Actors' Theatre Presents Much Ado About Nothing
Columbus, Franklin County
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare set in Messina, Sicily. The story concerns a pair of lovers named Claudio and Hero who are due to be married in a week. To pass the time before their wedding day, they conspire with Don Pedro, the prince of Aragon, to trick their friends, Beatrice and Benedick, into confessing their love for one another. (more)

Ashland Balloonfest
Ashland, Ashland County
Free family fun with entertainment, music, shows, and food.See the mass hot air balloon lift off and spectacular balloon glow. Take a tethered hot air balloon ride. (more)

Bird Show at Mohican Lodge
Loudonville, Ashland County
An hour long bird show containing two birds presented by one of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary staff members. These shows are free and open to the public. (more)

Blast at Beulah   
Grove City, Franklin County
Bring the entire family to experience one of the premier central Ohio celebrations of American independence. Enjoy live entertainment by the Danger Brothers, children's activities and fireworks. The fireworks display begins at 10pm. (more)

Cat Fanciers' Association Show
Franklin, Columbus County
Feline fanatics will be able to watch judges vote on the best one of the breed, shop vendors, and more. (more)

Country Blowout
Bowling Green, Wood County
Tim Omark & Southern Justice with Uptown Country will be performing. (more)

Creature Corps WildeCamp
Cumberland, Guernsey County
A camp for those truly 'wild' 10-11 year olds who like learning by doing and getting their hands into nature! (more)

CSO Presents Patriotic Pops   
Columbus, Franklin County
Columbus’ grand summer tradition continues as the Columbus Symphony celebrates the Fourth of July. Wave the flag, clap your hands, and stomp your feet to patriotic favorites and rousing Sousa marches including “The Stars and Stripes Forever” plus Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The evening is topped off with a brilliant fireworks display. (more)

Darke County Steam Threshers Reunion
Greenville, Darke County
Activities include threshing, log sawing, plowing, antique tractors pull, steam engines, tractors, gas engines, flea market and spark show every evening. (more)

Discover the River Cruise
Toledo, Lucas County
Some 2 hour cruises will go down the Maumee River to see the new Veteran's Glass City Skyway Bridge, Toledo's busy port, the shipyard, the drydocks. Others go up river and see stately homes and yacht clubs, marinas, and wildlife. Bring a picnic breakfast or lunch if you wish! (more)

Exhibit: A Celebration of Anchor Hocking
Lancaster, Fairfield County
See the wide range of glass products this local manufacturer made throughout the years. (more)

Exhibit: Along the Silk Road
Coshocton, Coshocton County
A traveling exhibit of paintings by Chinese artists currently living in the United States. Curated by John Sun. (more)

Exhibit: Art Quilt Works
Delaware, Delaware County
Art quilt works by Tammy Perakis Wallace, OWU Class of 2002. (more)

Exhibit: Blooms & Butterflies
Columbus, Franklin County
This exhibit transforms the Conservatory into an enchanting butterfly haven. Get an up-close experience with these fascinating creatures and enjoy hands-on activities in the Butterfly Discovery Center. Learn even more during daily live butterfly releases. (more)

Exhibit: Call of Tecumseh
Chillicothe, Ross County
The exhibit, inspired by the Native American and Hopewell cultures, features the work of Alan Gough, some of which has never been on display before. (more)

Exhibit: Celebrating Anchor Hocking
Lancaster, Fairfield County
Shows Anchor Hocking's positive influence in this area for the last 100+ years. Its glass creations and other artifacts will tell this great story. (more)

Exhibit: Charles Csuri and Alan Price
Columbus, Franklin County
Works by past and present professors associated with the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design. Csuri ends 10/9 and Price ends 10/2. (more)

Exhibit: Croquet - A Sport Story
Fremont, Sandusky County
The Hayes Presidential Center contains the most extensive collection of printed croquet material in the nation! This unique collection forms the basis for an exclusive exhibit examining the history of croquet during its 19th century heyday. President Hayes and his family were avid players of this family lawn sport that is finding new popularity in the 21st century. (more)

Exhibit: Delaware Artist Guild
Delaware, Delaware County
The Delaware Artist Guild is Delaware County’s fast-growing local artists’ organization, with over fifty artist members of diverse disciplines. Opening reception on 6/6 at 2pm. (more)

Exhibit: Groome & Bloom
Columbus, Franklin County
Sculptures by Amber Groome of Columbus and paintings by Jim Bloom of Philadelphia, both of whom deal with edgy personal issues. (more)

Exhibit: Landscapes by Linda Wesner
Columbus, Franklin County
Rural scenes by the Lewis Center painter, who works in oil and colored pencils. Her drawings and paintings are intended to contemplate Delaware County before it vanishes due to growth and development. (more)

Exhibit: Lino Tagliapietra
Columbus, Franklin County
Lino Tagliapietra breathes both vitality and integrity into his works and uses the extraordinary skill honed during his decades-long work in the high-end factory environments of the famous Muranese glass firms, as well as his teaching/collaboration over the last 30 years, to create astonishingly beautiful objects of art that make our spirits soar. (more)

Exhibit: Mark Bradford
Columbus, Franklin County
First survey of the work of acclaimed Los Angeles-based artist Mark Bradford, featuring more than 35 works in a variety of media spanning 1997 to the present, including a number of new works created for this show. (more)

Exhibit: National Watercolor Society
Zanesville, Muskingum County
Hundreds of watercolor painters from around the world compete for entry into this exhibition, now in its 89th year. Each chosen work displays the best in contemporary watercolor. The exhibition features 30 works with varied techniques and subjects. (more)

Exhibit: Ohio Ceramics - Deco to Modern
Zanesville, Muskingum County
Ceramics that define Art Deco in Ohio and the transition in clay to the modern studio movement and modern dinnerware. Includes Roseville, Weller, Cowan, Meric, Hall China, and Homer Laughlin. (more)

Exhibit: Out of Sight
Toledo, Lucas County
Discover the parts of objects that are not normally visible to Museum visitors, including the secret sketch on the back of Picasso’s Woman with a Crow and the hidden animal that graces the bottom of the Libbey punchbowl. (more)

Exhibit: Paul Hamilton's Poetry of Place
Lancaster, Fairfield County
Paul Hamilton holds a Fine Arts Degree from the Columbus College of Art and Design and is a member of the Columbus Art League. His resume includes a long list of gallery and museum shows for his painting, sculpture and installation mediums. (more)

Exhibit: Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!
Columbus, Franklin County
Named for the iconic New Wave band's first album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! is a small collection of costumes, t-shirts and vintage stickers. (more)

Exhibit: Quilt Surface Design Symposium Show
Delaware, Delaware County
The Quilt Surface Design Symposium Show features art quilts by local and national artists. (more)

Exhibit: Quilting Traditions - The Art of the Amish
Athens, Athens County
A unique exhibition of traditional Amish quilts from the private collection of Tom & Marsha French. This visually stunning collection shares with the viewer the various patterns, traditions and intellect, which make up the art of the Amish quilt. Opening reception on 5/28 from 5pm-7pm. (more)

Exhibit: Rhythm in Relief
Columbus, Franklin County
This exhibit highlights the incredible artistry of LaVan Williams. The art is an exploration into his personal and cultural identity. (more)

Exhibit: Sticks and Stones
Granville, Licking County
This series of small exhibitions features art and artifacts of wood and stone from each of Granville's three museums. These unique objects, fragments, and images reflect a rich local, national and global history touching on subjects ranging from McKinley presidential memorabilia and ancient Pompeiian mosaics to Greek Revival mantel architecture of the 19th century. (more)

Exhibit: SunKoo Yuh's Sculptures and Drawings
Athens, Athens County
SunKoo Yuh’s ceramic art reflects his Korean roots and the Western influence on his work and the mixed cultural impact created by both of these experiences. The figures he creates are simple, sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious depictions of everyday life. (more)

Exhibit: The I of the Text
Columbus, Franklin County
The exhibit will be curated by Liz Maugans of Zygote Press. (more)

Exhibit: The Parnassus Project
Worthington, Franklin County
This contemporary twist on the past combines found, vintage photographs with inspired fictional stories exploring the relationship between images and imagination. Opening reception on 7/15 from 6pm-9pm. (more)

