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OCTOBER 16 - 29, 2026 The EVENTS | A9
MUSKINGUM COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUBMIT YOUR FREE COMMUNITY EVENT LISTING TO INFO@DRESDENBUZZ.COM OR TEXT 740-270-2408 | EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
DOWNTOWN ZANESVILLE GHOST able for purchase directly from Taste of Ohio Wine then memories or messages will be written on CRAFT DRAFT GUILD AT
TOURS - HAUNTED HISTORY, Bourbon and Beer. 21+ EVENT! Your $30 donation rocks to be placed in the memorial rock garden on A TASTE OF OHIO
the hospital grounds. The walk takes place after
LOCAL LEGENDS helps support the animals in our care by provid- the program. Registration is not needed. For more October 21, 28...
ing the food, shelter, medical care, and love they
October 16 & 17, October 23 & 24 need while waiting for their forever homes. RES- information, contact Jana Bell, Genesis Women’s A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer
Muskingum County Welcome Center ERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! Call 740-452-1077 & Children’s Services, at (740) 450-6262 or email (524 Main St, Zanesville)
parking lot to reserve your spot. Gather your favorite witches, jabell@genesishcs.org. 6-9PM
(205 N 5th St, Zanesville) put on your best wicked whiskers, and join us for LUNCH AND LEARN - Every Wednesday.
a morning of music, laughter, costumes, and fun—
7PM - 8:30PM all for a great cause! Wicked Whiskers: Where the HISTORIC PROSPECT PLACE
(Meet at Muskingum County Welcome claws come out and the singing begins! October 20 WHY THE WEST WENT TO WAR
Center Parking Lot at 6:30PM) South Branch Library - General Library IN 1812
Join costumed guides from the Zane Trace Play- Y-CITY MUSIC FEST (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) October 21
ers on a spine-tingling journey through the city’s October 17 11:30AM - 12:30PM Ohio University Zanesville
most mysterious sites. This immersive walking A Taste of Ohio Wine, Bourbon & Beer If you have ever wondered about the history of the Room West 110
tour covers a lot of ground. It is recommended to (524 Main Street, Zanesville beautiful Prospect Place Estate in Trinway, then (1425 Newark Road,Zanesville)
wear comfortable shoes and prepare for a chilling you will enjoy this presentation by Amy Green. 6PM - 7PM
night of haunted history! The cost is $15 per partic- 2PM – 10PM Learn more about how original owner G.W. Adams This talk explores the often-overlooked western
ipant. Please note, restrooms will not be available Downtown Zanesville will come alive with music at helped shape the early days of Muskingum County origins of the War of 1812, asking why settlers
at the meeting place. A rest stop will be available the Y-City Music Fest, (Located in the back alley be- and how the mansion served as a station on the in the trans-Appalachian frontier—particularly in
about half-way at The Downtown Exchange located hind A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer),! This Underground Railroad. Lunch will be provided by Kentucky and the Northwest Territory—became
at 525 Main St., Zanesville. For additional informa- family-friendly event will feature an afternoon and the Friends of the South Branch Library at 11:30 some of the war’s strongest advocates. Brandon C.
tion, please call (740) 455-8282 Tickets: https:// evening of live entertainment, food, and fun for all with the presentation immediately following. If Downing argues that to understand western sup-
www.visitzanesville.com/Ghost-Tours/ ages! Live Music Featuring: Dre Above All, Coco unable to attend, kindly allow at least 24 hours’ port for war, one must first understand backcoun-
try culture: a worldview shaped by land hunger, lo-
Johnson, Nervous Energies, Echoes & Anthems,
David Spires. Hamburgers & hot dogs. Face paint- notice to the library. Register: https://events. cal autonomy, and constant conflict along the Ohio
muskingumlibrary.org/event/17279018
ZANESVILLE FARMERS MARKET ing. All ages welcome! Attendees are encouraged Valley borderlands. Drawing on petitions submit-
October 17, 24, 31... to bring their own chairs to sit back, relax, and en- THE FRIENDS OF THE DRESDEN ted during Kentucky’s formative years, Downing
shows how backcountry settlers articulated clear
Adornetto’s joy the performances! It’s the perfect opportunity BRANCH LIBRARY FARMERS expectations for land ownership at a time when
to experience live music and spend a Saturday in
(2224 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) downtown Zanesville! MARKET qualifications for holding title were still unsettled.
