6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. Project by Jim Shirey. During the summer of 2016, Ohio University demolished three of its dormitories on the south green of the Athens campus. Jim followed this project over three months, getting to know the people on the crew and finding that their demolition work creates beautiful waster landscapes and abstract visions. This is not your father's industrial photography. Come prepared to be amazed. Him will be present to discuss his work and techniques.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

12:00 - 1:30 pm Our Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains. It operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Sights along the ride include one of the remaining Hocking Canal locks and the Hocking River.

Cost: $10-13 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

2:30 pm Our East Logan train is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville, which was the last company town in Ohio. It was once part of a large brick and clay company known in its later days as NATCO. Other sights along the trip include one of the remaining Hocking Canal locks, an active gravel mine, the Hocking River, and, of course, the hills of the Hocking River Valley. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours

Cost: $12-17 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

3:00 pm Learn about the fascinating world of honey bees life cycles, job classes, and why pollinators are important to humans. Meet at the Nature center.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

2:00 pm Come down to the Naturalist Cabin to learn about the animals that makes Hocking Hills State Park their home.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6842

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

SAVE THE DATES. The 13th annual Nelsonville Music Festival takes place at Robbins Crossing on the campus of Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. Presented by Stuarts Opera House, a non-profit historic theater and performing arts center in Nelsonville, NMF features over 60 musical acts in four days on multiple stages plus on-site camping, kids activities, food, a beer garden, artisan vendors, and much more. Billboard has called Nelsonville Music Festival -one of the best kept secrets of the U.S. music festival circuit-, and Andrew Bird said, -Its the perfect size festival. Any bigger and youd lose something.- The Nelsonville Music Festival continues to be one of the best in the region and one of the most unique music festivals in the country. Set in the beautiful, rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, this small and intimate festival continues to gain fans who want a music festival with a more personal experience. Catch live music on multiple stages including a small -no-fi- cabin and a picturesque -porch- stage in addition to our main stage. We take pride in offering a warm, accepting environment where local artisans can sell and be recognized for their work, where local, regional and national musicians instill their awe-inspiring talents and festival goers can relax and enjoy the fruits of our regional flavor. Past performers have included Wilco, The Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, John Prine, The Avett Brothers, Dinosaur Jr., Cat Power, Iron & Wine, Andrew Bird, Neko Case, Yo La Tengo, George Jones, Gogol Bordello, M.Ward, and many more.

Cost: $30-140 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

2:00 pm Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohios hawks, owls, eagles and vultures.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio

9:00 am. Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural history of this area of the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Cedar Falls, State Route 374, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. June 2nd - Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys - bluegrass music June 9th - Country Jubilee Band - classic and some newer country music with an occasional gospel number. Fronted by Audie Wykle on lead guitar and vocals, the band consists of 10-12 singers and performers. June 23rd - Full Circle Band - mix of 60s, 70s and 80s classic rock hits with a little country. June 30th - Hickory Wind - selection of top 40 country, jazz, and pop tunes. July 7th - New Jeans Band - classic rock and roll and country tunes. July 14th - Hocking Valley Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

3:30 pm. Meet the naturalist to learn about how to attract hummingbirds and keep them coming throughout the summer with healthy feeding stations and landscaping options. Ongoing in lodge lobby.

Cost: Free

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

8:00 pm. Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking lot for a nice twilight stroll to Ash Cave. No pets please.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6561

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

3:00 - 4:30 pm. New this summer we are offering FREE weekly pontoon boat tours of Burr Oak Lake. Enjoy Burr Oak Lake from the comfort of a pontoon boat while the naturalist points out items of interest along the way, including wildlife. Tours will last approximately 60-90 minutes. Meet at the Lodge boat dock. Please register in advance by contacting naturalist Julie at the number listed.

Cost: Free/Advance Registration

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

6:00 pm Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin to learn about some of the trees in the Hocking Hills and their uses. We will take a short walk to learn ways to identify trees in the area.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6842

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

9:00 am. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found through the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio

9 am. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found through the park. This hike will feature the entire gorge with an option at the end to explore Cedar Falls or Broken Rock Falls as a solo excursion. Come join us to celebrate our hiking heritage.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio

12:30 - 2:00 pm Meet at the Lake Hope Dining Lodge.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 - 9:00 pm. Enjoy an evening paddle on Burr Oak Lake and then watch the moon rise. To register and reserve a boat, contact naturalist Julie.

