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JUNE 26 - JULY 9, 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.
SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE AT BLOOD DRIVE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - “THE LAND OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY COM-
CINEMARK IN COLONY SQUARE June 26 BEFORE TIME” MUNITY CELEBRATION
MALL The Center June 30 July 4
Through August 6 (160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville) South Branch Library - General Library Gratiot United Methodist Church
Cinemark - Colony Square Mall 10AM - 4PM (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) (362 Church St, Gratiot)
(3575 Maple Avenue, Zaneville) The need is constant. The gratification is instant. 5PM - 7PM 4PM - 7PM
10AM Give blood at the Center. All blood types are need- It’s movie night at the library with this classic for Happy 250th Birthday America! Get ready to un-
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ed. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS the whole family. Film is rated G. Littlefoot, an leash the spirit of community! Join us on Saturday,
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is here to sign up and help save lives. orphaned brontosaurus, teams up with a band of July 4th for our 86th annual 4th of July celebra-
so get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy other young dinosaurs searching for their families tion, where together we can ignite a brighter fu-
exciting, family-friendly entertainment for just MOSAIC STEPPING STONES after an earthquake in this classic family film. This ture. Savor delicious home-cooked food from 4
$1.75* per ticket for each movie. June 26 & 27 movie is rated G. Light refreshments will be avail- pm, followed by a parade that will inspire us all at
• June 24-25: Shrek Forever After Julie’s ARTery able. 6:30 pm. Donation only - For more information call
• July 1-2: The Spongebob Movie- (53 S. 7th Street, Zanesville) Karla Jones 740-877-5758
Search for Square Pants ROSEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
• July 8-9: A Minecraft Movie Friday June 26, 5:30PM and Saturday SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS WATER AEROBICS
• July 15-16: Dogman June 27, 10:30AM OF THE ROSEVILLE July 6, 13, 20, and 27
• July 22-23: Live Action How to Train REGISTRATION REQUIRED New Concord Area Pool
Your Dragon Join us for this super fun workshop. Friday evening BRANCH LIBRARY
• July 29-30: Bad Guys 2 you will design your background and glue all the June 30, July 7, 14... (John Glenn School Road, New Concord)
• August 5-6: Gabby’s Dollhouse The Movie stained glass pieces to your stepping stone. Sat- Roseville Branch Library 10AM (weather-permitting)
www.cinemark.com/theatres/oh-zanesville/ urday morning we’ll bring you back to grout your 3 - 6PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED
cinemark-colony-square-mall stones and take them home to enjoy. Register Welcome to the 5th year of our indoor/outdoor Enjoy the buoyancy of the water to reduce stress
today and choose your image from the list of flow- Farmers Market! Hours are 3-6 PM every Tues- on your joints in this summer water aerobics class!
THE DONATION TREE – SUPPORT ers or the mushroom. www.juliesartery.com -- 740- day through September 29. The market will have Instructor Gretchen Combs leads us through a se-
LOCAL KIDS GOING BACK TO 408-1237 fresh produce, crafts, and activities for kids. ries of movements using the water as resistance
SCHOOL DRESDEN & COMPANY CARES to tone and strengthen muscles as well as get in
some light cardio! Class meets at the New Con-
Through August 31 FUNDRAISER ADOPT-A-DINO DAY cord Area Pool Monday mornings at 10 AM in July!
Colony Square Mall July 1 Class meets July 6, 13, 20, and 27 weather-per-
June 27
(3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) American Legion Dresden Branch Library mitting. There will be makeup dates Wednesdays,
Mall hours General Library July 22 and 29, if needed. $8 / class or $25 for full
The Donation Tree. Going back to school is a cru- (1384 Main Street, Dresden) (816 Main Street, Dresden) session. Register:
cial time for students and their families, which can 6PM - 8PM 11AM - 7PM newconcord-oh.gov/nc-area-arts-and-recreation-
often be stressful. The goal of the Donation Tree Join us for a silent auction, a 50/50, and music Hidden dinosaurs are waiting to be discovered - district/ncaard-register-for-fitness
is to add additional support by providing essential by DJ Chad. Bring cash for all ticket sales. Every- our dinosaurs need homes! Search the library to
items students need as they prepare to start a new one’s welcome. Sponsored by Smore Baskets in find one, then make it official by completing an WHIZ BANG SCIENCE SHOW -
school year. We are collecting items now through Dresden. adoption form. Perfect for future paleontologists! THE WORLD OF DINOSAURS!
