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A10 | EVENTS The OCTOBER 16 - 29, 2026
MUSKINGUM COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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HALLOWEEN FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL - THE 38TH ANNUAL TRI-VALLEY TRUNK OR TREAT
SPOOKTACULAR 2026 FEATURING LEAPING BAND CLASSIC October 28
October 23 & 24 LIZARDS ADVENTURE October 24 Beckett House Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Dillon State Park October 23 Jack Anderson Stadium - Tri-Valley High (1280 Friendship Drive, New Concord)
(5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) South Branch Library - General Library School 5:30 PM
Oct. 23: 3PM-7PM, Oct. 24: 10 AM-4PM (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) (46 E Muskingum Ave, Dresden) Calling all little ghouls, ghosts, princesses and
Two days of activities and Halloween fun! Friday Oct. 4PM - 6PM 4:00 PM creatures! Join us for a night of Trunk or Treat!
23: Embark on a spooky scavenger hunt around Fall into fun with games, crafts, and stories, and Join us for the Tri-Valley Band Classic, an evening
the park! Pick up and return scavenger hunt sheets TRICK-OR-TREAT & SAY BOO TO
to camp store. Correctly completed sheets will earn Creepy Crawlies from Leaping Lizards Adventures. of high school marching band competition and
a tasty treat, (available from 3PM Fri. - 5PM Sat.). Leaping Lizards Adventures will be presenting community pride! 15 bands take the field to com- HUNGER AT COLONY SQUARE
FoDSP 50/50 raffle. Support the Friends of Dillon “Creepy Crawlies” with live animals beginning at pete for class trophies and the Grand Champion MALL
State Park and maybe earn a prize too! Eco-Craft- 5:00 pm. Register: https://events.muskingumli- title: Philo HS Marching Band, Shenandoah Zeps October 29
ing Creations Scarecrow Workshop, 5PM - 7PM. brary.org/event/17364993 Marching Band, Indian Valley Marching Braves,
All materials provided, (takes place outside the Waterford HS Marching Band, Crooksville HS Colony Square Mall
Camp Store and Nature Center). FoDSP Pumpkin CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Marching Band, Field Royal Gardsmen Marching (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville)
Sale, 5PM - 7PM. Need a pumpkin for decorating Band, Morgan HS Marching Band, Cambridge HS
or for the Pumpkin Roll? You can help support the October 24 5:30PM - 7PM
Friends of Dillon with this donation-based pump- Florafino’s Flowers & Gifts Marching Band, Northwest HS Marching Band, Join us for a fun evening of Trick-or-Treat! Bring do-
kin sale, (takes place outside the Camp Store and Centerburg HS Marching Band, Licking Valley nations of non-perishable food items and be en-
Nature Center). FoDSP Bean Soup and Cornbread (1416 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) HS Marching Band, Maysville, Panther Marching tered to win mall gift cards! Donations will benefit
Feast. 5PM until gone! Enjoy some fresh cornbread Starting at 9AM Band, Van Buren Black Knight Marching Band, Hil- The Muskingum County Hunger Network. Details:
and kettle-cooked bean soup! Donations for these Red Carpet Customer Appreciation Day is Back… lard Davidson Marching Band, Tri-Valley Marching www.colonysquaremall.com/events/trick-or-
tasty eats help support the Friends of Dillon Sate and This Year, We’re Going Bigger, Bolder & Better Band.Tickets: General admission: $10, Seniors
Park. Takes place outside Camp Store. Halloween Than Ever! Get ready for a day packed with fun, and students: $5. Gates open at 4:00 PM. Come treat-and-say-boo-to-hunger/
Trivia, 7PM - 8PM. Gather your best brains and join cheer on all of our talented student musicians. We
the Naturalist for some fun and engaging seasonal surprises, shopping, giveaways, and experiences TRICK OR TREAT: SOUTH
trivia competition! We’ll play two rounds of trivia we’ve never offered before! This isn’t just another hope to see you there! ZANESVILLE
that is friendly for all, with gift cards being award- customer appreciation event—it’s shaping up to be
ed to each round’s winning team. Takes place at our BIGGEST one yet. We’ve been planning exciting FIRST RESPONDERS OPEN HOUSE October 30
the Camp Store Stage. Saturday Oct. 24: Breakfast new activities, exclusive specials, and unforgetta- AND FALL FESTIVAL 5:30 - 7PM
with the FoDSP. 9AM until gone. Help support the ble moments to thank the amazing customers
Friends of Dillon as they serve up delicious donuts, who have supported Florafino’s through the years. October 24
cider, coffee, and hot chocolate! Takes place on the * New experiences, * New events throughout the Tri-Valley Joint Fire District Fire Station ZTNT MODEL RAILROAD CLUB
Camp Store patio. Ghoulish Games, 9AM - 12PM. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE!
