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JUNE 12 - 25, 2026                                                      The                                                         EVENTS  | A7
                   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.
        ART SHOW                             abilities (MCBDD) Intervention Team. Registration   duct), and a form for any important medical in-  body. Join Alexus Masterson from the Ohio State
           Through July 31                   begins June 1. https://events.muskingumlibrary.  formation. We  do our best to meet each student   University Extension office as we dig into the
                                                                                                                      nutritional benefits that hearty ingredients add to


                                                                                 where they are, and to meet accommodation
                                             org/event/16354527
           Ohio University - Campus Library                                      needs if possible.                   your pantry, as well as the historical importance
           Herrold Hall                      GOODCITY CREATIVES - DEEP SEA                                            of root vegetables as a tried and true companion
          (1425 Newark Rd., Zanesville)      DIVE SUMMER CAMP                    SUMMER MAH JONGG                     for any meal! This event will take place in the
                                                                                                                      John McIntire Makerspace from 4pm-5pm. Regis-
        Art show featuring art from the book - “Birth    June 15 & 16            GAME NIGHT                           tration is requested for this event! Please contact
        Death and Resurrection of a Golf Course”, by Jim                            June 17                           our information desk or facilitator Hailey Rantz
        Boyd and illustrated by local artists. The art show    Goodcity Creatives                                     with any questions.
        will remain on display during library hours until     (505 Pine Street, Zanesville)   United Methodist Church   Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary.org/
        July 31.  The event is free and open to the public.   Grades K-2, 9:30AM - 12:30PM,     (20 East High Street, New Concord)  event/16343781
                                               Grades 3-6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM          6:30PM - 8:30PM
        SQUARE DANCE                         REGISTRATION REQUIRED               REGISTRATION REQUIRED                VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE -
           Through July 31                   Deep Sea Dive Art Adventure Camp invites youth   Enjoy an evening of strategy, luck, camaraderie,   UNEARTH THE VR WORLD
           McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze  to explore ocean-themed art, storytelling, and   and fun at Mah Jongg Game Night! We offer a    June 18
          (3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville)  books that spark imagination and new creative   friendly community of gamers who enjoy playing    Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library
                                                                                 in a low-pressure environment. All are welcome!
           7PM - 10PM                        skills. Guided by teaching artists, campers will   New to the game? No problem. We have several     Duncan Falls Meeting Room
                                             experiment with paint, collage, and other mate-
        Join us for music, dancing, laughs, and plenty of   rials and techniques to create projects inspired   helpers available to instruct and advise! All are     (222 Main Street, Duncan Falls)
        fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a sea-  by life under the sea. Students will also enjoy a   welcome to enjoy a free meal before playing! The
        soned dancer or just coming for the fun, we’d love   fun game and snack each day with friends. We   United Methodist Church encourages everyone to    4PM - 6PM
        to see you there! Come make some memories   do our best to meet each student where they are.   come to the Community Table to share a meal.   Join us at the library for an exciting and immer-
                                                                                                                      sive VR experience! Step into a variety of virtual
        under the lights! Doors open at 6:30pm. Farm   Please feel free to reach out with any questions   Come anytime between 5-6:30 PM – and then   worlds. From the depths of cave diving to kaya-
        to Fork Cafe serving all the good food! Cost: By   or accommodation needs by emailing Faith at:   stay to play Mah Jongg!   king through scenic landscapes. Whether you’re
        Donation                                                                 Register: newconcord-oh.gov/event/
                                             director@goodcitycreatives.com. By registering,                          seeking adventure or relaxation, these interactive
                                             you’re helping us “Spark hope and ignite creativ-  summer-mah-jongg-game-nights/2026-06-17    environments offer something for everyone. With
        FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK!             ity” for your youth. Please complete the form at                         just the touch of a button, you can discover new
           June 12, July 10, August 7        goodcitycreatives.com/events-joinus so we can   2026 DRESDEN HOMECOMING  places, try new experiences, and see the world
           Restoration Park Zanesville       plan for materials and food, and ensure every    June 17 - 20            in a whole new way. Don’t miss this chance to
                                                                                                                      explore, learn, and have fun in virtual reality! For
          (252 Muskingum Ave, Zanesville)    young artist has what they need. Cost: $10.    Chestnut Street, Dresden  any questions please contact the library by call:
           6PM - 10PM                                                               6 - 11PM                          740.453.0391 x150 or
        Free activities begin after 6 pm, movies at dusk   ROSEVILLE FARMERS MARKET  Come join us for the 2026 Dresden Homecoming!   email: TechHelp@muskingumlibrary.org
        Learn about nocturnal animals from The Wilds in   SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS   We will start our summer celebration off with our
        June! Challenge yourself in an Indiana Jones-style   OF THE ROSEVILLE    grand parade Wednesday evening, (June 17), &   AUTHOR TALK WITH REV.
