Oct 1 (Tue) thru Oct 25 (Fri) | Weekday Fall Foliage Trains Due to the incredible popularity of the fall colors of scenic Appalachian Ohio, we operate extra trains on Thursdays and Fridays in October only. These trains are no different than our regular weekend East Logan trips, other than an extra option for your trip. Each Thursday and Friday between Oct. 1 and 25, one train each day departs the Nelsonville Depot at 1 p.m. for a roundtrip ride to East Logan. The coaches are heated as weather requires, but we also have 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! $21 for adults, $19 for seniors/military, and $16 for children. Children under 3 ride for free but must sit on a lap. Tickets: https://www.hvsry.org/train-rides/weekday-fall-foliage/ Cost: $16 - $21 Location: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-9531) In Town |
Oct 1 (Tue) | Beginners Kayaking Join our naturalists to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot, by the kayak and boat ramp. Call (740)279-4927 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. Location: Lake Logan Beach Parking Lot Kayak and Boat Launch Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: Free Phone: 740-279-4927 Location: Lake Logan State Park, State Route 278 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6842) Distance from Nelsonville: about 14 miles |
Oct 3 (Thu) Oct 4 (Fri) Oct 5 (Sat) | Hocking Hills Annual Jeep Run The 2024 Annual Hocking Hills Jeep Run will take place Thursday, Oct 3rd through Saturday, Oct 5th in celebration of the fall spectacular vivid colors in the beautiful scenic wonderland of Hocking Hills, Ohio! The Jeep Run will welcome Jeep enthusiasts and passengers to enjoy a colorful countryside fall ride with fun-filled stops, and an improved 100-acre offroad obstacle course. Hosted by Hocking Hills Podcast with all profits to benefit the non-profit Hocking Valley Community Hospital, one of our most treasured community assets! All registered participants are invited to the Grey St landing & launch site (in front of the hotels) Friday evening from 4pm-8pm for a meet & greet gathering, live music, and food trucks. Registration @ Campbell Cove RV Resort & Campground (across from Holiday Inn Express) Tickets/Registration: https://hockinghillspodcast.com/jeep/ Cost: $55 Location: Campbell Cove RV Resort Campground, 30713 Lake Logan Rd, Logan Ohio (740-205-2024) Distance from Nelsonville: about 13 miles |
Oct 5 (Sat) | Skulls and Furs Join the naturalist at the campground amphitheater at 10am for a look at some local critters skulls and furs. Learn how to id some of our local wildlife. 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills Campground, 31251 Chieftain Drive, Logan Ohio (740-385-8685) Distance from Nelsonville: about 13 miles |
Oct 5 (Sat) | 6th Annual Octoberfest Party Oct. 5, 2024, our 6th Annual Oktoberfest will include our own German beer and wine, German music all day with vendors and German food from Amy's Simple Sandwiches and Schmidt's Food Truck. Cost: Free Location: Brewery 33, 12684 College Prospect Drive, Logan Ohio (7403856033) Distance from Nelsonville: about 13 miles |
Oct 5 (Sat) | Recycled Paper Making Come to the Visitor Center to recycle some old paper into new! 10AM - 11AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 5 (Sat) | Beautiful Bobcats See a bobcats fur and skull up close as we learn about Ohios native feline. Meet at the State Park Lodge. 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 8 (Tue) | Beginners Kayaking Join our naturalists to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot, by the kayak and boat ramp. Call (740)279-4927 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. Location: Lake Logan Beach Parking Lot Kayak and Boat Launch Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: Free Phone: 740-279-4927 Location: Lake Logan State Park, State Route 278 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6842) Distance from Nelsonville: about 14 miles |
Oct 10 (Thu) | Cedar Falls Hike Join us for a moderate, 1 mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing or will it be a trickle. Join us to find out! Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10AM - 11AM Cost: Free Location: Cedar Falls, State Route 374, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842) Distance from Nelsonville: about 16 miles |
Oct 11 (Fri) | Nature Origami Fold a cool animal or insect of your choice with the help of one of our naturalists. Visitor Center from 10am to 11am Cost: $10 Admission Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 12 (Sat) | Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike Join us for our annual fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back. 9AM - 1PM Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 12 (Sat) | Bigfoot Night Hike Have you ever seen BigFoot? Nows your chance! This is a 1/2 mile guided trail through the eerie night woods. Lots of surprises along the way and optional photo op at end of trail with Bigfoot. Merchandise booth set up to purchase Bigfoot items. Fun music while waiting in line. Outdoor footwear required, No flip flops. Reservations are required for entry. Call to reserve your time slot. $15 each person. Arrive 15 minutes before to fill out waivers. Anyone under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent. Time slots available for Saturdays-October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Located at: Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 740-603-6268 Cost: $15 Phone: 740-603-6268 Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 14 miles |