the end of August to assist Eastside Community July 6
Ministries with their wonderful programs which *80’S EDITION* FERAL FELINES - BOOKMOBILE WITH MUSKINGUM Dresden Branch Library
serve and support our community. How does it SING-A-LONG BRUNCH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM - MALL
work? It’s simple! Visit the Donation Tree at Colony June 27 Dresden Meeting Room
Square Mall near T.J. Maxx. Pick a tag (or more) STOP (816 Main Street, Dresden)
from the tree. Purchase the items listed. Drop off Tiny Tap Tavern July 2, August 6... 11AM - 12PM
your donation at The 146, JCPenney or directly (1944 Ridge Ave, Zanesville) Colony Square Mall
to Eastside Community Ministry during drop-off 10AM - 1PM (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) South Branch Library
hours, which are: Mon - Thurs 9AM - 3PM (closed RESERVATION REQUIRED General Library
during lunch 12PM - 1PM), Sat 10AM - 12PM. 3:30 - 5:00PM (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville)
Last one of the season! Dress in your best 80’s Introducing the MCLS Bookmobile! The Bookmo-
DOWN ON THE FARM - Fashion!* WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 2026 from bile will be arriving at Colony Square Mall on the 2:30PM - 3:30PM
10am-1pm* HOSTED BY: The Tiny Tap* MISSION:
OPEN PLAY Brunch hard, laugh harder, & support our furry first Thursday of every month, from 3:30-5:00pm. Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays friends at our 100% non-profit organization.* $20 BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO General Library
through the Summer Donation Let’s show them why “Feral” is a lifestyle July 2, 9 ... (222 Main Street, Duncan Falls)
McDonald’s Greenhouse & Corn Maze for just a couple hours. Ready to pounce? SPACE IS A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer 5:30PM - 6:30PM
(3220 Adamsville Rd, Zanesville) LIMITED!!!! Call us today for your reservation (740) (524 Main St, Zanesville) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
452-1077.
9AM - 12PM 5-6:00PM Dr. Dave will present an engaging and surprising
Sunshine, fresh air, and PLAY! Come join us for ZANESVILLE FARMERS MARKET Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing 6:15pm show focusing on these “terrifying lizards.” The
Open Play this summer! Every day brings some- June 27, July 11... presentation, lasting 45-60 minutes, will explore
thing a little different — outdoor play, hands-on ac- THE DOWNTOWN EXCHANGE several fascinating topics, including the initial dis-
tivities, messy fun, water play, farm fun, and lots of Adornetto’s covery of dinosaurs, how scientists learn so much
joyful memories being made. Activities vary each (2224 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) ARTISANS MARKET about them, what caused their extinction, and
week, but one thing stays the same… kids get to 9AM - 12PM July 3 & 4 the impact they have had on our world. Register:
run, explore, laugh, and just be kids. Tuesdays & Held every Saturday. The Downtown Exchange (Starting July 1) events.muskingumlibrary.org/
Thursdays. Cost is by donation. Feel free to bring (527 Main Street, Zanesville) event/16343413
a picnic lunch. Grab a friend, pack the sunscreen, CRUISIN’ FOR A FIGHTER, RANDY
and come play with us outside this summer! Fridays 5 - 9PM, Saturdays 11AM - 3PM DINO DIAMOND ART
SNYDER BENEFIT CAR SHOW A unique shopping experience, featuring Quality July 7
June 28 Ohio Makers and Artisans. Arts, crafts, food, local. John McIntire Library - Teen Room
ART SHOW Prophet’s Park Additional Artisans Markets will be held Aug 7 & (220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville)
Through July 31 (2560 Old River Road, Zanesville) 8, Sept 4 & 5, Oct 2 & 3, Nov 6 & 7, & Dec 4 & 5. 2PM - 3PM
Ohio University - Campus Library Registration: 9:30AM WELCOME BACK - REUNITED BY Get ready to unearth your creativity and make
Herrold Hall Awards: 3PM ART - FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK AT your own sparkling prehistoric masterpiece!
