BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pickerington Online - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pickeringtononline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pickerington Online REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260529T024946Z CREATED:20260507T154830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024946Z UID:43060-1779408000-1785628799@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - Red\, White\, and Read! DESCRIPTION:Join the fun starting May 22 by signing up online to track your progress digitally\, or stop by any library location to register and pick up a paper reading log. Earn rewards for reading\, visiting the library\, and attending programs\, plus entries for a chance to win one of 10 Grand Prizes — through Aug 1. \nThe kickoff event on May 22nd includes an All Ages Essay Contest focusing upon the question “What Does America Mean to You?” \nJune 12-13 is the Children’s Book Sale\, run by the Friends of the Pickerington Public Library to provide more books for younger readers. \nThe conclusion is the Big Summer Celebration with a petting zoo\, inflatables\, Touch-a-Truck\, and More! \nOther events will be included and linked as they are announced. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-red-white-and-read/ LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Informative Event,Pickerington Public Library ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000 DTSTAMP:20260731T184639Z CREATED:20260601T205639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T184639Z UID:44300-1785319200-1786298400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Ohio State Fair DESCRIPTION:“Discover the Ohio State Fair\, a favorite family tradition since 1850! Come for the Midway\, featuring exhilarating rides\, and unleash all the fair flavors on your tastebuds with your favorite goodies from one of the amazing food vendors! \nExperience free stages with amazing hypnotists\, impressive magicians and wholesome kids’ entertainment. Immerse yourself in activities and exhibits including interactive educational displays\, sporting competitions\, fine arts\, exotic animals in the free petting zoo\, a farm animal delivery room\, roving performers\, youth agricultural competitions\, horse shows\, an eight acre natural resources park with free kiddie fishing\, wildlife and so much more!” \nPrices:\nAdvance Sale (May 1 – July 28):\n1-day admission – $9\n3-day admission – $24\n12-day admission – $84\nParking – $10\nRide-All-Day Wristband – $33 \nOn-site/Day of Sale (July 29 – August 9):\nChildren (5 and younger) – Free\nYouth (6-12) – $10\nAdults (13-59) – $13\nSenior (60+) – $10\nVeterans\, Military\, & First Responders (fire\, police\, or EMS) with valid ID – Free\nParking – $10\nRide-All-Day Wristband – $38 \nHours:\n7/29 – 10am – 9pm\n7/30 – 10am – 9pm\n7/31 – 10am – 9pm\n8/1 – 9am – 9pm\n8/2 – 9am – 9pm\n8/3 – 10am – 9pm\n8/4 – 10am – 9pm\n8/5 – 10am – 9pm\n8/6 – 10am – 9pm\n8/7 – 10am – 9pm\n8/8 – 9am – 9pm\n8/9 – 9am – 6pm \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-ohio-state-fair/ LOCATION:Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds\, 717 East 17th Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Event,Event for Young Children,Fair/Festival,Family Event,Informative Event,Music,Outdoor Activity,Performing Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000 DTSTAMP:20260728T191204Z CREATED:20260507T154552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T191204Z UID:43069-1785580200-1785589200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - Big Summer Celebration DESCRIPTION:Wrap up an unforgettable summer with the Big Summer Celebration—an all-ages event packed with fun\, discovery\, and community spirit. \nExplore a hands-on petting zoo\, climb aboard vehicles at Touch-a-Truck\, and take on the inflatable obstacle course. Try your luck at the dunk tank\, enjoy airbrush tattoos\, and join in lively rounds of trivia and bingo throughout the event. \nFamilies can browse a variety of food trucks\, get creative with crafts\, and experience even more surprises along the way. \nWhether you participated in Summer Reading or just want to celebrate the season\, this free event is the perfect way to come together and make lasting memories. Bring your friends\, bring your family\, and don’t miss this exciting send-off to summer at the library! \n\nBring the Farm to You Petting Zoo\nTouch a Truck\nInflatable Obstacle Course\n“Dunk a Director” Dunk Tank\nAirbrush Tattoos\nTrivia\nBingo\nFood Trucks\nCrafts\nBalloon Sculpting\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-big-summer-celebration/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Pickerington Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026_-_Big_Summer_Celebration.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000 DTSTAMP:20260731T190222Z CREATED:20260712T143545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190222Z UID:45894-1785747600-1786100400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Pickerington Safety City DESCRIPTION:The City of Pickerington is excited to bring back a popular program for incoming kindergartners. Learn about various safety topics from police\, fire and other local organizations to learn what it takes to be safe in your city. Children will learn about important safety information in a fun format covering topics from how to ride a school bus\, playground safety\, water safety\, what to do in case of a fire and poison prevention. Of course\, children will get to pedal around on a small scale safety city to learn about traffic and pedestrian safety as well. The last day of the program will be a graduation ceremony. \nAll participants will receive a t-shirt\, bag and bike\nhelmet with registration. \nThis program is limited to\n70 children. \nPlease register early to guarantee your\nspot in the program. \nRegistration for this program\nis open now through April 24 for all households in\nthe Pickerington Local School District. \nRegistration is not available online during this early enrollment\nperiod. Online registration will open to everyone\non April 27. \n \n\nTime: \n9-11am each day \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/pickerington-safety-city/ LOCATION:Victory Park\, 1 Lockville Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:City of Pickerington / Violet Township Government,Community Event,Event for Young Children,For Elementary Schoolers,Games,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Parks & Recreation":MAILTO:rmedinger@pickerington.net <rmedinger@pickerington.