        obstacle course created by the Fieldhouse in   BRANCH LIBRARY            conclude Saturday evening, (June 20), with fun   DR. GLORIA WADE DILLON
        July! Meet animals from the Muskingum County                             at the Village Square! Lots of great food, music,
        Animal Shelter in August! Happy Camper Hot Dog    June 16, 23, 30...     games, rides, bingo, professional wrestling & fun    June 18
        Truck on site each night. Free popcorn available    Roseville Branch Library   to be had. Please join us! This is a FREE admis-   John McIntire Library - Auditorium
        during the film! June 12 - IF, July 10 - Raiders of    3 - 6PM           sion event! Welcome to EVERYONE!       (220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville)
        the Lost Ark, August 7 - Homeward Bound  Welcome to the 5th year of our indoor/outdoor
                                             Farmers Market! Hours are 3-6 PM every Tuesday                              11:30AM - 1PM
        A TASTE OF OHIO LIVE MUSIC           through September 29. The market will have   AN EVENING WITH MR. MADISON  REGISTRATION REQUIRED
           June 12                           fresh produce, crafts, and activities for kids.   June 17                Join us for a book reading and signing event with
                                                                                                                      local author Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade Dillon! More
           A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer                                      Putnam Presbyterian Church        information and to register:
          (524 Main St, Zanesville)          NATURAL HISTORY ADVENTURE             (467 Woodlawn AvenueZanesville)    events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/16490091
           Doors Open at 4PM                 MUSEUM                                 5:30PM - 8PM                      BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO
        Evan Abood                              June 16                          The fourth president of the United States, James
                                                                                 Madison, is portrayed by Kyle Jenks. Mr. Madison
                                               William H. Barker Community Center  is often called the Father of the Constitution,    June 18, 25...
        BABYLAND MEMORIAL                      (13047 Karl Brown Rd, Roseville)   and was also instrumental in drafting the Bill    A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer
           June 13                             3PM - 6PM                         of Rights. Prior to becoming President, James     (524 Main St, Zanesville)
           Hillis, Combs and Nestor Funeral Home  The Natural History Adventure Museum is coming   Madison was the Secretary of State for his friend    5-6:00PM
          (935 Forest Ave., Zanesville)      to the library! Stop in during the scheduled time   Thomas Jefferson. In that capacity, he supervised   Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing 6:15pm
                                                                                 the Louisiana Purchase with the able financial
           11:30 AM                          to explore rocks, fossils, insects, plants, life cy-  guidance of the Honorable Albert Gallatin. He is   BATTERY - MASTERS OF
                                             cles, and ocean creatures. This is a drop-in event,
        Families who have lost a baby through miscar-  so patrons are welcome to come and go and   also known as one of the collaborators in the writ-
        riage or ectopic pregnancy are invited to attend   explore at their own pace while learning about   ing of the “Federalist Papers”. These documents   METALLICA
        the annual Babyland Memorial Service. The event   fascinating natural history.          were circulated only in New York in support of the    June 18
        will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a processional to                          ratification of the new Constitution. They were    Zane’s Landing Park
        Mt. Olive Cemetery (on Rt. 40 East, Zanesville)                          co-authored with Alexander Hamilton and John     (2501 N River Rd E, Zanesville)
        followed by an outdoor graveside service. Details:   THE FRIENDS OF THE DRESDEN
        Families who wish to have their infant’s name in   BRANCH LIBRARY FARMERS   Jay in 1788. During his Presidency, Mr. Madison      DJ at 5PM, Opening Act at 6PM
        the Memorial Service program should call Jana   MARKET                   ably dealt with the administrative woes attendant      Headliner at 7:30PM
        Bell, Women’s Services, 740-450-6262, and leave                          on the War of 1812 and the agreements reached   Temporarily relocated to Zane’s Landing Park
        a phone number for call-back by Thursday, June    June 16, July 7 & 21...   during the negotiation of the Treaty of Ghent,   during planned renovations at Secrest Auditori-
        11. Cost: Free                         Dresden Branch Library            negotiated by Mr. Gallatin, in the closing months   um. Free for all attendees. Features live music,
                                             (816 Main Street, Dresden)          of 1814.                             food trucks, Jaycees beer garden for purchase,
        BOOK RELEASE PARTY,                    4 - 6:30PM                                                             and a relaxed bring-your-own-chair atmosphere
        “GRANDMA JOY AND ME” BY              Support your local Dresden Branch Library and   ROAR AND EXPLORE - DINO   under the shade of the park’s mature trees.