Cost: Free/Advance Registration

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

8:00 - 10:00 pm Join the naturalist for a 3-mile hike along the edge of the lake in search of the full moon and other night time creatures. Meet at the Lake Hope shelter House just past the Boat House. This is an Explore Ohio initiative.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. June 9th - Country Jubilee Band - classic and some newer country music with an occasional gospel number. Fronted by Audie Wykle on lead guitar and vocals, the band consists of 10-12 singers and performers. June 23rd - Full Circle Band - mix of 60s, 70s and 80s classic rock hits with a little country. June 30th - Hickory Wind - selection of top 40 country, jazz, and pop tunes. July 7th - New Jeans Band - classic rock and roll and country tunes. July 14th - Hocking Valley Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm. New this summer we are offering FREE weekly pontoon boat tours of Burr Oak Lake. Enjoy Burr Oak Lake from the comfort of a pontoon boat while the naturalist points out items of interest along the way, including wildlife. Tours will last approximately 60-90 minutes. Meet at the Lodge boat dock. Please register in advance by contacting naturalist Julie at the number listed.

Cost: Free/Advance Registration

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

2 pm. Join the naturalist for a closer look at Hockings not so mythical dragonflies and damselflies. These flying, crawling and swimming insects lead an amazing life that we can peak in on. Meet at the main playground in the camp near site #143 for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Hocking Hills Campground, 31251 Chieftain Drive, Logan Ohio (740-385-8685)

2:30 pm. Make your own unique t-shirt with nature stencils and or items from nature. All you need to bring is a t-shirt. Meet at the lodge shelter house.

Cost: Free/Advance Registration

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

10:00 am. Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a holler. Join the naturalist at Ash Cave parking area to discover what it is.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

10:00 - 11:00 am Take a micro hike to look for creatures living among the leaves such as spiders, pill bugs, and perhaps even a toad. Meet at the nature center.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

2:00 - 3:00 pm Prepare to get wet. Some nets provided. Meet at the Lake Hope dam.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

1:30 - 3:00 pm All equipment is provided. Meet at the Lake Hope dam.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

3:00 pm. Supporting Friends and Neighbors fighting ALS. The concert will feature J.W. Smith and Friends, A tribute to Phil Ley and The D and R Studio Band, Kay Carter, Lincoln Mash, Chris Keesey and Valerie Mash. All ticket sale proceeds will go to those fighting ALS in southeastern Ohio. Musicians contributing their talents to this event are Robert -Pooze- Martin - Keyboard, Greg Jones - Steel Guitar and Guitar, Edd Scott - Drums, Ron Mash - Guitar, Dave Norris - Baass Guitar, and Norm Shaner - Drums.

Cost: $15 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, division of Natural Areas and Preserves, invites the public to come along on a two-mile guided hike that is taken at a slower pace. We will -wander and ponder- both sides of a beautiful hardwood forest valley. The trail is strenuous, traversing many valleys and ridges. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet at the Boch Hollow office. 7211 Bremen Road, Logan, OH

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Boch Hollow Nature Preserve, Phone: 614-265-6565

Location: Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, 7211 Bremen Road, Logan Ohio (740-380-8918)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

6:00 pm Thursday, 6/15, 12:00 - 10:00 pm Friday 6/16, and Saturday 6/17. Logan's own unique music and arts festival - the only one of its kind. Celebrate at The Washboard Music Festival in downtown Logan, the heart of the beautiful Hocking Hills. Ohios Most Unique Music Festival takes place on Fathers Day weekend every year. It features events, a childrens park with free rides and tons of foot stompin music.

