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When Memorial Day is commemorated Monday May 27th, Ross County solemnities will begin in Grandview Cemetery.   See more of the the history, architecture, and personages of Chillicothe's scenic Grandview Cemetery just before you experience it Memorial Day.   The 1-1/2 hour walking tour begins 2pm Sunday, May 26th, 2019, at the Renick stone wall. […]

2019 Opening Night is Thursday, May 30, against the Champion City Kings at 7:05 p.m. at VA Memorial Stadium! Chillicothe Gazette presents FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA! after the game, sponsored by 94 Country. Draft beer is also just $1, as it's our first "Thirsty Thursday" of the season! Tickets are $7 for General Admission. Children (12 & […]

Four Player Golf Scramble to benefit veterans in transition and Military Veterans Resource Center. Golf tournament will take place on Friday, May 31st at the Dogwood Hills Golf Course, 1192 DeBord Road, Chillicothe.  Rain or Shine!! Entry fee is $280 per team, registration is at 12:00 and tee off is at 1:00pm. for more information […]

Come out and shop just in time for graduation, summer birthdays, or the 4th of July! Indoor & outdoor displays. FREE Parking.

Do your kid/kids play FORTNITE? Are you tired of them being stuck to the tv all day playing? What happened to kids playing outside? Well, I have an idea. How about we organize an outdoor FORTNITE event for the kids!!!! If you think this is a good idea, give me a hand and let's make […]

Dress in your Sunday best and bring along the male figure in their life to attend the first annual Father/Daughter Tea at Adena Mansion and Gardens. This tea party is the perfect way for a child to spend a few hours with their favorite male figure in their life. Enjoy a cup of delectable herbal […]

Each year we are able to contribute to various outreaches in our community through the Ice Cream & Strawberry Social. Your $8 makes a difference right here in Ross County! Please join us as we create a better community together. Lunch: 11:20am - 1:00pm Dinner: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

First Capital Rotary presents the annual "Pizza Fest"

Join the Pump House Center for the Arts on June 6th from 7:00-9:00pm for the Dard Hunter Reception. His artwork will be displayed throughout the month of August.

Rex Baseball vs. the Chillicothe Paints at 7:05pm

The Chillicothe Evening Lions Club is having a Fish & Tenderloin Fry on Friday, June 7th from 11:00am-6:00pm in Yoctangee Park at the Lion's Shelter on Enderlin Circle. They offer both, drive-thru and walk up serice.  Sandwiches are $5.00 and Dinners are $8.00.

The Historic South Scioto School and Museum is having a Chicken Noodle Dinner on Friday, June 7th from 11am-6pm. Cost is $8.00 per person. Eat in or take out and also Free delivery until 5:30pm. Call 740-649-1881 or 740-253-8981 for more information or to call in your order.

An Amazing Race-like event in Downtown Chillicothe. Come join us for the 6th Annual Chillicothe Challenge. A mix of riddle solving, puzzles, scavenger hunt and physical challenges. Guaranteed to be a fun event for the entire family.

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth in Yoctangee Park Saturday, June 8, 2019. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with […]

The park’s Archaeology team will showcase their work to the public through an Open House event at Hopeton Earthworks. Visitors will be able to join the archaeological team at one of three open house sessions during the day. Sessions will last roughly one hour and will be held at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00pm. […]

BACK BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER !! "MONSTER TRUCK SUMMER HEAT TOUR - CHILLICOTHE" "THE MONSTERS ARE COMING"....America's Wildest Monster Truck Show is coming back to Chillicothe with a Great all new line-up of Monster Trucks & Thrill Show ! Enjoy All the Fun & High Energy Excitement !! * Purchase Advance Discount Tickets Early […]

The event involves two races to appeal to athletes at all levels: a 5K run/walk and a 10 mile run. All courses begin and end at Adena Mansion & Gardens Visitor Center. Runners first descend Adena's landmark hill, then follow a course that winds through Yaples Orchard and Yoctangee Park before returning up the hill […]

Join MCM as they kickoff summer with their 1st annual Block Party on Sunday, June 9th from 2pm-4pm,  with your favorite trolls - Poppy and Branch! Food available for purchase by The Haute Doggerie and ice cream truck sponsored by Shine Orthodontics Adults and Children - $20 2 and younger - FREE Tickets available at […]

Join the Pump House Center for the Arts as they host Dard Hunter III as he lectures about the Graphic Designs of Dard Hunter 1900-1912, on Tuesday, June 11th from 7:00-8:30PM.

Chrome Angelz RC Chapter; PaperCity Sisterz will be hosting another great event. We will have Michael Boyle providing music, as well as an appearance from the band SoHi. They will be walking around, and handing out some goodies. We’ll have door prizes, raffle baskets, and people’s choice prizes for favorite Bike, Jeep, and classic/muscle car […]

Our Fourth Annual Flag Day Celebration- honoring the traditions and symbolism of the American flag. Bring in your old flag and receive a new flag. We will take care of properly decommissioning your old flag. Food & drinks will be provide. Come down to Tomlinson Insurance to celebrate Flag Day with us!

