Groundhog Day is an under-appreciated holiday So, we invite you to celebrate it with us. Arrive on February 2 and spend a wonderful night in one of our rooms or cottages. In the Gathering Place, after dinner, watch the movie Groundhog Day with other guests while munching on popcorn. Package price includes lodging for two, dinner, movie, popcorn and breakfast.......

Cost: $159-199 per lodging

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-380-7489

8 pm. Stuart's Opera House brings a wonderful night of BLUEGRASS music to Nelsonville with the award winning 7-time International Bluegrass Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out Joining this Georgia Bluegrass supergroup will be local favorites The Hart Brothers. If you love bluegrass you will not want to miss this show

Cost: $20-$30 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-380-7489

2pm. Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural cultural history of this area of the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-385-6841

10am. Enjoy the natural beauty of Clear Creek in the winter with a rugged 3-mile hike on the Hemlock Trail and along the creek. Ages 50 and older. This hike will be approximately 3-miles and last about 2.5 hours. It will cover rugged terrain. The trail will most likely be slippery in spots. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring water and snacks. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

10-11am, 12-1pm 2-3pm. The public is invited to bring your children and enjoy a fun-filled educational program designed for kids preschool to 5th grade. They will enjoy a different lesson every month, with an activity and a craft to complement the lesson. Get your Smokey Bear card punched each time you participate, and on your 6th visit receive a patch February......

Cost: Free/Registration Required

Contact: Wayne National Forest Headquarters, Phone: • 740-753-01

10am-12pm. The public is invited to bring your children and enjoy a fun-filled educational program designed for kids preschool to 5th grade. They will enjoy a different lesson every month, with an activity and a craft to complement the lesson. Get your Smokey Bear card punched each time you participate, and on your 6th visit receive a patch February-Rocks Minerals.......

Cost: Free/Registration Required

Contact: Wayne National Forest Headquarters, Phone: 740-753-0101

10am. 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 throughout the park.

Cost: Free

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

2pm. As you pass by on your hike today, stop by the Naturalist Cabin to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents. Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions.

Cost: Free

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

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. All tools are provided in this one-hour class. Make reservations as early as possible. Adults and children 14 and up. Call for reservations and directions.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

5-6pm. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

Tue-Fri 3-6pm Sat 1-4pm. A photographic collection of people who graduated from or attended several of Hocking County's high schools that existed prior to consolidation with Logan High School, along with quotes and stories from their past.

Cost: Free

Contact: Bowen House, Phone: 740-385-0344

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. All tools are provided in this one-hour class. Make reservations as early as possible. Adults and children 14 and up. Call for reservations and directions.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

Bring your sweetheart inn for some extra loveinn Chef Anthony will sweep you off your feet with the following menu. Begin with Baked Brie w/ Fig and Pear Chutney followed by your choice of Shrimp Bisque with a Chive Crme Fraiche or Rocket Salad w/ Shaved Fennel, Pine Nuts, Pomegranate and Parmesan w/ Champagne Vinaigrette. For your entre select from Braised......

Cost: $49 person/reservations req

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-380-7489

Sat Feb 11, 530pm 830pm - Tue Feb 14 600pm. Registration/Reservations required. Five course, chef hosted dinner includes Salad Course of baked goat cheese with garden lettuces, roasted figs, pear and toasted almonds Seafood Course of lobster meat served with boursin cheese on crostini topped with Prosciutto Appetizer Course of fennel and chorizo strudel Wild......

Cost: $100 -150 per couple

Contact: Grouse Nest Restaurant, Phone: 740-332-4501

10am. Hocking Soil Water Conservation District invites you to join us at the Bishop Educational Gardens for a brisk winter walk. The leisurely hike will give us a chance to look for signs of animals that aren't necessarily dormant during this time of year. In fact, many animal species don't wait for spring to begin courting. Come out and join us for some fresh......

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District, Phone: 740-385-3016

5-8pm. On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out Reservations appreciated, but not required.

