Local events in Allen County

Today, Monday, October 19

1. Mon19Monday, October 19

   Wake, Rattle, and Roll 2027 Prepay Program

   Sep 30 to Feb 26 · All Wake · Business and jobs

   Prepay Wake, Rattle, & Roll for 2026 — and Get 2 Months FREE! For just $80, you guarantee your team a full year of networking power. Invest in your team’s success by prepaying admission for seven Wake, Rattle, & Roll programs in 2027—and enjoy two additional months FREE. It’s…

   From Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

2. Mon19Monday, October 19

   Fall Choir Concert (grades 7-8)

   6:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place · Music and shows

   From Bath Local School District

3. Mon19Monday, October 19

   Fall Choir Concert (HS)

   7:30 to 9:30 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place · Music and shows

   From Bath Local School District

Next 7 days, Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26

1. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   City of Lima Homebuyer Workshops

   5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Cambridge Center, Lima · Classes and talks

   From City of Lima

   Also Oct 27.

2. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   MS Fall Instrumental Concert

   7 to 8 p.m. · Bluffton Middle School, 116 S Jackson St, Bluffton, OH 45817, USA · Music and shows

   MS Cafetorium

   From Bluffton Exempted Village School District

3. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Lima YP - Morning Coffee Connections - 10/21/26

   7:30 to 8:30 a.m. · Target, Lima · Business and jobs

   Morning Coffee Connections Start your day off right by joining us for Morning Coffee Connections, an engaging and energizing networking event tailored for young professionals! ☕ When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Where: Target, 2600 Elida Road Lima, Ohio 45807 Enter through the…

   From Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

4. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Weekly Walks

   9 to 10 a.m. · Haver Ridge Metro Park, Harrod · Outdoors and parks

   Enjoy the cool mornings of autumn while we get our steps in! Join a Naturalist as we walk the paths of Haver Ridge. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while enjoying nature. Dress for the weather, rain or shine! Register by Oct. 20.

   From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

   Also Nov 4, Nov 18 and Nov 25.

5. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Open House

   11 a.m. to noon · McElroy Environmental Education Center, Lima · Community and volunteering

   Come spend some time checking out our McElroy Environmental Education Center! From 11 am to 12 pm OR 4 pm to 5 pm. Chat with a Naturalist and check out all there is to see. Come for the whole hour, or just a quick stop! Registration required by Oct. 19.

   From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

   Also Nov 25.

6. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Open House

   4 to 5 p.m. · Community and volunteering

   Come spend some time checking out our McElroy Environmental Education Center! From 11 am to 12 pm OR 4 pm to 5 pm. Chat with a Naturalist and check out all there is to see. Come for the whole hour, or just a quick stop! Registration required by Oct. 19.

   From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

7. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors October Meeting

   Starts 7 p.m. · Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima · Festivals and fairs

   Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm in the Board Room under the Grandstand

   From Allen County Fair

8. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   Night at the Museum

   6 to 8 p.m. · Allen County Museum, Lima · Arts and museums

   Step into the past… if you dare! This year’s Night at the Museum isn’t just a tour; it’s an interactive, family-wide quest through time. The Historical Scavenger Hunt: Mysterious figures from the past have broken free from their exhibits and scattered throughout the museum! To…

   From Allen County Historical Society

9. Fri23Friday, October 23

   Parkview Health Recruitment | Rhodes State College

   5:30 to 8:30 a.m. · The Borra Center · Free

   Rhodes State College is hosting a Parkview Health recruitment event on Friday, October 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event takes place at the Borra Center for Health Sciences, located on the second floor at 8 Town Square in Lima. Students and graduates in select health…

   From Rhodes State College

10. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Wild Horse and Burrow Event

    Oct 23 to 24 · Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima · Festivals and fairs

    From Allen County Fair

11. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Columbus-Grove - Home

    7 to 8 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place

    This will be senior night for the football players, cheerleaders, and the band members! Meet 5:45, Block 6:10

    From Bluffton Exempted Village School District

12. Fri23Friday, October 23

    VFB @ Wapakoneta

    7 to 9 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place

    From Bath Local School District

13. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Starlight Cider & S'mores

    All day · BLUFFTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH · Business and jobs

    Join us for a cozy Fun evening of live music, warm apple cider, and the opportunity to make your own s'mores! Music and cider will be provided, but we welcome you to bring your own s'more supplies (we'll provide the fire and roasting sticks!). Don't feel like messing with…

    From Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce

14. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Bath Boosters Reverse Raffle

    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Festivals and fairs

    Will be taking place in YAB

    From Allen County Fair

15. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Ottawa River Cleanup

    9 a.m. to noon · 900 S. Collett St., Lima · Community and volunteering

    From City of Lima

16. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Walking Thru Autumn

    9 to 10:30 a.m. · Deep Cut Historical Park, Spencerville · Outdoors and parks

    Please join us for our special 20th anniversary of the Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week nearly 100 participants will gather for a guided hike to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Park District trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 9…

    From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

    Also Oct 31.

17. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Legacy Arts Street Party: A free music and art festival

    Noon to 7 p.m. · 200 Block of North Main Street, OH 45801 - 230 N Main Street Lima · Music and shows Arts and museums

    Join us on the 200 block of N Main street for the 7th Annual Legacy Arts Street Party Saturday, October 24th! 🎶 Live music all day 🎨 Free Family Art Activities from Legacy Arts and Artspace Lima ✨Art vendors, crafters, and unique makers 🍻 Food and Drinks from Sidecar Lounge

    From City of Lima

18. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Safety City Trunk or Treat

    Noon to 2 p.m. · Safety City, Lima · Family and kids

    From City of Lima

19. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Museum Talk: At the Center: Ohio & Presidency presented by Chris Blubaugh

    2 to 3 p.m. · Allen County Museum, Lima · Arts and museums Classes and talks

    Ohio has always been central to the nation’s history. In the 19th century, several Ohioans were nominated for and won the presidency. After helping the Union win the Civil War, Ohio Presidents were called upon again to serve the nation and preserve the gains of the recent…

    From Allen County Historical Society

20. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Murder Mystery Dinner & Show Doc’s Dance Hall

    6 to 10 p.m. · Food, drink and markets

    TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Get ready for a killer night at Doc’s Dance Hall & Event Center! Join us Saturday, October 24th for “Best Laid Plans” — An Old Hollywood Whodunnit Murder Mystery Dinner & Show! Step into an evening filled with mystery, intrigue, clues, suspects, and…

    From Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce

21. Sun25Sunday, October 25

    Howl'oween Trick or Trot hosted by Kiwanis Club of Lima

    Noon to 6 p.m.

    From City of Lima

22. Mon26Monday, October 26

    HS Picture Retakes

    All day · Allen County, see the posting for the place

    From Bath Local School District

23. Mon26Monday, October 26

    Chamber Press Conference - October 26, 2026

    9 to 10 a.m. · Chamber Conference Room, Lima · Business and jobs

    Who can present: Chamber member businesses, non-profit organizations, and service clubs What it is: A monthly forum to share your organization's important news and events. Highlights will also be included in the Chamber Monthly Newsletter. Local media is invited to attend.…

    From Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

24. Mon26Monday, October 26

    Kids Night in the Alley

    7 to 8:30 p.m. · Family and kids

    Calling all kids! Experience the Alley lit up at night – Join us for a spooktacular fun night in the Alley, 7:00-8:00 pm. Dress up in your Halloween costume for pics and we’ll have treats and activities to enjoy.

    From Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce

25. Mon26Monday, October 26

    Howl @ The Moon: Hunter’s Moon

    8 to 9 p.m. · Kendrick Woods, Spencerville · Outdoors and parks

    Across time, people all over the world have utilized the moon to track the seasons. Giving each full moon a special name was one way to honor nature’s signs and traditions. Under the light of the full moon learn about the names and folklore associated with October’s full moon.…

    From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

Later in October, October 27 to 31

1. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

   Walking-the-Wards with Mayor Smith

   5 to 6 p.m. · St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Lima

   From City of Lima

2. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

   Marching Band Concert

   7:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Bluffton High School, 106 W College Ave, Bluffton, OH 45817, USA · Music and shows

   From Bluffton Exempted Village School District

3. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   End of First Nine Weeks

   All day

   From Shawnee Local School District

4. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   End of Grading Period

   All day · Allen County, see the posting for the place

   From Bath Local School District

   Also Jan 14.

5. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   Tiffin University Transfer Event | Rhodes State College

   6 to 10 a.m. · Rhodes State College · Free

   From Rhodes State College

6. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   Trick or Treat for the City of Lima

   6 to 8 p.m. · Family and kids

   From City of Lima

7. Fri30Friday, October 30

   Paulding County Hospital Recruitment | Rhodes State College

   5:30 to 8:30 a.m. · The Borra Center · Free

   From Rhodes State College

8. Fri30Friday, October 30

   Wake Rattle and Roll 10/30/26

   7 to 8:30 a.m. · Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Lima · Business and jobs

   From Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

9. Fri30Friday, October 30

   End of 1st Grading Period

   8 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place

   From Bluffton Exempted Village School District

10. Fri30Friday, October 30

    Potential play-off game

    7 to 8 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place

    From Bluffton Exempted Village School District

11. Sat31Saturday, October 31

    Lauer Farms 1944

    10 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Lauer Historical Farm, Lima · Outdoors and parks

    From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

Further out, November 1 to January 17

Public meetings, 6 in the next 90 days

Public bodies that post their agendas: each line links the agenda or notice.

1. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Bath Board of Education Meeting

   7 to 7:30 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

   From Bath Local School District

   Also Nov 24 and Dec 15.

2. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Board of Education Meeting at 7pm

   7 to 9 p.m. · Allen County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

   From Bath Local School District

   Also Nov 24 and Dec 15.

3. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Board of Trustees Meeting

   7 to 9 p.m. · Township Board Room, Lima · Public meetings

   From Bath Township, Allen County

   Also Nov 3, Nov 17 and Dec 15, and 1 more date.

4. Mon26Monday, October 26

   Regular Council Meeting

   Starts 7 p.m. · Public meetings

   From City of Lima public meetings

   Also Nov 9, Nov 23 and Dec 21.

5. Sat5DECSaturday, December 5

   Board of Trustees Meeting

   7 to 9 p.m. · Township Board Room, Lima · Public meetings

   From Bath Township, Allen County

6. Mon7DECMonday, December 7

   Regular Council Meeting

   Starts 7 p.m. · Public meetings

   From City of Lima

   Also Dec 21.