Community Events

If you have a public event that you would like to have shared on our list, please email details to info@wcso84.us, include “Community Events” in your subject line. While we may not be able to share all events, we will do the best we can. Please submit your events at least seven days in advance of the event, include the date, time, location and a brief description.

Belpre Purple Heart-Agent Orange Awareness Week
Aug
3
to Aug 12

Belpre Purple Heart-Agent Orange Awareness Week

August 7th is National Purple Heart Recognition Day & August 10th is National Agent Orange Awareness Day. Beginning August 3 thru August 12, luminaries will be lit to honor and support the Veterans who have received a Purple Heart and (or) suffering from exposure to Agent Orange. The Belpre Area Veterans are looking for \"Luminary Sponsors\". You can Honor your loved one(s) or another Veteran with a donation of $5.00 per luminary. Each luminary will be tagged with the veteran\'s Name & Branch of Service. The luminaries will be placed around and along the Veterans Honor Walk and adjoining sidewalks in Howes Grove Park. The funds raised will go towards these and other veterans’ programs.

Location: Belpre Veterans' Honor Walk - Howe's Grove Park - 1614 Washington Blvd Belpre, OH 45714

Contact:
Eric Clark: 757-567-6698 / president@belpreareaveterans.org
Bob Hadfield: vice-president@belpreareaveterans.org
Bill Harpold: 740-336-9778 / historian@belpreareaveterans.org
Mike Dye: 740-350-3919 / treasurerbav@belpreareaveterans.org

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Mighty Muskingum River Raft Race!
Aug
10

Mighty Muskingum River Raft Race!

Sunday, Check-in at Noon, Racing Begins 1PM
Start Location: Muskingum Boat Ramp @ Indian Acres Park
Finish Line: Harmar Bridge

This epic build your own raft race will take place on the Lower Muskingum River. The event is a great team building exercise, creative summer project, and/or a great way to promote your business/organization. The race was started in the 70s by a local United States Junior Chamber group and continued on as a highlighted event during RTA for several years. The race hasn't been held for many years but RTA now officially runs the event! There is a singles category for 1 rider boats and a group category for boats of 2 or more riders. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category.

Check out https://www.eventbrite.com/.../mighty-muskingum-river... for additional details including how to register.

For more festival information, visit our Facebook page or www.rtafest.com

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49th Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
Sep
5
to Sep 7

49th Ohio River Sternwheel Festival

Join Us for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, Ohio!

Mark your calendars!

The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival returns the weekend after Labor Day for another exciting year of family-friendly fun along the beautiful Ohio River in historic Marietta, Ohio. Enjoy a weekend packed with: Live entertainment and music, Spectacular fireworks display, Sternwheeler boat showcases, Food vendors, Family activities and more! Admission is FREE! Bring the whole family and celebrate one of the region’s most beloved traditions.

Stay Updated. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, or visit our website to see what’s in store this year: www.sternwheel.org

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Recovery Walk
Sep
27

Recovery Walk

Join us for the 6th Annual Recovery Walk!

Let’s come together to raise awareness, celebrate National Recovery Month, and support the journey of RECOVERY. Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m., 401 Front Street, East Muskingum Park, Marietta, OH 45750

Enjoy community resources, a DJ, and a mini farmers market! PLUS A FREE “Recovery Is Beautiful” T-shirts while supplies last!

Let’s walk together in hope, healing, and support for our community.

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2025 BrAva Golf Outing
Jul
26

2025 BrAva Golf Outing

Help us find a cure while having fun on the course!

Join us for the 10th BrAva Golf Outing!

When: July 26, 2025
Check-in: 7 a.m.
Scramble: 8 a.m.
Where: Lakeside Golf Course

Monetary prizes go to the top two teams and a random team. Skill prizes and skins will be awarded. Snacks on the course and a chicken lunch will also be provided.

To register a team (four people, total $340, includes 18 holes, carts, mulligans and food) OR sponsor a hole, send an email to bravacares@gmail.com.

YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR TEAM VIA EMAIL!

Those wishing to pay electronically may do so through PayPal to bravacares@gmail.com, or checks may be mailed to BrAva at P.O. Box 535, Marietta, OH 45750. We also gladly accept monetary donations.