Exhibit: The Psychedelic ‘60s
Toledo, Lucas County
Nothing is more representative of the music scene of the late 1960s than posters produced for concerts in the San Francisco Bay area. Their innovative use of text, psychedelic colors that vibrate, and coded messages have shaped graphic design ever since. (more)

Exhibit: Through the Looking Glass
Columbus, Franklin County
Features works by more than 20 artists inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland books. (more)

Exhibit: Titanic Artifacts
Franklin, Columbus County
The most visited exhibit in COSI's history sets sail again for a magnificent second voyage featuring nearly 100 new artifacts, including 23 making their world debut. Explore stunning room recreations, see hundreds of authentic treasures, and interact with costumed characters from that fateful voyage. (more)

Extreme Screen: Dolphins and Whales
Franklin, Columbus County
Dive into a new immersive and highly emotional adventure with Jean-Michel Cousteau's DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D, which takes you from the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the warm depths of the waters of the exotic Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean. (more)

Festival of Ships
Sandusky, Erie County
Tours of Great Lakes boats, day and evening sails, model boat building for kids, special exhibits, family activities and Underground Railroad trolley tours. (more)

Festival of the Bells
Hillsboro, Highland County
This downtown Hillsboro event is held each year to celebrate the contributions of the C.S. Bell Co., manufacturer of bells heard around the world. Enjoy food, crafts, rides, historical displays and top name entertainers. (more)

Go Wild for Opera
Powell, Delaware County
Join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Opera Columbus for a musical night under the stars. (more)

Hand-Feed Hummingbirds
McArthur, Vinton County
Participants can make a feeder and attempt to hand-feed hummingbirds. Meet at the Nature Center. (more)

Inaugural Independence Day Powwow
Woodsfield, Monroe County
Celebrate this patriotic holiday by learning more about the culture of the native Americans with music, dancing, crafts, food, and more. (more)

Independence Day 1813   
Perrysburg, Wood County
July 4, 1813 was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, music, and a day of leisure at Fort Meigs. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will recreate this day through cannon firings, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children. The highlight of the day is the eighteen-gun National Salute accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. A War of 1812 living history encampment, weapons demonstrations, and more take place throughout the weekend. (more)

Indian Lake Beach Spectacular & Fireworks   
Lakeview, Logan County
A day of fun in the sun with beauty contests, talent show, car show, food, and more. (more)

Kids in the Park
Lima, Allen County
All ages - 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Meet the naturalist at the campground shower house for a morning of hiking, games, crafts and fun. Each session will focus on a different nature theme. (more)

Liberty Barn Dance   
Lucas, Richland County
Come on out for some old-fashioned square dancing in the Main Barn with live music and a caller! Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. (more)

Mammals Display
Franklin, Galloway County
See skin, scat, skulls and skeletons of Ohio mammals at the naturalist office. (more)

Marion County Fair
Marion, Marion County
You'll enjoy rides, games, displays and lots of food. This outstanding event features grandstand entertainment with harness racing, motocross and more. Fireworks on the 4th!! (more)

Ohio's Friendliest Train Robbery
Nelsonville, Athens County
Ride our old-time train when it carries a "gold" shipment with an alert sheriff and his deputies who will attempt to protect the gold shipment and passengers from robbers (historic re-enactors) who will attack with horses, cannons and guns to rob passengers of their "train robbery" play money. (more)

Oikos WildeCamp
Cumberland, Guernsey County
As a counselor-in-training, be a role-model for younger campers and learn about being a professional conservation educator at the Wilds. (more)

Old Fashioned Farmers' Days
Ohio City, Mercer County
Show will feature antique tractors & machinery, threshing, gas engines, a sawmill, kids and adult pedal tractor pull, a car show, mule & donkey show, antique car racing, antique tractor pull, corn shredding, a trading post, a quilt show, crafts, a flea market, food vendors, animal land, steamed sweet corn, the Western Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers, a garden tractor display, country / polka / gospel / and /50s & 60s music, and more. (more)

Old-Fashioned 4th of July   
Archbold, Fulton County
Join us for a day filled with special activities from hand-cranked ice cream and old-fashioned games, to a reading of the Declaration of Independence and patriotic songs being played on the reed organ. Bring the whole family for this fun-filled and memorable event! (more)

