Local events in Madison County

Today, Tuesday, October 20

1. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Chick Hatching

   All day · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   Keep watch on eggs we have in an incubator over a 2 week period. Then, observe live chicks at the library the following week. Eggs arrive on October 7th. Our chicks should hatch around October 21st and can be observed in the library through October 27th.

   From London Public Library

   Also Oct 21, Oct 22 and Oct 23, and 3 more dates.

2. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Read, Watch, Listen, Play, WIN

   All day · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   For every 5 items that you check out in a single transaction, you’ll earn a ticket to put in the drawing of your choice! No limits! The more you check out, the more chances you have to win! There will be new prizes to win every month!

   From London Public Library

   Also Oct 21, Oct 22 and Oct 23, and 7 more dates.

3. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Toddler Time

   10 to 10:30 a.m. · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   Each week focuses on a different theme using books, songs, and finger plays to reinforce the topic and boost early literacy. We incorporate lots of music and movement. There are weeks we will use musical instruments, scarves, balls, and a parachute.

   From London Public Library

   Also Oct 27, Nov 3 and Nov 10, and 4 more dates.

4. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Preschool Story Time

   11 to 11:35 a.m. · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   Each week focuses on a different theme using books, songs, and finger plays to reinforce the topic and boost early literacy. We incorporate lots of music and movement. There are weeks we will use musical instruments, scarves, balls, and a parachute. Preschoolers have the…

   From London Public Library

   Also Oct 27, Nov 3 and Nov 10, and 4 more dates.

5. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   After-School Snacks

   3:15 to 4:15 p.m. · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   Stop by the library every weekday from 3:15-4:15 for a free after-school snack. For children ages 18 and under. Brought to you in partnership with Children's Hunger Alliance

   From London Public Library

   Also Oct 21, Oct 22 and Oct 23, and 7 more dates.

6. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Silly Spooky Stories

   6 to 7 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids Community and volunteering

   Silly Spooky Stories is a fun, family-friendly storytelling program filled with playful ghost tales, strange folktales, silly songs, and just enough shivers to make everyone giggle. Never too scary for young audiences. Recommended for ages 5 & up and their families.…

   From Plain City Public Library

7. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Knit a Sweater with Patt

   6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · My London Library · Free Arts and museums

   If you are an experienced knitter and would like to learn how to knit a sweater, we have the perfect program for you! Local knitter, Patt Delph, will be leading us through a class that will teach all attendees how to knit a sweater from start to finish! How will this program…

   From London Public Library

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

Next 7 days, Wednesday, October 21 to Tuesday, October 27

1. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Flu Shots

   10 a.m. to noon · Classes and talks

   From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

2. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

   Oct 21 to 24 · Classes and talks

   From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

3. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Storytime at the Firehouse

   10:30 to 11:30 a.m. · Family and kids

   From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

4. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Yarnies

   6 to 7 p.m. · My London Library · Free Arts and museums Family and kids

   If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other fiber arts please join us for an hour of socializing and crafting! Whether you're a beginner or an expert, bring along your current project and work alongside others who enjoy crafting as much as you! This is not a class, but we…

   From London Public Library

   Also Nov 18 and Dec 16.

5. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Friends of the Plain City Public Library

   7 to 8 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Community and volunteering Family and kids

   The Friends of the Plain City Public Library is a nonprofit organization that works to support the mission of the library through fundraising activities and volunteer opportunities.

   From Plain City Public Library

   Also Nov 18 and Dec 16.

6. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   IMake

   3 to 4:30 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids

   Click here to view the project schedule. No registration is required.

   From Plain City Public Library

   Also Oct 29, Nov 5 and Nov 12, and 4 more dates.

7. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   Kindergarten Club

   6:30 to 7:15 p.m. · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   We will practice letter sounds and writing letters using a variety of multisensory literacy activities. Children can also master the important fine motor skills and gross motor skills needed to start school. We will work on numbers and counting, scissors, sorting, patterns, and…

   From London Public Library

   Also Nov 5, Nov 12 and Nov 19.

8. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   Bedtime Storytime

   7 to 7:15 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids

   Join us on Facebook and Youtube for a LIVE Bedtime Storytime every Thursday at 7:00pm. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more that will help your little one wind down before bedtime! These storytimes are intended for children ages 6 and under, but anyone can tune in and…

   From Plain City Public Library

   Also Oct 29, Nov 5 and Nov 12, and 4 more dates.

9. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   Time to Read

   7:30 to 9:30 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Community and volunteering

   Join us at The Plain City Public Library ring your own book and you'll get to enjoy some uninterrupted reading time. Here's your chance to be in a library "in the dark." "After Hours" at the library is limited to 25 patrons-sign up here to reserve your place.

