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  • Ohio releases 2026 state fair schedules

    OHIO — While the snow is falling, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is already laying out plans for next summer, including the official dates of the 2026 fair season. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The schedule includes Ohio’s 94 county fairs, independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair

    • ODA said the season kicks off on June 6 and runs throughout the summer until Oct. 17

    • ODA helps assure the safety of fair amusement rides, monitors livestock shows to assure honest competition and coordinates animal health efforts with local veterinarians

    The schedule includes Ohio’s 94 county fairs, independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair. 

    ODA said the season kicks off on June 6 and runs throughout the summer until Oct. 17. 

    “Ohio’s county and independent fairs are an important part of Ohio’s agricultural heritage and play a critical role in supporting youth leadership programs, like 4H and FFA,” said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge. “When people attend the fair, they are supporting their local community, the agriculture industry, and our next generation of responsible food producers.” 

    Beyond setting and approving dates for the fairs, ODA helps assure the safety of fair amusement rides, monitors livestock shows to assure honest competition and coordinates animal health efforts with local veterinarians.

    Week of May 31

    • Paulding County Fair (Paulding): June 6-June 13

    Week of June 14

    • Pickaway County Fair (Circleville) June 20-June 27

    Week of June 21

    • Harrison County Fair (Cadiz) June 22-June 27
    • Putnam County Fair (Ottawa) June 22-June 27
    • Hamilton County Fair (Carthage) June 25-June 28
    • Marion County Fair (Marion) June 28-July 4
    • Clinton County Fair (Wilmington) July 11-July 18
    • Madison County Fair (London) July 11-July 18

    Week of July 12

    • Adams County Fair (West Union) July 12-July 18
    • Logan County Fair (Bellefontaine) July 12-July 18
    • Lawrence County Fair (Proctorville) July 13-July 18
    • Lucas County Fair (Maumee) July 13-July 19
    • Montgomery County Fair (Dayton) July 14-July 19
    • Trumbull County Fair (Cortland) July 14-July 19
    • Jackson County Fair (Wellston) July 17-July 25

     

    Week of July 19

    • Ottawa County Fair (Oak Harbor) July 19-July 26
    • Crawford County Fair (Bucyrus) July 20-July 25
    • Fayette County Fair (Washington C.H.) July 20-July 25
    • Perry County Fair (New Lexington) July 20-July 25
    • Warren County Fair (Lebanon) July 20-July 25
    • Franklin County Fair (Hilliard) July 20-July 26
    • Carroll County Fair (Carrollton) July 21-July 26
    • Clark County Fair (Springfield) July 24-July 31
    • Pike County Fair (Piketon) July 24-Aug. 1
    • Knox County Fair (Mt. Vernon) July 25-Aug. 1

     

    Week of July 26

    • Butler County Fair (Hamilton) July 26-Aug. 1
    • Shelby County Fair (Sidney) July 26-Aug. 1
    • Union County Fair (Marysville) July 26-Aug. 1
    • Seneca County Fair (Tiffin) July 26-Aug. 2
    • Clermont County Fair (Owensville) July 27-Aug. 1
    • Vinton County Fair (McArthur) July 27-Aug. 1
    • Lake County Fair (Painesville) July 28-Aug. 2
    • Summit County Fair (Tallmadge) July 28-Aug. 2
    • Ohio State Fair (Columbus) July 29-Aug. 9
    • Preble County Fair (Eaton) Aug. 1-Aug. 8

     

    Week of Aug. 2

    • Auglaize County Fair (Wapakoneta) Aug. 2-Aug. 8
    • Greene County Fair (Xenia)* Aug. 2-Aug. 8
    • Wood County Fair (Bowling Green) Aug. 2-Aug. 9
    • Gallia County Fair (Gallipolis) Aug.3-Aug. 8
    • Scioto County Fair ( Lucasville) Aug. 3-Aug. 8
    • Columbiana County Fair (Lisbon) Aug. 3-Aug. 9
    • Medina County Fair (Medina) Aug. 3-Aug. 9
    • Champaign County Fair (Urbana) Aug. 7-Aug. 14
    • Athens County Fair (Athens) Aug. 7-Aug. 15

    Week of Aug. 9

    • Hartford Independent Fair (Licking Co.) Aug. 9-Aug. 15
    • Richland County Fair* Aug. 9-Aug. 15
    • Ross County Fair (Chillicothe) Aug. 9-Aug. 15
    • Holmes County Fair (Millersburg) Aug. 10-Aug. 15
    • Erie County Fair (Sandusky) Aug. 10-Aug. 16
    • Attica Independent Fair (Seneca Co.) Aug. 11-Aug. 15
    • Ashtabula County Fair (Jefferson) Aug. 11-Aug. 16
    • Cuyahoga County Fair (Berea) Aug. 11-Aug. 16
    • Mercer County Fair (Celina) Aug. 13-Aug.19
    • Henry County Fair (Napoleon) Aug. 13-Aug. 20
    • Miami County Fair (Troy) Aug. 14-Aug. 20

     

    Week of Aug. 16

    • Huron County Fair (Norwalk) Aug. 16-Aug. 22
    • Muskingum County Fair (Zanesville) Aug. 16-Aug. 22
    • Meigs County Fair (Pomeroy) Aug.17-August 22
    • Jefferson County Fair (Smithfield) Aug. 17-Aug. 23
    • Allen County Fair (Lima) Aug. 21-Aug. 29
    • Darke County Fair (Greenville) Aug. 21-Aug. 29
    • Defiance County Fair (Hicksville) Aug. 22-Aug. 29

     