Cost: Per menu

Contact: The Ridge Inn Restaurant, Phone: 740-332-0300

530-9pm. Enjoy an evening of wine and chocolate decadence A catered event by Rhapsody restaurant at Historic Robbins Crossing and a train ride with music, wine and chocolate treats For details and to purchase tickets, visit our website. Tickets are limited to 300 people, so reservations are recommended

Cost: $35 per person, 21 or older

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-707-1585

5-7 pm. Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. After enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.

Cost: Free

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

Join Metro Parks Director John O'Meara as he trains to climb Mount Everest. His heavy pack will slow him a little, but this will be a fast paced, strenuous 15 mile hike in steep terrain.

Cost: Free, call to register

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

1000am - 1200pm, or 200 - 400pm. children and adults can make an assortment of old-fashioned Valentines, lace trimmed and angel adorned. St. Valentine would be so pleased to see these delectable treasures. The class will begin with an introduction to antique valentines and their traditions. Some will be in slides and pictures, but some very lovely examples will......

Cost: $7.50-8.50 per person

Contact: The Castle, Phone: 740-373-4180

630pm.Take a 1-mile walk to try to call in barred owls. Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

1pm. Come visit the natural play area and learn to build structures to keep you warm in the winter. Meeting Place Shady Grove Program Area. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

Tue Feb 14 600pm. Registration/Reservations required. Five course, chef hosted dinner includes Salad Course of baked goat cheese with garden lettuces, roasted figs, pear and toasted almonds Seafood Course of lobster meat served with boursin cheese on crostini topped with Prosciutto Appetizer Course of fennel and chorizo strudel Wild Game Course of chili-rubbed......

Cost: $100 -150 per couple

Contact: Grouse Nest Restaurant, Phone: 740-332-4501

Bring your sweetheart inn for some extra loveinn Chef Anthony will sweep you off your feet with the following menu. Begin with Baked Brie w/ Fig and Pear Chutney followed by your choice of Shrimp Bisque with a Chive Crme Fraiche or Rocket Salad w/ Shaved Fennel, Pine Nuts, Pomegranate and Parmesan w/ Champagne Vinaigrette. For your entre select from Braised......

Cost: $49 person/reservations req

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-380-7489

9 pm. Tuesday nights the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas and writings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

5-6pm. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

9pm - 12 am. Voted one of the best open stages in town, Donkey Musicans' Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, DMOS promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

6 pm. Guest SpeakerKatrina Shultes- Wildlife Biologist, Wayne National Forest. What exactly are bats What are the Bats of Ohio What is the economic importance of Bats What are the ecological roles of Bats Why should people care about bats What is White-Nose Syndrome and why should you be concerned about it For more information or to register, contact the Hocking......

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District, Phone: 740-385-3016

2 pm. The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady characters. Meet at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our local history.

Cost: Free

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

9 am - 5 pm. Nature Photography Workshops in the Beautiful Hocking Hills region of Ohio. Hands-On in the Field Instructions. Come join Eric Hoffman, Hocking Hills Photographer for an adventure in Nature Photography These Workshops are eight hour workshops for all levels of photographers. The instructor will work closely with each person to bring them up to a......

Cost: $129. per person

Contact: The Old Bear's Den Center , Phone: 740-380-2039

Bring your sweetheart inn for some extra loveinn Chef Anthony will sweep you off your feet with the following menu. Begin with Baked Brie w/ Fig and Pear Chutney followed by your choice of Shrimp Bisque with a Chive Crme Fraiche or Rocket Salad w/ Shaved Fennel, Pine Nuts, Pomegranate and Parmesan w/ Champagne Vinaigrette. For your entre select from Braised......

Cost: $49 person/reservations req

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-380-7489

8pm. Stuarts Opera House welcomes nationally recognized Elvis tribute artist Dwight Icenhower to Nelsonville for what is sure to be an amazing show. If you are an Elvis fan, look no further, Dwight is the real deal. Dwight Icenhower was raised in Pomeroy, Ohio and began his Elvis career by singing karaoke at a local fair when he was just 16 years old. Now, he......

Cost: $25-35 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-380-7489

9 am. Its that time of the year. Ever wondered where all that maple syrup comes from Join the naturalist at the naturalist cabin located behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center and try your hand at tapping your own tree as we prepare for the annual Maple Sugaring in the Hills event here at Hocking Hills March 10 11, 2012.