Cost: Free

Contact: Washboard Music Festival, Phone: 740-380-3828

Location: Main & Market Streets, Logan Ohio

10:00 am - 12:00 pm. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, invites the public to explore life in and around the pond. All Ages welcome. We will find dragonflies, butterflies and frogs at various stages of their life cycle. Nets and field guides provided. Please wear sturdy shoes. There is a 3/4 mile hike to the pond. Stop by for all or part of the time. Please bring water. No restroom facilities available. Meet at the North Trail head, 2000 Beach Camp Road, Logan, OH.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Boch Hollow Nature Preserve, Phone: 614-265-6561

Location: Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, 7211 Bremen Road, Logan Ohio (740-380-8918)

4:00 pm Friday, 6/16 - Late Saturday, 6/17. A place for fun in the Hocking Hills. The Duck Creek Log Jam is held at the Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area. Located directly adjacent to Lake Logan State Park, Duck Creek is nearly 100 acres of beautiful landscape in the Hocking Hills. Diverse stands of trees, including our bald cypress grove, abundant wildlife, and secluded feel make Duck Creek the perfect setting for any outdoor event. The Duck Creek Log Jam is part amazing music festival and part classic camping trip. Get ready for a genuine, family-owned, off-the-beaten-path music festival where you can stomp your feet, holler out loud, meet new friends, party the night away and enjoy a truly great outdoor festival experience. Featuring: Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band, Billy Strings, Henhouse Prowlers, Caamp, Old Salt Union, Wood and Wire, Whetherman, The Last Revel, Squirrel Kickers, Erika Hughes and The Well Mannered, Dougs Cabin Porch Session Featuring: Lucky Holler Boys, Chris Bishop, Fret Mashers and More, and Mr. Eric.

Cost: $45-$105

Contact: Duck Creek Log Jam, Phone: 740-555-5555

Location: Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area, Murphy Road, Logan Ohio (740-974-5020)

10 am. Join the naturalist outside the shelter house at Ash Cave for an exploration of what might live in our many streams here in the Hocking Hills area. Please come dressed to get your feet wet. Foot wear must be worn at all times.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6561

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

3:00 - 4:00 pm Learn about the fascinating world of honey bees life cycles, job classes, and why pollinators are important to humans. Meet at the Nature center.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, invites the public to sharpen tree ID skills through meaningful observations on the trail. We will hike approximately 4 miles through many several habitats to identify nearly two dozen trees. Naturalist will discuss key differences in shape, color and texture of leaves, bark and twigs, as well as overall growth formation and habitat. Take home your own tree ID guide. The trail is strenuous, traversing many valleys and ridges. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a lunch. Meet at the Boch Hollow Office. 7211 Bremen Road, Logan, OH.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Boch Hollow Nature Preserve, Phone: 614-265-6561

Location: Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, 7211 Bremen Road, Logan Ohio (740-380-8918)

10 am. Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural history of this area of the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Cedar Falls, State Route 374, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

6:00 pm Departure. Our ever-popular Ohios Friendliest Train Robbery trains are family-friendly and feature a group of bandits on horseback making an attempt to rob the train. Now, before you think, -Rob the train...-, we distribute play money to everyone before the train departs. The -robbers- then come through and collect the play money once they are able to stop the train. Guns are used but only with blanks, and we maintain a safe atmosphere for everyone aboard. These trains tend to sell out quickly, so make sure you reserve your seat as early as possible. We have three Robbery Trains scheduled for 2017: June 17th, July 8th, and August 5th. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours.

Cost: $17-21 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

2:00 pm. ABC Players present a stage reading of The Trip to Bountiful, a drama in which an elderly woman escapes from teh care of her son and his controlling wife and returns to her beloved hometown one last time. By Horton Foote. Directed by Karen Chan.

Cost: $15 per person/$25 per couple

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

8:00 pm. James McMurtry is the son of Larry McMurtry (author of Lonesome Dove, and Terms of Endearment). Too Long in the Wasteland - released in 1989 was produced by John Mellencamp. In 1996, He received a Grammy nomination for his Long Form Music Video of -Where'd You Hide The Body-. 1997s -It Had To Happen- received the American Indie Award for Best Americana Album. 2004 released -Live in Aught-Three-. 2005 and 2006 -Childish Things- was No.1 for six weeks. 2008 -Just Us Kids- received Americana Music Award nominations. 2009 -Live in Europe- was released. 2015 -Complicated Game- released.