    Week of Aug. 23

    • Lorain County Fair (Wellington) Aug. 23-Aug. 30
    • Monroe County Fair (Woodsfield) Aug. 24-Aug. 29
    • Sandusky County Fair (Fremont) Aug. 24-Aug. 30
    • Portage County Fair (Randolph) Aug. 25-Aug. 30

     

    Week of Aug. 30

    • Noble County Fair (Caldwell) Aug. 31-Sept. 5
    • Morrow County Fair (Mt. Gilead) Aug. 31-Sept. 7
    • Hancock County Fair (Findlay) Sept. 1-Sept. 7
    • Richwood Independent Fair (Union Co.) Sept. 1-Sept. 7
    • Stark County Fair (Canton) Sept. 1-Sept. 7
    • Van Wert County Fair (Van Wert) Sept. 1-Sept. 7
    • Mahoning County Fair (Canfield) Sept. 2-Sept. 7
    • Geauga County Fair (Burton) Sept. 3-Sept. 7
    • Fulton County Fair (Wauseon) Sept. 4-Sept. 10
    • Washington County Fair (Marietta) Sept. 5-Sept. 8

     

    Week of Sept. 6

    • Highland County Fair (Hillsboro) Sept.6-Sept.12
    • Belmont County Fair (St. Clairsville) Sept. 7-Sept. 13
    • Morgan County Fair (McConnelsville) Sept. 8-Sept. 12
    • Hardin County Fair (Kenton) Sept. 8-Sept. 13
    • Wayne County Fair (Wooster) Sept. 12-Sept. 17
    • Williams County Fair (Montpelier) Sept. 12-Sept. 19

     

    Week of Sept. 13

    • Guernsey County Fair (Old Washington) Sept. 14-Sept. 19
    • Hocking County Fair (Logan) Sept. 14-Sept. 19
    • Wyandot County Fair (Upper Sandusky) Sept. 14-Sept. 19
    • Bellville Independent Fair (Richland Co.) Sept. 16-Sept. 19
    • Delaware County Fair (Delaware) Sept. 19-Sept. 26

     

    Week of Sept. 20

    • Ashland County Fair (Ashland) Sept. 20-Sept. 26
    • Tuscarawas County Fair (Dover) Sept. 21-Sept. 27
    • Albany Independent Fair (Athens Co.) Sept. 23-Sept. 27

     

    Week of Sept. 27

    • Brown County Fair (Georgetown) Sept. 28-Oct. 3
    • Barlow Independent Fair (Washington Co.) Sept. 30-Oct. 4
    • Coshocton County Fair (Coshocton) Oct 2-Oct. 8

     

    Week of Oct. 4

    • Loudonville Independent Fair (Ashland Co.) Oct 6-Oct 10
    • Fairfield County Fair (Lancaster) Oct. 11-Oct. 17

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  • ZooTampa’s Christmas in the Wild illuminates the season

    TAMPA, Fla. — More than one million twinkling lights set the stage for ZooTampa’s Christmas in the Wild, on select dates in December.

    What You Need To Know

    • ZooTampa’s Christmas in the Wild includes over a million lights

    • Enjoy an “hymn-prov” show, stilt angel dancing, and cookies with Mrs. Clause

    • Proceeds support ZooTampa’s wildlife protection mission

    • Admission is $29.95, starting after 4 p.m. on select December dates


    Among the activities for the evening event, there is an “hymn-prov” show, with funny takes on favorite Christmas carols especially created for children and families.

    There is dancing with stilt angels, cookies with Mrs. Clause and visiting with Santa.

    Proceeds from every purchase go towards ZooTampa and their mission to protect and preserve wildlife.

    Admission to Christmas in the Wild is $29.95 and takes place after 4 p.m. on select dates.

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  • BalletMet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ returning to Columbus in December

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker” will soon return to the Ohio Theatre with 22 performances. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The production will run from Dec. 11 to Dec. 28

    • The shows will feature nearly 300 costumes, 300 pounds of fake snow and 200 dancers

    • Tickets can be purchased online, at the CAPA ticket center or by calling (614) 229-4848

    The production will run from Dec. 11 to Dec. 28, and it will have two “My First Nutcracker” sensory friendly interactions, and it will feature more than 180 Academy students and trainees.

    “Since 1978, BalletMet’s The Nutcracker has been one of Columbus’s most beloved holiday traditions, and it is a joy for all of us at BalletMet to see it return,” said BalletMet’s Artistic Director Remi Wörtmeyer. “While the ballet will remain what Central Ohio knows and loves, we have a few surprises in store, making the overall Nutcracker experience even more exciting.”

    The shows will feature nearly 300 costumes, 300 pounds of fake snow and 200 dancers. 

    “Guided by Tchaikovsky‘s iconic score and Gerard Charles’s choreography, the two will weave together fantasy, adventure, and the spirit of the holiday season as the ballet follows Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and their unforgettable journey,” a press release states.

    Here are the dates and times you can see “The Nutcracker:”

    • Dec. 11 – 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 12 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 13 – noon and 5:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 14 – noon and 5:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 16 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 17 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 18 – 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 19 –7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 20 – noon and 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 21 – noon and 5:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 23 – 11 a.m. (My First Nutcracker/sensory-friendly environment) and 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 24 – noon
    • Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. (My First Nutcracker/sensory-friendly environment) and 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 27 – noon and 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 28 – noon

    Additionally, the BalletMet has the Pay What You Want program, which allows people to see performances at the price they choose. The program is being offered for performances on these days and times: 

    • Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. (My First Nutcracker/sensory-friendly environment) and 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 27 – noon and 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 28 – noon

    Tickets can be purchased online, at the CAPA ticket center or by calling (614) 229-4848. 

