Celebrate Thai New Year with us at Dr. May’s Thai Kitchen in Athens! Each year, April 14–19, we bring the community together for a vibrant cultural experience inspired by Thailand’s traditional New Year, Songkran. Guests are invited to take part in meaningful and fun traditions, including a Buddha Bathing ceremony for good fortune and renewal, […]
Shop locally handcrafted juried arts and crafts at the Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to Noon, located at the Athens Community Center (701 E. State Street, Athens, Ohio).
CREATE A BACKYARD PARADISE FOR DIVERSITY: Learn soil prep, plant selection, pollinator-friendly beds, and more with Dan Kneier, Gary Goosman, and more. Hands-on instruction and local tours. Info on National Wildlife Federation Certification Program. Class fee is $8.00 and free for Village Production members.
The Wolfe Plains Group is a Late Adena culture group of 30 earthworks including 22 conical mounds and nine circular enclosures, originally known as Wolfe's Plains, located a few miles to the northwest of Athens, is a relatively flat terrace in an area of hilly terrain in southeastern Ohio's Hocking River valley. We will meet […]
Dress code: Vintage Luau! The Free Range Pickers are bringing Western Swing tunes to the Cannabis Museum, just outside of Athens, Ohio, with its beautiful wooden dance floor and apothecary vibes. Dance instructor Ashley Joy will lead a partnered swing dance tutorial for beginners starting at 6:30. Check out her other local dance classes at […]
We hope you'll join us on Thursday, April 23rd from 7PM-10PM at the Zenner House (30 Utah Pl, Athens, OH 45701) for an unforgettable evening of dance and celebration at Rural Action's Earth Ball! Groove to live music by the Eric Ransom Band, indulge in delicious drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and join us in honoring […]
SEE ● TOUCH ● BUILD transforms the gallery into a space of active exploration where looking becomes doing. The exhibition brings together artworks that shift meaning through participation—works that respond to touch, movement, sound, or direct interaction. Designed for visitors of all ages, the exhibition invites curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on engagement.
Come join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, 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 migration. Birds in the Hills welcomes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, providing a chance to explore the biodiversity of the Appalachian region through interactive […]
History in Resonance is a multimedia performance by Tony Xenos exploring the spirit of place through music, stories, and live visual art. Blending folktronica with personal narrative, this performance traces the history of the Athens Middle School Auditorium, revealing the stories embedded in a space many in the community know—yet have never experienced like this. […]
🌙✨Experience the magic of the Hocking River after dark with Adventure Pro Outdoors first-ever Moonlight Paddle in Nelsonville, Ohio! ✨🌙 This relaxing nighttime paddle offers a unique way to enjoy the river under the full moon and the stars. This guided experience is perfect for families, friends, or a fun night out, and no prior […]
Join us to graft fruit and nut trees in the field with Agroforestry Practitioner Weston Lombard from Rising Appalachia! Learn to transform existing trees into more productive cultivars through the art of grafting. This hands-on workshop covers selecting scion wood, making clean cuts, and securing strong unions so trees can thrive for years. Each participant […]
Our Athens, Ohio plant sale focuses on offering native and deer resistant perennials, shrubs and trees. 1000+ individual plants in 150+ types! Pricing: Perennials: $4.00 – $8.00 Trees and shrubs: $6.00 – $12.00 Specialty items maybe priced individually We are committed to keeping costs low so that our friends and neighbors have access to high […]