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A6 | EVENTS The MAY 1 - 14, 2026
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.
THE DOWNTOWN EXCHANGE PATRIOTIC PAINT PARTY 4PM - 7PM ly” vibes along the course, Enjoy a family-friendly
ARTISANS MARKET May 5 Join us for Karaoke with Randy Rox Entertain- afternoon full of fun, laughter, and community.
Trust us… by the end of the day you’ll look like a
May 1 & 2 John and Annie Glenn Museum ment!! Enjoy karaoke. Grab a bite to eat at Auntie walking rainbow and won’t even be mad about it.
Anne’s, China Max, Chatty Cat Café , Jamie’s
The Downtown Exchange (72 West Main Street, New Concord) Cheese steaks, Picnic Pizza or Balila Mediterra- runsignup.com/Race/OH/Zanesville/
(527 Main Street, Zanesville) 5:30 PM nean Kitchen! SweetAdventure
Fridays 5 - 9PM, Saturdays 11AM - 3PM Registration is required
A unique shopping experience, featuring Quality Join us for a slate painting party! Fun for all ages. RED, WHITE, AND BRUNCH WILLIAM B HARRIS HISTORICAL
Ohio Makers and Artisans. Arts, crafts, food, local. Presented by NCAARD. Mocktails and other May 14 HOME PRESENT ART AND TEA
refreshments will be provided. Spots are limited Salvation Army Gymnasium May 16
BASKET SIGNING WITH with a $30 fee per guest. Register: (515 Putnam Ave., Zanesville) 1320 Newman Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701
RACHEL LONGABERGER newconcord-oh.gov/nc-area-arts-and- Doors open at 10AM (Just east of downtown)
May 2 recreation-district/ncaard-register-for-community Brunch will be served at 11AM 1-5 PM
517 Main St. Dresden WATERCOLOR AT JULIE’S ARTERY Tickets are required Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by history while
3:00 PM May 6 The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will hold viewing artwork from talented local artists.
Rachel Longaberger will be in Dresden May 2nd Julie’s ARTery its spring brunch on Thursday, May 14 at the Guests can stroll through the historic home and
enjoy tea and light desserts served in a charming
signing baskets and visiting with all the Long- Salvation Army gymnasium. Following the RED, outdoor setting. Tea will be served in two seat-
aberger basket lovers following Smore Basket (53 S 7th St, Zanesville) WHITE, and BRUNCH theme, those attending will ings, 1-3 and 3-5. The home is open from 1-5.
be treated to a program celebrating America’s
Bingo. 5:30 PM Red, White, and Blue Anniversary (250). The Limited historic tours available. Tickets are $15.
Registration are required brunch will also feature a silent auction of new Proceeds from this event are donated to a local
ALL-SPECIES BARNYARD Event description: Come paint an underwater items donated by members and local merchants art gallery. Call 614-496-4679 for reservations
BARGAINS SWAPMEET scene using the Watercolor Resist technique! and a bake sale. Tickets are $20 each. While all or visit William B Harris on Facebook to reserve
tickets today. https://square.link/u/o4XeUJxD?
seating is open, a table for eight may be reserved
May 2 This event is FREE and open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th if paid for at one time. Reservations are due src=webqr
Muskingum County Fairgrounds grade students. Registration is required! Register by May 7 and can be made by sending names
at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/
(1300 Pershing Road, Zanesville) watercolor-at-julies-artery and payment (made to SAWA - Salvation Army STAR WARS DAY
Women’s Auxiliary) to Jan Bowers, 1916 Euclid
10AM - 2PM This event is sponsored by the J.W. & M.H. Avenue, Zanesville. Doors will open at 10:00 for a May 17
Start going through closets, barns, garages, and Straker Charitable Foundation and hosted by The preview of silent auction and baked/candy prod- Zanesville Museum of Art
storage rooms. Set aside those gently used items, Muskingum County Arts Council. ucts. Brunch will be served at 11:00 followed by (620 Military Road, Zanesville)
extra tools, décor, tack, and treasures you no the program at noon. For additional information, 1PM - 4PM
longer need—because they could be someone BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO call 740-607-6175 or 740-683-3456.
else’s perfect find! Then turn that clutter into cash May 7, 14, 21, 28
at the All-Species Barnyard Bargains Swap Meet! A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer 2026 DRESDEN COMMUNITY TOUR OF GREENWOOD CEMETERY
FREE Admission. 10x10 Vendor Spaces Available YARD SALES May 17
– Only $25. Now’s the time to get organized and (524 Main St, Zanesville) May 15 & 16 Greenwood Cemetery
get ready. A little work now = an easy setup (and 5-6:00PM Throughout Dresden 1413 Greenwood Ave, Zanesville
extra spending money!). Reserve your space or Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing 1:00 PM
learn more: 740-453-3068. Clean it out. Pack it 6:15pm 9AM - 5PM
up. Sell it off. See you at the Swap Meet! Explore treasures all throughout the community. Registration required
JTC ONE ACTS Find great deals on clothes, furniture, toys and Step Into Muskingum County’s Early History at
PICKLEBALL 4 PAWS May 9 more! Support you neighbors and enjoy a fun Greenwood Cemetery! FIRST TOUR: 1:00–2:00
PM, SECOND TOUR: 3:00–4:00 PM. Rain Date:
weekend of bargain hunting.
