There’s something happening pretty much every week through the end of the year. Have an event for this list? Add it to our community calendar!
Giving Trees and Toy Drives
- Santa Tree for Athens County Children Services: Market on State, 1002 E. State St., Athens. Deadline: Dec. 8.
- SEORA Drag Show and Toy Drive: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St., Athens. $10 cover reduced to $5 with new/unwrapped toy.
- Giving Tree for Kimes Nursing Home residents: Fruth Pharmacy, 8972 United Lane, Athens. Deadline: Dec. 15.
Saturday, Nov. 18
- Annual Craft Show: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.
- Open Ride/Toy Drive: Athens County Crawlers, 9 a.m. through 10 a.m. Nov. 19, ACC Offroad Park, 4751 Gun Club Rd., Athens. $20/rig + toys, $5/passenger + toys.
Sunday, Nov. 19
- Spartan Holiday Gift Show: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Alexander Recreation Center, Albany.
Monday, Nov. 20:
- Jason Reed’s Annual Turkey Giveaway: 3–4 p.m., 20 University Estates Blvd., Athens. 200 turkeys available on first-come, first-served basis.
- Craft Night — Beaded Snowflakes: 6:30 p.m., Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade. $10. Reserve a spot by calling/texting 740-590-0411.
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23:
- Thanksgiving Buffet: 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Hocking Hills Lodge and Conference Center, 20020 SR 664 South, Logan. Reservations required
- Tavolino’s 6th Annual Community Meal: 5–7 p.m., Tavolino, 9 N. Shafer St., Athens. Free.
Saturday, Nov. 25
- Meigs County Trade Days Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Meigs County Fairgrounds, Pomeroy.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
- Designer Cookies: 3:30–4:30 p.m., Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
- Straight No Chaser Sleighin’ It Tour: 7:30 p.m., Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University College Green, Athens. $35.
Thursday, Nov. 30
- Watercolor Cards: 6:30 p.m., Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade. $10. $10. Reserve a spot by calling/texting 740-590-0411.
Friday, Dec. 1
- Holiday Book Sale: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
- DIY Recycled Paper Ornaments: 3–4:30 p.m., The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Rd., The Plains.
Saturday, Dec. 2
- Hand-Dipped Candle Making: 12:30 p.m., Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens. Tickets
- Gwen’s Magical Toy Drive-Through: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Market on State, 1002 E. State St., Athens.
- Family Movie Matinee: “Home Alone”: 1–3 p.m., Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.
- 3rd Annual Krampus Parade: 5 p.m., Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium, 440 E. State St., Athens.
- Lasagna dinner: 6–8 p.m., Athens AMVETS, 20 Campbell St., Athens. $10.
Sunday, Dec. 3
- Cocoa, Cookies & Canvas: 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 205 W. Columbus St., Nelsonville. $25; fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 10016. Register
- Holidays at The Ridges: 12–4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, The Ridges Auditorium, 135 Ridges Circle, Athens. Horse-drawn wagon rides; Ohio University Trombone Choir performance at 12:30 p.m. Nonperishable food item or cash donation.
- Holiday Film Series: “Elf”: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., The Ridges Auditorium, 135 Ridges Circle, Athens. Nonperishable food item or cash donation.
- Pet Photos with Santa: 4–6 p.m., Santa Village at the Market on State, 1002 E. State St., Athens. $10 donation benefits Integrated Services’ pet support program.
Monday, Dec. 4
- Holiday Book Sale: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
- Holiday Book Sale: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
- Kids’ Holiday Craft and Snack Workshop: 4:30–5:30 p.m., Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
- Holiday Card Making: 6–7 p.m., Wells Public Library, 5200 Washington Rd., Albany. Register by 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Ornaments of Christmas, Part 11: 2–4 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
- Winter Village Wreath, Part 1: 2–4 p.m., Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. Register by 2 p.m. Dec. 6.
- Make a Light-Up, Pop-Up Holiday Card: 4–5 p.m., Chauncey Public Library, 29 Converse St., Chauncey.
- Create a Hot Chocolate Jar: 4–6 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
Thursday, Dec. 7
- Donkey for the Dogs Holiday Gift Table: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Donkey Coffee & Espresso, 17 W. Washington St., Athens.
- Annual Gingerbread House Build: 3–5 p.m., Glouster Public Library, 20 Toledo St., Glouster.
- Victorian Christmas Tours at The Castle: 7–8 p.m. The Castle, 418 Fourth St., Marietta. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 1 hour. $12. Register
Friday, Dec. 8
- 2023 Holiday Bazaar: 3–8 p.m., Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens.
- DIY Recycled Paper Ornaments: 3–4:30 p.m., The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Rd., The Plains.
