Creekside Concert: Etran de L’Aïr

Snow Fork Event Center 5685 Happy Hollow Road, Nelsonville, United States

Hailing from Agadez, Niger, Etran de L’Aïr brings their electrifying sound to Snow Fork Event Center this May! This celebrated Nigerien rock band brings their dynamic repertoire of hypnotic guitar […]

$22

Birds in the Hills Festival

Camp Oty'okwa 24799 Purcell Road, South Bloomingville, Ohio

Come join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5 p.m., at the beautiful Camp Oty'Okwa in Hocking Hills for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the natural world and the spring […]

Free – $40

Mother’s Day Brunch & Plant Sale

Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH, United States

We're celebrating moms with an a la carte brunch from 10 AM - 2 PM! Our full restaurant menu will be available all day. Peruse plants and hand-woven baskets from […]

Athens County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale

Athens Community Center 701 E State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Please mark you calendars for May 17th for the Annual Master Gardener plant sale. Master Gardeners are volunteers who assist with community gardens and many other community garden related projects. […]

Kindred Porchfest Flea Market

Kindred Market 284 E. State St., Athens, United States

Kindred's Flea Market is back and we’re teaming up with NENA Porchfest for a day of shopping, music, and good vibes. 🎉 Shop cool finds and vintage goods, soak in […]

Free

Starbrick Music Festival

Hocking College 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United States

3rd Annual STARBRICK Music Festival at Hocking College JUNE 5th - 7th, 2025 Our 3rd Annual STARBRICK Music Festival at Hocking College is blend of Classic 70/80/90s Rock and Country […]

Boogie On The Bricks

Court Street

Boogie On The Bricks is a FREE community music festival on Court Street in Athens, Ohio! Join us on June 14, 2025, from Noon until 10pm. https://www.boogieonthebricks.com Admission to this […]

Free

7th Annual Tube-A-Rama on the Hocking River

Adventure Pro Outdoors 1299 E Canal St, Nelsonville Ohio 1299 E. Canal St, Nelsonville, OH, United States

Say goodbye to Spring and HELLO SUMMER! Start your summer off right by having FLOATIN’ FUN in the SUN at our 7th Annual TUBE-A-RAMA on the Hocking River! Start your […]

$15 – $25

Hocking River Canoe Float

39.456978, -82.233555 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, Ohio

Are you looking for opportunities to go canoeing this summer? Join Rural Action for an afternoon of paddling on the Hocking River! This 6-mile canoe float and paddle will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in Nelsonville.Lunch will be provided and canoes will also be available, but feel free to bring your own canoe or kayak. Rural Action staff and AmeriCorps members will guide participants in some local water quality education and history as we canoe along the river and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.Registration is required by Wednesday, June 18. Event details and itinerary email will be sent with registration.Meet at the Hocking Parkway canoe put-in (on Hocking Parkway at the Bridge over the Hocking River in Nelsonville, look for event signs). The float will end at Fast Traxx Motoplex off of U.S. Route 33. Shuttle back to Hocking Parkway will be provided.We will be canoeing on open water. Experience is recommended. The watercrafts have a maximum load capacity; if you have special requirements, please contact bellakirchner@ruralaction.org for accommodations or questions.Your generous donations help Rural Action continue programming, education, and outreach in our region. The suggested donation for this event is $20 per person.Rural Action is a regional community development organization with a 32-county footprint working with members and community leaders on a range of quality of life, environmental, and economic projects across rural Appalachian Ohio. Its mission is to build a more just economy by developing the region’s assets in environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways. Learn more about Rural Action at www.ruralaction.org.

Free

America’s Basket Festival

This family-friendly event is a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and community spirit. We’ll have: ✨ Local artisans & vendors 🎶 Live music and entertainment 🚚 Food trucks 🎟 Hands-on activities […]