May 2 The Renner, Home of Zane Trace Players May 24. Register through the Muskingum County
Riverside Park (148 N 7th Street, Zanesville) KID’S PRESSED FLOWER CRAFT Library System. As part of the countywide cel-
(Zanesville) 7:30 PM May 16 ebration of the 250th anniversary of American
8AM - 3PM Tickets required McDonald’s Greenhouse & Corn Maze independence, the Muskingum 250: Tour of
Join us for the Second Annual Pickleball 4 Paws “Worth Keeping” (drama directed by Alaina Greenwood Cemetery invites you to walk into the
Tournament. Men’s Doubles - (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5), Roberts), “The Town That Time Forgot” (comedy (3220 Adamsville Rd. Zanesville) stories of the people who shaped our earliest
Women’s Doubles - (3.0, 3.5, 4.0), Co-Ed Open - 10:00 AM years. In partnership with the Renner Theatre and
(3.0 and Under) . $100 Per Team - Round Robin directed by Hayden Weck) Tickets: $25 per child. the Muskingum County Library System, this im-
Play. All players receive an Animal Shelter Society zanetraceplayers.ludus.com mersive walking tour brings history to life. Learn
bag filled with goodies. To register your team, Kids can join Farmer Heather in the greenhouse more or register here: events.muskingumlibrary.
please call or text Adam Agin at 740-704-9077. NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY for this hands-on experience, learning to use org/event/15827536 (1PM) or
Sponsorship Levels: Meow - $50, Purrfect - $100, a wooden flower press and create their own events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/15888135
Hound Dog - $200, Top Dog - $300. All sponsors AND NATIVE PLANT SALE pressed flower craft. All supplies provided and
will be featured on our website, The Animal May 9 each child will go home with their own flower (3PM). We hope you’ll join us for this unforgetta-
Shelter Society Facebook page and mentioned Muskingum Valley Park District-Mission press. ble Muskingum 250 experience!”
on WHIZ-TV Pet of the Week & AM1240 Radio.To
register as a sponsor please send payment made Oaks Gardens FUTURE-OPOLY - THE 4TH ANNUAL OVERDUE FOR SUMMER -
payable to: The Animal Shelter Society, 1430 (424 Hunter Ave, Zanesville) END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 OR call 10AM - 2PM COLOR RUN (WALK/WADDLE)
the Executive Director at 740-452-1077, ext107, May 16 BLOWOUT
OR email theanimalshelterscoiety1@gmail.com. Our event welcomes the fairies back to the gar- May 19
More information: www.animalsheltersociety.org/ dens and shows appreciation for nature’s growing Muskingum County Fair
events/pickleball-for-paws-raacz things. We are offering our NATIVE PLANT SALE (1300 Pershing Rd., Zanesville) Dresden Branch Library -
on the same day again this year. The public can 1PM - 3PM Dresden Meeting Room
LOVE, LIES, AND MURDER IN shop local nature-inspired garden arts and crafts, Registration required (816 Main Street, Dresden)
NORTHERN OHIO - AUTHOR VISIT enjoy the gardens casually, explore the Discovery The 4th Annual Color Run (Walk/Waddle) is 3PM - 5PM
Shed, and play in Olga’s Children’s Garden. Free
May 5th to attend and lunch is available. coming, and this year we’re playing a little game Celebrate the end of the school year! Join your
5:30pm-7:00pm called FUTURE-OPOLY! Grab your friends, bring friends at the Dresden Branch Library for some
Passion, jealousy, and betrayal have long stirred KARAOKE AT THE MALL the kids (kids 5 & under are free!), and get ready fun projects, activities, and snacks.
emotions, but sometimes love turns lethal. Join May 13 & 17... to be covered in color while supporting mental
Author Wendy Koile as she uncovers true stories health and recovery in our community. For just
where affection unravels into obsession. Colony Square Mall - Food Court $10 per participant, you’ll: Run, walk, or waddle
(3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) through clouds of color, Collect your “Future-opo-