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AFTER HOURS - TRAIL OF TREATS are back for another Halloween party at the Dres- CELEBRATING FREEDOM - FIRST
OCTOBER THEATER! den Legion! These people know how to party so FRIDAY ART WALK AT THE ELK’S
wear your best costume and come join the fun!
EYE ART MARKET
October 31
New Concord Branch Library There will be a costume contest, and a 50/50! November 6
Show starts at 8. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Just sign
(77 West Main Street, New Concord) the guest book when you arrive. Elk’s Eye Art Market
THE MONSTER OF PHANTOM LAKE: 3PM - 6PM (22 S 4th St, Zanesville)
THE MUSICAL! Join us for a costume party, pumpkin decorating, TRICK OR TREAT: ADAMSVILLE 5PM - 8PM
Friday, October 30, 7:30 PM, and a theater-style Halloween movie on the big October 31 The Elk’s Eye Art Market is proud to recognize the
Saturday, October 31, 7:30 PM, screen before you begin your trail of treats adven- 5 - 7PM freedoms we have to create, demonstrate and per-
Sunday, November 1, 2:30 PM ture. If you can’t make it to the movie, be sure to form. We proudly support those who have allowed
stop to get your treat during New Concord’s annual
The Renner Theatre Trail of Treats! Halloween movie: 3 pm-5 pm. Trail us to maintain those freedoms, and share with
you the work of 30+ artists and artisans who ex-
148 N. 7th Street, Zanesville of Treats: 5 pm - 6 pm. Register: https://events. press those freedoms. During the November First
The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical! follows muskingumlibrary.org/event/17365186 NOVEMBER Friday, walk the showrooms of The Elk’s Eye Art
guitar-slinging scientist, Professor Jackson, and his Market and take advantage of what these artists
smitten graduate student, Stephanie Yates, on a ZTNT MODEL RAILROAD CLUB have done to embody the freedom of art.
research trip to picturesque Phantom Lake. After 50TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE!
meeting five swell teenage campers in the forest, ST. ANN/ST. MARY ANNUAL NOVEMBER FIRST FRIDAY
the group soon discover that reckless disposal of October 31 & November 1 TURKEY DINNER
“atomic waste” has transformed a shell-shocked Zane Trace National Trail Model November 1 ART WALK - SMALL WORKS,
WWII soldier into a terrifying mutant algae mon- Railroad Club Parish Hall LASTING IMPRESSIONS - THE
ster! Can the scientists, teens, and local canoe cops (24 S 6th St, Zanesville) GIFT OF ART
stop the monster before it’s too late? The playfully (4th & Chestnut Streets, Dresden) November 6
inventive score features catchy tunes inspired by 11AM - 4PM 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Golden Age Broadway musicals, 1950s rock-n-roll, Join us as we celebrate *50 years* of the **Zane Cost: $12.00 Yan Sun Art Museum & Gallery
and vintage science fiction in this new musical by Trace National Trail Model Railroad Club**! Menu: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green (604 Main St, Zanesville)
Adam Boll (music/lyrics) & Christopher R. Mihm Come explore our ever-growing HO scale layout, beans, gravy, roll, applesauce, and dessert 5PM - 8PM
(book). The show has a vibe that’s similar to Little see what’s new, meet club members, and enjoy a Looking for a special gift this holiday season?
Shop of Horrors or Young Frankenstein while still weekend dedicated to model railroading and local Our November exhibition features a wonderful
railroad history. *Admission is FREE!* While there PAPER CHAIN AMERICAN FLAG
feeling unique. It’s not an over-the-top parody; it selection of small paintings, pottery, and other
treats bad sci-fi B-movies the way The Music Man is no entry fee, donations are greatly appreciat- November 2 - November 10 artworks. With many styles, subjects, and price
treats 1912 Iowa.(Google 2026) Tickets: https:// ed and help us continue expanding and preserv- South Branch Library - General Library ranges to choose from, there is something for
zanetraceplayers.ludus.com/index.php ing the club for future generations. As part of our (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) every art lover. These smaller works are easy to
**50th Anniversary Celebration**, we’ll also be All visitors to the South Branch Library can help enjoy at home and make thoughtful gifts for fam-
THE PARK AFTER DARK: featuring: Historic photographs of railroading in us honor veterans by adding a link of gratitude to ily, friends, or yourself. Come by, take a look, and
Zanesville and surrounding communities. Histor-
MISCHIEF NIGHT ic railroad films. Stories and memories from the our paper chain American flag. The flag will then find a piece that feels just right for the holidays.
