Local events
Local events in Lancaster
City · Fairfield County · 169 events in the next 90 days from 7 public calendars
This weekend: Color Improvisations 3: A Major Exhibition of Contemporary Quilts, The Elegance of Erickson Exhibition, Barktoberfest with the Fairfield Area Humane Society and 20 more. Checked October 19; updated daily.
Today, Monday, October 19
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Common Threads - Morning
Whether you want to spin a yarn or find a tight-knit community, Common Threads is the place for you. Gather with fellow fiber enthusiasts for a relaxing session whatever yarn or thread-based craft fits your fancy. All skill levels, including beginners, are encouraged to attend!…
From Fairfield County District Library
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Pumpkin & Professions
Pumpkin & Professions Dates: Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20 Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Noon About: Celebrate the season while planning for your future! Stop by to decorate a mini pumpkin, enjoy fall treats, and chat with Career Services about majors, careers…
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Paws and Relax
Paws and Relax Feeling the pressure of the middle of the semester? Join us at the library to de-stress with some friendly therapy dogs!
From Ohio University Lancaster
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Read, Stay, and Play
One of the best ways for young children to learn is through play. Join us for a short storytime followed by exploratory time with fun activities! No registration necessary
From Fairfield County District Library
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OU HCOM Department of Social Medicine "Social Medicine Frontiers" Presents Beyond Pain Scores: Social, Cultural, and Emotional Dimensions of Chronic Pain Among Older Latino Adults
Explore the complex nature of chronic pain among older Latino adults in the United States, focusing on how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors can influence the experience and management of pain. He will discuss recent research on pain burden, psychosocial…
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Bobcat Career Den: Virtual Hangout | Make-It-Happen Monday Series📈
Dates: Every Monday Time: 3:30 pm Virtual https://ohio.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/2027025 Open to all OHIO students ohio.edu/zanesville/career About: Join us for our Make-It-Happen Monday series in the Bobcat Career Den: Virtual Hangout. This is your online space for career…
From Ohio University Lancaster
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Next 7 days, Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26
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Pumpkin & Professions
Pumpkin & Professions Dates: Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20 Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Noon About: Celebrate the season while planning for your future! Stop by to decorate a mini pumpkin, enjoy fall treats, and chat with Career Services about majors, careers…
From Ohio University
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Mini Yoga
A super-fun, interactive class for Mini Yogis where we take an imaginative yoga adventure incorporating animated yoga poses, music, and song, energizing their bodies and minds! Register online, on our app, or by calling (740) 653-2745 ext 140
From Fairfield County District Library
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Office Depot 40th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
Office Depot is celebrating their 40th Anniversary on Tuesday, October 20 at 12:30 p.m.!
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Teen Writing Club
Hone your writing skills and share your creative talents among peers. Every meeting we will focus on a different topic that will be challenging and fun.
From Fairfield County District Library
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Paws and Relax
Paws and Relax Feeling the pressure of the middle of the semester? Join us at the library to de-stress with some friendly therapy dogs!
From Ohio University
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Littlest Storytime
Stories, songs, and playtime for our youngest children. Come spend time with your little ones and help build those pre-literacy skills! No registration necessary
From Fairfield County District Library
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Chair Yoga
Senior Strong Chair Yoga class is specially tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors and baby boomers. This class focuses on gentle, accessible movements that promote flexibility, strength, and overall well-being, all from the comfort and stability of a chair. Join us for a…
From Fairfield County District Library
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Destination Downtown Lancaster Celebration of New Downtown Wayfinding Signage Ribbon Cutting
Destination Downtown Lancaster is celebrating their New Downtown Wayfinding Signage Project on Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m.!
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2026 YPFC Pumpkin Carving
YPFC Pumpkin Carving Get ready for a spooktacular night of pumpkin carving, laughs, and new connections! Join fellow Young Professionals for a relaxed fall evening you won’t want to miss. Cost: $15 Per Person *Payments will be made at Lancaster Greenhouse* Registration will…
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Luxe Rehabilitation & Care Center Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting
Luxe Rehabilitation & Care Center is celebrating their Grand Reopening on Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 p.m.!
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Run Club at Double Edge Brewing
From Visit Fairfield County (Destination Lancaster)
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Japanese - English Language Exchange
Join our monthly Japanese/English language exchange! Participants can engage one another to practice their Japanese or English. All levels are welcome.