Cost: $15 per person/$25 per couple

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

8:00 pm. James McMurtry is the son of Larry McMurtry (author of Lonesome Dove, and Terms of Endearment). Too Long in the Wasteland - released in 1989 was produced by John Mellencamp. In 1996, He received a Grammy nomination for his Long Form Music Video of -Where'd You Hide The Body-. 1997s -It Had To Happen- received the American Indie Award for Best Americana Album. 2004 released -Live in Aught-Three-. 2005 and 2006 -Childish Things- was No.1 for six weeks. 2008 -Just Us Kids- received Americana Music Award nominations. 2009 -Live in Europe- was released. 2015 -Complicated Game- released.

Cost: $15 per person/$25 per couple

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 - 9:00 pm. New this summer we are offering FREE weekly pontoon boat tours of Burr Oak Lake. Enjoy Burr Oak Lake from the comfort of a pontoon boat while the naturalist points out items of interest along the way, including wildlife. Tours will last approximately 60-90 minutes. Meet at the Lodge boat dock. Please register in advance by contacting naturalist Julie at the number listed.

Cost: Free/Advance Registration

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

7:00 - 8:00 pm Pets must be up to date on all hots, friendly, and be on a leash. Do not forget the clean up bags. Meet the naturalist at eh Hope School House.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. June 23rd - Full Circle Band - mix of 60s, 70s and 80s classic rock hits with a little country. June 30th - Hickory Wind - selection of top 40 country, jazz, and pop tunes. July 7th - New Jeans Band - classic rock and roll and country tunes. July 14th - Hocking Valley Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

Cancelled Beginner or long time canoeist alike can join the naturalist instructor who will teach participants the proper handling and control of a canoe, rescue techniques and proper gear. Equipment will be provided. Great for the beginner or long time canoeist that might like a few new tips. Pre-registration is required for this all day course by calling 740-385-8003 ext 213. Class size is limited so register early. Please wear clothing to get wet, no open toe shoes and bring along a lunch and plenty to drink.

Cost: Cancelled

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-8003

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

9 am. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found through the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio

8:00 am - 12:00 pm During this 4-hour course participants will learn the parts of a stand up paddle board, basic strokes, and safety factors when paddling. Prepare to get wet and bring water to drink. Ages 12 and up. All equipment is provided. Limited space available so sign up in person at the park office in the dining lodge.

Cost: Free/Advanced Registration

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

1:30 - 3:00 pm Basic stand up paddle board skills required. Prepare to get wet and bring water to drink. Ages 12 and up. All equipment is provided. Limited space available so sign up in person at the park office in the dinging lodge.

Cost: Free/Advanced Registration

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

3:00 - 4:00 pm Learn about the fascinating world of honey bees life cycles, job classes, and why pollinators are important to humans. Meet at the Nature center.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9pm. The mystery of Ash Cave is special, as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn about this special history first hand. We supply the lights you supply the imagination. No pets please at the lantern tour.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

4:30 pm. We will search for animals that call the creek home. Wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet. Meet at the beach parking lot on the far end away from the beach.

Cost: Free

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

8:45 - 9:45 pm. Gather around the campfire for an evening focusing on Ohios wildlife at night. Meet at eh campground amphitheater.

Cost: Free/Advance Registration

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

6:30 - 8:00 pm Basic stand up paddle board skills required. Prepare to get wet and bring water to drink. Ages 12 and up. All equipment is provided. Limited space available so sign up in person at the park office in the dinging lodge.

Cost: Free/Advanced Registration

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Location: 27331 State Route 278, McArthur Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. June 30th - Hickory Wind - selection of top 40 country, jazz, and pop tunes. July 7th - New Jeans Band - classic rock and roll and country tunes. July 14th - Hocking Valley Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. The Untamed, Undomesticated, Natural and Wild women of Starbrick - In their natural habitat... the wild women of Starbrick will consider sharing their visions with you.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 pm. After a 150 year absence, the bobcat has returned to Ohio. Join our special guest, wildlife biologist Cheryl Mollohon, for a presentation about when and where bobcat females den and raise their kittens in southeast Ohio. This program will also provide current information about Ohios other native wild cat, the mountain lion or cougar. Meet in the lodge Chickadee room.