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  • New movie ‘Lost & Found in Cleveland’ paints ode to Ohioans

    CLEVELAND — Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman’s new film “Lost & Found in Cleveland” is an ode to the city told by weaving the story of five residents together through the objects they bring to a fictional TV show.

    “I grew up watching Antique Roadshows with my dad. I just fell in love with the people on the show,” Guterman said, explaining she always wanted to make a movie centering on Antiques Roadshow. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The movie”Lost & Found in Cleveland” is in theaters nationwide November 7th
    • Filmakers Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak raised funding for the movie independently
    • The movie proudly features Cleveland, shooting in locations like Playhouse Square, the Hope Memorial Bridge and the West Side Market

    “They’re coming with these objects that they’ve collected that have been passed down to them that take on special meaning, and our own identities get wrapped up in these special objects that come into our lives,” Gerchak said. 

    Gerchak grew up in Cleveland, Guterman in LA, but now they both live in the movie’s titular city. 

    “Cleveland is the protagonist of the film, and we really celebrate it,” Guterman said. 

    They filmed scenes at iconic Cleveland locations.

    “We had 20 locations in 20 days,” Gerchak said, filming at places like Playhouse Square, University Circle and The Hope Memorial Bridge. 

    They shot at the historic West Side Market with actor Dennis Haysbert, who made his movie debut in another Cleveland classic picture, “Major League.”

    “In the first shot we’re inside there, and getting him standing here, with the ‘Go Tribe’,” Gerchak said, motioning to the Dionne’s Meats Booth the film used as a location at the market. The booth had a ‘Go Tribe’ sticker, a reference to the Cleveland Indians baseball team that was featured in the movie ‘Major League.’

    The movie features Clevelanders as extras, like Sam, an employee at the West Side Market. 

    “Taking this concept of what people think Cleveland is and showing you, it can feel different, it can be beautiful,” Guterman said. 

    Set during the holidays, the movie cast big names like June Squibb, Jon Lovitz and Martin Sheen. 

    “I think it is the perfect marriage of material and setting. There’s a Midwestern optimism, there’s an earnestness, an authenticity,” Gerchak said. 

    Directed, written and produced by Gerchak and Guterman, the film is a labor of love they worked on for over a decade, raising funds independently. 

    “We had a book club in Cleveland that invested in the film,” Guterman said. 

    Finally realizing their vision and getting to bring it to the big screen. 

    “People have an underestimation of the film and I think they also have an underestimation of Cleveland, and the Cleveland’s of the country, and I think that they’re gonna be in for a surprise when they come and see the film,” Gerchak said. 

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  • Cincinnati Museum Center to offer free admission for veterans

    CINCINNATI — In honor of Veterans Day, the Cincinnati Museum Center is offering free admission to veterans, active and former military for a limited time starting next week. 

    From Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, military members can enter any of the center’s three museums for free, and family members can receive a $1 discount. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

    Alongside CMC, joining in the discount, is the Nancy & David Holocaust & Humanity Center located in Union Terminal. 

    CMC is also offering $3 off admission for veterans and active military to the “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away” exhibition with the code “VETS” online. 

    The free admission does not apply OMNIMAX tickets.

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  • Tour some spooky Halloween Homes around Central Florida and Tampa Bay

    The Halloween season is here, and lots of homes are decked out with all sorts of spine-chilling decorations.

    Spectrum News got the chance to check out some of the best and scariest in Central Florida and around Tampa Bay.

    🔼 Check out the creepy compliation above! 

    And we’d love to see your home, too! Just fill out a form for Central Florida or Tampa Bay.

     

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  • St. Petersburg unveils walkable artwork in Sunset Park

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg unveiled a 175 foot long walkable mosaic aimed at drawing visitors to Sunset Park on Wednesday, which depicts the sunrise over Tampa Bay in the east and ends with a sunset on the Gulf beaches in the west.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Sunshine City Mosaic was unveiled on Wednesday in Sunset Park in St. Petersburg 

    • The artwork is made up of 15,000 pieces of porcelain tile and glass, which creates nine vignettes of Florida’s wildlife

    • It took three local and emerging artists two and a half years to complete the project  

    • The 175 foot long walkable mosaic aimed at drawing visitors to Sunset Park


    “The goal when we originally started was to make kind of an iconic piece for the city,” said artist Alex Kaufman. “Something that everyone would take pride in.”

    Kaufman, along with artists Laura “Miss Crit” Spencer and George Retkes, were commissioned by the city in 2023 to create the Sunshine City Mosaic for $50,000. The artwork is made up of 15,000 pieces of porcelain tile and glass, which creates nine vignettes of Florida’s wildlife.

    “The Sunshine City Mosaic is not just a public art installation, it’s a celebration of our community’s spirit and natural beauty,” said Mayor Kenneth Welch. “It’s exciting to see such an ambitious project come to life, connecting our vibrant artistic culture with the stunning landscapes of our parks on the west side.”  

    Spencer called the two-and-a-half-year project, which endured some public delays, a “remembrance piece” and was still processing its completion.

    “When you’ve worked on a project for as long as this one, it becomes like a sibling or a family member,” she said. “I’m still going to be sneaking out here once a week to sweep her off and make sure she’s doing okay.”

    The artists were hoping it was going to be longest mosaic in Florida, but the Science Center has a mosaic that is 275 feet long which the city believes holds the record. Retkes said before the unveiling that the Sunshine City Mosaic had been getting a lot of buzz in the Old Pasadena neighborhood.

    “They’ve already expressed some gratitude for seeing a new piece and getting to walk through the park to enjoy it,” he said. “(It) should hopefully attract some more people over to the side of town.”

    Kaufman said the city got a great deal on the project, and he was grateful they were chosen through a program for emerging artists.