Get into the spirit with a seasonal selection of fun day, * Special offers & giveaways, * A fun-filled (21 West 9th Street) October 31 & November 1
games! These can be enjoyed anytime during des- atmosphere for the whole community. If you’ve at- 10AM - 2PM
ignated hours. Takes place outside of the Camp tended before, trust us—you haven’t seen anything Fire trucks, police cars, and ambulance on site. Zane Trace National Trail Model
Store. Vendor Yard and Alley 10AM - 4PM. Visit like what’s coming this year. Roll out the red car- Kids IDs, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn,hot Railroad Club
our amazing community partners, artisan vendors, pet and join us for a day you won’t want to miss. chocolate and other foods. Lots of fun games and
and food trucks set up outside of the Camp Store We can’t wait to celebrate with you! (24 S 6th St, Zanesville)
and Nature Center! They’ll have cool information, prizes! Sponsored by Tri-Valley Joint Fire District 11AM - 4PM
displays, activities, and of course tasty offerings and the Dresden Church of the Nazarene. Join us as we celebrate *50 years* of the **Zane
for your indulgence! The Science of Slime, 10AM TRACTORS, TRUCKS, AND GOOD Trace National Trail Model Railroad Club**!
- 11AM. Join us for a grossly fun time as we make TIMES TRICK OR TREAT: TRINWAY Come explore our ever-growing HO scale layout,
some non-toxic DIY slime. All materials provided. October 24 October 24
Takes place outside the Camp Store and Nature see what’s new, meet club members, and enjoy a
Center. Wooden Pumpkin Painting, 11AM - 12PM. Jeff Drennen Chevrolet GMC of Zanesville Trinway weekend dedicated to model railroading and local
Get creative with us for wooden pumpkin painting! (3625 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) 5PM - 6:30PM railroad history. *Admission is FREE!* While there
All materials provided and you get to keep what Join the fun & collection of loot! Dress in your is no entry fee, donations are greatly appreciat-
you create! Takes place outside the Camp Store 10AM - 2PM ed and help us continue expanding and preserv-
and Nature Center. Pumpkin Roll, 12PM - 1PM. TRACTORS, TRUCKS & GOOD TIMES! A Family best costumes! Across the Village of Trinway. Res- ing the club for future generations. As part of our
Show off your skills at our annual pumpkin rolling Fun Day at Jeff Drennen GM Supertstore. We’re idents, turn on porch lights to participate. Have a **50th Anniversary Celebration**, we’ll also be
competition! Top rollers earn prizes! BYOP(ump- bringing the community together for a day full of spooktacular evening!
kin) or support the FoDSP with a donation for one. tractors, trucks, food, music, games, animals and featuring: Historic photographs of railroading in
Takes place at the top of Sled Hill across from the family fun! Join us as we celebrate the Old Steam TRICK OR TREAT: ROSEVILLE Zanesville and surrounding communities. Histor-
non- electric camp sites.*No driving to the site & Gas Club and the incredible history of the trac- ic railroad films. Stories and memories from the
please! Participants must walk in only! Hayrides: October 25 region’s rich railroad heritage. Whether you’re a
12PM - 3PM. Enjoy awesome tractor-pulled hay- tors, machinery and equipment that helped shape 5:30 - 7PM lifelong railfan, a model railroader, or simply look-
rides through the campground to check out all of our communities. TRACTORS & MACHINERY: ing for a fun family activity, we’d love to meet you!