To date, BrAva has donated more than $700,000 to CureSearch and local families affected by childhood cancer.

Thank you for your support!

No outside alcoholic beverages permitted. Teams limited to the first 36 teams registered.

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Family Fun  Day & Vendor Show
Jul
19

Family Fun Day & Vendor Show

Join us for a day of family fun! There will be fun activities for the kids, food trucks, vendors, a petting zoo and more.

Admission will be at the 339 gate only.

Interested vendors should fill out the application that is pinned to the event feed or contact one of the hosts if you need the application mailed or emailed.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Warren FFA, local youth organization and more.

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710 Day
Jul
10

710 Day

Celebrate 710 Day with Us!
710 Colegate Drive | July 10 | 5–7 PM
RSVP & Additional Details: wsco.edu/710day

Located at 710 Colegate Drive in Marietta, our campus isn’t just where we work. It’s a place where futures begin, friendships grow, and goals become reality. On July 10 (7/10), we’re opening our doors to celebrate all that we’ve built together and to welcome you in.

710 Day brings together everything WSCO stands for — education, opportunity, and community. Whether you're exploring your future, reconnecting with campus, or simply celebrating the role WSCO plays in our region, this day is for you.

What to Expect:

Campus Tours
Hands-On Activities in Health & Sciences
Guided Nature Walks on the WSCO Trails
FAFSA Help & Financial Aid Q&A
Admissions Assistance
Tour Our Newly Renovated Labs
Enjoy Snacks – Ice Cream & Hot Dogs While You Explore Campus

This event is FREE and open to everyone — no RSVP required to attend.
However, guests who do RSVP AND attend will be entered into a drawing for a WSCO prize basket, including a $50 Amazon gift card!

Come see how WSCO works for our students, our community, and YOU. We can’t wait to welcome you!

RSVP & Additional Details: wsco.edu/710day

#710DayWSCO #WSCOCommunity #ExploreWSCO

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238th Anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 Celebration
Jul
9

238th Anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 Celebration

238th Anniversary of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 Celebration
Muskingum Park, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio
“Honoring the Birth of Education in America"

The 238th Anniversary of the Ordinance of 1787 Celebration Committee wishes to invite the public to our free program at 10:30am, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Start Westward Monument in East Muskingum Park, 319 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio, 45750.

Paul LaRue, President of the Ohio State Board of Education & Retired Teacher, will delve into the profound impact of Article #3 of the Northwest Ordinance and its lasting legacy on public education in America.

The Land Ordinance of 1785 provided the land, and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided the framework and encouragement for the establishment of education in the Northwest Territory, with Marietta and the Ohio Company playing a vital role in the practical implementation of this policy. These ordinances are the first instances of Congress providing support to education in the United States of America!

It's fascinating to consider that these foundational steps towards promoting education were taken before the Constitution and Bill of Rights were established. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was passed unanimously by the Congress of the Confederation, July 13, 1787!!!

Join us on July 9th to commemorate this pivotal moment in American history!

Note: From 10-10:30am - Guests are invited to join in at the monument with music and refreshments! At the First Congregational Church, the “Church of the Pioneers” bell ringing of the carillon will be performed with various patriotic tunes. Guests are invited to climb the steps into the bell tower to watch as Sean Lofty operates the wooden levers to engage the chimes.

Note: This is an outdoor event under the temporary protective shelter covering the monument, in case of rain, the First Congregational Church at 318 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750 (For additional program information, contact jean.yost@gmail.com or 740-336-8060)

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GoPacks 10 Year Bash
Jun
21

GoPacks 10 Year Bash

2025 marks a big year for GoPacks. It marks:

10 years providing nutritious food to local students
10 years providing educational opportunities for local families
10 years connecting families with local resources
10 years of Community Helping Community

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"Pack the Bin" Team Bradley and Leveling the Playing Field
Jun
20

"Pack the Bin" Team Bradley and Leveling the Playing Field

We are excited to invite the community to our "Pack the Bin" event, hosted in partnership with the Team Bradley Fund and Leveling the Playing Field, Inc.

