm. The IWA returns to Chillicothe for a great night of Professional wrestling including Wrestling Legend The Wild Eyed Southern […]

Join us to support the Grateful Hearts Senior Dog Rescue by painting this beautiful sunflower. This rescue is a nonprofit organization that is focused on rescuing senior dogs from high kill shelters across the United States. They have two locations and one of them is located right here in Chillicothe, Ohio. Most of the rescues […]

Join the Chillicothe Restoration Foundation for a walking tour of Chillicothe’s hilltop burial on Sunday, July 15 from 1-5, with the last tour starting at 3:45. There is a $5.00 charge for adults, 10 & under are free.  Tour booklets are an additional $5.00. Copies of the Foundation’s walking tours will be available at the […]

MADE (My Attitude Determines Everything) presented by the Ross County Farm Bureau Social Time: 5pm / Dinner: 6:30pm Support the M.A.D.E. program while learning more about Ross County agriculture. Displays will include: • Cattle • American Bison • Commodity Organizations • Local Produce Growers • Many others! Purchases tickets at madeonthefarm.eventbrite.com or call the Ross County […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Champion City Kings to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

"Archeology to the Rescue? The Superpowers of Community-Based Archeological Youth Programs" - Cailey Mullins Archeology has long captured the minds of the public, but it has not always been as open to community involvement as it could be. How could the field change if our research was run by, with, and for communities? How can […]

Dine in our spacious, covered terrace, overlooking a vista of forests and mountains. The Frontier Buffet features a wide selection of wholesome American food, and no one will walk away hungry! Families enjoy our buffet from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Monday – Saturday, during the production season. Menu Includes: Martha Kenton’s Famous Fried Chicken, succulent ham, creamy mashed potatoes […]

This is not your ordinary cooking class! Here we will be using many historical methods of food preparation, some of which have been used all around the world. We are going to use fire in various ways to cook an entire meal. You will leave with some interesting ideas for your next campout or some […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Butler Bluesox to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326). “Party with the Paints”. Crossroad Station, (country/classic rock band) will play following the game. Party with the Paints is sponsored by Budweiser.

"Honey Creek - The Twisted, Hidden Tale of Chillicothe's Famous Buried Stream" - a combination slide show, treasure map, history lesson, and community chat by Kevin Coleman. It's 5 to 7pm Saturday, July 21st at the Ross County Genealogical Society, 444 Douglas Avenue.  $10 at the door, free for RCGS members. Contact Kevin for more […]

Live Country 35, which will take place the first and third Saturdays of every month at 23 Springfield St. in Frankfort, was created as a musical refuge for country music traditionalists, Bristley said. Every performance will feature what may be called the Live 35 house band, as well as sets from a different visiting artist […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Kokomo Jackrabbits to VA Memorial Stadium at 6:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

Dragons and Damsels Monday July 23rd, 10am-12pm Kinnikinnick Fen Nature Preserve ​Meet MaLisa Spring, State Coordinator of the Ohio Dragonfly Survey, to search for rare species of dragonflies and damselflies. All are welcome! Bring your camera or cell phone to document species and learn how to use iNaturalist and become a Citizen Scientist!

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Kokomo Jackrabbits to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

"Why So Many Shapes?: Explorations of the Steel and Junction Group Sites" - Timothy Everhart Famous ancient sites such as the Pyramids of Giza or the Pantheon led to the lasting association between monuments and complex societies like the Dynastic Egyptians or the Romans. Yet more recent research has documented that many small-scale societies worldwide […]

Summer Junior Member Program presented by the Ross County Historical Society. For hundreds of years, children learned how to make a living by working as apprentices alongside "masters" of various crafts, trades, and professions. We're recreating those days! Kids will sign their apprenticeship papers and begin learning the historical trades of rope maker, seamstress/tailor, and […]

For hundreds of years, children learned how to make a living by working as apprentices alongside "masters" of various crafts, trades, and professions. We're recreating those days! Kids will sign their apprenticeship papers and begin learning the historical trades of rope maker, seamstress/tailor, and carpenter. They will make craft items to take home. When their […]

