Events

Bargain Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Friday, September 5, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Delaware Main Library - Delaware Garage
The Friends of the Library (FOL) are hosting a Bargain Book Fair. Come out to add more books, media, and resources to your personal library at a bargain!
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Devin Henry
Fri, Sept 5, 8:45pm
Fenders
$10 COVER. Join us this Wednesday for music by Devin Henry!
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Families: River Walk to the Giant Sycamore
Sat, Sept 6, 1pm
River Buff Area, Highbanks Metro Park
Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike IN the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over 400 years old . This is a rugged 1.5 mile hike with varying water depth (water will be higher than rain boots) up to knee level. Closed toed shoes (water sandals, old tennis shoes etc) are required. No flip flops. Families are welcome to bring nets or buckets to explore. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Participants should expect to get wet and bring towels and change of shoes for the way home. Hint: keeping an extra garbage bag in your car to sit on in case you get more wet than expected. Age 6+ due to water levels. No registration required. Parking limited. Ages 6+. IMPORTANT: River Bluff area does NOT have restrooms or water fountains. Please bring a water bottle. Apply insect repellent before coming to the program.
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Bargain Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sat, Sept 6, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Delaware Main Library - Delaware Garage
The Friends of the Library (FOL) are hosting a Bargain Book Fair. Come out to add more books, media, and resources to your personal library at a bargain!
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Party on the Patio to Support United Way of Delaware County
Sat, Sept 6, 5pm - 9pm
Nocterra Brewing Co, 41 Depot St, Powell, OH
Silent Auction, Food Trucks, Raffle, Full Bar. Free entry and Free Raffle Ticket! Live music by Johnson Brothers.
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The Market at Evans Farms
Sat, Sept 6, 9am - 12pm
Evans Farm, 5833 Evans Farm Dr, (Off Lewis Center Rd)
Support local vendors, find unique handmade treasures, and make it a weekly tradition. See you at the market
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23 Southbound
Sat, Sept 6, 8:45pm
Fenders
$5 COVER. 23 Southbound is Columbus Ohio's premier country band. Comprised of four seasoned musicians, who have been playing an array of genres in multiple groups for several years now, decided to form the ultimate country band in late 2013. 23 Southbound is gaining quite a reputation throughout Central Ohio.They hold the charisma and energy to maintain any party! This band is self-contained and all you need to provide is power and a stage and leave the rest to them!
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Powell Street Market and Business Expo
Sun, Sept 7, 9am - 4pm
E Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065
✨ Explore over 60 amazing vendors, a business expo on the green, and enjoy our local shops and restaurants—they ready to welcome you!
🚚 Plus, we’re excited to feature food trucks and boutique trucks, offering delicious eats and unique finds.
Also visit our Business Expo!!
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Virtual Book Club - Playground by Richard Powers
Monday, September 08: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Offsite - Virtual Room 1
Do you like to share your ideas and reactions about titles you've read? Like to discover others' thoughts and opinions? Join a book club for a fun, entertaining discussion.
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Crafty Kids Book Club - Adventure Books
Monday, September 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Orange Branch Library - Orange Programming Room
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Open Mic Night
Every Monday, 7pm - 10pm
O'Nellys Sport Pub & Grill
Open Mic Night every Monday with 50 Shades of Greg!
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ESOL Class - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Wednesday, September 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Branch Library - Orange Community Room
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D.S. Acoustic Duo
Wed, Sept 10, 8:30pm
Fenders
DISTORTED SILENCE Acoustic Duo at Fenders 8:30pm-11:30pm
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John Schwab & Molly Pauken
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm
Keystone Pub & Patio Polaris
If you ask John Schwab what he does for a living he will probably say something like "hey 35 years without a day job, not bad huh?" In reality nothing could be further from the truth. Playing solo gigs, entertaining at corporate events and weddings with The John Schwab Party Band plus 40 or so concerts a year as lead singer for the legendary McGuffey Lane should keep him pretty busy don't you think? So stop out and see him soon. Check their FB page for other performers during the week!
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Chris Logsdon
Every Wednesday, 6:30pm - 10pm
Keystone Pub Lewis Center
Chris’ performance blends his own unique brand of audience participation tunes along with a wide range of your acoustic rock favorites—timeless music you know by heart spanning nearly five decades. Check their FB page for other performers during the week!
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For Kids: Bug Hunt!
Thurs, Sept 11, 11am
Highbanks Big Meadow Picnic Area
Learn all about the insects that buzz around the park and go on a short hike to look for them! We'll use nets to catch bugs and magnifying glasses to see these miniscule animals up close. Ages 4-12. Meet in the Big Meadows parking lot by the bathrooms and playground. Meet in Big Meadows.
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Pinterest Crafts - Painted Tote Bag
Thursday, September 11: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Orange Branch Library - Orange Community Room
Do you like to visit Pinterest for craft ideas but don’t always have time to create the idea? Join us to create a craft found on Pinterest. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
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Music by DJ Layne
Every Friday, 8pm - 10pm
CJ's Soulfood
Music by DJ Layne. Karaoke, food, drinks, live performances. Check their FB page for weekend entertainment! Also be sure to check out live entertainment on weekends!
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Perkins Observatory Friday Evening Program
Every Friday, 8pm - 10pm
Perkins Observatory
Our public nights are fun for the whole family! Individuals, families, and groups of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Programs MAY include observing with telescopes (weather permitting), a tour of the observatory, or a talk about the night sky. We have limited openings for our Friday night programs. So, if you want a guaranteed spot in one of our programs, purchase your tickets now for the next available date! Call us at 740-363-1257 to order tickets.
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Alan Carl
Fri, Sept 12, 8:30pm
Fenders
$10 COVER. Join us for a wonderful night full of Alan Carl's country music! With roots firmly planted in the blue-collar soil of Ohio, Alan Carl emerges as a powerhouse in the world of modern day country music.
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Adult Evening Hike
Sat, Sept 13, 6pm
Oak Coves Picnic Area, Highbanks Metro Park
Come out for an evening social hike to the wetland bird blind with a Highbanks naturalist. We'll meet new people, look for migrating birds, and chit chat as we take a relaxed hike down the Overlook and Wetland Spur trails. Ages 18+.
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TOAST
Sat, Sept 13, 8:30pm
Fenders
$5 COVER. TOAST is a 4 piece Rock & Roll band from Columbus, OH that pays homage to the days when arenas shined with thousands of lighters held aloft! Our unique classic arena rock tribute features an extensive list of rock favorites from the most iconic artists of the era.
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Adult Date Night: An Evening with Zephyr Chamber Winds
Fri, Sept 19, 7:30pm
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Join us in the nature center for a one-hour chamber music performance by Zephyr Chamber Winds. This concert is funded by a Friends of Metro Park Grant and is produced in partnership with Zephyr Chamber Winds - a Columbus-based, professional classical chamber music group. This program is adults only, ages 18+
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Countdown To Revelation
Fri, Sept 19, Sat, Sept 20, and Sun, Sept 21, 7pm
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
This seminar is for people of all faiths and backgrounds. If you are just beginning your faith journey or if you have studied Bible prophecy for decades, this seminar will strengthen, inspire and educate your faith. All are welcome to attend! Free!
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Fall Festival at Carfagna's - FREE EVENT!
Sat, Sept 20, 11am
Carfagna's on Gemini Place
Join us as we prepare to celebrate Autumn and the Harvest Season. This is a FREE event and fun for the entire family! LIVE DJ, PHOTO BOOTH, CARAMEL APPLES, KIDS CRAFT, AREA, PUMPKIN GRAB BAGS, OLIVE OIL VENDORS, BAKE SALE, FREE SAMPLES!
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For Kids: Fall Discovery Hike
Sun, Sept 21, 2pm
Highbanks Big Meadows Picnic Area
Celebrate fall equinox by joining a naturalist for a 1 mile hike in the forest while searching for animals, plants, and insects. Meet near the large restroom in Big Meadows Picnic Area. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Ages 6-8 years old.
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Honor Flight Columbus Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate
Tues, Sept 23, 3pm - 10pm
Texas Roadhouse locations across Central Ohio
All Texas Roadhouse locations across Central Ohio will be donating 100% of their profits for the day to Honor Flight Columbus, a non-profit whose mission is to honor America's most senior veterans with a trip to Washington DC to visit the nations memorials and to help them share their stories.
Bingo Night @ Taranto's
Wed, Sept 24, 6 - 7:30pm
Taranto's Pizzeria
Everyone is welcome! Come join us for our monthly bingo. It's Free! Takes place the last Wednesday of every month!
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Homecoming Through The Ages
October 11, 6pm
Brookshire Event Center
Fundraiser! Join us for Olentangy Education Foundation’s newest fundraising event—Homecoming Through the Ages—happening Saturday, October 11th at the beautiful Brookshire Event Center in Delaware! This is NOT your average fundraiser. We’re throwing it back (and forward!) with a night full of fun, food, and fundraising—all to support innovative classroom grants across Olentangy Schools.
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10th Annual Olentangy-Delaware County Fall Festival
Sat, Oct 25, 11am - 2pm
Olentangy Orange High School
Free Pumpkin Patch for 500 families. New: Current OSU Players, Brutus the Buckeye, huge Delaware County 1st Responders flag football tournament, Tons of attractions: bounce park, bungee trampoline, petting zoo, mini golf, Stitch Character meet & greet, carnival games, food trucks, shopping & more! Great exposure for vendors and sponsors! A FREE family event packed with character visits, free pumpkins, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, a Pumpkin Run and tons of activities!
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DACC Schedule. The Delaware Area Career Center, in partnership with community, is an innovative model for developing lifelong learners, quality leaders, and critical thinkers for the dynamic and global environment. SCHEDULE & EVENTS
Main Street Delaware Farmers Market, May - October, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Main Street Farmers’ Markets offer an enticing array of seasonal fresh produce, baked goods, live and cut flowers and plants, and craft items including homemade soap and pottery. Income-eligible senior citizens can get vouchers for farmers’ market foods from SourcePoint. LEARN MORE
VIRTUAL WALK! Walk with a Doc, Every Saturday, 8:30am, Polaris Mall -Have fun and join us for a walk. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Walk your own pace and distance. Bring a friend or find a friend at this free community event! No registration necessary. LEARN MORE
Hike Ohio! - Novices of the outdoors - Join over 15,000 members who like to hike and walk on nature trails, backpacking trails and just about anywhere in the great outdoors. All those who are dedicated to hiking excursions in Ohio, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands can join us! We will get together for evening hikes on metro parks trails, gather for day hikes in the Ohio State park and forest system and maybe even do overnight trips if anyone is interested. Lace up your hikers and hit the trail with us! And don't forget to check out the Polls section to vote on when/where to go on the next hike. We are trying to get some dog friendly hikes in for you and your canine companions. Check out the calendar for upcoming meet ups. LEARN MORE
Your Neighborhood Clinic, Delaware General Health District - Call 740-203-2063 FOR CURRENT SCHEDULE AND EVENTS. LEARN MORE
Do you have a local event in the Orange Township area you would like for us to promote for free? - Here is a great opportunity to get the word out about your upcoming event. We will list it on our EVENTS page for FREE! Offering a Seminar, Fundraiser, Grand Openings, or something else? We can also expand your event to include a banner ad, social media, emails and more. LEARN MORE

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