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JANUARY 9 - 22, 2026 EVENTS | PAGE 13
MUSKINGUM COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUBMIT YOUR FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LISTING TO INFO@DRESDENBUZZ.COM OR TEXT 740-270-2408 | EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

BOOK CLUB AT A TASTE OF OHIO from that you can decorate any way you like! LIBRARY ADVENTURER’S GUILD - FROZEN JR.
January 15, 22, 29 ... Once decorated, leave the rest to us. We’ll glaze D&D AT THE MALL AT THE RENNER THEATRE
A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer it, fire it, and call you when it’s ready for pick up. January 15 January 23 - February 1
OR we can ship it to you when it’s ready! Once
(524 Main St, Zanesville) complete you’ll have a fully functional item that is Adventure Gaming, located in the Colony The Renner Theater
6:30PM microwave oven, conventional oven, & dishwasher Square Mall. (148 N 7th St, Zanesville, Ohio)
Third Thursday of every month. safe. A true family heirloom designed to last (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) Fri Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
for years! Prices start at $10 and NO RESERVA- 4PM - 6PM Sat Jan 24 @ 2:30pm
FRANKENSTEIN TIONS ARE NEEDED! If you’re bringing a group Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but not Sat Jan 24 @ 7:30pm
AT THE ZANESVILLE of five or more we request that you call ahead. sure where to start? Do you love to play D&D and Sun Jan 25 @ 2:30pm

740-450-4415 ext 712.
COMMUNITY THEATRE want more opportunities to play? Then this pro- Fri Jan 30 @ 7:30pm
January 9 COMEDY NIGHT gram is for you! Come join a party at our monthly Sat Jan 31 @ 2:30pm
Zanesville Community Theatre January 10 Library Adventurers’ Guild. We will have pre-built Sat Jan 31 @ 7:30pm
characters, dice sets, and snacks available. Our
(940 Findley Ave, Zanesville) EagleSticks Golf Club DMS has one-shot campaigns ready to go. All you Sun Feb 1 @ 2:30pm
8PM - 10PM (2655 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) have to do is play. Whether you are new to the Get tickets at zanetraceplayers.ludus.com.
Nick Dear’s bold and visually arresting interpreta- Doors open 6PM - Show starts at 8PM game or an experienced player, all are invited to
tion of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, heavily Join us for a hilarious night of comedy. Proceeds participate in the fun. Register: https://events.
influenced by Milton’s Paradise Lost, shifts focus from this event will go to Maysville After Prom. muskingumlibrary.org/event/14928393 SQUARE DANCING AND LINE
to the creature - asking what life can be when Please complete the form here, (under "Events" DANCING
compassion is denied. Through evocative tab): https://www.eaglesticks.com/ if you are HOT CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE January 23, February 27, March 20,
soundscapes and striking imagery, this produc- interested in purchasing tickets for an upcoming April 24
tion invites audiences to confront the darkest Comedy Show at EagleSticks and a member January 16 McDonald's Greenhouse Event Barn
corners of creation, identity, and morality. Viewer of our staff will contact you with more informa- New Concord Branch Library .
discretion is advised: This production contains tion. Each Comedy Night is $25 per person (77 West Main Street, New Concord) (3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville)
mature themes and intense visuals that may not 3:30PM - 4:30PM 7PM - 10PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
be suitable for all audiences. (PG-13). Showtimes: Mix, sip, and taste your way around the world! Let the fun begin now for all ages! Get out
January 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 - 8:00pm, January 11 & MAHJONG GAME NIGHT Create your own epic hot chocolate using fun top- for dinner and dancing and enjoy your winter
18 - 2:30pm. https://www.zct.org/Frankenstein. January 12 pings, mix-ins, and recipes from other countries.
html United Methodist Church Who will craft the ultimate cup? Ages 12-18. evenings! Monthly through April! Cost by do-
(20 East High Street, New Concord) nation. Caller: Valerie Norman with DJ Brian
SQUARE DANCE 6:30PM - 8:30PM BIRDS OF A FEATHER - ANIMAL Dion. Farm to Fork Cafe open for dinner!
January 9 Enjoy an evening of strategy, thinking, camarade- EXPERIENCE WITH THE OHIO
Muskingum County Center for Seniors rie, and fun at Mahjong Game Night! We offer a SCHOOL OF FALCONRY PARK AFTER DARK
(160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville) friendly community of gamers who enjoy playing January 17 January 24
6PM, (Doors open at 5:00 PM) in a low-pressure environment. All are welcome! South Branch Library - General Library Dillon State Park
Kick Off the New Year with Square Dancing! Free (5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport)
Brenda Sue and the Out of Towners will be calling THAT'S GOOD SOUP! MAKING (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) 6PM - 8PM
the dances for our first Square Dance of the year! 12PM - 1PM Join us at the Dillon State Park Nature Center for
Come enjoy an evening filled with lively music, HEALTHY, HEARTY SOUPS IN 30 Meet owls, falcons, and other raptors up close our monthly Book-Based Learning Adventure!
fun dancing, and great company. Concession MINUTES OR LESS with the Ohio School of Falconry. Learn all about The event features a nature-themed book and
stand will be open. Bring your friends—and your January 13 these amazing birds in a special live presentation. activities designed to spark curiosity and a
appetite! Admission: $3 for anyone 12 and over. Roseville Branch Library Registration begins: January 1. https://events. deeper understanding of the natural world.
We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! muskingumlibrary.org/event/14957184 Enjoy the event, then read the book at your own
(41 North Main Street, Roseville) pace! For the January session, we will discuss all
PAWS & PAGES WITH THE ANIMAL 5PM - 6PM ALWAYS LOUISE LASER things Coyote in a "Park After Dark" event. (This
SHELTER SOCIETY Enjoy this program for easy-to-make soups that ENGRAVED GIFTS AND MORE month's book, Coyote America, by Dan Flores.).
will warm up your winter! We'll make a variety of
January 9 dishes that are perfect for colder weather and can GRAND OPENING The Nature Center—conveniently located next to
New Concord Branch Library be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Registration January 17 the campground’s camp store—provides the ideal
backdrop for group discussions and hands-on
(77 West Main St., New Concord) opens January 1, 2026. https://events.musking- Always Louise Laser Engraved Gifts learning. Participation is limited to 15 people. Re-
11:30AM - 12:30AM umlibrary.org/event/14957097 and More serve your spot by registering today! Copies of the
Spend a cozy hour reading with furry friends from (701 Main Street, Dresden) featured book are available for checkout at the
the Animal Shelter Society. Enjoy hot coffee or DOG SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AND 10 - 3PM John McIntire Library and all local branches. Don’t
cocoa as you relax with a good book. TEENS - WITH ROWAN'S DOG Come celebrate the grand opening of Always miss this opportunity to connect with others and
TRAINING, LLC Louise Engraved Gifts and More in Dresden! Lots explore the wonders of nature through literature
ADULT SPOKEN WORD AFTER January 13 of vendors will also be set up including The Daily and discovery!
HOURS- A WRITER'S OPEN MIC South Branch Library - General Library Drip Boutique, Sweet Waffle Haven, Tastefully
NIGHT (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) Simple Susan Mann, Scents with Amber, Moore FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
January 9 5:30PM - 6:30PM Crafts, The Hummingbird Candle Co., Above it All GROUP
Digital, Beauty By Design Floral Boutique, Forever
New Concord Branch Library Help your child or teen feel comfortable around Oakley, Country Creations, Britts Bars Farm Goats January 28
(77 West Main Street, New Concord) dogs in this fun, hands-on session with tips for Milk Soap, Yvonne's Tumblers & More, Lizard Zanesville Muskingum County Chamber
6:30PM - 8PM safe, positive interactions with our K-9 friends. Life Photography, Kleo Color, Flame in the Night, of Commerce
Children ages 5-18 are invited to join us for a
Share your talents at our open-mic night featuring chance to interact with a dog in a safe and sup- Designs by KT & KG, Soap Hut, Mary Kay, and AJ's (4212 Northpointe Dr, Zanesville)
spoken word performances in a cozy, after-hours portive environment. Professional trainer and Woodworking. 2PM - 3PM
setting at the New Concord Branch. Intended for animal behavior expert Rowan Grebeck will take Family Caregiver Support Group at Primrose
adult guests. Local poets and storytellers will kids and teens through the steps of developing a ANNUAL CHARITY DODGEBALL Retirement Center, Zanesville. 740-450-1100.
share their voices, bringing words to life. Light comfortable relationship with a dog under strict Community Partnership with Home Instead. Join
refreshments will be provided as you enjoy a supervision. All participants' parents or guard- TOURNAMENT us for information, fellowship and support!!
night of creativity, community, and connection. ians will be asked to sign the library's Activity January 18
Whether you’re a fan of poetry, short stories, a Participation Agreement prior to the program. Muskingum County Family YMCA WINTER HIKE
cappella, or simply just looking for a wholesome Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary.org/ (1425 Newark Rd., Zanesville) January 31
evening out, this event is sure to be a memorable event/14957115 1:00 PM
experience. Our Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament is Dillon State Park
BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAM back- and this year we're going BIGGER, BOLDER, (5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport)
TURTLE TALK January 13 & 20 and BETTER than ever! 6 ON 6 teams. $60 per 10AM - 12:30PM
January 10 Muskingum County Center for Seniors team of 8. $75 corporate sponsorships. Whether Join us and the Friends of Dillon State Park for
Dillon State Park - Nature Center (160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville) you're in it to win it, or just to have some laughs, our annual Winter Hike as part of the ODNR
Winter Hike Series! This guided naturalist hike
(5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport 10:00 AM come out and help us KNOCK OUT THE STIGMA will cover approximately 3.5 miles across varying
12PM - 12:30PM Boost Your Brain Power in 2026! We’re excited to around substance use. natural terrain. We'll enjoy the seasonal scenery
Join us for an up-close presentation about Ohio's announce a new program starting in January in and explore the awesome nature encountered
local turtles! We'll discuss their natural history, partnership with the OSU Extension Office: Brain THE BRICK SQUAD - LEGO CLUB along the way! All participants will receive this
cool adaptations, and more, before feeding Fitness Program Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM January 21 season's ODNR Winter Hike Series sticker (while
our Nature Center residents some tasty turtle Starting January 13th Join us for a fun and engag- Dresden Branch Library they last). This hike will meet outside of the Na-
lunch. ing experience designed to exercise your brain (816 Main Street, Dresden) ture Center & Camp Store by the fire. Before and/
and sharpen mental agility! Enjoy: Lively group or after the hike, the Friends of Dillon State Park
4PM - 5:30PM
PAINT YOUR OWN STONEWARE activities Challenging word games & puzzles Bring your imagination to life with LEGO fun will have warming beverages and snacks avail-
Creative thinking exercises Memory, reasoning &
& HOT CHOCOLATE MAKE & problem-solving practice. Don’t miss this opportu- after school! Build, create, and explore using the able for donation.Please bring water/trail snacks,
sturdy footwear, and weather-appropriate attire.
TAKE nity to keep your mind sharp and energized! library’s LEGO collection. Register: https://events.
January 10, 17, 24, 31 BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO muskingumlibrary.org/event/14962081
Hartstone Ohio Stoneware Factory
January 15, 22, 29, ...
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9AM - 2PM
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