Root Beer with Gaston will invite your child to interact with Gaston and his friends as we enjoy some fun. At this event you and your child will enjoy a root-beer or orange float with tavern snacks. You will also have the chance to take pictures with Gaston and his friends as they mingle with […]

Join us for the event of the summer in the rolling hills of Southern Ohio to support the St Jude Children's Research Hospital and the fight against childhood cancer. Great wine. Great food. Great music. Great friends. Music provided by bands Far From Angels. Greater Goods, Second Story String Band, Paul Blankenship, Marty Ford, and […]

Join Scioto Trail State Park this Saturday, June 15th at 4:30pm . Bring your little ones down to the Camp STore to meet some of Naturalist Amy's favorite Scioto Trail creatures while making beautiful wildlife art cards for the amazing Father/Father figures in your lives!

Grab Dad and head to Scioto Trail State Park to sign up for a one hour slot to learn the basics of kayaking while cruising Caldwell Lake in search of cool waterfowl and wildlife!!

Bourbon Tasting. Champagne Cocktails. Summer Time. Need we say more? Mark your calendars, this BIG Night Out is one you won't want to miss! Introducing our newest fundraiser: Bourbon & Bubbles! In addition to our multiple tasting ticket options, the event will also feature a Silent Auction, a Split the Barrel Contest as well as […]

Join us on this longest day of the year to welcome the sun! In the northern hemisphere, June 21 marks the transition from the short days of winter to the bright, long days of summer. Derived from two Latin words, the word solstice actually means “sun standing still.” A solstice occurs twice each year, when […]

The Friends of Lucy Webb Hayes will resume their First Lady Roundtable discussions will resume on June 21st. We will be discussing the life of Jane Means Appleton Pierce. Come join us as we learn about the First Lady who was often referred to as the "Shadow of the White House." Refreshments will be served. […]

Open to all kids ages 1-15. Must provide own fishing tackle and bait. Fishing to be anywhere at Ross Lake. Plaques will be awarded to three age groups. Ages 1-5; 6-10 and 11-15 for biggest and most fish. Prizes for all participants and Concessions are available. For more information call Danny at 740-649-9614 or email […]

Come enjoy a cup of tea with Belle and her friends! This event will offer the opportunity to interact with Belle and her friends as you enjoy tea and cupcakes! You may even have the chance to see an enchanted object or two! There will also be a few musical selections from the show for […]

Everyone welcome. Archery, .22 shoot, fishing derby, dog water race, dog field trial

Sit. Stay. Drink. Enjoy an evening filled with fun, Tito’s, dogs, raffles and so much more while hopping from bar to bar in Downtown Chillicothe! Our “Pup Crawl” will include the chance to win great prizes in various raffles, a bake sale, drink/food specials, a swag bag and much more. *Please note participants are not […]

Adena Mansion and Gardens presents, “Guess Who is Not on Time for Dinner,” June 22, 2019. This original production, written and directed by Delmar Burkitt is an interactive comedy drama centering around the happenings during an evening at Meticulous Mansion Eatery. Meticulous Mansion Eatery, is an open air eatery located on the south side of […]

Join Scioto Trail State Park this Saturday, June 22nd at 5:30pm . Bring your little ones down to the Camp Store to meet some of Naturalist Amy’s favorite Scioto Trail creatures and stick around to touch or hold the real thing. At 6:00pm, join the hunt for salamanders, crayfish, frogs, cool aquatic insects and more! […]

TOM COLLEY MEMORIAL COMPACT NATIONALS $512 TO WIN plus $1000 in contingency's Sponsored by Hurst Electric Dodds Body Works Mark Grey Enterprises O'Reilly Auto Parts Groveport Dental 35 RP Compact rules NO Locked or LSD diffs, Stock Throttle Body, Stock heads ect see complete rules on our website A FULL RACE PROGRAM WITH, Three Wide […]

Join Kevin Coleman of Intrepid Heritage Services from 2-4pm Sunday June 23rd. $10 for adults, $5 for students.  This will be a "caravan tour' where we will do our best to carpool to various sites throughout Chillicothe, then stop and I'll speak and you can photograph and ask question. For more information IHS@horizonview.net or call […]

An amazing night filled with delicious food and exceptional drinks. This 5 course meal will be guided by R head chef and Whiskey Pete. This will be R 1st Bourbon Dinner at R Kitchen. We are so excited to be able to offer you five amazingly delicious and unique dishes. Each dish will be paired […]

Sign up for a night of sipping and painting. Come wet your palette and enjoy a night out as "Skeeter" instructs you how to paint a creative canvas. There will be two design choices- "Daisy" $20 or "Seaside" $25. We need to know your choice when you sign up. Light refreshments. We welcome BYOB