    “They took a chance on us, and we gave them something really special in return. So it’s beneficial to both parties,” he said. “This is an amazing deal for the city, but it’s also our hometown. So, it’s also our business card too.”

    The Sunshine City Mosaic joins the more than 90 pieces that make up St. Pete’s public art collection.

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  • Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources unveils America 250 celebrations

    OHIO — America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year, and across the country celebrations are being planned for the nation. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has shared its schedule of events

    • The department has planned more than 50 events throughout the year

    • The first event begins in January

    Within Ohio, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has shared its schedule of events to commemorate the anniversary.

    “ODNR is absolutely thrilled to be hosting a variety of events across our state to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great nation,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “We invite visitors to join us on hikes, history tours, open houses, and so much more that will immerse people in nature while celebrating America’s history.”

    The department has planned more than 50 events throughout the year open to the public. 

    Events kick off at the start of 2026 and include: 

    “Jan. 2026:

    • Annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills State Park: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

    Feb. 2026

    • Annual Winter Hike at Clifton Gorge State Park: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

    March 2026

    • Scavenger Hunt at Indian Lake State Park: Saturday, March 7, 2026
    • Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve Wildflower Ramble: Saturday, March 21, 2026
    • St. Marys State Fish Hatchery Open House: Saturday, March 28, 2026

    April 2026

    • Steve Newman Audio Trail Opening at East Fork State Park: Wednesday, April 1,2026
    • Hebron State Fish Hatchery Open House: Saturday, April 4, 2026
    • Senecaville State Fish Hatchery Open House: Saturday, April 4, 2026
    • Castalia State Fish Hatchery Open House: Saturday, April 4, 2026
    • Floating Through History with the Goodyear Blimp at Wingfoot State Park: Saturday, April 4, 2026
    • America 250 Legacy Tree Celebration at Johnson Woods: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    • Kincaid Fish Hatchery Open House: Saturday, April 18, 2026
    • America 250 Cemetery Tour at Salt Fork State Park: Saturday, April 18, 2026
    • London State Fish Hatchery Open House: Saturday, April 25, 2026
    • Lock Fest at Lake White: Saturday, April 25, 2026
    • America 250 Lighthouses of Lake Erie: Saturday, April 25, 2026
    • 250,000th Girl Scout Tree Planting: Saturday, April 25, 2026

    May 2026

    • Heart of it All Jamboree at Salt Fork State Park: Friday, May 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 (Registration required)
    • Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area: Friday, May 8, 2026 (Tentative date)
    • America 250 Arts at A.W. Marion State Park: Saturday, May 9, 2026
    • Birdwatching on the Lake at Buck Creek State Park: Saturday, May 23, 2026

    June 2026

    • Maumee Bay State Park BioBlitz: Monday, June 1, 2026
    • Great Council State Park Heritage Celebration: Saturday, June 6, 2026
    • Indian Lake State Park BioBlitz: Saturday, June 6, 2026
    • Furnace to Forest Hike at Lake Hope State Park: Saturday, June 6, 2026
    • Van Buren State Park BioBlitz: Thursday, June 11, 2026
    • Cranberry Bog Biennial Open House: Friday, June 12, 2026
    • Ohio Geology Discovery Day at Horace R. Collins Laboratory at Alum Creek State Park: Saturday, June 13, 2026
    • Freedom in Nature: Wildlife & Heritage Walk at Alum Creek State Park: Saturday, June 13, 2026
    • America 250 Kayak Cruisin’ at Madison Lake State Park: Sunday, June 14, 2026
    • America 250 Legacy Tree Celebration at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum: Thursday, June 18,2026
    • Movie at the Beach at Indian Lake State Park: Saturday, June 20, 2026
    • Naturalist-Led BioBlitz Bonanza at Alum Creek State Park: Saturday, June 20, 2026
    • Appalachian Music Festival at Pike Lake State Park: Saturday, June 20, 2026

    July 2026

    • A Patriotic Fourth at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park: Saturday, July 4, 2026
    • 4th of July Fireworks at Indian Lake State Park: Saturday, July 4, 2026
    • Maples & Manuscripts at Dillon State Park: Thursday, July 9, 2026
    • Learning Adventures: Based on the Book at Dillon State Park: Saturday, July 11, 2026
    • Food Truck Picnic at Indian Lake State Park: Saturday, July 11, 2026
    • America 250 Deer Creek Beach Bash: Sunday, July 12, 2026

    Aug. 2026

    • Meteor Shower Campout at Caesar Creek State Park: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
    • A Walk Through History at Independence Dam State Park: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026

    Sept. 2026

    • America 250 Legacy Tree Celebration at Goll Woods State Nature Preserve: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
    • Pickleball Tournament at Indian Lake State Park: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
    • America 250 Historical Firearms Demonstration and Education Open House at Delaware Shooting Range: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
    • Dr. E. Lucy Braun Lookout Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Shawnee State Park: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026

    Oct. 2026

    • Celestial Stories of the Underground Railroad at Caesar Creek State Park: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
    • Hollywood Returns to Malabar Farm State Park Movie Event: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
    • Native Edible Plants Hike at Indian Lake State Park: Saturday, Oct.10, 2026
    • Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike at Hocking Hills State Park: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
    • Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve Annual Fall Open House: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

    Nov. 2026

    • Trail of Heroes Dedication at Cowan Lake State Park: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
    • Letters Home Trail Opening at Mohican State Forest: Date to be announced”

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  • Troll hunting: Danish artist brings installation to the Tar Heel State

    RALEIGH, N.C. — The City of Raleigh is promoting sustainability, imagination and the power of public art.  