                                                                                                                      Guests will enjoy a scenic riverfront setting.To
        BRAD RYAN                            enjoy fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and   SCIENCE FOR BABIES       provide convenient access, the City of Zanesville
           June 13                           more!  Organized by the Dresden Friends of the    June 17                will offer shuttle service from downtown parking
                                             Library to hep support the library for programs
           John McIntire Library. Auditorium,   and events provided to the public.  This will be    Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library -   areas to and from Zane’s Landing Park for anyone
          Lower Level Meeting Room           held rain or shine! ($5) Vendor Spaces Available.     General Library    who needs transportation.
          (220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville)  Farmers Markets will be held the first and third     (222 Main Street, Duncan Falls)  THE ZANE’S TRACE
           1PM - 3PM                         Tuesday June through October.          3PM - 5PM                         COMMEMORATION
        REGISTRATION REQUIRED                FAMILY STORYTIME -                  REGISTRATION REQUIRED                   June 19, 20, 21
                                                                                 Come and enjoy Dino-themed centers focused
        Join Brad Ryan for a moderated talk on his                               on sensory and motor skills for 0-2-year-olds. Be
        journey visiting every U.S. National Park with   DINOSAURS               prepared to get messy. There will be five to six    Putnam Landing Park
        Duncan Falls native Grandma Joy. Hear excerpts,    June 17               planned centers for your child to enjoy including a     (375 Muskingum Ave, Zanesville)
        enjoy a Q&A, and stay for a book signing with    South Branch Library    taste safe sensory activity and a dinosaur-themed    Friday 12 PM - 9PM, Saturday After
        Grandma Joy. A heartrending, transformative true     General Library     painting craft.                      Parade - 9 PM, Sunday 12PM -7PM
        story following Brad Ryan and his grandmother                            Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary.org/  The Zane’s Trace Commemoration is a three-day
        Joy Ryan as they embark on a seven-year journey     (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville)  event/16461313         festival that offers plenty of family-friendly enter-
        to visit every US National Park. Register: events.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED                                     tainment for residents and visitors to Zanesville,
        muskingumlibrary.org/event/16343701      Have a roaring good time during this storytime                       Ohio. For further details visit:
                                             with stories, songs, and more. Families will have   FOUNDING WORDS: A KIDS’ HOUR   zanestracecommemoration.com/home
        ADAMSVILLE ALUMNI BANQUET            more fun than a stegosaurus has plates during   WITH JAMES MADISON
           June 13                           this storytime with books, music, and more. This    June 17              SCHEDULE:
                                             program is designed for ages 2-7 but younger
           Adamsville Elementary School      children are welcome. Register: https://events.   John McIntire Library   Friday June 19, 2026 -
           5PM                               muskingumlibrary.org/event/16354541     (220 North 5th StreetZanesville)       • 12 PM - Festival Opens
                                                                                                                        • 12:00 PM - 10: pm Live music at Main Stage
        RESERVATION REQUIRED                                                        4PM - 5PM                              **FREE**
        TV Grads from Adamsville area are welcome to   BUSTIN’ GEODES - CRACK YOUR   As part of the Muskingum County celebration      • 12:30 PM - Ribbon Cutting at Main Stage
        attend.  Meal is $25.  Reservations are due June   OWN GEODE             of the 250th anniversary of American indepen-
        1st, send payment to Amberly Hittle at 140 E.    June 17                 dence, young history-lovers are invited to a lively   Saturday June 20, 2026 -
                                                                                 and engaging story hour with none other than
        Main Street, Hopedale, Ohio 43976                                                                                • 7:30 AM - Zane Trace 5k/10 Starts at
                                               Roseville Branch Library          James Madison, the fourth President of the        Zane Landing
        ZANESVILLE FARMERS MARKET              General Library                   United States and “Father of the Constitution.”      • 10:00 AM Grand Parade Starts
                                                                                 Designed especially for children, Founding Words:
           June 13, 20, 27...                   (41 NorthMain Street, Roseville)  A Kids’ Story Hour with James Madison intro-       (To be Held Downtown)
           Adornetto’s                       12PM - 1PM                          duces young audiences to the big ideas behind      •  After Parade Everything Opens
                                                                                 America’s founding in a fun, accessible way.
          (2224 Maple Avenue, Zanesville)    This summer, spark curiosity in kids ages 8–15   Through interactive storytelling and kid-friendly        • 12-3 PM Kids Fishing Contest (At Putnam
                                                                                                                          Landing) **FREE**
                                             with a hands-on STEAM adventure that blends
           9AM - 12PM                        science and reading! Participants will explore   conversation, President Madison helps children      • 4:00 pm Karaoke (Corner of Putnam Ave
        Held every Saturday.                 books and resources about rocks, minerals,   explore how the nation’s earliest principles—lib-       & Adams St) Registration 2-3 PM
                                             and geodes, then apply what they learn through   erty, fairness, and community—continue to shape        Welcome Tent **FREE**
        103RD SEASON OF ZMCB!                guided research and observation. The experience   their world today. This program offers families a      • 7:00 pm SCW Pro Wrestling (Corner of
                                                                                 welcoming space to learn together, spark curios-
           June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26   culminates in an exciting moment as each partic-  ity, and connect with the people and ideas that        Putnam Ave & Adams St)
           Zane’s Landing Park               ipant cracks open their own geode to reveal the   helped launch the American story.       **FREE TO PUBLIC**
                                             crystals inside—taking home both a one-of-a-kind
           7PM - 8PM                         specimen and a deeper appreciation for science                           Sunday June 21, 2026 -
        This summer’s season will celebrate the incred-  and discovery. https://events.muskingumlibrary.  IF YOU GIVE A DAD A DONUT      • 11:00-AM-7:00 PM Live Music
        ible musicians of our band, honor 103 years of   org/event/16353572         June 18                                (At Main Stage)
        music-making in our community, and commem-                                  South Branch Library                 • 10-4 CAR SHOW (10-1 Registration,
        orate the 250th anniversary of the founding of                             General Library                         3:30-4 Awards) Adams Street
        the United States. The 2026 season features five   LEAPING LIZARDS                                               `  SPONSORED by Y-CITY AUTO GROUP
        themed concerts celebrating history, imagination,    June 17               (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville)
        community, and the enduring tradition of concert    Dresden Branch Library    10AM - 11AM                     ART IN THE PARK
        band music. Concert themes for the season in-    Dresden Meeting Room    REGISTRATION REQUIRED
        clude Horizons, Voices That Inspire, America250,     (816 Main Street, Dresden)  Kids ages 2-12 are invited to bring Dad (or a    June 19
        Circus Days, and Toward a More Perfect Union.                            grandpa, uncle, or big bro) to the library for an    Open lot next to 505 Pine Street, Zanesville,
        FREE!                                  1PM - 2:30PM                      early morning treat. Donuts and beverages will be   GoodCity Creatives- Art Pop-Ups. Creative Oppor-
                                             REGISTRATION REQUIRED               provided. There will a be a story and some other   tunities that are FREE and open to the public!
        CAROL CAMPBELL NATURE CAMP           Leaping Lizards is an entertaining and informa-  fun activities.