Oct 12 (Sat) | Hocking County Farmers Market 2024 Hocking County Farmers will be the 2nd Saturday of each month May-October 9AM-1PM. 20 Plus Vendors in attendance each month! Produce, Flowers, Plants, Crafts, Jams, Baked goods, Sourdough Bread, Salves & Tinctures, Body care, eggs, Fresh Beef, Fresh Chicken, Fresh Pork, Pottery, Crochet, Wax melts, Fresh Coffee, tumblers & T shirts and more!!! Come out and support your local farmers, bakers, crafters and small town businesses! Do not forget to stop by all the wonderful brick and mortar stores you are so close to! 9AM - 1PM Cost: Free Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964) Distance from Nelsonville: about 11 miles |
Oct 15 (Tue) | Old Mans Cave Hike Join our naturalist for a 1-mile historic tour through Old Mans Cave. This hike is moderate difficulty. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 10am. Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 18 (Fri) | Coffee Filter Bats Its spooky season! Join the Naturalist in the Visitor Center to craft your own spooky bat from a coffee filter. 10:00am-11:00am Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 19 (Sat) | Fall Day on the Farm Fall Day At The Farm! -Wagon Rides! -Fall themed games with prizes! -Crafts! -Visit with the animals! -Provided Snacks! -Food Truck on site! Saturday, October 19th, 2024 10am to 5pm! Cost: $10 Admission Location: Fox's High Rock Farm, 14977 OH-664, Logan Ohio (7403700800) Distance from Nelsonville: about 13 miles |
Oct 19 (Sat) | Bigfoot Night Hike Have you ever seen BigFoot? Nows your chance! This is a 1/2 mile guided trail through the eerie night woods. Lots of surprises along the way and optional photo op at end of trail with Bigfoot. Merchandise booth set up to purchase Bigfoot items. Fun music while waiting in line. Outdoor footwear required, No flip flops. Reservations are required for entry. Call to reserve your time slot. $15 each person. Arrive 15 minutes before to fill out waivers. Anyone under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent. Time slots available for Saturdays-October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Located at: Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 740-603-6268 Cost: $15 Phone: 740-603-6268 Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 14 miles |
Oct 19 (Sat) | Resident Raptors Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Join us at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00pm-3:00pm Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 19 (Sat) | Creepy Cryptids Some say they are creatures of legend, others say they are with us today. Learn about cryptozoology in Ohio at the campground amphitheater. 10:00am-11:00am Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills Campground, 31251 Chieftain Drive, Logan Ohio (740-385-8685) Distance from Nelsonville: about 13 miles |
Oct 22 (Tue) | Old Mans Cave Hike Join our naturalist for a 1-mile historic tour through Old Mans Cave. This hike is moderate difficulty. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 10am. Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 24 (Thu) | Whispering Cave Hike Join our naturalist at the lodge lobby for a challenging 1-mile hike to Whispering cave. Meet at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge at 10am. Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 25 (Fri) | Halloween Night Hike At Ash Cave Join us at Ash Cave for a spooky lantern lit hike to Ash Cave. 7PM - 9PM Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 26 (Sat) | Bigfoot Night Hike Have you ever seen BigFoot? Nows your chance! This is a 1/2 mile guided trail through the eerie night woods. Lots of surprises along the way and optional photo op at end of trail with Bigfoot. Merchandise booth set up to purchase Bigfoot items. Fun music while waiting in line. Outdoor footwear required, No flip flops. Reservations are required for entry. Call to reserve your time slot. $15 each person. Arrive 15 minutes before to fill out waivers. Anyone under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent. Time slots available for Saturdays-October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Located at: Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 740-603-6268 Cost: $15 Phone: 740-603-6268 Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 14 miles |
Oct 29 (Tue) | Old Mans Cave Hike Join our naturalist for a 1-mile historic tour through Old Mans Cave. This hike is moderate difficulty. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center at 10am. Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Oct 31 (Thu) | Cantwell Cliffs Hike Join our naturalist for a challenging 1.5 mile hike through Cantwell Cliffs. Meet at the Cantwell Cliffs trailhead. 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Free Location: Cantwell Cliffs, State Route 374, Logan Ohio (740.385.6842) Distance from Nelsonville: about 19 miles |