October 30 region’s rich railroad heritage. Whether you’re a be shared with a local veterans’ organization in Opening Reception, with refreshments. Free and
Dillon State Park lifelong railfan, a model railroader, or simply look- time for Veterans Day. Community groups are en- open to the public.
couraged to participate. Please contact the South
(5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport) ing for a fun family activity, we’d love to meet you! Branch for more information. KARAOKE AT THE CENTER FOR
5:30PM - 7:30PM If you’re interested in joining the club, be sure to SENIORS
talk with one of our members during your visit. We
Join the park naturalist on the eve before Hallow- hope to see you there! GARDEN DETECTIVES -
een for some friendly Mischief Night fun! 5:30 - PRESENTED BY MUSKINGUM SOIL November 6
6:00pm: Halloween Candy Chemistry - It’s a fun & NEW CONCORD AREA BOARD OF AND WATER CONSERVATION The Center
seasonal candy science lab! We’ll explore the sub- (160 N 4th St, Zanesville)
stance of Halloween candies and put them to the TRADE’S TRAIL OF TREATS DISTRICT 6PM - 9PM
test against a variety of dissolvents! 6:30 - 7:30pm: October 31 November 3 Join us for Karaoke Night on the first Friday of ev-
Night Hike & Pumpkin Puke - Join us on a pre-Hal- 5 - 6PM Duncan Falls/Philo Branch Library ery month. We have professional sound, multiple
loween night hike to explore the nocturnal nature - General Library mics, and over 55,000 songs! Bring your friends
around us! At the hike’s conclusion, we’ll have a TRICK OR TREAT: NEW CONCORD and your favorite song choices. We will see you at
short & fun “gross-out” experiment with the pump- (222 Main Street, Duncan Falls) the Center! Light concessions are available. Doors
kin who ate too much Halloween candy! Bring wa- October 31 4:30PM - 6PM open at 5:00 pm. Singing begins at 6:00 pm. Ad-
ter, sturdy footwear, and weather appropriate attire 6 - 7PM Students will become Garden Detectives as they mission is $5.
for the hike. Both programs take place or meet at explore seeds, discover what plants need to grow,
the Camp Store Stage. TRICK OR TREAT: FRAZEYSBURG learn about helpful garden insects, and uncover GALLERY HOP BONFIRE,
the different parts of a plant. AGE GROUP: School-
TRICK OR TREAT: SOUTH October 31 age (6-11). Register: https://events.muskingum- VENDORS, MUSIC
5:30 - 7:30 PM
ZANESVILLE library.org/event/17285549 AND MORE!
October 30 TRICK OR TREAT: DRESDEN MAKE A CORN HUSK DOLL - November 6
5:30 - 7PM October 31 FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE Girl Upcycled Studio
Village Of Dresden Dresden (126 Muskingum Ave Suite C, Zanesville)
ZANESVILLE FARMERS MARKET 5PM - 6:30PM MONTH 5:00 PM
November 3
October 31 Bring your costumes, gather your treats and enjoy South Branch Library Join us for a festive November Gallery Hop as we
start the holiday season with Music, Vendors and
Adornetto’s a safe and fun Halloween in our village! General Library a Bonfire (weather permitting) and more!!! Heres
(2224 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) what and who you’ll see: Mike Hawley’s laid back
9AM - 12PM A SILENCED HALLOWEEN 5:30PM - 6:30PM (lake) “river” music Artists including: Eward Rog-
Held every Saturday. October 31 ers fine art, Kim Casto watercolor artist, Mary
American Legion - Dresden Learn how to make a corn husk doll, a traditional Ramos-Moon Water Bakery, Ashton Kimbel of Vi-
(1384 Main Street, Dresden) craft of northeastern Native Americans. Celebrate brant Hippie-dried floral artwork, Julie Shaffer Tar-
Native American Heritage Month by making your
8:00 PM own corn husk doll and learning more about this nished & Twisted-Vintage Silverware Jewelry, Cor-
rie of The ART Of Honey-with herb infused honey
Come spend your Halloween with Silenced. We traditional craft. All materials will be supplied. samplings, Shelby Spilker of Gray Fox Goods-na-
Due to limited quantities of materials, kindly no- ture & earthen artistry, Kristen Leigh Brown-ex-
tify the library if unable to attend. AGE GROUP: pressive joy filled artwork, Kristi Somers-Earthen
| Teen (12-18) | School-age (6-11), Babies & Somers Kiln-Ceramics- Studio side Marci Shum-
Toddlers (0-5), Adults. Register: https://events. way-Novembergirl-Fine Art-Studio side Rhonda
muskingumlibrary.org/event/17365300 Lampton-Fine artist will be featured at Weasel
Boy! WEATHER PERMITTING: A fun fall old fashion
NOVEMBER PUB RUN BONFIRE on the river bank will be available for all
November 3 to enjoy-bring your refreshment from the brewery
The Downtown Exchange to enjoy the DORA freedom! I’ll have smore pack-
(527 Main St, Zanesville) ets at the studio for fun marshmallow roasting
that night! We invite you to come see all the sites,
6:00 PM take in the good tunes, drinks and browse the en-
Join us for another evening of miles, smiles, and tire property around the building.