Saturday, Dec. 9
- All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa: 7–10 a.m. Amesville Masonic Lodge, SR 550, Amesville. $5, cash only.
- 2nd Annual Amesville Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. ACRE Building and Amesville Presbyterian Church, Franklin St., Amesville. Cash only.
- Breakfast with Santa: 9–11 a.m., Shade Community Center, 2380 Old SR 33, Shade. Nonperishable food item or cash donation.
- Amesville Christmas Parade: 10 a.m., Amesville.
- 2023 Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens.
- Monday Creek Publishing’s Hocking Hills Book Fair: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens.
- Christmas in the Village: 1 p.m., Washington Street, Albany.
- Christmas Crackers!: 1–3 p.m., Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium, 440 E. State St., Athens. $20
- FVRC Christmas Celebration with Bruce & Gay Dalzell: 7 p.m., Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 SR 329, Stewart.
Monday, Dec. 11
- Lunch and Movie: “Ernest Saves Christmas”: Noon–2 p.m., The Plains Public Library 14 S. Plains Rd., The Plains.
- Christmas Diamond Dot Paintings: 2–4:30 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville. Register by 2 p.m. Dec. 11.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
- DIY Holiday Mugs: 4:30–5:30 p.m., Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
- Destressing Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Bath: 2–3 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
- Winter Village Wreath, Part 2: 2–4 p.m., Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville. Register by 2 p.m. Dec. 13.
- Make a Holiday Ornament: 4–5 p.m., Chauncey Public Library, 29 Converse St., Chauncey.
- Gift Wrapping Class: 4–6 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
- After-School Movie: “Snow Buddies”: 4:30–6:30 p.m., Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Thursday, Dec. 14
- Harvest Wreaths: 4–5 p.m., Glouster Public Library, 20 Toledo St., Glouster.
- Holiday Cookie Decorating: 4–5:30 p.m., The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Rd., The Plains.
- Victorian Christmas Tours at The Castle: 7–8 p.m. The Castle, 418 Fourth St., Marietta. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 1 hour. $12. Register
Friday, Dec. 15
- DIY Recycled Paper Ornaments: 3–4:30 p.m., The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Rd., The Plains.
- Nelsonville-York Elementary School PTO Holiday Shop: 4–7 p.m., Nelsonville-York Elementary School, 2 Buckeye Drive, Nelsonville.
Saturday, Dec. 16
- Athens Art Guild Holiday Shoppe: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Athens Communty Center, 701 E. State St., Athens.
- Cooking Decorating Class for Kids: 10 a.m.–noon, ArtsWest, 132 W. State St., Athens. $30. Ages 7–15.
- Chosen Pathways Holiday Open House: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium, 440 E. State St., Athens.
- Cooking Decorating Class for Adults: noon–2 p.m., ArtsWest, 132 W. State St., Athens. $45. Age 16+.
- Christmas at Lake Hope: 4–6 p.m., Lake Hope State Park lodge, 27331 SR 278, McArthur.
- Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert: 4:30–6:30 p.m., Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville. Free, but registration required.
- Victorian Christmas Tours at The Castle: 7–8:30 p.m. The Castle, 418 Fourth St., Marietta. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 1 hour. $12. Register
Sunday, Dec. 17
- Athens Art Guild Holiday Shoppe: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Athens Communty Center, 701 E. State St., Athens.
- Chosen Pathways Holiday Open House: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium, 440 E. State St., Athens.
Thursday, Dec. 21
- Ornaments of Christmas, Part 12: 2–4 p.m., Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville.
- Winter Solstice Celebration: 6–7 p.m., The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Rd., The Plains.
Friday, Dec. 22
Holiday Party: 4–6 p.m., Chauncey Public Library, 29 Converse St., Chauncey.
Saturday, Dec. 23
- Holiday Destressing Sound Bath: 2–3 p.m., Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
- Holiday Film Series: “It’s a Wonderful Life”: 5 p.m. The Ridges Auditorium, 135 Ridges Circle, Athens. Nonperishable food item or cash donation.
- Dow’s Rollarena Christmas Party: 7–10 p.m., Dow’s Rollarena, 15329 Elm Rock Rd, Nelsonville. Free door prizes!
Saturday, Dec. 30
- Noon Year’s Eve Party!: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Wells Public Library, 5200 Washington Rd., Albany.
Sunday, Dec. 31
- Athens Sunrise Rotary New Year’s Eve Masquerade: 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave., Athens. Tickets
- New Year’s Eve Train and Fireworks: 10:30 p.m., Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 W. Canal St., Nelsonville. $36–$38 adults, $25 children 3–12.