Cost: Free

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

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. All tools are provided in this one-hour class. Make reservations as early as possible. Adults and children 14 and up. Call for reservations and directions.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

2pm. Take a 2.5-mile or 5-mile self-guided hike through woods and fields. Soup and snacks will be offered at the picnic areas afterward. Meeting Place Buzzard's Roost. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

9 pm. Tuesday nights the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas and writings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

5-6pm. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

9pm - 12 am. Voted one of the best open stages in town, Donkey Musicans' Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, DMOS promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets and necklaces. All tools are provided in this one-hour class. Make reservations as early as possible. Adults and children 14 and up. Call for reservations and directions.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Liquid Light Gallery, Phone: 740-385-1384

6-10 pm. Fabulous Fiber - Cozy up and get warm while trying your hand at crocheting, knitting or quilting. New shows will feature fiber art, quilts and more. Working artists on site will demonstrate techniques and answer your questions. Learn to crochet a warm blanket or start a quilt. Everything you need is here On the final Friday of every month excluding......

Cost: Free

Contact: Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-753-1011

6-9pm. Get together with a group of friends and come party the evening away with Inn Owner Terry Lingo, Chef Anthony and a selected wine expert. Bring all your questions and a hearty appetite. Our winter Wine TasteInn will feature Obscure Wines of the World. Learn a little, drink a little and laugh a lot The evening begins at 6 p.m. with appetizers and your first pour.

Cost: $75 per person

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-653-2557

5-9pm. Fiber artist Nancy Baur requested some sort of material from every artist in the Starbrick Cooperative and then knitted something out of that material, from ceramic monkeys to paint brushes Don't miss this fiber-rich visual delight, as one of the shows in the Fabulous Fiber Final Friday in Nelsonville. Show runs through March 27.

Cost: Free

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

6pm. Call coyotes with howls on a 2-mile walk. Learn how these wild canines have adapted to living close to people and ways in which we can live them. Ages 3-50. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

630-830pm. Glenlaurel is partnering with Random Acts, Ohio's own traveling interactive musical Murder Mystery Theater Company, to bring you the best little getaway this side of Broadway. Join us for an evening of intrigue, improv and raucous laughter a 7-course culinary adventure. Limited seating, book now Those wishing to spend the weekend with us will enjoy......

Cost: $79 per person

Contact: Glenlaurel Inn & Cottages, Phone: 800-809-7378

6pm. Learn about Ohio owls and watch and listen for them in Neotoma Valley. Ages 3-50. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

2pm. Search for and learn to identify kinds of ducks, geese, other birds using spotting scopes and binoculars. Ages 6-50. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

12pm. Learn to identify sugar maple trees, tap trees, and help collect sap to be made into Maple Syrup. You can visit the Historical Farm afterward for samples and to see sap boiling. Age 50 and older. Meeting Place Buzzard's Roost. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

1-3pm. Sample this sweet treat and learn about making maple syrup the 1880s way. A short hike to the sugarbush leaves the farm at 1 and 2. Call 614 833-1880 for weather conditions. Sap collecting and boiling is dependant on the weather. All other activities take place whether sap is flowing or not. All ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Farm Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

2-4pm. Stop in the Ranger Station for a hot drink and see mammals, birds of prey, and cold blooded critters on display. All Ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

7pm. 'Round here it's no secret that Stuart's Opera House likes music that has authenticity, and that has some longevity too. But, we also like to push the envelope a little but and make sure to keep our minds open to new music and new artists that make exciting things happen. 2011 Grammy Winners Carolina Chocolate Drops are a perfect fit for us, updating the......

Cost: $20-30 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-380-7489

2pm. Search for great horned owls on a 1.5 mile off-trail prowl through the woods. Ellis Pond Viewing Area, Bowen RoadPlease wear clothing and footwear suitable for weather and off-trail hiking. Meeting Place Ellis Pond Viewing AreaBowen Road. Ages 6-50. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

5-6pm. This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting, classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, Phone: 888-747-3223

9 pm. Tuesday nights the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas and writings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353