Pond Peering
Groveport, Franklin County
Stop by our pond display to see what critters make their home under and around the water. Nets will be available for you to see what you can drag up! (more)

Red, White & Kaboom   
Toledo, Lucas County
Enjoy fireworks, Taste of Toledo, and other entertainment to celebrate Independence Day. Sponsored by the Toledo Blade. (more)

Red, White and Blues Bang   
Huron, Erie County
Spend a summer evening at Huron's scenic Boat Basin listening to the Blues. Food will be available and for a perfect ending to the evening, enjoy a dazzling fireworks display. (more)

Rip Snortin' Whoppers
Lima, Allen County
These Ohio Tall Tales will be sure to tickle your funny bone. (more)

River Recreation Festival
Gallipolis, Gallia County
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of family activities including live entertainment, rides, games and plenty of food. Grab a spot on the grass for the grand finale on Sunday for a fireworks extravaganza. (more)

Shadowbox's Best of 2010
Columbus, Franklin County
Catch up on the shows you missed and revisit your favorites with The Best of Shadowbox 2010. Only the most popular-by-demand sketches and songs make it into this all-star line-up for a fast-paced, side-splitting show. (more)

Short North Gallery Hop
Columbus, Franklin County
Celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. (more)

Skins and Skulls Display
Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Discover the diversity of the mammals of Ohio at the nature center. (more)

Sunset Safari Tours
Cumberland, Guernsey County
After a buffet dinner, board an open-air safari transport for a guided tour through the open-range animal areas when the animals are most active at feeding time. (more)

Tecumseh!
Chillicothe, Ross County
Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700’s. (more)

The Complete Straw Bale/ Earthship Workshop
Philo, Muskingum County
This seven day workshop will teach you how to build with straw bales. This basic project incorporates most of the skills and techniques that you will need to tackle much bigger things. But the scale of the project is small enough for a beginning “green builder” to learn all the useful techniques for big or small building projects - without being overwhelmed. (more)

The Living Word Outdoor Drama
Cambridge, Guernsey County
Witness the Life and Minist Christ on a spectacular 400 panoramic set and America's most authentic recreation of Old Jerusalem! (more)

Tram Trek
Canal Winchester, Franklin County
Ride the tram along the park's roads to see scenic views of forests, fields, and the covered bridge. Tram runs continuously between the picnic areas and historical farm. (more)

Trumbull County Fair
Cortland, Trumbull County
Family event featuring traditional county fair with locally-raised livestock and home-produced products. 4-H and youth activities, entertainment, amusement rides, games and food. (more)

Uncommon Ohio: Good For What Ails You
Columbus, Franklin County
Visit the Ohio Village Pharmacy and learn about remedies for ailments such as catarrh or chilblains. Help roll some pills and learn about leeches, patent medicines, and why "a spoonful of sugar" was a good idea. (more)

Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
Sandusky, Erie County
Learn the history of the Underground Railroad movement and the role of Sandusky area citizens who aided the journey of brave fugitives from slavery to freedom across Lake Erie to Canada. Seating is limited. Please call to make your reservations. (more)

Visit the Council House
Greenville, Darke County
Take a trip back into history with a visit to the Anthony Wayne Peace Council House, a reproduction of the type of Council House used during the Treaty of Greene Ville negotiations of 1795. (more)

Weathervane Playhouse Presents The Producers
Newark, Licking County
Mel Brooks' adaptation of his film comedy as a musical. (more)

Wetland Wonders Display
Canal Winchester, Franklin County
Dip a net into a table-top pond and discover some aquatic creatures. (more)

Wine, Wickets and Wheels
Fremont, Sandusky County
A NEW fundraising event featuring national croquet competitions (with competitors from across the nation), community and family croquet, and the FIRST ever SuperSize Croquet Tournament. (more)

Zanesville 1810 Celebration
Zanesville, Muskingum County
The Stone Academy and Dr. Increase Mathews House Museum will be open to the public, free of charge, and feature special presentations about John McIintire and Increase Mathews. The new self-guided Historic Downtown Tour will be available to visitors as well as a guided tour of historic Greenwood Cemetery. (more)