    This fall, Danish artist Thomas Dambo is bringing his giant troll art installation to Dix Park. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Danish artist Thomas Dambo is bringing his largest U.S. art installation to Raleigh

    • Seven trolls can be found in the state 

    • Five trolls are in the Oak City, one is in High Point and the other in Charlotte


    Five giant trolls made up of recyclables are being built and spread throughout the park.

    Parts of Dix Park have looked like a construction zone for the last couple of weeks.

    All for two words — giant trolls. 

    One of the trolls being erected at Dix Park in Raleigh by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. (Spectrum News 1/Jatrissa Wooten)

    “I knew what a troll was. I just didn’t know how we were going to build it,” said Habitat for Humanity volunteer Tim Woods.

    Dambo, an artist from Denmark, uses recyclables and nature’s gifts to create masterpieces all over the world.  

    He built the five giant trolls with the help of volunteers from near and far. 

    “Some of my trolls are really tall, so maybe they’re 30 feet tall,” Dambo said.

    The group also created a tail that spans more than 600 feet and will run through the park’s forest.

    “The tail is the most extraordinary thing out here,” said Woods.

    Woods said he’s been working for hours each day for about two weeks.

    Although he isn’t building a home, Woods said trolls are just as fulfilling.

    “I have eight grandkids. So, I can bring them out here and show it to them, explain it to them and tell them, ‘I helped,’” Woods said.

    These installations in other cities have drawn thousands of visitors daily and boosted tourism.

    Raleigh leaders and volunteers believe the same will happen here. 

    “I think it’s going to be a nice tour. An area. It would also allow people to understand and see what a life of a troll is about,” Woods said.

    Dambo said it will take at least an hour to find all five trolls in the park, and that’s all part of the fun behind “troll hunting.”

    These trolls in the Oak City are part of a larger family of seven coming to the Tar Heel state, one in High Point and the other in Charlotte.

    Together, Dambo said this will create his largest U.S. installation to date.

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  • Visit rescued animals at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge in Orlando

    ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a place where the cute, the hungry, the mysterious, and smart often end up because their lives are in jeopardy. 

    “We’ve been receiving squirrels, at least ten each day, since last month,” animal technician Frida Acavedo-Sanchez said.

    Other animals attacked many of the squirrels brought to the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.

    “A lot of them are either cat attacks or dog attacks. So, pets that are not, like, leashed or kept inside,” Acavedo-Sanchez said.

    What You Need To Know

    • Since 1989, the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge has rescued injured wildlife throughout Central Florida

    • An average of 3,000 to 4,000 annually — or 10 animals per day — are dropped off at the Orlando facility

    • The nonprofit rescues and rehabilitates a variety of animals, hoping to return them to the wild

    • The faculty is open to the public (by reservation) where guests can walk through and see many of their animal ambassadors

    Every day, one after another, people drop off injured animals at the front desk of the facility needing rehabilitation. 

    “But a lot of times they come in, they have injuries. And so, we have to assess the injuries that they have,” refuge executive director Debbie Helsel said.

    For over 25 years, Helsel has been treating injured wildlife. 

    It’s non-stop examining, moving creatures around the grounds, hand-feeding animals and making room for new patients. She said there is one reason animal injuries are not going away soon.

    “We’re doing so many things to the environment that it’s making it much more difficult for them to survive,” Helsel explained.

    Some 3,000 to 4,000 injured creatures end up at the refuge each year, which measures out to around 10 per day. Often, they don’t have enough cages and space for everyone.

    By appointment, guests can visit the facility and get to meet some of the ambassador animals.

    Those animals can’t return to the wild, and the Orlando facility gives them a permanent home.

    That includes owls, foxes, bobcats and tortoises. 

    Helsel hopes guests learn something about wildlife when they visit.

    “The goal really is for them to be in the wild where they’re supposed to be, not in a habitat where they have to spend the rest of their life,” she said.

    The nonprofit relies on donations.

    Self-guided tours and guided tours are available for $10 per adult, and children under 3 are free.

    Visit the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge for details.

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  • Lexington Barbecue Festival returns

    LEXINGTON,N.C. — Lexington’s 41st Barbecue Festival gets underway Saturday. 

    The event attracts close to 200,000 people who come out every year to sample some of the sweetest, spiciest and most savory barbecue the region has to offer. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The Lexington Barbecue Festival features Lexington-style barbecue prepared by local restaurants, a vendor fair, live performances and games

    • Close to 200,000 people from across the country attend the annual event

    • Organizers say it is the community’s largest economic driver

    Lexington Tourism Authority executive director Morgan Brinkle said barbecue is built into the city’s traditions.

    “It is said that that’s how the judge was back in the late 1800s, early 1900s knew to break for lunch, just because he could smell the smoke coming from the barbecue pits back here,” she said while walking “Barbecue Alley.”

    Now, each year the city celebrates at the Lexington Barbecue Festival. The day has become the community’s largest event of the year.

    “Most of the people that do come to our barbecue festival come from out of town, and we get people from all over the United States. This is a huge economic driver for the city. We have historically had as many as 200,000 people come out to this festival,” Brinkle said.

    Brinkle said the town gets into in prep mode ahead of the event. 

    “We work all year long promoting the barbecue festival. As soon as one ends, we start on the next one to promote it,” she said. “The city, the sponsors, the festival managers, everyone who has anything to do with the festival is prepping, all the barbecue restaurants, of course.”

    The Barbecue Center has provided food for all 41 years of the festival and is one of the event’s longest-running participating restaurants. 

    Owner Cecil Conrad said the event helps bring in customers and visitors to the city all year long.

    “It’s over $10 million for a single day in Lexington. It’s great for us, great for our community. And it certainly helps us with our business, and it helps other people in town as well,” Conrad said.