Friday, June 20th, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 PM with the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce
Devola Soccer Complex: 1350 River Road, Marietta, Ohio 45750

We’re asking the community to come together and donate gently used sports equipment — items that will empower local kids with the gear they need to play, grow, and thrive. As the bin fills, local schools, youth programs, and nonprofits will be able to apply through LPF to receive the donated equipment.

This initiative was brought to the Mid-Ohio Valley by Tammi Bradley and her daughters, Emmie and Gabby, through the Team Bradley Fund, created in memory of their husband and father, Mark Bradley. Mark was a beloved coach and mentor who believed deeply in the power of sports to shape young lives. His legacy of encouragement and service lives on through this project.

Whether you’re bringing equipment, showing support, or just wanting to be part of something good happening in our community - we would love to see you there!

Learn more: https://www.mcfohio.org/.../community-invited-to-join...

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Dinosaurs & I Heart Cookies
Jun
16

Dinosaurs & I Heart Cookies

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔, 𝗢𝗛!!! 𝗢𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮, 𝗢𝗛 - 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀!!!

Massive animatronic dinosaurs will join the Most Popular Food Truck in America with Deep Dish Cookies for a 𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 at the 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟰𝟮 𝗣𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘁 from 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺!!

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
2 Massive T-Rex, Gigantic Triceratops, 5 Awesome Raptors (including "Blue"), Mighty Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, 2 Dimorphodontia, 10ft T-Rex, Baby Triceratops, Baby Stygimoloch, Baby Alosaurous, and Baby Raptor. We also feature our Raptor Enclosure and dinos for kids to sit, play and take pictures on as well as a fossil dig pit!

To celebrate this amazing event we are giving away 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗘 to everyone!!

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗘 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧:
- 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 'GOING' on this event
- 𝗧𝗔𝗚 𝟯 friends
- 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 our page
- 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 this event

We will be at 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟰𝟮 𝗣𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘁 this 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 from 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺!

𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐖𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 $𝟓 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝟔 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 $𝟐𝟓; **We do not have an age exception, a cookie purchase is required for each person attending. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗘 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞!!

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Community Fest: Flag, Freedom and the Constitution
Jun
14

Community Fest: Flag, Freedom and the Constitution

Join Living Democracy: Engaging Citizens Saturday, June 14 at Muskingum Park on Front St. in Marietta, OH for Community Fest: Flag, Freedom and the Constitution.
A celebration, free and open to all, free hot dogs and chips, music, games, groups and organizations sharing information and a time to talk with neighbors. It is 11:00 to 4:00. Come have some fun!

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Gab & The Goats Petting Zoo
Jun
14

Gab & The Goats Petting Zoo

On Saturday, June 14, between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, stop by the Marietta Branch for Gab & The Goats Petting Zoo. Bring the whole family to enjoy various farm animals such as goats, pigs, ducks, and much more! This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057.

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Shakes for a Cause Fundraiser
Jun
13

Shakes for a Cause Fundraiser

Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause!
Join us at Cone & Shake and support UnPuzzled Parents Connect! When you purchase a souvenir cup, $5 goes directly to our nonprofit to support families of children with disabilities. Enjoy your shake, keep the cup, and make a difference—one sip at a time!

We will have a table set up for FREE merchandise and information about our mission. Come chat, connect and see why our nonprofit is growing so fast!

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TG Shepard Concert- VFW
Jun
7

TG Shepard Concert- VFW

Get ready to rock out with country music legend TG Shepard at our live concert event! This in-person event promises to be a fantastic time filled with great music and good vibes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see a country music legend live on stage.

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Low Cost Rabies Vaccination
Jun
7

Low Cost Rabies Vaccination

 Location: Washington County Health Department, 340 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, OH
 Cost: $15 per animal

Important Notes:

  • Dogs must be on a leash

  • Cats must be in secure carriers

  • All animals must be at least 12 weeks old

Rabies is a serious – and preventable – disease. 

Feel free to share this info with friends and family who may be interested!

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Historic Marietta Tour of Homes
May
24
to May 25

Historic Marietta Tour of Homes

Experience historic Marietta through a tour of eleven homes in the first established settlement of the Northwest Territory.

Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Historic Marietta Tour of Homes

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