Oct 31 (Thu) | Halloween Hike at Boch Hollow Join us for a 1.5-mile hike on our not-so-spooky cemetery trail! This hike is moderate with steep trails and uneven terrain. Be prepared with proper hiking equipment. Please register by emailing [email protected] or calling (740) 380-8918. Registration ends on Tuesday, October 29th Cost: Free Contact: kayla.bowyerdnr.ohio.gov, Phone: 740-380-8918 Location: Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, 7211 Bremen Road, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 14 miles |
Oct 31 (Thu) Nov 1 (Fri) Nov 2 (Sat) | 3 Nights of Halloween On Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2 we will celebrate in a very big way!! The bar will be completely transformed with all of the spooky decor to get you in the Halloween state of mind!! There will be a costume contest each night with plaques given away to all of the winners!! Lots of drinks specials and fun to be had at The Max on Halloween weekend! Follow the event on The Max facebook page to see pictures of previous years for that costume inspiration!!!! Location: Max Bar and Grill, 922 West Hunter Street, Logan Ohio (740-385-7214) Distance from Nelsonville: about 12 miles |
Nov 1 (Fri) | 2024 Annual Dinner Fundraiser Join us in honoring 98 years of legacy as we shape the future together! The night will consist of dinner, desert, cash bar, live & silent auctions, wine pull, live entertainment (ft. Audie Wyckle), and sponsorship opportunities. Ticket Link: https://app.evolvedtickets.com/public/event/logan-theater-annual-dinner-fundraiser-2024 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Logan Theater, Inc., 86 East Main Street, Logan Ohio (740-385-3012) Distance from Nelsonville: about 11 miles |
Nov 7 (Thu) | Paul Thorn at Stuarts Opera House Stuarts is excited to welcome Paul thorn and his band back to our historic theater! 7:30PM For Tickets and Info: https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/an-evening-with-paul-thorn-2024/https://stuartsoperahouse.org/events/paint-pour-7/ Cost: $30-$40 Phone: 740-753-1924 Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio In Town |
Dec 2 (Mon) | A Charlie Brown Christmas The audience will enjoy this holiday classic, first aired in 1965. The First, Second and Third Grade members of the HCCC will bring Charlie Brown and the gang to life, complete with an audience carol sing-a-long at the end of the show. Starts: 7:00pm Tickets: https://app.evolvedtickets.com/public/event/a-charlie-brown-christmas Cost: $5.00 Location: Logan Hocking Middle School, 13579 Maysville-Williams Rd, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 9 miles |
Dec 6 (Fri) Dec 7 (Sat) | Gifts That Give Back Vendor Market An event that gives back to so many amazing local organizations and supports the chosen GTGB Adopting Couple of the Year. With over 65 makers you are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts, these gifts that give twice. This is an indoor and outdoor event, it will be cold depending on the weather. This event is held at the Poston Manor and Event Barn, our storefront on Main Street will remain open during the market. Friday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Phone: 740-603-9603 Location: The Poston Manor and Event Barn, 36560 Hocking Drive, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 7 miles |
Dec 7 (Sat) | Downtown Logan Christmas Parade Join us for a themed Christmas Parade! See Santa and cheer on your favorite parade entry! Parade begins at the Fairgrounds, announcements at Worthington Park, ends at Hocking Mall (Tractor Supply) Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Logan, 427 West Hunter Street, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 11 miles |
Dec 14 (Sat) | Christmas In Ash Cave Come celebrate the season with us in Ash Cave. Take a candlelit stroll to Ohios largest recessed cave. Enjoy seasonal activities and a visit with Santa himself. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Dec 31 (Tue) | Downtown Logan New Years Eve Ball Drop Party December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to Midnight Logan Town Center presents the first New Year's Eve Ball Drop Party Featuring a love band, local vendors. Come join join us for a night of family friendly fun. Featuring Ice Skating, Polar Express Train Rides, ball drop and transportation options from designated locations around the Hocking Hills! Sponsorship opportunities! Contact: Abby: 740-974-4835 Cassie: 740-823-2540 Cost: Free Location: Logan, 427 West Hunter Street, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 11 miles |
Jan 18 (Sat) | 59th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9-11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls (donations appreciated). A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Mans Cave parking area. Cost: Free Phone: 740-385-6841 Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
Jan 18 (Sat) | 8th Annual Logan Frozen Festival 8th Annual Logan Freeze Festival Main Street Logan, OH 43138 January 18, 2025 Cost: Free Phone: 740-385-2750 Location: Logan, 427 West Hunter Street, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 11 miles |
Mar 8 (Sat) Mar 9 (Sun) | Maple Sugaring In The Hills Join us at the historic cabin behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Take a step back in time to see how maple sugar has been processed over the years. We will have a local producer on site selling their delicious goods. 12:00pm - 4:00pm Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
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