Cost: Free

Contact: Burr Oak State Park, Phone: 740-767-3570

Location: Rt. 2, Box 159, Glouster Ohio (740-767-3797)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. July 7th - New Jeans Band - classic rock and roll and country tunes. July 14th - Hocking Valley Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

6:00 pm Departure. Our ever-popular Ohios Friendliest Train Robbery trains are family-friendly and feature a group of bandits on horseback making an attempt to rob the train. Now, before you think, -Rob the train...-, we distribute play money to everyone before the train departs. The -robbers- then come through and collect the play money once they are able to stop the train. Guns are used but only with blanks, and we maintain a safe atmosphere for everyone aboard. These trains tend to sell out quickly, so make sure you reserve your seat as early as possible. We have three Robbery Trains scheduled for 2017: June 17th, July 8th, and August 5th. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours.

Cost: $17-21 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

5:00 - 11:00 pm. Gates open at 2:00 pm. Mitch Kirkpatrick headlining with appearances from Jacob Lones, Lincoln and Valerie Mash, and Will Thimmes.

Cost: $11.50 per person

Contact: Hocking County Fairgrounds, Phone: 740-385-6704

Location: 150 North Homer Avenue, Logan Ohio (740-385-3222)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. July 14th - Hocking Valley Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. July 21st - Open Rail Bluegrass - bluegrass music July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. $5 Advance Tickets, $10 At Gate, Children 3 and under are free and parking is free. Featuring hundreds of Ohio artists and vendors, local goods, live entertainment, food trucks and groovy vibes! Fun for the whole family. Primitive tent and RV camping is available five miles from the event site.

Cost: $5/advance, $10/gate

Contact: Hippie Fest, Phone: 800-hocking

Location: 28508 Murphy Road, Logan Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9am - 3:30pm Lunch and supplies provided. Location: Natural Resource Building, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH Acquire leaf knowledge and other characteristics to identify trees. Use a leaf key to aid in tree identification. Explore the diversity of trees found on sites from floodplain to upper elevation. Experiment with techniques such as branching, form, location, and other characteristics for tree ID.

Cost: $10/person/Register by 7/24/17

Contact: Vinton Furnace State Forest, Phone: 740-596-5212

Location: Hocking College, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-3591)

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. July 28th - Saving Grace Gospel - gospel music August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. The Starbrick men will present everything possible, the works, the full-monty of new woodwork and photography.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

7:30 pm. An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash. A Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a Grammy Award winner. Ticket prices are: Floor $80, Balcony $70, Box Seats $95, all fees included in ticket price. MEET and GREET VIP PACKAGE $375 includes - One reserved ticket in Front Row, Meet and Greet with Graham Nash during intermission, Visit to pre-show Sound Check with Graham Nash, One autographed Graham Nash laminate, One commemorative Graham Nash ticket, Crowd free merchandise shopping, On site VIP staff. All VIP up-charges go to the artist, not Stuarts Opera House. Graham Nash Soundcheck Package $275 includes - One reserved floor ticket within first 5 rows, visit to pre-show Sound Check with Graham Nash, One autographed tour poster, One commemorative Graham Nash laminate, One commemorative Graham Nash ticket, Crowd free merchandise shopping, On site VIP staff. All VIP up-charges go to the artist, not Stuarts Opera House. Guacamole Fund Benefit Ticket $250 includes - In exchange for your payment of $250 to attend the concert, a portion of the net proceeds for each ticket sale will be donated to M.U.S.E. on behalf of Graham Nash. Graham Nashs passionate voice has often been heard in support of peace, and social and environmental justice. During this tour, Graham is partnering with Musicians United for Safe Energy (M.U.S.E.) to raise funds on its behalf by offering you special benefit seating. M.U.S.E. is a non-profit organization that supports organizations worldwide that promote safe, alternative non-nuclear energy.

Cost: $70-$375 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

Come help us rob the Train and join the Posse. Join us on Thursday to begin rehearsal and practice some mounted shooting. Train Robbery will take place on Saturday. Cost to ride: $85 with your own horse (1st or 2nd time), $40 with your own horse (veteran riders), $260 with a rented ranch horse. Not comfortable with riding but still want to participate. Ride the train...