These petitions reveal a shared cultural logic—one
9AM - 12PM October 20 that tied legitimate land claims to physical occu-
Held every Saturday. TRI-VALLEY YOUTH LEAGUE Dresden Branch Library pation, improvement, and defense. At the same
SOFTBALL TRUNK OR TREAT (816 Main Street, Dresden) time, frequent and violent encounters with Native
MAKE OF THE MONTH - SPOOKY October 17 nations in the Ohio Valley reinforced settlers’ belief
that their struggles on the frontier justified both
4 - 6:30PM
FRAMES WITH THE X-TOOL LASER Frew Memorial Park, Frazeysburg Support your local Dresden Branch Library and their claims to western lands and their support for
ENGRAVER 5 - 7PM enjoy fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and war against Great Britain, whom they viewed as
the primary supplier and ally of Indigenous resis-
October 17, 19, 26 TVYLS is hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oc- more! Organized by the Dresden Friends of the tance. By situating western political culture within
John McIntire Library tober 17, from 5–7 PM at Frew Memorial Park in Library to hep support the library for programs the broader context of frontier violence and terri-
(220 North 5th Street, Zanesville) Frazeysburg! Bring your costumes, candy bags, and events provided to the public. This will be torial organization, this talk demonstrates how
held rain or shine! ($5) Vendor Spaces Available.
local experiences in the backcountry shaped na-
3PM - 6:30PM and the whole family for a night of Halloween fun. Farmers Markets will be held the first and third tional policy and helped propel the United States
Everyone in the Tri-Valley community is welcome,
Learn a new skill, take home a small project, and and admission is FREE! Tuesday June through October. into the War of 1812. About the Speaker: Bran-
join our community of makers at the John McIntire don C. Downing is Assistant Professor of History
Makerspace. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or A-MAZING - FREE ADMITTANCE TO at Marietta College, where he teaches courses in
new to the creative community, all are welcome. TRINWAY SHE-SHED SALES LLC MCDONALD’S CORN MAZE Native and Colonial America, the American Revo-
Makes of the Month will be available at the John lution, and Public History. His research focuses on
Native-White interactions in the Ohio Valley, the
McIntire Makerspace during open hours. Mondays 2ND ANNUAL VENDORS October 20 War of 1812, and the history of Marietta, Ohio. His
3pm - 6:30PM and the 3rd Saturday of the month MARKET McDonald’s Greenhouse & Corn Maze current project, Performative Violence as Political
10:30AM - 3:30PM. Can’t make it to this event? October 17 (3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville) Discourse: Delawares during the Seven Years’ War,
Contact us to schedule a one-on-one appointment. Trinway She-Shed Sales LLC 1755–1758, examines Delaware perspectives on
Call: 740.453.0391, ext. 150. Email: TechHelp@ 2PM - 5PM the Penns Creek and Great Cove Massacres in
muskingumlibrary.org. Supplies are limited and (3140 5th Street, Trinway) Bring your library card & enter for free! Library card Pennsylvania.