This event is a fundraiser for the downtown Christmas tree. It is our goal to LIGHT UP downtown like never before. Each participant will receive a tee-shirt and a booklet for the evening with rules and a guide for your trek on beautiful downtown Chillicothe. There will be riddles, fun facts, and other "gifts" throughout […]

Dine in our spacious, covered terrace, overlooking a vista of forests and mountains. The Frontier Buffet features a wide selection of wholesome American food, and no one will walk away hungry! Families enjoy our buffet from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Monday – Saturday, during the production season. Menu Includes: Martha Kenton’s Famous Fried Chicken, succulent ham, creamy mashed potatoes […]

This event takes place at the Chillicothe Public Library Northside Branch lunch pavilion. Conversation moderated by Lance Mekeel from Ohio University Chillicothe. Bring your lunch with you!!

Lori Graves Productions and the Majestic Theatre presents a comedy night with all-star Donnie Baker and host, local comedian, Lori Graves! Tickets are reserved seating. VIP tickets include a meet & greet with Donnie. VIP Tickets: $35.00 / General Reserved: $20.00 Online tickets

The Ross County Seniors will host a Country Music Show & Dance. There will be snacks, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, music will be by Kenny Baum and Paint Creek. Square Dancing with Harold Bennett calling. Line dancing and regular dancing. Come out and join us for a great time.

Adena Mansion & Gardens hosts their annual Car Show. All vehicles welcome. There will be door prizes, 50/50 cash drawing, food vendors & music. One 5-foot Best of Show trophy! Car registration: 10am - 12:30pm / $15.00  

Harry Potter’s Birthday Costume Party! Join us at Nellie Dog Pottery and Paints to celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter. Here is how it works: 1. Register for the event at www.nelliedogpottery.com, select special event. 2. The 15$ registration fee gets you a ticket to the event and also a ceramic Wand to paint however you […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Butler Bluesox to VA Memorial Stadium at 6:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

Tecumseh Outdoor Drama presents Shakespeare on Sugarloaf: "Much Ado About Nothing" Shakespeare’s comic romance is set amidst the high spirits of a post-war house party. Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick and all their troops, recently returned from deployment in Afghanistan, are able to relax and enjoy the company and hospitality of their friend Leonato, his daughter […]

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the West Virginia Miners to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Champion City Kings to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326).

Join the Huntington Branch Library on Thursday, August 2nd at 5pm for their End of Bookworm 2018 party. Come and Celebrate your reading accomplishments with us.

First Capital Rotary presents the First Thursday - Taste of Chillicothe.

The Chillicothe Paints welcome the Champion City Kings to VA Memorial Stadium at 7:05 PM. For ticket information call 740-773-TEAM (8326). “FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!” Thursday, August 2. Fireworks Extravaganzas are presented by the Chillicothe Gazette and sponsored by 94 Country and Budweiser.

Green Corn Ceremony and Festival sponsored by the Saponi-Catawba Nation along with members of the Saponi Nation of Ohio, the Tutelo Nahyssan Tribal Nation, and the Occaneechie Band of the Saponi Nation. Will be singing, dancing and drumming on August 4th in Yoctangee Park from 11am-5pm Bring your favorite corn dish and a buffet plate. […]

Join the Kings Inn Tavern Giovannis Pizza located at 7 N. Main Street, Kingston, Ohio, on Saturday, August 4th from 1:00-4:00 PM for a Car show for any & all types of vehicles 🚗. Public judging. Prizes to be awarded. Call 740-497-8794 with any questions.

NSF Adventures present the Green Corn Moon ROGAINE. 6-hour day & night foot ROGAINE. One half light and one half dark and finish before the werewolves attack at midnight. Explore a very fun park full of trails and limited undergrowth which makes for easy navigation in the dark. Expect a bonus navigation challenge to test […]

Movie Night at the Majestic "Risky Business" “A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.” (Rated R) (Comedy, Crime, Drama) Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantaliano Advance tickets available at www.MajesticChillicothe.net