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000 DTSTAMP:20260731T190207Z CREATED:20260712T201159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190207Z UID:45922-1785780000-1787598000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Nature School DESCRIPTION:A nature class for children to observe\, explore\, learn and grow in the great outdoors. Classes include a nature lesson\, book or song\, time to create or build\, and open-ended play time. Classes emphasize confidence-building imagination\, and appreciation for the nature world. Children will keep a nature journal with weekly entries. \n*Parents must remain with children. Be prepared to get wet! \nNS-03\nAge: 2-6 Years\nTime: Mondays\, 6-7pm\nFee: $75\nCity Resident Discount Fee: $60\nLocation: Sycamore Creek Park\, Hilltop Shelter\, 280 Hilltop Dr\, Pickerington\, Ohio\, 43147 \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/nature-school/ LOCATION:Sycamore Creek Park\, Lockville Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:City of Pickerington / Violet Township Government,Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Parks & Recreation":MAILTO:rmedinger@pickerington.net <rmedinger@pickerington.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260728T203639Z CREATED:20260728T203639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T203639Z UID:46401-1786186800-1786190400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Adaptive Stories and Play DESCRIPTION:An all-ages literacy class specifically adapted for children who need extra support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdaptive Stories and Play combines books\, songs\, movements\, and sensory activities into a class that promotes learning in a fun way. It will feature quieter music\, fidget toys\, interactive learning\, a visual schedule\, and the flexibility for children to move. \n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/adaptive-stories-and-play/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Informative Event,Pickerington Public Library ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260731T193539Z CREATED:20260729T010725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T193539Z UID:46564-1786528800-1786543200@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Blacklick Woods - For Preschoolers: Bats DESCRIPTION:First Session – 10-11am\nSecond Session – 1-2pm \nLearn about bats through a story\, activity and a craft. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/blacklick-woods-for-preschoolers-bats/ LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Nature Center)\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States CATEGORIES:Columbus Franklin County Metro Parks,Community Event,Crafts,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Games,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000 DTSTAMP:20260731T185237Z CREATED:20260529T040422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T185237Z UID:44012-1786784400-1786791600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Youth Adventure Challenge DESCRIPTION:Do you think you are up for the challenge? Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department is excited to challenge youth in a variety of fitness obstacles.  This is not a mud run. \nPre-register online by August 7. \nAges: 3-12 years \nCheck in will be at the Pickering Shelter \nHeat times will be emailed the week of August 10 \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/youth-adventure-challenge-4/ LOCATION:Sycamore Creek Park\, Lockville Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:City of Pickerington / Violet Township Government,Community Event,Event for Young Children,For Elementary Schoolers,For Middle Schoolers,Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T113000 DTSTAMP:20260731T194711Z CREATED:20260729T020131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T194711Z UID:46598-1787740200-1787743800@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Slate Run Farm - Preschool Storytime- Tops and Bottoms DESCRIPTION:Program begins at 10:30 behind the farmhouse. Enjoy a story and learn about the plants we eat. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/slate-run-farm-preschool-storytime-tops-and-bottoms/ LOCATION:Slate Run Living Historical Farm\, 1375 OH-674\, Canal Winchester\, OH\, 43110\, United States CATEGORIES:Columbus Franklin County Metro Parks,Community Event,Event for Young Children,Informative Event,Outdoor Activity,Reading END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000 DTSTAMP:20260731T194656Z CREATED:20260729T020426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T194656Z UID:46601-1787824800-1787828400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Blacklick Woods - Tots on Trails DESCRIPTION:Share a slow-paced\, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/blacklick-woods-tots-on-trails-4/ LOCATION:Blacklick Woods Metro Park (Nature Center)\, 6975 E. Livingston Ave.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States CATEGORIES:Columbus Franklin County Metro Parks,Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260731T023214Z CREATED:20260731T023214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T023214Z UID:46749-1787997600-1787997600@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \nThis free\, hands-on event invites children to explore what it means to be a hero through engaging\, age-appropriate activities. From community helpers to imaginative adventures\, each experience encourages children to collaborate\, think creatively\, and take on new challenges with confidence. \nDesigned to get children moving\, creating\, and working together\, Hero Play Day highlights how meaningful play supports important life skills like problem-solving\, responsibility\, and teamwork. \nHero Play Day is open to all families. Join us to connect with our team\, explore our classrooms\, and see how purposeful play helps children grow. Invite friends and neighbors to be part of the experience. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/hero-play-day-at-kiddie-academy/ LOCATION:Kiddie Academy – Pickerington\, 611 Diley Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Games,Hands-On Demo ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://pickeringtononline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kiddie-Academy-Hero-Play-Day.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR