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Y-CITY TOY DRIVE KICK OFF PARTY CHRISTMAS FOR THE AGES - FIRST
AT KICK-N-AX FRIDAY ART WALK - ELK'S EYE
December 2 ART MARKET A Storybook
Kick-N-Ax December 5
5:30PM Elk's Eye Endeavors, LLC.
Axe throwing competition, grand prizes, live (22 South Fourth St, Zanesville)
music. Collecting new unwrapped toys and money 5PM - 8PM Christmas
donations for local children. Register your team Christmas is that most wonderful time of the
for our annual Axe Tournament to kick off our toy year, filled with magic and nostalgia. At the Elk’s
drive. Join us on Giving Tuesday 12.2.25 for some Eye Art Market, we look forward to celebrating
fun at Kick-N-Ax. https://tinyurl.com/y2yjw22j with our customers young and old, and love deco-
ZANESVILLE COURTHOUSE rating the Market in vintage and modern seasonal Ginerbread Contest
décor. For December’s First Friday, we are inviting
LIGHTING CEREMONY you to come enjoy the art of over 30 local artists
December 4 to do some Christmas Shopping, enjoy some & Fa ily Fun
Zanesville Courthouse sweet treats, and mingle with the merry! The Uke
6:30PM Gurl, Julie Keirle, will be on hand to entertain with
live music that suits all ages. Across the street
Grace & Grounds Coffee truck will be set up in the
HOLIDAY BULB DECORATING parking lot, offering delicious hot drinks from 5
December 4th pm to 9:30 pm, while the Courthouse lights will
Genesis Hospital Meeting Rooms be in full holiday mode!
A, B, C, & D
7-9PM VISIT WITH SANTA
The Genesis HealthCare System Healing After In- December 5th Sunday, December 7th Noon - 5 pm
fant Loss (H.A.I.L) bereavement team will hold its Muskingum Co. Welcome Center
annual Holiday Bulb Decorating on Thursday, Dec. 5PM
4, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Genesis Hospital Meeting Veteran’s Building at Fairgrounds
Rooms A, B, C and D. Families who have suffered CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
the loss of a baby or child, or had a miscarriage, December 5
are invited to attend and decorate two bulbs in
memory of their baby: one to take home, and Muskingum University
one to hang on a special tree at Genesis. Light Walter Hall, Room
refreshments will be served. The event is free (204 Brown Chapel, College Dr,
and open to anyone who would like to come. New Concord)
Registration is required. Call Genesis Women’s
Services, (740) 450-6262, to leave a voicemail 7PM - 8PM
with the number of adults and children who will Muskingum University’s annual Christmas Fes-
be attending. tival is a cherished musical worship experience
that brings together the Concert Choir, Chamber
CARRIAGE RIDES Singers, and a festival chamber orchestra. The
event weaves together choral and instrumental
DOWNTOWN ZANESVILLE music, scripture, poetry, candlelight, and congre-
December 4, 19 gational carols, creating a deeply moving celebra-
Downtown Zanesville tion of the season.
5 - 9PM
Experience the charm of the season with a cozy BREAKFAST WITH THE GRINCH
ride through downtown Zanesville! For just $9 per - SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH
ticket, this 12-person sleigh offers a one-of-a-kind BRANCH FRIENDS OF THE
way to take in the sights and sounds of the holi- LIBRARY
days. Let the gentle clip-clop of hooves and the
glow of twinkling lights surround you as a horse- December 6
drawn carriage guides you through the heart of Muskingum Lodge #368
downtown. It’s a festive favorite you won’t want to (7810 Old Town Road, Fultonham)
miss this season! 8AM - 11AM T hins to do
Join us for a FREE breakfast, while the Who Hash
FESTIVAL OF TREES - 2025 and Roast Beast lasts. Fun activities include a
December 5 special reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas • Enjoy FREE hot chocolate bar • Bid on a silent auction or chance auction
Muskingum County Conference & at 9:00, a meet-and-greet with the Grumpy Green • FREE Kids Activities item to benefit the K-9 Adoption Center.
Welcome Center One himself immediately following, along with • Las Vegas Get-Away Raffle
games, giveaways, and more! Breakfast will
(209 N 5th St, Zanesville) include pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, and a - Games (Limited raffle tickets being sold)
9AM - 6PM beverage (cereal and other choices for those with - Decorate a Cookie Proceeds go towards the Griff Fund
You're invited to the 2025 Festival of Trees Auc- dietary concerns will be available upon request). - Inflatables
tion. A Signature Chamber Tradition, proudly This event is FREE but requires registration. RSVP - 4 day 3 night stay at Waldorf Astoria
supporting local business, 33 Years Strong! As will be requested by telephone call at a later date. - Face Painting Las Vegas Hotel
the holidays draw near, there’s no better way to Sponsored by the Friends of the South Branch Li- - Airfare for 2
celebrate, connect, and give back than by joining brary. Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary. - Snap a picture with Santa
the 2025 Festival of Trees Auction. This signature org/event/14924809 - Create a Christmas Ornament - $500 spending money
event showcases the heart of our business com- • Check out the dogs available for adoption
munity and fuels the Chamber’s mission to cham- BISHOP ROSECRANS - Kids Pedal Pull-Sign up
pion and support 700+ member organizations warm up at noon; pull begins
throughout Muskingum County. Your participation HOLIDAY BAZAAR at 1pm
turns festive spirit into real impact. How to Get December 6 • 12+ Try the Mechanical Reindeer
Involved: Donate a holiday Item + Incentive: Pair Bishop Rosecrans High School
a festive item (like a tree, basket, or décor) with 9AM - 3PM • Vote for your favorite Prizes will
a gift card, service, or special perk to make your The annual Bishop Rosecrans Holiday Bazaar Gingerbread Dwelling be awarded.
auction entry stand out. Register Your Entry: Use will take place on December 6th. Attendees are No fee to
enter.
our simple online form to confirm your donation invited to shop from 9am to 3pm. Numerous ven-
and secure your spot in the auction. https://www. dors will be present, offering homemade treats,
zmchamber.com/Events/Festival-Of-Trees/ Share gifts, and so much more.
the Excitement: Invite colleagues, clients, and
friends to join the fun and place their bids! Thank FRAZEYSBURG LIONS CLUB T hins to know
you for helping us carry forward a 33-year Cham-
ber tradition that proudly supports local business. HOLIDAY BAZAAR
For more information, visit our website: December 6, 29
https://www.zmchamber.com/Events/Festival- Frazeysburg Elementary School The event will take place in the Veteran’s Building at the
Of-Trees (120 East 3rd St., Frazeysburg) Muskingum County Fairgrounds.
9AM - 3PM
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK 50+ tables of Handmade crafts, candles, bake Hot food and baked goods will be on hand for purchase.
December 5 goods and many other items. Lunch will be
Downtown Zanesville served by FRA. Sponsored by Frazeysburg Lions The following donations for the K-9 Adoption Center will be accepted: dog
5 - 8PM Club and Chairman Dan Osborn 740-828-2313 or biscuits, pill pockets, collar, leash, Kong, Jiff or Skippy creamy peanut butter.
Make your way through all participating galleries liondano@outlook.com There are a few avail-
and studios, and interact with artists and find the able vendor spots at only $15.00 please contact Official Gingerbread Contest Rules can be found on the Muskingum County
perfect gift for the holidays. Lion Dan. Fair website: www.muskingumcofair.com
TROLLEY TRANSIT IN
DOWNTOWN ZANESVILLE
December 5 & 12
Downtown Zanesville
5 - 9PM
Take the trolley to enjoy the evening at a slower
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