good company! Whether you’re a seasoned run-
ner, a casual jogger, or prefer to walk, everyone NOVEMBER 2026 ARTISAN
is welcome! We’ll cover 3 miles at a comfortable
pace. No racing, no pressure — just a great way MARKET @ THE DOWNTOWN
to get moving, meet new people, and enjoy some EXCHANGE
time together afterward! All paces welcome. Run November 6 & November 7
or walk. Free to participate. Stick around after- The Downtown Exchange
ward for food, drinks, and conversation! Bring a (527 Main St. Zanesville)
friend, make some new ones, and come find out
why we run for the beers and stay for the cheers! November 6 - 5PM & November 7 - 3PM
See you November 3rd! The Artisans Market is back at The Downtown
Exchange this November, and we’re bringing a lit-
8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF tle extra creativity to downtown Zanesville just in
time for the holiday shopping season! Forget the
MUSKINGUM DINNER & usual shopping trip. This is your chance to wander,
COMPETITION discover something unexpected, and shop from
November 4 talented Ohio artisans who put their own creativ-
Weatherington Woods ity and craftsmanship into everything they make.
(3625 Olde Falls Rd, Zanesville) Whether you’re getting a head start on Christmas
shopping, looking for something special for your
5:30 PM home, or just enjoy seeing what local makers
8th Annual Taste of Muskingum. Fundraiser to have been working on, there’s plenty of reason
support Foodworks Alliance. Tickets and Spon- to stop by. We’re starting the weekend with First
sorships are now available! https://tinyurl.com/ Friday Art Walk, an evening of shopping, great
TasteOfMuskingum2026 The Annual Taste of food, drinks, and live music. Then we’re back at
Muskingum is FoodWorks Alliance’s signature it Saturday with more time to explore the market,
fundraising event, created to showcase the incred- plenty of good things to eat and drink, and anoth-
ible local flavor and culinary talent of the chefs er evening of live music. Whether you stop in for
who feed our community. Throughout the evening, coffee and breakfast, stay for lunch, or make an
restaurants and chefs from across Muskingum evening of it, there’s always something happen-
County will serve tasting samples to more than ing at The Downtown Exchange! You never know
200 guests, who will then cast their votes to crown what you’ll find at an Artisans Market, and that’s
the Top Chef of Muskingum County. All proceeds half the fun. Come see what’s waiting for you this
from this event directly support FoodWorks Alli- November!
ance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strength-
ening our local food system CHRISTMAS WITH THE HIGHLAND
BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO COWS
November 5, 12, 19... November 7
White Pillars Christmas House and
A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer More
(524 Main St, Zanesville) (7405 East Pike, Norwich)
5-6:00PM
Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing 10:00 AM
6:15pm Our fluffy Highland cattle are coming to White
Pillars Christmas House and More! Come on out
DUELING PIANOS FUNDRAISER and meet our moo crew as we kick off the Christ-
mas season. You’ll get to pet, feed treats and
November 6 snap photos with some of our Highlands including
Bishop Rosecrans High School Maverick and little Milo. For only $5 cash, you’ll
(1040 E Main St, Zanesville) get to experience these majestic creatures up
Doors open at 6:15PM, and the evening close, enjoy our Children’s creative area and shop
our merch cart. Children under 5 are free with a
starts at 6:30PM paying adult.
Two pianos, one great cause! Dinner, dessert, and
entertainment. Event tickets - $50 each. Table VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
Sponsorship - $750 (Reserved table of 10, with a
drink ticket for each person in attendance at your November 7
table). Other sponsorships are available. $10,000 Downtown, Zanesville
Raffle, ($100 per ticket. 1st Prize - $5,000, 11:00 AM
2nd prize (2) $1,000, 3rd prize (6) $500)! Only
200 tickets will be sold. If unable to attend and POTTER’S HOUSE CRAFT
want to still support the schools....winner of the BAZAAR
raffle does not need to be there. Contact: Hugh
Maxwell 740-319-4764 or Brian Novotny 614- November 7
207-3573. We will see you all then! Potter’s House Church - Zanesville
(1018 Marietta St. Zanesville)
9AM - 3PM
Arts and Crafts Bazaar. Rain or shine. Free Draw-
ing for “Vendors’ Bazaar Basket” 50/50 fundrais-
er. Soups, sandwiches and other snacks, down-
stairs.