the cool decorations and sites! Pick-up/Drop-off Come check out the incredible collection of an- If you’re interested in joining the club, be sure to
location near the Vendor Yard and Alley outside of tique tractors and equipment from the Old Steam TRICK OR TREAT: ZANESVILLE
the Camp Store and Nature Center. Costume Con- & Gas Club. Whether you’re a longtime tractor en- October 25 talk with one of our members during your visit. We
test: 2PM - 3PM. Now’s the time to show off your. thusiast or seeing these pieces of history for the 5:30 - 7:00PM hope to see you there!
and your pets’, awesome costumes! The Naturalist first time, there’s plenty to see! TOUCH-A-TRUCK:
will host the contest through four age groups and First responders will be on site with some of the NEW CONCORD AREA BOARD OF
the pet competition. Special guest judges will de- TRUNK OR TREAT TRADE’S TRAIL OF TREATS
cide winners, all of whom will receive cool prizes! vehicles and equipment they use to serve our com- October 25
Takes place at the Camp Store stage. **Camp- munity. Kids can see the trucks up close, meet October 31
ground roads closed to all vehicle traffic from the people behind them and get a firsthand look Coburn United Methodist Church 5 - 6PM
3:45PM - 5:45PM NO EXCEPTIONS! Trick ‘R Treat: at what it’s like to be a first responder. PETTING (3618 Maple Ave, Zanesville)
4PM - 5:30PM. All are welcome to join in the trick ‘r ZOO: Get ready to meet some adorable four-legged 1PM - 3PM
treat fun in the campground! Takes place through- guests from Westfall Mini Farm of Malta, Ohio! TRICK OR TREAT: NEW CONCORD
out the campground. Campers are responsible for Their miniature and micro Highland cows will be Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon October 31
handing out their own candy. The Park After Dark: on hand to make this a day the kids won’t forget. of costumes, candy, and lots of fun! We’ll have
Cryptid Crawl, 6:30PM - 7:30PM. Join the Cryptid decorated trunks, treats, popcorn, cotton candy, 6 - 7PM
Keeper on a wooded walk to meet and learn about KIDS’ GAMES: We’ve got games and activities for drinks, and more! Costumes are welcome, and
some cryptid creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman and kids of all ages, including: Balloon Stomp, Corn- there will be fun for all ages! Invite your friends, TRICK OR TREAT: FRAZEYSBURG
more! Meet at the Camp Store stage. Wear stur- hole, Tic-Tac-Toe, Face Painting…and more! FOOD bring the kids, and come enjoy a fun and safe af- October 31
dy footwear for walking. While there will be no & TREATS: Sweet Waffle Haven will be serving up ternoon with us. We can’t wait to see you!
active scaring, this program features folks in crea- their delicious gourmet waffles on a stick and QP’s 5:30 - 7:30 PM
ture costumes that may be frightening to young- Munchies N Things will have cheeseburgers, hot-
er children. Decorated Campsite Judging, 7PM dogs, tacos, and more. Come hungry! MUSIC: En- MAH JONGG GAME NIGHTS TRICK OR TREAT: DRESDEN
- 8PM. Make sure campsites are at their spooky joy music throughout the event while you explore October 26, November 9 and 23,
best for our annual judging contest! Great prizes October 31
will be awarded to the first three places! Judging the tractors, trucks, activities around the dealer- December 14 Village Of Dresden Dresden
is for campsites only. Winners will be posted and ship. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! This event is all United Methodist Church
prizes held at the Camp Store through the end of about community, family and fun — and there’s (20 E High St, New Concord) 5PM - 6:30PM
business on Sunday, October 25. something for everyone. FREE ADMISSION • FAMI- Bring your costumes, gather your treats and enjoy
LY FRIENDLY • ALL ARE WELCOME! *Event details REGISTRATION REQUIRED a safe and fun Halloween in our village!