           June 15 - Ages 9-10,              tive educational program about the habits and   Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary.org/  CREATE WITH CLAY - WITH DALE
                                                                                 event/16501475
                                             care of reptiles, along with a hands-on experience
          June 16 - Ages 11-12               with live reptiles. The program will include a 30-                       HAGUE
           National Road and Zane Grey Museum  40 minute presentation followed by 30 minutes   TO INFINITY ... AND BEYOND! -    June 19
          (8850 East Pike, Norwich)          of hands-on time with the reptiles. During the   A “TOY STORY” CELEBRATION   South Branch Library
           9:30AM - 2PM                      hands-on period, participants are welcome to    June 18                    General Library
        REGISTRATION REQUIRED                take photos. Register: https://events.muskingum-   Dresden Branch Library     (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville)
                                             library.org/event/16343149
        $20 per child includes a Wally’s Pizza lunch and                           (816 Main Street, Dresden)            2PM - 3PM
        an educational book. Enjoy an all day nature   GOODCITY CREATIVES -                                           REGISTRATION REQUIRED
                                                                                    5PM - 7PM
        camp at the National Road and Zane Grey Muse-                            Get ready for a toy-tastic time at the library as we   Unearth your pottery skills this Juneteenth with
        um. This years theme is Mammals! Spaces are   URBAN VIBES SUMMER CAMP    celebrate the upcoming release of “Toy Story 5”!   local ceramist Dale Hague. All materials will be
        limited so email information.maem@gmail.com    June 17 & 18              Join us for a special showing of “Toy Story 4,” plus   provided and please come dressed for a mess.
        or call (740) 826 - 3305 to register.   Goodcity Creatives               a visit from some very special guests.  Ceramist Dale Hague will show participants how
                                               505 Pine Street, Zanesville                                            to sculpt a rattle out of clay during this program
        BABY SIGN LANGUAGE                     Grades 9-12, 9:30AM - 12:30PM.    FEAST TO FAMINE, WITH THE OHIO       on Juneteenth. Mr. Hague will then fire the sculp-
           June 15                             Grades 6-9, 1:30PM - 4:30PM       STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION           tures and return them to the library to be picked
           South Branch Library              REGISTRATION REQUIRED               OFFICE                               up at a later date. All materials will be provided.
                                                                                                                      Please dress for a mess. (This program is intend-
          General Library                    Urban Vibes Art Adventure Camp invites partici-   June 18                ed for adults). Register: events.muskingumlibrary.
          (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville)  pants to explore their creativity through projects    John McIntire Library  org/event/16354582
           10:30AM - 11:30AM                 and learning rooted in street art styles. This fun,     John McIntire Makerspace
        REGISTRATION REQUIRED                hands-on mini camp will explore graffiti & street     (220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville)  NATURAL HISTORY ADVENTURE
        You can start teaching baby sign language to your   art styles. Guided by teaching artists, students    5PM - 6PM  MUSEUM
        child when they are around 6 months. Research   will learn about exciting artists that practice in an            June 19
        indicates sign language does not interfere with   urban setting, experiment with a variety of mate-  REGISTRATION REQUIRED    John McIntire Library
        the child’s ability to learn and develop language.   rials and techniques, and engage in projects that   Join Alexus Masterson to learn about the histori-
        In fact, it stimulates language development and   allow them to express themselves, tell stories,   cal importance of root vegetables and how they     Lower Level Meeting Room
        provides a way for the child to communicate until   and experiment with urban art styles. Students   have earned their place as a staple for any pan-    General Library
                                                                                 try! Whether you’ve just moved out independently
        they develop words. Think of baby signs as a   will enjoy a daily snack, while making art with   or have a family with varying tastes, it can be     (220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville)
        bridge to spoken language. As your child learns   friends. By registering, you’re helping us fulfill our   difficult to find the right staples for your pantry.    10AM - 5PM
        to talk, they can use sign to communicate their   mission to “Spark hope and ignite creativity” for   Finding the right ingredients to keep on hand and   The Natural History Adventure Museum is coming
        wants and needs with others. The class will last   your youth. $10. Register: www.goodcitycreatives.  understanding what makes a balanced diet is an
        60 minutes and will be taught by members of the   com/events-joinus *We require each participant   important skill for promoting a healthy mind and
        Muskingum County Board of Developmental Dis-  to view and sign a social contract (code of con-                                      CONTINUED ON A8
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