(1425 Newark Rd., Zanesville) Registration fee $10, (includes dash plaque). THE ELK’S EYE ART MARKET Join us for a chill, hands-on session where you’ll
Art show featuring art from the book - “Birth Death Fun for the whole family! Live music, live auction, July 3 decorate dinosaur keychains with shimmering
and Resurrection of a Golf Course”, by Jim Boyd 50/50 drawing, trophies awarded. Gun raffle - $10 diamond gems, perfect for backpacks, keys, or
and illustrated by local artists. The art show will re- each. Drawing for gun at 3PM. All proceeds benefit Elk’s Eye Art Market showing off your dino style. Whether you go bold
main on display during library hours until July 31. Randy Snyder who is battling stage 4 pancreatic (22 S 4th St, Zanesville) and bright or cool and classic, your dino creation
The event is free and open to the public. cancer. For more info. call: James Ross 740-995- 5PM - 8PM is yours to design and keep! No experience need-
3700, or Holly Ross 740-319-5672. ed. Open to teens. Free to attend. Come hang out,
First Friday in July, The Elk’s Eye Art Market wel- get creative, and leave with a little prehistoric
SQUARE DANCE comes you back to enjoy the talented artists from sparkle. Questions or concerns? Feel free to reach
Through July 31 103RD SEASON OF ZMCB! our area, to explore the showrooms filled with out to us by calling 740.453.0391 ext 115 or
McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze June 28, July 12, July 26 inviting art and creative beauty, and embrace email us at youthservices@muskingumlibrary.org.
(3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville) Zane’s Landing Park the fellowship. While there are many differences AGE GROUP: | Teen (12-18) | Register: https://
between us, it is clear that Art brings the commu-
7PM - 8PM
7PM - 10PM This summer’s season will celebrate the incredible nity together, and this is most apparent during events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/16276796
Join us for music, dancing, laughs, and plenty of musicians of our band, honor 103 years of mu- the Art Walk. Gather with friends and head in to
fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a sea- sic-making in our community, and commemorate celebrate the evening.. FRAZEYSBURG REVITALIZATION
soned dancer or just coming for the fun, we’d love the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Unit- ASSOCIATION MEETING
to see you there! Come make some memories un- ed States. FREE! JULY EXHIBITION: “AMERICA THE July 7
der the lights! Doors open at 6:30pm. Farm to Fork BEAUTIFUL - A TRIBUTE TO Frazeysburg Town Hall
Cafe serving all the good food! Cost: By Donation
CHATTY CAT CLOSET PRESENTS: AMERICA 250” 7PM
RESCUES & RUNWAYS, CAT- July 3 (Opening Reception) All are welcome.
FRAZEYSBURG’S SPARKS IN THE WALKS, COFFEE & CATS Yan Sun Art Museum & Gallery INDIGENOUS WONDERS
PARK EVENT June 28 (604 Main St, Zanesville) MUSEUM-IN-A-BOX - FROM THE
June 26 Colony Square Mall 5PM - 8PM
Frew Memorial Park (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) You’re warmly invited to an exciting evening OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION
July 7 & July 8
(176 County Hwy 8, Frazeysburg) 12:00 PM celebrating the beauty of our country through art! South Branch Library - General Library
Our annual exhibition, “America the Beautiful,”
4PM - 9PM Get ready for an afternoon of fashion, music, features oil and acrylic paintings that capture the
To start off America’s 250th Birthday, Frazeys- coffee, and adoptable cats walking right down spirit of American landscapes - majestic moun- (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville)
burg’s Sparks in the Park will be hosting an event- the fashion runway! Join us for an unforgettable tains, peaceful lakes, winding rivers, lush forests, 2PM - 3:30PM
ful day of activities, followed by fireworks. There afternoon featuring: Adoptable cats strutting the and wide-open farmlands. Hands-on history exploration. Between 900 and
will be an opening ceremony with Tri-Valley’s catwalk, Trendy runway looks & styled outfits, Spe- Don’t miss the opening reception. Come enjoy 2,000 years ago, Native Americans were building
Alum Monica Staley (Schneider) playing the Star cialty coffee & cold brew drinks, Music, lights, and great conversations, refreshments, and inspiring monumental earthwork structures throughout
Spangled Banner. The Sons of the American Le- high-energy runway vibes, Pop-up shopping & local artwork. Free and open to all, we’d love to see you what is now Ohio. Explore these ancient sites at
gion will do a 21 gun salute followed by Monica vendors, Photo moments + interactive experienc- in the gallery! your library when we open the Indigenous Wonders
Staley playing Taps for our fallen heroes. There will es, Raffles, surprises, and more. This isn’t your av- Museum-in-a-Box, on loan from the Ohio History
be a display of Tri-Valley’s area men and women erage fashion show — it’s a celebration of rescue, TRAILBLAZERS & FOUNDERS Connection. With self-directed activities aimed at
who have served or is currently serving. Glow in creativity, and community, all while helping sup- grades 4-8, you will get to hold real artifacts, com-
port cats in need. Whether you’re a cat lover, cof- MEMORIAL DEDICATION &
the dark items will be sold under the concession plete a puzzle, and learn more about these amaz-
stand. We will have community information tables fee addict, fashion enthusiast, or just looking for a CELEBRATION ing works of that blend art and science created by
set up, Daniel Spiker as our DJ for the evening, two fun night out, Rescues & Runways is your chance July 4 the first Ohioans. Due to the fragile nature of some
bounce houses and an inflatable obstacle course, to experience The Chatty Cat in a whole new way. Confluence Park artifacts, adult supervision is requested.