Cost: $85-260 per person

Contact: Smoke Rise Ranch, Phone: 740-767-2624

Location: Smoke Rise Ranch Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd, Glouster Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. August 4th - Persuaded Southern Gospel - gospel music August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

6:00 pm Departure. Our ever-popular Ohios Friendliest Train Robbery trains are family-friendly and feature a group of bandits on horseback making an attempt to rob the train. Now, before you think, -Rob the train...-, we distribute play money to everyone before the train departs. The -robbers- then come through and collect the play money once they are able to stop the train. Guns are used but only with blanks, and we maintain a safe atmosphere for everyone aboard. These trains tend to sell out quickly, so make sure you reserve your seat as early as possible. We have three Robbery Trains scheduled for 2017: June 17th, July 8th, and August 5th. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours.

Cost: $17-21 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. August 11th - Three Chords and A Beer - classic rock band August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

10am-11pm Wed/Thu, 11am-12am Fri, 9am-12am Sat. Home of the Ohio State Fiddling Contest. Held annually in August in Nelsonville in the historic Public Square - The Parade of The Hills has become one of the states premiere family festivals. You will be treated to great family entertainment, regional art and home cooking, concessions, midway, carnival, Pie Contest Auction, 5 K run, Kids Street Games, Kids Athletic Day, Parades, The Ohio State Fiddling Contest, and free nightly entertainment. We feature three parades beginning at 6PM; Wednesdays Welcome Home Parade, Thursdays Bicycle Parade and Saturdays Grand Parade.

Cost: Small Fee

Contact: Parade of the Hills, Phone: 740-753-4346

Location: Historic Square Art District, 46 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-4863)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:00 pm Music in the Park summer music series. Friday night concerts in downtown Logan at the corner of Market and Main Streets. Featuring a mix of country, bluegrass, classic rock and Western Swing. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as park seating is limited. Concerts generally proceed rain or shine except in the event of dangerous conditions. Food and beverages are available in the park courtesy of the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter volunteers - by donation - or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol and smoking prohibited. August 18th - Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band - classic country and gospel music.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: John Graham, Phone: 740-746-8233

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. The finest in wooden whimsy and knitwear for the soul. Master Woodworker and Wizards Representative Paul A. Kerns and his wife, the Knitting Expert Grand Sorceress, Judy Klaer-Kerns.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

11:00 am Departure. We will pull grab all of the cabooses that are privately-owned (as each owner allows at least) and operate our annual all-caboose. Usually we have about five cabooses in the train. The train operates to East Logan and return with photo run-bys (where everyone has the opportunity to de-train and photograph the train passing by before re-boarding) along the way. Seating is incredibly limited (each caboose holds no more than ten people; some are fewer than that), so be sure to reserve your seat as soon as possible. A great trip for any railfan. Duration of ride: Approximately three hours.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

1:00 pm Departure. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the historic company town of Haydenville, which was the last company town in Ohio. It was once part of a large brick and clay company known in its later days as NATCO. Other sights along the trip include one of the remaining Hocking Canal locks, an active gravel mine, the Hocking River, and, of course, the hills of the Hocking River Valley. Duration of ride is approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. You may bring soft drinks and food aboard. No restrooms on the train (available in the depot).

Cost: $12-17 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

7:30 pm. Galumpha combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography. The three performers create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing audiences to their feet. Galumpha is a triumphant mix of art and entertainment, offering world-class, award winning choreography (Edinburgh Festival Critics Choice Award, Moers International Comedy Arts Prize). Formed in 2002 by Andy Horowitz and Greg OBrien, Galumpha delivers a fast-paced, athletic brand of movement, distinctive for its ingenuity. Highlights include -Velcro- as seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, Crook and Chase (TNN) and the 2002 MDA Jerry Lewis Telethon, and -Clackers- seen on MTV, Showtime, A and E, Just for Laughs in Montreal, and by over one billion television viewers around the globe. Other pieces feature experiments in human architecture set to music by Rachmaninov, Mahler and the virtuoso Czech band Jablkon, making for an exceptionally entertaining program.