    The festival is in Uptown Lexington.

    Exhibits start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday with barbecue tents opening at 10 a.m.

    Free parking and shuttles will operate from Childress Vineyards and Walmart Supercenter.

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  • Your weekend events for Oct. 18-19

    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, but Spectrum News 1 gathered some of the highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    Now that spooky season has arrived, also be sure to check out our 2025 guide to Ohio’s haunted houses here.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    Fall Fest at the Van Aken District

    • When and where: 12 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at 3401 Tuttle Road in Shaker Heights
    • Info: A family-friendly fall festival complete with live music, food and drink, merchants and more

    Pumpkins & Piranhas

    • When and where: 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 18 (sensory friendly night on Oct. 19) at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, located at 2000 Sycamore St.
    • Cost: $15 general admission for adults and children 2 and older, $5 for child passholders and free for adult passholders and kids younger than 2
    • Info: Experience the aquarium you know but after hours and with a Halloween twist, as attendees are welcome to wear costumes and treat bags will be distributed

    Columbus

    Circleville Pumpkin Show

    • When and where: Oct. 15-18 at 159 E Franklin St in Circleville, Ohio
    • Info: This event, which technically started on Tuesday, includes parades, live entertainment

    7th Annual Witch/Warlock Paddle

    • When and where: 9:45 a.m. Oct. 18 at Bicentennial Park Scioto Mile, located at 233 Civic Center Drive in Columbus
    • Info: This event invited anyone to bring their witches hat and a paddle board for a group launch at 10 a.m.

    Cincinnati

    2025 Jack-O-Lantern Hike

    • When and where: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Caldwell Nature Preserve & Center, located at 430 W North Bend Road in Cincinnati 
    • Cost: $5 per person for ages 3 and older
    • Info: Enjoy a nightime hike on a trail lit by Jack-o-lanterns at the nature preserve

    The Hope 5k

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to noon on Oct 18 on the Ohio River at 50 Walnut St. in nearby Lawrenceburg, Indiana
    • Cost: $35
    • Info: Enjoy a fall 5k while helping raise money for under-resourced families at this race

    Dayton

    Boo Bash Trail

    • When and where: 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at E.J. Nutter Park, located at 865 Factory Road in Beavercreek, Ohio
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: Dress up for a family-friendly hike that also includes various characters and “Halloween goodies”

    Scenic 5K To Combat Human Trafficking

    • When and where: 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at 1385 Harshman Road in Dayton
    • Cost: Basic 5k registration is $50; higher price points are available
    • Info: This 5k is also a fundraising event for the Sidewalk Soldiers program and raises awareness on local human trafficking

    Toledo

    2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Toledo, OH

    • When and where: 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at Glass City Metropark, located at 1505 Front St. in Toledo
    • Cost: No fee, but they highly encourage fundraising
    • Info: Walk for a cause, with funds benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association nonprofit

    Ultimate Collectible Expo

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Glass City Convention Center, located at 401 Jefferson Ave. in Toledo 
    • Cost: $5 per person at the door
    • Info: Collectors of all kinds can find something of interest here, whether it’s sports cards, toys or more

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  • Alive or preserved, flowers reign at Selby Gardens

    SARASOTA, Fla. — A love of nature and a longing for a deeper connection — that’s why artist Rebecca Louise Law created the immersive installation at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

    What You Need To Know

    • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ 2025 Orchid Show features artist Rebecca Louise Law
    • Law said she wants people to able to connect with nature and help look after it
    • The display is open through Dec. 7


    “I felt like my experience of nature was very experiential, it was sensual, spiritual. It felt like you were in something you were connected to,” said Law.

    So she started experimenting “painting the air.” It’s part of the Gardens’ 2025 Orchid Show.

    Check out the delicate live flowers in the display observatory and then the delicate, preserved flowers in their Museum of Botany and the Arts.

    “So, for me, I see each one of these clusters as a line of paint. It’s very linear, this installation,” said Law.

    Law connects preserved flowers with copper wire to create garlands. They are 19 feet long in the museum’s foyer.

    “So, most of the flowers now are connected wherever I make my art. So, like Marie Selby, we’ve collected about 2,500 specimens,” said Law.

    They are now part of the installation to be added to Law’s next show, preserving the link between humans and the wider world.

    “I want people to connect to nature and observe what we have here today on this earth,” said Law. “And help look after it.”

    This connection and caring for nature — it’s Selby Gardens’ mission as well.

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  • Durham is alive with ‘The Sound of Music’

    “The Sound of Music” has been a favorite for audiences around the world, both on screen and on stage, for more than 60 years. Now, a piece of Broadway history has made its way to Durham.

    The Broadway musical that first debuted in 1959 and was later made into the iconic film starring Julie Andrews in 1965 is currently on tour and will be wrapping up its stop at the Durham Performing Arts Center this weekend.

    Two of the shows stars, Cayleigh Capaldi, who plays Maria Rainer, and Kevin Earley, who plays Captain Georg Von Trapp, stop by to share behind-the-scenes insights from the show and talk about why it has continued to captivate audiences for more than six decades. Check out the video for Spectrum News 1’s conversation with Capaldi and Earley.

    The show will also be making stops in Charlotte and Greensboro in the coming months. For information on the show’s schedule and tickets, click here.

    Kevin Earley (Captain Georg von Trapp) and Cayleigh Capaldi (Maria Rainer) in “The Sound of Music.” Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

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  • Pumpkin patches around the Tampa Bay area

    TAMPA, Fla. — With fall in full swing, many pumpkin patches have opened back up in the Tampa Bay area for the season. Whether you are looking to pick the perfect pumpkin, meet farm animals or go on a hayride, there are plenty of locations to visit that offer a wide range of themed activities.