other games, and food vendors available too. Hope Come dressed to impress. Bring your friends. Pre-
to see everyone come out and support our first pare for sparkle, sass, and lots of cats. FREE to at- (115 Jefferson St. , Zanesville) CARR CENTER SAFETY TOWN
Sparks in the Park event! tend. VIP Front Row Seats available for $5. 10AM - 4PM 3 SESSIONS:
Join us this Independence Day as Muskingum July 6 - 10, 2026
DISNEY’S “FINDING KAYAK ON THE RESERVOIR DAY County comes together for a historic and heartfelt August 3 - 7, 2026
celebration. We are proud to dedicate the Trail-
NEMO KIDS” June 28 blazers & Founders Memorial, a lasting tribute Muskingum County Family YMCA
June 26, 27, 28 New Concord Reservoir to the leaders, dreamers, and everyday citizens (1425 Newark Road, Zanesville)
Zanesville Community Theatre (Shadyside Drive, New Concord) who shaped our communities and helped build 6 - 7:30PM
(940 Findley Avenue, Zanesville) Time Slots: 2:00-2:40PM, 2:40-3:20PM, the place we call home. What to Expect • A pow- REGISTRATION REQUIRED
erful dedication ceremony honoring our earliest
June 26, 7PM, June 27, 7PM, 3:20-4:00PM trailblazers and community founders • Inspiring Safety Town teaches 4 and 5 year olds about safe-
June 28, 2:30 PM Join us for an afternoon on the reservoir! Enjoy stories that connect our past to our shared future ty in and out side of their home. www.carrcenter.
TICKETS REQUIRED the outdoors on the water in this beautiful habi- • Music, celebration, and a joyful gathering of org/Programs/Safety-Town/Register/
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute mu- tat. Kayaks and life vests provided. Register to re- neighbors, families, and friends • A signature THE FRIENDS OF THE DRESDEN
sical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie serve your time slot! https://newconcord-oh.gov/ moment in Muskingum County’s America 250
Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning nc-area-arts-and-recreation-district/ncaard-regis- commemorations. This memorial stands as a tes- BRANCH LIBRARY FARMERS
songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and ter-for-community tament to resilience, courage, and the spirit of the MARKET
Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-pro- people who carved out life along the rivers, roads, July 7 & 21...
tective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef NATURE’S CLUES UP CLOSE WITH and ridges of our region. On July 4th, we honor Dresden Branch Library
with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world MUSKINGUM SOIL AND WATER them — and we celebrate the legacy we continue
beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is CONSERVATION DISTRICT to build together. Bring your family, your pride in (816 Main Street, Dresden)
captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his our community, and your love for local history. 4 - 6:30PM
fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the June 29 Let’s make this a July 4th to remember. Celebrate Support your local Dresden Branch Library and en-
ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as Roseville Branch Library our past. Honor our founders. Shape our future. joy fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and more!
optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the General Library Organized by the Dresden Friends of the Library to
supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both over- (41 North Main Street, Roseville) CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250 hep support the library for programs and events
come challenges on their journey to find each oth- 1PM - 2PM YEARS - 1776 * 2026 - HAPPY provided to the public. This will be held rain or
er and themselves. Featuring memorable songs 4TH OF JULY! shine! ($5) Vendor Spaces Available. Farmers Mar-
such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends REGISTRATION REQUIRED July 4 kets will be held the first and third Tuesday June
Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo Join us for a hands-on exploration where you’ll through October.
KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on examine real animal skulls and pelts, solve wild- American Legion Post 399
stage in a story full of family, friendship, and ad- life mysteries, and learn how animals survive in (1384 Main Street Dresden)
venture. Tickets: zanesvillecommunitytheatre. nature. Register: events.muskingumlibrary.org/ Open to the public. Come celebrate America’s
ludus.com/200525799 event/16353577 250th Birthday! Live music - Spelchek, cornhole
tournament (starts at 3PM), beer garden, food
available, gun raffle $20 per ticket (drawing at
9PM), Sons of the American Legion Face-Up Pok-
er Table, the best seats in the house for fireworks!
Bring your chairs, family and friends!
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