Cost: Free Show

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

Fri 4pm-midnight. Sat 10am-midnight. Sun 10am-4pm. The 19th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival. What is a Pawpaw...The pawpaw is North American's largest native tree fruit. the fruit has a wonderful creamy texture and a tropical flavor. We hope you come to join the crowds of happy folks at scenic Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio for 3 days of Pawpaw music, food, contests, art, history, education, sustainable living workshops and activities for the kids! Ever heard of the pawpaw fruit... Join pawpaw fanatics from around the country at the peak of the season for a weekend filled with everything pawpaw food, beer, music, art, history, trees, people, and much more. Smell, touch, and taste this wonderful tropical-flavored fruit that has been growing in America for thousands of years and is considered Ohio's first fruit. Southern Ohio is home to some of the largest and best tasting wild pawpaw patches on the planet. The pawpaw is also super nutritious and historically significant. Come wander the hills and discover why George Washington's favorite dessert was chilled pawpaw. Admission is $10.00/one-day pass $20.00 /weekend pass children 12 under free.

Cost: $10-$20 per person

Contact: Ohio Pawpaw Festival, Phone: 740-698-6060

Location: Ohio PawPaw Festival, 5900 US 50, Albany Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. Featuring the spice of life, contemporary salt and peppers from all across the United States. Curios and collectible. Special Feature is Ohio University Ceramic Student work in the windows.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

1:00 pm Fridays in October. Due to the incredible popularity of the fall colors of scenic southern Ohio, we operate extra trains on Fridays only in October. These trains are no different than the Noon and 2:30 trains on Saturdays and Sundays, other than an extra option for your trip. Each Friday between October 5th and 27th, one train each day departs the Nelsonville Depot at 1:00 p.m. for a round-trip ride to East Logan. The coaches are heated as weather requires, but we also have both of our open-air cars on the train as well. These trains provide a unique way to experience the fall colors throughout the month of October. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours

Cost: $12-17 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

7:00 pm The Bird Dogs come to the Stuarts stage to present a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers experience. The Zmed brothers, Dylan and Zachary, celebrate the genetic intimacy so ever present in the harmonies created by Don and Phil Everly. When the guitar became electric, The Everly Brothers bridged the gap between Country and Rock and Roll. With countless hits and classics, The Everly Brothers inspired bands like The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Kinks, Buddy Holly, and many groups that utilize the blend of two part harmony. Their career spanned three decades and continues to influence artists around the world. Floor: $20 advance $25 door, Balcony: $17 advance $22 door, Box: $25 advance $30 door

Cost: $17-30 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

1-5pm Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season's colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the section that runs from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls and back while enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural personality. This hike does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded individual. Approximately 3-4 hours.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

5-10pm. The Ohio Smoked Meat and BBQ Festival originated in 1996 as the first official state of Ohio Championship for smoked meat and BBQ proclaimed by the Governor of Ohio. It is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Check out Nelsonville and experience Ohio Barbecue at its finest.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 740-753-4346

Location: Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, 45 East Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:00 am - 3:30 pm. A Day in The Woods Series. Location: Natural Resource Building, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH Lunch and Handouts provided. Practice chainsaw safety, directional tree felling, limbing, and bucking. Determine the scale (board feet) and grade (quality) of trees and logs. Observe lumber production with a portable sawmill.

Cost: $10/person/Register by10/23/17

Contact: Vinton Furnace State Forest, Phone: 740-596-5212

Location: Hocking College, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-3591)

Join with the Haunted Hocking HHIT team as they search for the unexplained at Ash Cave or try your hand at Pumpkin decorating. Registered campers and cabin guests can enjoy a hayride, a family fun spooky movie, site judging, and trick or treat at Old Mans Cave campground. Regular camping cabin fees apply. Ever heard the ghostly woman's cry by Rose Lake at the Hocking Hills State Park campground. Or did you hear about the brakeman who was killed at Moonville Tunnel and who is still said to be swinging his lantern along the abandoned train tracks. What better way to savor the feeling of a good ghost story around the campfire than to jump right in and investigate it. Using an EMF detector to find out if that funny sound was a local bat or. . . maybe a ghost. Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush, local professional biologists, naturalists and ghost hunters, Haunted Hocking Investigation Team, take to the trails to try to demystify some of the local legends and ghost stories of the region. From owl calling to using night vision tools, visitors get a hands-on experience using authentic ghosts hunting equipment. And don't think for one minute everything has ever been explained on the hike. . . there have been more than a few things that are just simply left to mystery.