    View a Google Maps listing of Tampa Bay area pumpkin patch locations and details below:
    (To submit a pumpkin patch location not on the map, please use our submission form at the bottom of the page)


     

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  • Mini-figure making and monster dance parties await at Legoland’s Brick-or-Treat

    WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Have you ever wanted to make a tiny version of yourself—but spooky?

    What You Need To Know

    • On The Town visits Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven for Brick-or-Treat, the park’s annual Halloween event
    • Guests can enjoy candy Stations, googly-eyed food and dance parties 
    • Costumes encouraged for children and parents
    • The event is offered on select weekends through Nov. 2


    You can build at Legoland Florida Resort’s Brick or Treat event. The Lego Shop’s new mini addition comes as Halloween descends on the Winter Haven theme park.

    It’s a chance to get silly with the little ones.

    There are candy stations at Brick-Or-Treat, as well as foods with googly eyes and bright colors to entice the picky eater.

    The next step, post food and sweets?

    Hitting the “Lord Vampire’s Dance Party” to work off all that sugar. You’ll find Lord Vampire on the stage in Kingdoms, along with a few VIM’s (Very Important Monsters).

    “It’s fun for everyone, even the parents,” said Juliette Guedry of Legoland Florida Resort. “We do make you dance.”

    MINILAND USA has a Halloween makeover, with little bats, vampires and witches sprinkled throughout. Make sure you check out the coven in the cemetery.

    “You may see a witch who’s lost her way. And she’s maybe thrown into the Washington Monument and smashed against the side non-violently,” said Model Shop Manager Ryan Wood.

    The Lego Tree of Discovery stands tall inside the Lego Shop. (Spectrum News/Virginia Johnson)

    Now back to the remodeled Lego Shop. The first you see is the Lego Tree of Discovery. It’s 11 feet tall, representing 16-hundred hours of brick-snapping creation time. Guests can also get their own spooky mini-figure there.

    “And it starts with Duplo bricks,” said Guedry. “On the bottom goes to standard bricks in between, Technic bricks on top. It really is showing you the system of play that we have throughout the park.”

    Creating and building — what Lego is all about.

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  • Your weekend events for Oct. 4-5

    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, but Spectrum News 1 gathered some of the highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    The Ohio City Oktoberfest

    • When and where: 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Market Square Park
    • Info: Enjoy live music, plenty of food and drink, family-friendly games and more at this event

    The Towpath Marathon

    • When and where: Saturday, Oct. 4 (starting times vary depending on race) at Canal Basin Park, located at 989 West St. in Cleveland
    • Cost: Registration prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: Whether you’ve got it in you to do a full marathon, half or 10k, lace up your running shoes for this set of races, which also include virtual options

    Columbus

    Columbus Coffee Festival

    • When and where: Oct. 4-5 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, located at 4100 Columbia St. in Hilliard
    • Cost: Ticket prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: A caffeine-fiend’s dream, check out plenty of coffee roasters/vendors, food trucks, local music, activities and more at this event celebrating its 10th anniversary

    Latino Heritage Art Festival 2025

    • When and where: 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 at Blockfort, located at 162 North 6th St. in Columbus
    • Info: Check out plenty of live music, games, food and more all while celebrating culture and community at this event

    Cincinnati

    Barktoberfest

    • When and where: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the HWB Community Center, located at 34 Village Square in Glendale
    • Info: There’s plenty of fun to be found here for Man’s Best Friend, including vendors, a puppy kissing booth and even on-site adoptions

    Mammoth Music & Arts Festival

    • When and where: 12 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 on 6th Street between Saratoga and York in Newport, Kentucky
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: Check out plenty of performances at this music festival, including Mambo Combo, Fishbone, Nat Myers and more

    Dayton

    Ohio Renaissance Festival

    • When and where: Aug. 31 – Oct. 27 at 10542 Ohio 73 in Waynesville, Ohio
    • Cost: Ticket prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: Knights, giant turkey legs, period-outfits, swords, shields and plenty more. There’s plenty of old-fashioned entertainment at this event, with this being time viking weekend.

    22nd Annual Chocolate Festival

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds event center, located at 645 Infirmary Road in Dayton
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: Chocolate-lovers can rejoice as the chocolate festival returns, complete with games, entertainment, food and, of course, plenty of chocolate

    Toledo

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Toledo Walk

    • When and where: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 (check-in at 9:30 a.m.) at Promenade Park in Toledo
    • Cost: No registration fee to attend
    • Info: In addition to the walk, there will also be a memory tent, yoga sessions, raffles, counselors and more at this event

    Genealogy and local history fair

    • When and where: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Toledo Library main library atrium
    • Info: Interested in learning more about your family’s past? This event will help you by connecting you with “local and regional genealogy organizations, authors, and services” in order to help

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  • Straz Center produces blood-sucking romp in Dracula

    TAMPA, Fla. — Keaton Miller plays the immortal character Dracula at the Straz Center.

    What You Need To Know

    • Keaton Miller stars in “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” at the Straz Center

    • The show offers a humorous reinterpretation of the classic Dracula character

    • Select dates are now available through Oct. 26


    The Straz is producing Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. It’s a story of the Transylvanian immortal falling in love after an eternity of nothingness.

    ‘’I think what’s super fun is it takes the original character and flips it on his head,” said Miller.

    It is a love story, and Drac gives himself a lot of said love as he basks in his smoking jacket and matching shoes.

    For Miller, reinterpreting the undead bloodsucker calls for discipline. When he commits to the character and acts like he believes his outrageous behavior is absolutely okay, Miller says this draws laughs.