THE MONSTER OF PHANTOM LAKE: and activities are subject to change. We’ve completed a full year of Mah Jongg! And it
exploded in New Concord! We had almost 50 par-
THE MUSICAL! ZANESVILLE CIVIC LEAGUE DRESS ticipants who came out to play throughout the year A SILENCED HALLOWEEN
October 31
Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM, TO KILL HALLOWEEN last year… most being beginners who had never
Saturday, October 24, 7:30 PM, played before! So, if you’re looking for a little ca- American Legion - Dresden
Sunday, October 25, 2:30 PM, October 24 maraderie in the form of friendly gaming, we’d (1384 Main Street, Dresden)
8:00 PM
Friday, October 30, 7:30 PM, Zanesville Civic League love for you to play with us! Join us for Mah Jongg Come spend your Halloween with Silenced. We
Game Nights the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each
Saturday, October 31, 7:30 PM, (928 Jackson St, Zanesville) month. We always welcome new players! We have are back for another Halloween party at the Dres-
11AM - 2PM
Sunday, November 1, 2:30 PM Celebration & Trunk-or-Treat, and we want to see lots of experienced players now who will teach you den Legion! These people know how to party so
The Renner Theatre the community come out! Bring the kids, wear how to play! Registration is open! newconcord-oh. wear your best costume and come join the fun!
148 N. 7th Street, Zanesville your best costumes, grab some candy, play some gov/event/mah-jongg-game-night/2026-09-28 There will be a costume contest, and a 50/50!
The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical! games, and enjoy a fun day together. Kids of all Show starts at 8. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Just sign
follows guitar-slinging scientist, Professor Jackson, ages are welcome—and adults, you can dress up APPLEBEE’S TRUNK OR TREAT the guest book when you arrive.
and his smitten graduate student, Stephanie too! Admission is only $5 and includes games, a October 26
Yates, on a research trip to picturesque Phantom hot dog, chips, and a specialty spooky drink! And Applebee’s Parking Lot TRICK OR TREAT: ADAMSVILLE
Lake. After meeting five swell teenage campers in don’t forget the costume contest, we’ll be looking (3181 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) October 31
the forest, the group soon discover that reckless for the BEST, SCARIEST & FUNNIEST costumes! 5 - 7PM
disposal of “atomic waste” has transformed a After all the Trunk-or-Treating, games, goodies & 5:30PM - 7PM
shell-shocked WWII soldier into a terrifying mutant spooky fun… come inside and hit the dance floor Costumes welcome! ST. ANN/ST. MARY ANNUAL
algae monster! Can the scientists, teens, and for a little BOOOO-GIE! Get it? Boogie… but spooki-
local canoe cops stop the monster before it’s too er! SPOOKY MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE TURKEY DINNER
late? The playfully inventive score features catchy LIBRARY! November 1
tunes inspired by Golden Age Broadway musicals, FALL FESTIVAL Oct 27- Hocus Pocus (1993) - PG, Parish Hall
1950s rock-n-roll, and vintage science fiction in October 24 (4th & Chestnut Streets, Dresden)
this new musical by Adam Boll (music/lyrics) & Oct 28- Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Christopher R. Mihm (book). The show has a vibe Dresden Church of the Nazarene (1978-PG) 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
that’s similar to Little Shop of Horrors or Young (302 High St,, Dresden Oct 29- Frankenstein (1931) - UR, Cost: $12.00
Frankenstein while still feeling unique. It’s not an 10:00 AM Oct 30- Dracula (1931) - UR Menu: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green
over-the-top parody; it treats bad sci-fi B-movies We proudly present our first FALL FESTIVAL in part- John McIntire Library - Auditorium
the way The Music Man treats 1912 Iowa.(Google nership with the Dresden fire department!! We are
2026) Tickets: https://zanetraceplayers.ludus. so excited to be joining together to enjoy a fun fam- (220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville)
com/index.php ily day! There will games, food, and more! Can’t 5PM - 7PM MORE EVENTS AT
wait to see everyone there! Join us in the auditorium to watch a classic Hal- BUZZNEWSPAPER.COM
loween movie!