Cost: camping/cabin fees, free event

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6842

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. Celebrate 16 wonderful years with the artists of Starbrick, who will interpret the Victorian era known for its indulgence in a grand excess of ornament and eclectic revival of historic styles mixed with the introduction of middle east and Asian influences in furniture and interior decoration.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

1-3 pm. Learn and explore the history of the Ash Cave region with a walk back through time dramatized by costumed interpreters along the trail. Meet in the parking area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

1pm and 5pm seating. We serve a 3-course dinner at the 1pm seating (open to outside guests and their families - $39 per person. We reserve the 5pm seating for our Inn guests. We serve a traditional 6-course meal. $49 per person. Seating is limited.

Cost: $39-$49 per person

Contact: Glenlaurel Inn, Phone: 740-385-2951

Location: Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn & Cottages, 14940 Mount Olive RD, Rockbridge Ohio (740-385-4070)

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Opening Night during Nelsonville Final Friday. Holiday Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Mon-Wed, 10 am - 7 pm Thu-Sat, 12-5 pm Sun. Closed Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Normal Hours are: 10 am - 5 pm Monday-Saturday, 12-5 pm Sunday. Skip the Mall Madness and discover Handmade Gifts and antiques. Win an Exquisite gift Basket. Free Ornament with purchase. We will start the Raffle chances for 3 exquisite Gift Baskets, and hang new, unique collectible handmade ornaments. For every $10 spend, you will get a chance for a basket that contains original art from the members of Starbrick. Free Gift with purchase. Food and libations.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Location: Starbrick Gallery, 21 West Columbus Street, Nelsonville Ohio

11:00 am Departure. 2:00 pm Departure. 6:00 pm Departure on Saturday Dec 2nd and Dec 9th Only. Our longest-running annual event, the Santa Train has been a long-standing family tradition for over three decades. These ever-popular trains begin Saturday, November 25th and continue each Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, December 17th. Two trains depart the Nelsonville Depot round-trip to East Logan each Saturday and Sunday during that time at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. We will also have an evening departure time of 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2nd and 9th. Each train features the same theme–Santa gets on board the train and visits with each child as the train traverses the historic (and with any luck, snow-covered) Hocking River Valley. Each coach is decorated, heated, Christmas music plays throughout the train over the audio system, and after Santas visit, each child receives a special candy cane treat. Make sure your child or grandchild brings his or her list to share with Santa. These are incredibly popular and do tend to sell out, so order as early as possible to secure your seat. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours

Cost: $17/adult, $15/sen, $13/child

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

5-7pm. Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather to enjoy a candlelit stroll back to Ash Cave. Once you arrive at the cave, warm up with refreshments by an open fire. Listen to or join with our carolers, have the kids visit with an old fashioned Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6561

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

9:30am - 5:30pm. Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Nelsonville Quilt Company, Phone: 740-753-3343

Location: 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville Ohio

10:30 pm Departure. Celebrate the new year on the train. The train travels to East Logan and returns. On the return trip, the train stops near the stroke of midnight as everyone is treated to a great fireworks display to help bring in 2018. Two seating sections are available: -Pizza and Pop- and -Wine and Cheese.- Only those over age 21 are permitted in the Wine and Cheese section. Our family-friendly Pizza and Pop is open to all ages. During the ride, depending on your seating choice, you will be served either pizza (cheese pizza or pepperoni) and soda pop (diet versions and water also available upon request) or wine and cheese. You may not bring alcohol on board but you are welcome to bring other food and soft drinks as you would like. Each coach is heated. You can not move from car to car during the train ride. You also can not leave children unattended in Pizza and Pop section. Reservations, online or by phone, are required as ticket sales end at 11:55 p.m. on December 29th. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours.

Cost: $20-35 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-753-9531

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio