Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Rock House, State Route 374, Logan Ohio (740-385-6842)

The Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival is an outdoor art show experience featuring local artists and food vendors selling their craft. Friday 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 21397 OH-180 Laurelville, 43135 740-332-2223 For Tickets and Additional Information: https://www.jackpinestudio.com/

Cost: Paid Parking

Location: Jack Pine Studio, 21397 State Route 180, Laurelville Ohio (740-332-2223)

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Come start your own nature journal that you can take home with you! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

This is a little messy, but we do have aprons. Fun for kids and adults! Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $6

Phone: 7406036268

Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio (740-603-6268)

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk on May 25 to your calendar. On this final Spring walk, the focus will turn from the fading wildflowers to the many species of native ferns to be found at Wahkeena. What to Bring Bring your own drinking water. No Pets Pets are never allowed in any nature preserve. For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldCountyParkDistrict Follow this Event on Facebook To receive notices and updates about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. That does not obligate you to attend but assures you receive updates as they are published.

Location: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, 2200 Pump Station Road, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-681-7249)

Come learn about the 26 different species of snakes in Ohio. Find out how they survive and get a chance to meet one in person! Meet at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

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? Tag along to find out. Join us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls main parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Cedar Falls, State Route 374, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm! Each performer will have a fifteen minute slot to share their talents in a low stakes, supportive environment. May 06, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Future Dates: June 03, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. July 01, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. August 05, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. September 02, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. October 07, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. November 04, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. December 02, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-1924)

Join us for a one-mile hike through Old Man’s Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

LIVE Music with Micah Kesselring 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Valley View Hills Winery, 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-746-8704)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Jerry Gibson! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Pick your favorite container to use then shovel in the soil. We will be painting the little wood home, a cute sign, and a mushroom to place inside. Choose a fairy or gnome for your garden. Add a succulent and other accessories to complete it. Fun for all ages. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $25

Phone: 7406036268

Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio (740-603-6268)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Tyler Chaffee! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Join the naturalist and paint your own little flower pot to take home. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Brewery 33 will be hosting Mark Shaw! Come listen to the live music. 2pm - 5 pm

Cost: Free

Location: Brewery 33, 12684 College Prospect Drive, Logan Ohio (7403856033)

Learn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

First meet of 2025 and we will be back at Hungry Buffalo! Meet is rain or shine. May 10th from 9AM-11:30AM at Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio. Address: 12762 Grey St, Logan, OH 43138 All vehicles welcome as well as friendly leashed dogs! Breakfast and coffee will be available for purchase at Hungry Buffalo’s back patio. We will also have our merch table set up for you to purchase stickers and shirts. Do not miss this one

Cost: Free

Location: Hungry Buffalo, 12762 Grey St, Logan Ohio (740-380-0088)

2025 Hocking County Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM on the 2nd Saturday of each month, May-Oct on Market Street in downtown Logan, OH. 20-30 vendors with a large variety of quality items. Don't miss out! Interested in being a vendor? Please contact us at [email protected] 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 - 12PM

Cost: Free

Location: Worthington Park Gazebo, Corner of Main & Market Sts. , Logan Ohio (740-385-6964)

Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk on May 25 to your calendar. On this final Spring walk, the focus will turn from the fading wildflowers to the many species of native ferns to be found at Wahkeena. What to Bring Bring your own drinking water. No Pets Pets are never allowed in any nature preserve. For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldCountyParkDistrict Follow this Event on Facebook To receive notices and updates about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. That does not obligate you to attend but assures you receive updates as they are published.

Location: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, 2200 Pump Station Road, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-681-7249)

Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Miss Nicole brings the music and the props, you bring the energy! Join Miss Nicole for fun musical activities at the stage area. Free with admission to the museum. May 13, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 Tickets: https://hhchildrensmuseum.org/visit/#passes Future Dates: June 10, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 July 08, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 August 12, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 September 09, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 October 14, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 November 11, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 December 09, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

Cost: $8 - $10

Location: Hocking Hills Childrens Museum, 78 W Main St, Logan Ohio (740-216-4013)

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Rock House, State Route 374, Logan Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hikers Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Todd Martin! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Come help the naturalist search for cool insects out on the trail! Meet at the Visitor Center 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Inaugural “Wine N' Line” Event A Hocking Hills area Line Dance Night! Sip your favorite wine & learn how to Line - Line Dance! We’ll have a few fun, easy interactive lessons for Newcomers with your DJ & Instructor, Aaron, taking request for your favorites to socially dance too in between. WHEN: Saturday, May 17th 6pm-9pm WHERE: Valley View Hills Winery - 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove, OH 43155 (NO outside food & drink!)

Location: Valley View Hills Winery, 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-746-8704)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Robman Acoustic! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Walk with a naturalist and learn some tips and tricks for identifying common trees of the Midwest. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

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? Tag along to find out. Join us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls main parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Cedar Falls, State Route 374, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a one-mile hike through Old Mans Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Rock House, State Route 374, Logan Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Jerry Gibson! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Bee here or bee square! Meet a naturalist at the Visitor Center where you will venture outside to our pollinator patch and learn more about these amazing critters. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Junk journals are made from a mix of odds and ends of recycled materials such as old cards, envelopes, calendars, and scraps of paper. You will cut and bind all your pages into a self made junk journal to use for inspiration, goals, addresses, or whatever you want. Decorate the front with scraps of fabric, trim, buttons, magazine pics, etc. Great gift to make someone also. Fun and Easy for all ages! $7 11am-4pm Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $7

Phone: 7406036268

Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio (740-603-6268)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Lori Pritchard! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Rick Barr! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Come catch some bugs with nets and we will see if we can ID them and let them go! Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 1:00-3:00 p.m. WILDFLOWERS & FERNS WALK In the Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (April-May), we observed the everchanging woodland landscape as early blooms came and went. On this final Spring walk, the focus will turn from the fading wildflowers to the many species of native ferns to be found at Wahkeena. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way. What to Bring Bring your own drinking water. No Pets call 614 321 4833 ext 103 or 740 652 4422 or 800 297 1883. Photo Disclaimer & Social Media Registration for or attendance at any of our public programs and other activities constitutes an agreement allowing Fairfield County Park District to use and distribute, now and in the future, any image of the registrant/attendee in photographs, videos, and other electronic or print reproduction of images taken at events and activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of images in which an attendee may appear, call our Media Coordinator at 740 652 4422 or 614 321 4833 ext 103 or speak to a staff member at any event or program

Phone: 614 321-4833

Location: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, 2200 Pump Station Road, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-681-7249)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Dave Hawkins! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

Learn how to use macrame cord to make a hanging shelf for your favorite plant. Hang it from the ceiling or on your porch. Age requirement teenager-adult please. Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $20

Phone: 7406036268

Location: Fields of Flowers, 9776 St Rt 664 North, Logan Ohio (740-603-6268)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Eric Allen! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)