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Has your son been curious about lacrosse but aren't sure if he'll love it? This play day is the perfect opportunity to get a stick in their hands and get a feel for what lacrosse is all about it!
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3 events,Former collegiate soccer player and coach, Eric Mialky, will direct the camp which is designed to teach 3-5 year olds the basic fundamentals of soccer.
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Join Bally Sports Group this summer for an active and fun summer camp experience! Campers will be introduced to a different sport each week, where instruction will be delivered in a positive and encouraging way. Instruction will be tailored to each child’s skill level based on their experience in the sport. Camp will also feature traditional games and activities, including camp games, nature walks, trivia and more.
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The City of Pickerington’s longest running soccer camp is back for its 26th year. Former collegiate soccer player and coach, Eric Mialky, will direct this popular camp, which is designed for all levels of players.
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4 events,Summer is flying by, PLSD Elementary families! Let’s get together to beat the heat and see some familiar faces. Join us at your school’s playground for a Popsicle Pop-Up! Superintendent Dr. Smialek will be there handing out icy treats to the first 100 students. Come say hi, grab a treat, and let the kids play! |
6 events,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!
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Summer is flying by, PLSD Elementary families! Let’s get together to beat the heat and see some familiar faces.
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7 events,A summer invitational tournament against multiple opponents at the Links at Echo Springs.
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The Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market offers fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. Summer is flying by, PLSD Elementary families! Let’s get together to beat the heat and see some familiar faces. Join us at your school’s playground for a Popsicle Pop-Up! Superintendent Dr. Smialek will be there handing out icy treats to the first 100 students. Come say hi, grab a treat, and let the kids play! |
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Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.
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Drop by the Farm to search for insects. Complete a bingo card and win a prize! |
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Come out and join your community at the third annual Pickerington Murder Mystery Night on August 1, hosted by the Pickerington Area Chamber and presented by the City of Pickerington. This unique event (created by PACC President Kim Barlag) brings area businesses and the community together for a night of food, fun, and mystery, while teams of community members visit suspects and clue stations represented by Pickerington Area Chamber members.
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It's bigger and buggier than ever! See insects up close, write bug poems, catch and release bugs, listen to live music, make crafts, learn about moths, visit a beekeeper, explore the OSU Bugmobile (with living bugs from around the world), learn about pollinators and pests and more. |
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Join us at the museum for our annual picnic! This festive afternoon will feature carnival games, hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade and more - ALL FOR FREE!
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Take a 1.25-mile hike to learn about edible plants and try some samples. |
5 events,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.
$50
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.
$75
An open golf tournament against multiple opponents at Chippewa Golf Club. Pickerington Central Boys Golf hosts the PHSC Open at Turnberry Golf Course to open their 2026 season. |
6 events,An Invitational Tournament hosted by Adena High School An invitational golf tournament against multiple opponents at Blacklick Golf Course.
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Explore the blooming fields in the dark to see what we can find with glowing UV lights. |
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An invitational golf tournament against multiple opponents at the Links at Groveport. An invitational golf tournament against multiple opponents at Turnberry Golf Course.
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The Library On-The-Go brings books, activities, early literacy fun, crafts, games, and more to a park near you! The Library On-The-Go is a full-service mobile library loaded with books and other materials for all ages! |
7 events,An invitational golf tournament against multiple opponents at the Links at Echo Springs.
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Join us for a beautiful morning hike at Slate Run Metro Park! Meet at the Buzzards Roost parking lot. An invitational golf tournament against multiple opponents at the Medallion Club. |
8 events,Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm. 
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Dragonflies use their wings independently for precise flight control, allowing them to make rapid alterations to their flight path while chasing prey or avoiding danger. Want to learn more about these amazing creatures? 
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Join us at Stradley Park on Saturday, August 8, for the 2026 Home Sweet Home Show, presented by Tammy Roof Elliot with RE/MAX One.
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Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to search for blooming flowers in the old field and prairie. |
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Featuring the winners of the Summer Reading All-Ages Essay Contest, who will share their outstanding work to kick off the evening. Then, the mic will be open to anyone who would like to participate! |
7 events,Originally debuted as “The Heritage Holiday Festival and Tomato Show” in August of 1966, The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival has grown to become our city’s signature tradition. For over 60 years, we have been celebrating the contributions of Alexander Livingston and showing why Reynoldsburg has the alias “The Birthplace of the Tomato”. |
6 events,Visit the Fairfield County Fairgrounds from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 to enjoy the 31st Annual Tractor and Truck Show from the Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club. The show features International Harvester/Farmall tractors. Admission and parking is free, but donations are accepted. The Carroll Community Festival is a two-day celebration in the heart of Carroll, Ohio, with roots dating back to 1962 when it began as the Ox Fest (later the Carroll Old Timer’s Festival). Today, the festival features live music, rides, a parade, pageants, food, vendors, and more—making it a beloved summer tradition for families and visitors alike. |
10 events,Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals, buildings, and life in the 1880s.
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Experience the beauty of Buckeye Lake on our carefully curated scenic routes, perfect for cyclists of all skill levels. After your ride, join us for an unforgettable celebration featuring live music from Big Bad Stache, plus delicious offerings from local food trucks.
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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.
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Go for a hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park and enjoy a sketching session at the end of the hike! Meet at the Tall Pines Area.
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The City of Pickerington Summer Concert series presents The British Invasion
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Join a naturalist to explore off-trail along the Multipurpose Trail and search for everything from fungi in the forest to flowers in the field. |
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Following this week’s severe storms, several Columbus neighborhoods are facing significant cleanup needs. We’re reaching out to our volunteer community to help support a South Side cleanup this Monday. |
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The Library On-The-Go brings books, activities, early literacy fun, crafts, games, and more to a park near you! The Library On-The-Go is a full-service mobile library loaded with books and other materials for all ages! |
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Hop on the tram to learn about the history of Blacklick Woods. |
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The Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market offers fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. |
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Take a tram ride through the park and learn about its natural history. Pickerington Central's Varsity Football first game of the 2026-27 season is an inter-division matchup visiting the Gahanna Lincoln Lions. Pickerington Central Varsity Football's first game of the 2026-27 season is an interleague matchup visiting the Troy Trojans. |
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Join Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) for a dog-friendly day at Prairie Oaks Metro Park’s Darby Bend Lakes area on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10am to 3pm.
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Learn the basics of water bath home canning and how to make jelly.
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Learn about invasive plants and animals while we create wanted posters for them. |
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Join Alan Tonetti from Heartland Earthworks Conservancy as he talks about the Blacklick Circle, local earthworks, and how they are discovered during this session. Then, take a ride on the tram to see the Blacklick Circle. |
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Program begins at 10:30 behind the farmhouse. Enjoy a story and learn about the plants we eat.
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The Library On-The-Go brings books, activities, early literacy fun, crafts, games, and more to a park near you! The Library On-The-Go is a full-service mobile library loaded with books and other materials for all ages! |
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Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.
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The Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market offers fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more.
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The Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health |
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Join us for a day of fun with crafts, tram rides, fishing, a nature walk, a presentation with the Ohio Wildlife Center and nature bingo! Bring lunch and something to drink. Pickerington Central's Varsity Football second game of the 2026-27 season is an inter-conference matchup visiting the Bishop Watterson Eagles at Ohio Dominican University.
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Pickerington North Varsity Football's second game of the 2026-27 season is an interconference matchup hosting the St Ignatius Wildcats. |
2 events,Pickerington North plays host to the annual Pickerington XC classic.
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Take a self-guided hike on the Buttonbush Trail to search for hidden items and to learn about our state symbols. |
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2 events,The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival offers concerts, rides, games, animals, tractor pulls, contests, prizes, entertainment and more for free!
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The Library On-The-Go brings books, activities, early literacy fun, crafts, games, and more to a park near you! |
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The Olde Pickerington Farmers’ Market offers fresh Ohio-grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats, crafts, prepared foods, and more. |
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The Pickerington High School Central Varsity Tigers Football play host to the Pickerington High School North Panthers the Battle of Pickerington, in week 3 of the 2026 season. |
6 events,Display set up from 10am-4pm behind Farmhouse.
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Meet the first Saturday of every month for a fast-paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike. |