available on a first come first serve basis. 11AM - 6PM registration will be available on-site, as well as a
We will have multiple vendors set up in a flea mar- chance to check out books right from the farm! “THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY
SPOOKTACULAR HUNT ket style setting, raffles, corn hole tournament, car Enjoy animals, activities, and a stroll through our HOLLOW” - PRESENTED BY BRIGHT
interactive StoryWalk. An adult must accompany
AND HAUNT show, food truck. During the event our store will all children under the age of 8 at all times during STAR TOURING THEATRE
October 17 have blowout sales, mystery boxes, fill a basket your visit. October 21
from our BIN for $5. Food truck/yummy eats, mul-
Smore Baskets tiple vendors/unique finds, family fun/something Roseville Elementary School
(405 Main Street, Dresden) for everyone, and more! FLORAL TEA LIGHT GHOSTS (35 Elm Street Roseville)
9:00 AM October 20 4PM - 6PM
No tickets or cost, join us in Dresden! Spend the HE EDUCATION OF YESTERDAY Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library One of the first true classics of American literature,
day exploring local shops in Dresden Ohio with October 17-18 Duncan Falls Meeting Room this is an authentic retelling of Washington Irving’s
shopping specials and guided paranormal investi- Country Crossroads Education of Yesterday (222 Main Street, Duncan Falls) story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horse-
gations at select locations. A team of paranormal 5PM - 6PM man! Register: https://events.muskingumlibrary.
investigators will share their experiences inside (3685 Cass Irish Ridge Rd) REGISTRATION REQUIRED org/event/17275534
local buildings — you can follow along all day or 10AM - 5PM Let’s get crafty! Participants will decorate ghostly
join at any stop. This one-of-a-kind event blends Our mission is to preserve old machinery, to teach tea light covers made from air dry clay and vari- TRUNK OR TREAT
small-town shopping with spooky fun, as profes- and show the younger generation how things ous other materials. Register: October 21
sional paranormal investigators lead guided tours were done in the past! While walking around the events.muskingumlibrary.org/event/17285545
through Dresden’s most mysterious spots. Shop grounds at Country Crossroads you will see antique Eastside Community Ministry
your favorite local stores, uncover Dresden’s ghost- tractors and equipment of all shapes, sizes and CRAFTY TUESDAY: FALL IN LOVE (218 Stillwell Street, Zanesville
ly legends, and experience the town like never colors. Field demonstrations weather permitting. 5:30PM - 7PM
before. Costumes are encouraged, so grab your The Captain Bryant Grist Mill will be open. There WITH N.C. Come in costume for treats, games, music with DJ
friends, bring your Halloween spirit, and join us for is a large farm toy display on the 2nd floor and October 20 Adonis and Forever Young Photo Booth! Fun for all
antique tools on display throughout the building.
a hauntingly fun day in Downtown Dresden! Village Hall ages!
Kids will have the opportunity to operate a digger
CITY ON THE HILL 2026 FALL FEST with supervision. Take a train ride on the Cracker (2 W. Main Street, New Concord) FAMILY GAME NIGHT - CAN YOU
Jack Railroad. Lil’ Toot the train will be chugging
5:30PM - 7:30PM
October 17 along the grounds for the little ones. The kids love Join us for an evening of fall crafting as we prepare SOLVE THE MYSTERY?
City On The Hill the play area and corn pit. A fun filled event for all this year’s projects for our annual Fall in Love with October 22
ages. Tickets for the train rides and digger are $1
(505 Pine Street, Zanesville) each. Price of admission is a donation. N.C. exhibit! We will be creating 7′ long fall festive Roseville Branch Library
5PM - 8PM garland – that light up! Be a part of our 7th annual General Library
Plan to bring a sweatshirt for our 2026 Fall Fest - CAMERON RUN FALL MARKET Fall in Love with N.C. Community-Wide exhibit as (41 North Main Street, Roseville
featuring free food, carnival style games, and com- October 18 we display our projects in businesses along Main
munity fun for all ages! Families can play a friendly Street Oct. 23 – Nov. 8. Take them home after the 5PM - 7PM
game of corn hole, enjoy free temporary tattoos, Cameron Run exhibit is over. This event is free as we’d love to get REGISTRATION REQUIRED
stop for a photo op, or visit with friends from Fetch (3430 Barkers Run Road Zanesville) as many people as possible involved! Kids in Pre-K Join us for a night of mystery and fun as you work
Remedy Dogs. We will finish the evening off with a 11AM - 4PM through high school plus Muskingum University together to crack the case! Featuring three differ-
fall movie! - Food (Hot Dogs, chips, treat & water) We’re bringing together an amazing group of lo- students, residents of Evergreen and the Beckett ent “Unsolved Case Files” games for the whole
- Carnival Style Games w/prizes for kiddos - Corn- cal small businesses, makers, boutiques, food & House … and many other adults will all be creating family to enjoy. Register: https://events.musking-
hole - Penny Pitching Contest for grown-ups w/ drinks, and more for a fun fall shopping day! WHAT one to bring some fall festive colors to downtown umlibrary.org/event/17276384?registration=true
gift card prize - Temporary Tattoos & Craft - Fetch TO EXPECT: 40+ local vendors & small businesses, New Concord! Register: https://newconcord-oh.