    Because being funny is serious business.

    “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” is playing on select dates through Oct. 26.

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  • Your weekend events for Sept. 20-21

    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, but Spectrum News 1 gathered some of the highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    With spooky season around the corner, be sure to check out our bone-chilling haunted house guide here.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    Chalk Festival

    • When and where: Noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 at the Cleveland Museum of Art
    • Cost: Free to visit, or $15 for a small square and chalk or $20 for a large square and chalk
    • Info: Showcase your artisitic skills at the chalk festival or check out those of your neighbors at the museum’s annual chalk festival, which is happening rain or shine

    Hispanic Heritage Celebration

    • When and where: Noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: Celebrate Hispanic heritage and enjoy various performances and art at this event

    Columbus

    Quest Vineyard Church’s Fall Festival

    • When and where: 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at the church, located at 4877 Central College Road in Westerville
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: The fall festival includes carnival games, cornhole, food, music and more

    Watershed Distillery Bourbonfest

    • When and where: 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Watershed Distillery, located at 1145 Chesapeake Ave. in Columbus
    • Cost: General admission is $20
    • Info: In addition to plenty of bourbon, try out some cocktails and food and enjoy live music at this Columbus event

    Cincinnati

    Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

    • When and where: Sept. 18-21 at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, located at 705 E Pete Rose Way in Cincinnati
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: Touted as “America’s largest Oktoberfest,” enjoy everything you’d expect, from food, beer, entertainment and more at this event celebrating German heritage

    Fifth Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

    • When and where: 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Sharon Woods, located at 11450 Lebanon Road in Sharonville
    • Info: This event celebrating Hispanic culture allows attendees to experience music, dance, food and more

    Dayton

    Ohio Renaissance Festival

    • When and where: Aug. 31 – Oct. 27 at 10542 Ohio 73 in Waynesville, Ohio
    • Cost: Ticket prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: Knights, giant turkey legs, period-outfits, swords, shields and plenty more. There’s plenty of old-fashioned entertainment at this event, with this being the pirates weekend.

    24th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival & Parade

    • When and where: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Riverscape Metropark, located at 237 E Monument Ave. in Dayton
    • Info: Celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions at this event hosted by PACO Dayton, and enjoy various performances, music, food and more

    Toledo

    Corn Maze opening weekend

    • When and where: noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 and noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at 11455 Obee Road in Whitehouse, Ohio
    • Cost: $12 for adults (10 and up), $10 for children (4-9) with adults and people older than 65 and free for those under 4
    • Info: There’s plenty of fun to be found in a good old fashioned corn maze, and you’ll also have the chance to enjoy some campfires and nice scenery. The theme for the corn maze this year is “Back to the Future”

    The Ovarian Cancer Connection’s annual Ellen Jackson Walk

    • When and where: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 20 at Buckeye Broadband, located at 2700 Oregon Road in Northwood
    • Cost: General admission is $20 for people 16+, $15 for children 6-15 and $10 for children 5 and younger
    • Info: An opening ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m., at this event to raise proceeds at this event

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  • Your weekend events for Sept. 13-14

    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, but Spectrum News 1 gathered some of the highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    With spooky season around the corner, be sure to check out our bone-chilling haunted house guide here.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    Cleveland Pinball & Arcade Show

    • When and where: Sept. 11 -14 at the the Holiday Inn, located at 6001 Rockside Road in Independence
    • Cost: Prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: Lovers of pinball and arcade machines can check out plenty of classic and modern games, all of which will be set to free play at this event

    Crocker Park Wine Festival

    • When and where: 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and 2 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 in Crocker Park, located at 189 Crocker Park Blvd. in Westlake
    • Cost: $40 day of event admission
    • Info: There’s more than just wine at this festival. Also check out plenty of breweries, distilleries, food, music, and more

    Columbus

    2025 STEAM Festival

    • When and where: 12 to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at MPACC Box Park, located at 925 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Columbus
    • Info: This festival boasts that it will be “an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, engaging main stage events, and interactive activation areas.” STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

    Adult Book Fair

    • When and where: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Land Grant Brewing Company, located at 145 Lucas St. in Columbus
    • Info: If you miss the book fairs from when you were a kid and want to recapture that experience but maybe with a beer in hand, this event may be for you

    Cincinnati

    Clifton Fest Art & Music Festival

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 13 on Ludlow and Clifton avenues
    • Info: Check out a full-fledged block part including performances, vendors and more

    Heart of Country Music Festival

    • When and where: Noon to 5 p.m. (day stage) and 6 to 11 p.m. (main stage) on Sept. 13 at the Kenton County Fairground in Independence, Kentucky
    • Cost: Prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: Artists include Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, Randy Houser and more at this event

    Dayton

    LION Gem City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 

    • When and where: September 13 at UD Arena 
    • Info: This is the 11th annual memorial climb, honoring the firefighters who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City. You can also make donations to a climber, the event or a team

    Huber Heights Multicultural Festival

    • When and where: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Eichelberger Amphitheater at The Heights, located at 8625 Brandt Pike in Huber Heights
    • Info: This event features performances, food trucks, vendors and more celebrating the multicultural community

    Toledo

    2025 International Festival

    • When and where: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Erie Street Market, located at 201 S Erie St. in Toledo
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: This event, presented by Toledo Sister Cities, includes food trucks, games, entertainment, a market and more

    Great Lakes Jazz Festival

    • When and where: 12 to 8 p.m. at the Ottawa Park Amphitheater, located at 2205 Kenwood Blvd. in Toledo 
    • Cost: Free
    • Info: Check out Jerome Clark & Friends, Ron Holmes Eclecticism Project, Tariq Gardner and more at this free festival

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