   From Plain City Public Library

10. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Grade Cards Go Home

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

    From Jefferson Local School District

    Also Jan 8.

11. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Kelly Clark - Della

    Oct 23 to 24 · Festivals and fairs

    From Madison County Fair

12. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Marauders Coughlin

    Oct 23 to 25 · Festivals and fairs

    From Madison County Fair

13. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Marauders Coughlin Arena

    Oct 23 to 25 · Festivals and fairs

    From Madison County Fair

14. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Halloween Weekend Campout

    Starts 2 p.m. · Deer Creek State Park, Mount Sterling · Community and volunteering Family and kids

    From the Friends of Deer Creek, located at Washhouse 4. Support the Friends of Deer Creek Food Booth, 50/50, and Raffle Ticket Sales. Food Drive – donate nonperishable food items at WH4. Nature Center open Friday Oct 23, 2:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday Oct 24, 10:00am-1:00pm.…

    From Pickaway County Visitors Bureau (Explore Pickaway)

15. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Evening Hike

    Starts 7 p.m. · Deer Creek State Park, Mount Sterling · Outdoors and parks Family and kids

    Come hike the Hawkview Meadow Trail with the Naturalist. Hawkview Meadow Trail is a 3/4 mile loop that goes past Clarks Run creek, with some hills, wooded and meadow areas, and uneven terrain (roots, rocks). Enclosed shoes required; please wear appropriate gear for the weather…

    From Pickaway County Visitors Bureau (Explore Pickaway)

16. Fri23Friday, October 23

    Storytime at the Firehouse

    10:30 to 11:30 p.m. · Family and kids

    From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

17. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    LEGO Building Club

    10 to 11:30 a.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids

    Build and create with us at the LEGO Building Club! All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

    From Plain City Public Library

18. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Fall Festival

    5 to 9 p.m. · Community Center, West Jefferson · Festivals and fairs

    From Village of West Jefferson

19. Mon26Monday, October 26

    All Ages Storytime

    10:30 to 11 a.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids

    Storytime Kits containing scarves, shakers, beanbags, and other manipulatives used in Storytime will be available while supplies last. Already have a Storytime Kit? Bring it with you - it contains all the supplies you will need! Caregiver must attend. No registration required.

    From Plain City Public Library

    Also Nov 2, Nov 9 and Nov 16, and 4 more dates.

20. Mon26Monday, October 26

    Guess That KitKat

    4 to 5 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids Food, drink and markets

    Try several varieties of KitKats from around the world, guess their flavors, and see which are your favorites. For all ages. Registration with a Plain City Public Library card is required. Please register each participant who plans on eating KitKats separately.

    From Plain City Public Library

21. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

    A Prythian Celebration

    6 to 7:30 p.m. · My London Library · Free Festivals and fairs

    Come and enjoy games, snacks, and crafts all centered around your favorite book series to celebrate the long-awaited release of A Court of Splintered Harmony. Program for ages 18+ only.

    From London Public Library

22. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

    HS VB @ Madison Plains - Sectionals

    6 to 8 p.m. · Madison-Plains High School, 800 Linson Rd, London, OH 43140, USA

    OHSAA Sectional Finals

    From North Union Local School District

23. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

    Not-So-Spooky Storytime

    6:30 to 7 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Family and kids

    Costumes are encouraged but not required. For ages 6 and under and their families. This is a one-time session. No registration is required.

    From Plain City Public Library

Later in October, October 28 to 31

1. Wed28Wednesday, October 28

   Storytime (Color Recognition)

   10:30 to 11:30 a.m. · Family and kids

   From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

2. Wed28Wednesday, October 28

   Teen Advisory Board Meeting

   6 to 7 p.m. · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   From London Public Library

3. Wed28Wednesday, October 28

   WJHS Halloween Cabaret

   6 to 8:30 p.m. · 1 Roughrider Dr, West Jefferson, OH 43162, USA

   From Jefferson Local School District

4. Wed28Wednesday, October 28

   Madison County Chapter Meeting

   7 to 8:30 p.m. · 20 South Walnut Street Room 9 London Ohio 43140 · Free

   From Ohio Genealogical Society

5. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   Trick-or-Treat Book Giveaway

   5 to 8 p.m. · My London Library · Free Family and kids

   From London Public Library

6. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   Trick or Treat night

   5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Family and kids

   From Village of West Jefferson

7. Fri30Friday, October 30

   Storytime (Shapes)

   10:30 to 11:30 a.m. · Family and kids

   From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

8. Sat31Saturday, October 31

   Gymkhana

   All day · Festivals and fairs

   From Madison County Fair

9. Sat31Saturday, October 31

   Monica Patricio - Della

   All day · Festivals and fairs

   From Madison County Fair

10. Sat31Saturday, October 31

    Plain City Writing Group

    11 a.m. to 1 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Classes and talks Community and volunteering

    From Plain City Public Library

    Also Dec 12.

Further out, November 1 to January 18

Public meetings, 24 in the next 90 days

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

1. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Madison County Board of Commissioners Meeting

   8:30 a.m. to noon · 1 North Main Street, London · Public meetings

   Board Meeting Agenda To watch a live stream, please click the link below. October 20, 2026, Live Stream

   From Madison County

   Also Oct 27, Nov 3 and Nov 10, and 4 more dates.

2. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

   Madison County Future, Inc. Board Meeting

   6 to 7 p.m. · Public meetings

   Discussing economic development in Madison County communities.

   From Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors (London)

   Also Nov 24 and Dec 29.

3. Wed28Wednesday, October 28

   Board of Education Work Session

   5 to 6 p.m. · High School Media Center, 1 Roughrider Dr., West Jefferson · Public meetings

   From Jefferson Local School District

4. Thu29Thursday, October 29

   Subdivision Review Board

   9:30 to 11:30 a.m. · 825 US 42, London · Public meetings

   From Madison County

   Also Nov 12.

5. Mon2NOVMonday, November 2

   Regular Council Meeting

   7 to 8 p.m. · Council Chambers, West Jefferson · Public meetings

   From Village of West Jefferson

   Also Nov 16, Dec 7 and Dec 21.

6. Mon2NOVMonday, November 2

   Board of Zoning Appeals

   7:30 to 9:30 p.m. · 825 St. Rt. 42, London · Public meetings

   From Madison County public meetings

   Also Dec 7.

7. Tue3NOVTuesday, November 3

   Board of Elections Regular Meeting

   6:15 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. · Madison County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

   From Madison County public meetings

8. Tue3NOVTuesday, November 3

   Madison County Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

   Noon to 1 p.m. · Madison County Chamber of Commerce, London · Public meetings

   From Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors (London)

   Also Dec 1 and Jan 5.

9. Tue10NOVTuesday, November 10

   Board of Education Regular Meeting

   6 to 7 p.m. · High School Auditeria, 1 Roughrider Dr., West Jefferson · Public meetings

   From Jefferson Local School District

   Also Dec 8.

10. Tue10NOVTuesday, November 10

    Board of Trustees Meeting

    6 to 7 p.m. · Public meetings

    From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

    Also Dec 8 and Jan 12.

11. Tue10NOVTuesday, November 10

    LCS Board Meeting In LHS Room 311

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · Madison County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

    From London City School District

    Also Dec 8 and Jan 12.

12. Tue10NOVTuesday, November 10

    Board of Trustees Committee Meeting

    7 to 7:15 p.m. · Public meetings

    From Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library

13. Thu12NOVThursday, November 12

    Executive Family & Children First Council

    8:30 to 9:30 a.m. · 200 Midway St., London · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

14. Thu12NOVThursday, November 12

    Subdivision Review Board

    9:30 to 11:30 a.m. · 825 US 42, London · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

15. Thu12NOVThursday, November 12

    Family & Children First Council- Full Council

    9:45 to 11 a.m. · 200 Midway St., London · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

16. Thu12NOVThursday, November 12

    Madison County Land Bank Meeting

    10 to 11:07 a.m. · 1 North Main Street, London · Public meetings

    From Madison County

    Also Dec 10 and Jan 14.

17. Mon16NOVMonday, November 16

    Board of Trustees Meeting

    5 to 6 p.m. · My London Library · Free Public meetings

    From London Public Library

    Also Dec 21.

18. Mon16NOVMonday, November 16

    Library Board of Trustees

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · The Plain City Public Library · Free Public meetings

    From Plain City Public Library

    Also Dec 21.

19. Tue17NOVTuesday, November 17

    Madison County Board of Commissioners Meeting

    8:30 a.m. to noon · 1 North Main Street, London · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

    Also Dec 15, Dec 22 and Jan 5.

20. Tue17NOVTuesday, November 17

    Board of Elections Regular Meeting

    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Madison County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

21. Tue24NOVTuesday, November 24

    Community Improvement Corporation Board Meeting

    6 to 7 p.m. · 825 St. Rt. 42, London · Public meetings

    From Madison County

22. Thu3DECThursday, December 3

    Board of Elections Post-Election Audit

    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Madison County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

23. Tue8DECTuesday, December 8

    Board of Elections Regular Meeting

    9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Madison County, see the posting for the place · Public meetings

    From Madison County public meetings

24. Mon4JANMonday, January 4, 2027

    Board of Zoning Appeals

    7:30 to 9:30 p.m. · 825 St. Rt. 42, London · Public meetings

    From Madison County