From Fairfield County District Library
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Civil War Round Table: Buffington Island
Dave Mowery presents “Buffington Island” at the Sherman House Museum. Everyone is welcome.
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Family Storytime
With a different theme each week, explore literacy and expand imaginations with stories, songs, and crafts. No registration necessary
From Fairfield County District Library
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Skull Googly Art
Come create cool Skull art with googly eyes! No experience necessary, all materials supplied. Registration required online, on our app, or by calling (740) 653-2745, extension 160.
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Fairfield County – Chapter Meeting
Fairfield County OGS chapter meeting is October 22, 2026 at the Genealogy Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the program “Treasures in the Attic” with George Barnes and Mike Lemay, who will give…
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Barktoberfest with the Fairfield Area Humane Society
Join the Fairfield Area Humane Society on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 for their Barktoberfest at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be at the Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two nights of the Haunted Trail at the barn from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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The Missing Middle: Hidden in Plain Sight
Join the United Way in an immersive experience, expert speakers, and meaningful discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the realities facing ALICE families, explore the barriers that keep individuals and families from achieving financial stability, and…
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How to Buy a Computer
If you’re in the market for a new computer and want a little help figuring out what you need without going overboard on spending, this program is for you. Join your Guiding Ohio Online Technology trainer and your computer curious peers for a discussion on how to really read the…
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Autumnal Quilling
Enjoy and hone your creativity by making a one of a kind quilled fall, Thanksgiving card or ornament. Bring a friend and learn new quilling techniques with Shyrl. Register online, on our app, or by calling (740) 653-2745, extension 160.
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Saturday Storytime
Stories, songs, and crafts to help prepare children for preschool and beyond. No registration necessary
From Fairfield County District Library
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School Age STEAM: Kitchen Magic
Explore the magic of kitchen chemistry in this hands-on program. Register online, on our app, or by calling (740) 653-2745 ext 140
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AI Civics
What does it mean for a handful of companies to be racing toward "superintelligence" — AI capable of anything the human brain can do? This session uses excerpts from journalist Jennifer Strong's Pulitzer Center–supported reporting, The Race to Superintelligence, to walk through…
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2026 FCHA Cemetery Tour
A tour of Lancaster's original city burial grounds, present-day Firehouse Park. Meet 7 people from Lancaster's past buried on the property and learn how a pioneer cemetery became a public park. Tours begin at 2:00pm, 2:30pm and 3:00pm. Proceeds go to the installation of a…
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Ghoul Gala '26 "Zombies v. Vampires."
Attention all you boils and ghouls! Main Library is throwing a monster mash and you’re invited! Ghoul Gala will be only for adults. We’ll have a coffin-sized load of activities, crafts, snacks, and other fiendishly clever fun. The theme is “Better Un-Dead: Vampires v. Zombies!”…
Later in October, October 27 to 31
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The public calendars of Lancaster's own read once a day, then the county-wide and other calendars that cover it. Every event above links to its posting on one of them.
Lancaster's own calendars
- Visit Fairfield County (Destination Lancaster) · visitors bureau79 eventschecked Oct 19
- Fairfield County District Library · library39 eventschecked Oct 19
- Ohio University Lancaster · university23 eventschecked Oct 19
- Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce · chamber of commerce15 eventschecked Oct 19
- Fairfield Heritage Association · museum5 eventschecked Oct 19
County-wide and other calendars
- Ohio University · university6 eventschecked Oct 19
- Ohio Genealogical Society · statewide calendar2 eventschecked Oct 19
- Fairfield County Historical Society · calendar0 herechecked Oct 19
- Historical Aircraft Squadron Museum · museum0 herechecked Oct 19
- Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District · school district0 herechecked Oct 19
- Metro Parks (Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District) · parks district0 herechecked Oct 19
- Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce · chamber of commerce0 herechecked Oct 19
- Pickerington Public Library · library0 herechecked Oct 19
- Village of Carroll · village calendar0 herechecked Oct 19
- Wahkeena Nature Preserve · parks district0 herechecked Oct 19
- Walnut Township, Fairfield County · township calendar0 herechecked Oct 19
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Compiled from the public calendars named above; every event links to the posting it came from. Checked October 19.
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