Remedy Dogs - Fall Photo Op - Door Prize Drawing Coffee & specialty drinks, Sweet treats & baked gov/event/crafty-tuesday-fall-in-love-with-n-c/ BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO
- Music - The Peanuts Movie & Popcorn Bar (moved goods, Fresh sourdough, Fall shopping, Clothing October 22, 29...
indoors, begins at 6:30 p.m.). boutiques, Permanent jewelry, Custom charm bar, ZANESVILLE CIVIL WAR
Handmade goods, Unique gifts & accessories, ROUNDTABLE A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer
WICKED WHISKERS LADIES Açaí bowls, Charcuterie, Kettle Corn, Food Trucks, October 20 (524 Main St, Zanesville)
Activities for the kids…and so much more! Come
5-6:00PM
SING-A-LONG BRUNCH grab a coffee, walk around the market, shop your Stone Academy Historic Site & Museum Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing
October 17 favorite local businesses, find some new favorites, (115 Jefferson Street, Zanesville) 6:15pm
Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon and Beer and enjoy a fall day at Cameron Run. Admission 7PM - 8PM
is FREE!
(524 Main Street, Zanesville) Human Interest Stories from Antietam offers a FALL LOCAL CRAFT AND
10AM - 1PM WALK TO REMEMBER vivid, personal look at the Maryland campaign VENDOR MARKET
Get ready for a wickedly wonderful morning filled and Battle of Antietam through the eyes of sol- October 23-25
with whiskers, witches, music, brunch, and plenty October 18 diers and civilians. Scott L. Mingus Sr. is a multiple Colony Square Mall
of fun! Join us for Wicked Whiskers, a 21+ ladies Genesis HealthCare System award-winning author specializing in the American
brunch benefiting our shelter and the animals who Gorsuch Fitness Trail at Genesis Hospital Civil War and the Underground Railroad, having (3575 Maple Avenue, Zanesville)
need us most! $30 Donation. SING-ALONG LA- (2951 Maple Ave, Zanesville) written or co-written over thirty nonfiction books 10AM - 5PM
DIES BRUNCH Bring your friends, get ready to sing 1:00 PM on these subjects He is also a retired executive in Shop with local vendors! Hand-made crafts,
along, and enjoy a wickedly fun morning together! Genesis Women’s and Children’s Services is hold- the global paper and converting industry, with de- jewelry, custom apparel, crochet toys, artwork,
COSTUME CONTEST! Come dressed to impress— ing this free event for those in the community who cades of experience in new product development, woodwork, baked goods, collectibles, direct sales
or terrify! Prizes will be awarded, and props will have lost an infant to miscarriage, ectopic preg- business strategy, and technology leadership consultants,home decor, and more!
be provided to help you get into the spooky spir- nancy, stillborn or newborn death. The event is an
it! FOOD & SPIRITS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. opportunity to honor and remember these infants.
Enjoy delicious food and your favorite spirits avail- Starting at 1 p.m., there will be a brief program,