Rotary fundraiser with proceeds to benefit Downtown Chillicothe.  Downtown Chillicothe is a 501c3 who's goal is to work with existing city groups to help revitalize our historic downtown.  This years proceeds will fund kiosks/maps to be placed in the downtown public parking lots to assist locals and out-of-town guests with finding their way downtown.  Your ticket will include […]

Join us as we discuss summer essentials! There are so many ways to incorporate essentials oil in your summer fun including bug-spray, owie spray, fun food recipes, and more! At the end you will be able to make two 15 mL spray bottles (upcycled oil bottles!). Choices will include owie spray, first aid, after-sun, detangler, […]

Champion City Kings vs The Chillicothe Paints at 7:05pm

Discover the Importance of Native Wildflowers and Grasses for Landscaping and Forage! On Saturday June 29th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park will host a native grasslands event. A ranger lead hike will then proceed at 1:00 – 2:00 pm to view native grassland plantings and describe Hopeton Earthworks. This […]

We are going to bring back the car show as a fundraiser for the league, this is our way to help raise money for the league and to help keep the cost down on registrations. We also will have fun day included for the kids with bouncy houses, face painting and food. So please share […]

After the brief annual business meeting at noon, at 1pm Ohio publisher Jerry McDonald will speak on "Homes of the First Ladies" and other guide books he has published. We'll also highlight our growing First Ladies book collection, and book donations by longtime Lucy friend Joy Gough.

Be our guest when everyone’s favorite book-lover, Princess Belle, visits Wheatberry to host a storytime. Beauties and Beasts alike are welcome to listen in and have their picture taken with the Princess.

Rex Baseball vs The Chillicothe Paints at 7:05pm

Country Music Show and Dance will be on June 29, 2019 at the Ross County Senior Center. Show will start at 7:00 P M and last until 10:00 P M---door prizes, snacks, and 50/50 drawing. Line and square dancing ---Harold Bennett will call square dances.--Music by Kenny Baum and Paint Creek

Join the Springfield Twp. Volunteer Fire & Rescue on June 29th from 7:00pm-11:00pm at the Eagles Club Upstairs at 378 Douglas Ave. There will be a costume contest for best 80's-90's dress, a 50/50 raffle. Tickets in advanced are $10 each or $15 a couple at the door $15 each or $20 a couple.

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.

Rex Baseball vs The Chillicothe Paints at 6:05pm

The Paints host their second postgame FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA of the season, sponsored by WKKJ 94.3 , as we celebrate Independence Day at the ballpark! The Paints host the West Virginia Miners at 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are available at chillicothepaints.com, at the Paints' downtown office at 11 East 2nd Street, and […]

Art in the Park at Hopwell Culture NHP!!! Join us at Mound City for our annual summer art program. Learn about famous artists, art styles, and art techniques! Paint, Sculpt & Draw! Two sessions are available on each of the designated Wednesdays. The morning session is from 9:30am to 11:30 am. The afternoon session is […]

The Harrison Township  Fire & Rescue Annual fish fry. Dinners $8.00, Sandwich $5.00, Hot Dogs $1.00, all dish $1.00 a piece. Drinks and desserts available. All proceeds benefit Harrison Township Fire & Rescue Department and Association.

Join us on Thursday, July 4, 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. […]

Ohio Jeep Fest (OJF) has been invited to invade Water Street for the City of Chillicothe's 4th of July fireworks display. There will be a beer garden, food, preferred parking, entertainment and the best fireworks display in Ohio.

The city of Chillicothe will celebrate the 4th of July with a spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9:45 pm in Yoctangee Park area.  They city pool will also have a pool party beginning at 7:00pm-10:00pm.

Join us Friday July 5th for the next Boogie! $3.00 Cover Gate opens at 7:00pm Music by Big Jim & the Twins start at 7:30! The Beer Wagon will be stocked! All are welcome! ID required to receive wristband for alcohol.

Join the Elks for the July Boogie on the Blacktop. Music by Big Jim & the Twins and the beer wagon will be stocked. All are welcome ID required to receive wristband for alcohol. Gate opens at 7:00pm Music by Big Jim & the Twins start at 7:30!

Saturday, July 6 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 […]

Naz Winery presents a family-friendly event. Music by: The Idiot Fun Club, Temple Street Howlers, Thrillbilly Trash, Second Story String Band, and The Drifters. There will be a Woodfired Pizza Truck, Big Carl's BBQ, and Pop's Kettle Corn. Activities include: Inflatable obstacle course, hula hoop workshop, face painting, 50/50 drawing, yard games, bubble art, dance […]

Movie Night at the Majestic! A monthly film shown at the historic Majestic Theatre. This month's featured film is "The Little Mermaid". Online Tickets

Champion City Kings vs The Chillicothe Paints at 7:05pm

Join us Saturday July 6 during the Ohio Jeep Fest to see Keith Anderson live in concert with special guests Six to Noon. The concert is included with admission to the 3rd annual Ohio Jeep Fest. Tickets are $15 each after 5:00pm on Saturday or join us on Friday by purchasing a weekend pass. Come […]