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Through end of October
The Original Delaware Farmer's Market - Sat. 9:00 am-Noon
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Liberty St. entrance, under Grandstand)
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
(Sept. 11, 18, 25 will not be held at the Fairgrounds)
Info: 740-524-3562
Through October
Downtown Delaware Farmer's Market - Wed. 3:00-6:00 pm; Sat. 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Historic Downtown Delaware, N. Sandusky St.
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
Through September 30
Downtown Powell Farmer's Market - Thurs. 3:00-6:00 pm
City of Powell parking lot, 47 Hall St.
Info: 614-396-3336 / www.visitpowell.com
Through October 16
Sunbury Farmer's Market - Sat. 9:00 am-Noon
Sunbury Town Square
Info: 740-965-2860
Through September 17
Exhibit: Drawings by Anne McCouley and photographs by Duane Monczewski
Tues., Wed., Fri. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Thurs. 10:00 am-9:00 pm; Sun. 1:00-5:00 pm
Richard M. Ross Art Museum
Ohio Wesleyan University, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
Info: 740-368-3606
Through October 16
Exhibit: "Critical Eye"
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am-2:00 pm
"Critical Eye" developed out of artists' need to discuss with like minded colleagues their artistic goals and philosophies and to compare notes on the technical means of achieving them - rather
than to struggle individually in comparative isolation. Currently, the group consists of 14 artists working in acrylics, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, and fiber art.
The Arts Castle
190 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: 740-369-2787 / www.artscastle.org
September 3
First Friday - Shops open late!
Event features kid-friendly crafts/games and extended shopping and gallery-hopping opportunities.
Historic Downtown Delaware
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
September 3, 4, 5
Showtime Horse Show
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Evening Program at Perkins Observatory - 8:00 pm
Program content varies based on sky conditions, but may include a planetarium show, Observatory tours, and star gazing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope.
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740 363 1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
September 4, 5
Lawn Mower Racing
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
September 5, 26
Delaware Flea Market
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-816-0829 / 740-362-3851
September 5
Harmony in the Park - 7:00-8:00 pm
5th-Loosely Strung
City Park Gazebo at the corner of Park Ave.and Washington St., Delaware
(In case of rain, concerts will be held at Willis Auditorium, 74 W. William St., Delaware)
Info: 740-362-9375 / 740-369-8184
September 6
Labor Day Flea Market on the Square - 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Enjoy a day full of activities on the square in Sunbury. Hunt for unique and antique treasures at the flea market and the shops around the square. Don't miss the pit cooked beef and other great food!
Sunbury Square
Admission: $1 adults/teens; children 10 & under are free
Info: 740-965-3630
September 11
Family Farm Chores - 9:30-11:00 am (Advance registration required)
Each morning, the farm family cares for the livestock, checking on their well-being, feeding grain and hay, filling waterers, gathering and washing eggs, and milking the goats. Become a part of the family one morning a month as you take your turn helping with morning animal chores. Dress for dirt.
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-363-2548 / www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
September 11, 12, 18, 19
Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Join Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends for a festival of the harvest season. With special demonstrations including basket weaving and pumpkin carving, kid friendly entertainment and all of your favorite seasonal treats, this event offers something for everyone!
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
September 12
Historic Downtown Powell Street Market - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
A fun family shopping experience with over 125 vendors lining the streets of historic downtown Powell with antiques, collectibles, arts/crafts, handmades, home-based business, flowers/plantsm produce,great edibles and much more.
Historic Downtown Powell
47 Hall St., Powell
Info: 614- 396-3336 / visitpowell.com
September 12
Family Theme Day - 2:00 pm
A fun event for the whole family. Enjoy an insect walk and learn about plants that attract butterflies. Bring a fun sock to turn into a caterpillar!
Ohio Wildlife Center
6131 Cook Rd., Powell
Info: 614-734-9453 / www.ohiowildlifecenter.org
September 12
Run 4 The Jug 5K - 2:45 pm (Participants enter at Route 23 fair gate)
Starts at the Delaware County Fairgrounds through Historic Downtown Delaware
Registration: www.active.com or in person at Second Sole, 28 N. Sandusky St., Delaware
September 12
All Horse Parade - 3:00 pm
Starts at the Delaware County Fairgrounds through Historic Downtown Delaware
Info: 740-363-2920 / 740-362-3851
September 16
New Vistas in Astronomy - 8:00 pm - "The Rise and Fall of the Infinite Universe" by Barbara Ryden
This lecture series is geared toward a more adult audience. It is a “mini-course” in astronomy, in which OSU and OWU professors discuss their current
research and any new findings in their area of expertise!
Perkins Observatory
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
September 16-19
"Hotel Cassiopeia" by Charles Mee - 8:00 pm except Sept. 19 at 2:00 pm
The constructed works of American artist Joseph Cornell have fascinated generations and here is a performance art work that incorporates acting, music, dance, and multi-media to bring his unique work experiences, and interests to vivid life.
OWU's Chappelear Drama Center (Main Stage)
45 Rowland Ave., Delaware
Admission: $10 general public; $5 seniors & non-OWU students with a valid ID
Info: 740-368-3855
September 18, 19
Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Join Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends for a festival of the harvest season. With special demonstrations including basket weaving and pumpkin carving, kid friendly entertainment and all of your favorite seasonal treats, this event offers something for everyone!
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
September 18, 19, 25, 26 & Weekends in October
Leed's Pumpkin Farm - Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Spend a day getting plenty of fresh air and having fun as a family. Select the perfect pumpkin from the thousands grown right there on the farm. Enjoy enough farm and fun activities to keep your family moving all day, including the barn pass, hayrides, corn maze, farm animals, and farm pond.
8738 Marysville Rd., Ostrander
Info: 740-666-2020 / www.leedsfarm.com
September 18-25
Delaware County Fair
Traditional county fair with daily entertainment, Junion/Senior fair animals & exhibits, tractor pulls and other motor events, and wold class harness racing featuring the Little Brown Jug.
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
September 19
Carpe Diem String Quartet Recital - 3:15 pm
OWU's Jemison Auditorium in Sanborn Hall
23 Elizabeth St., Delaware
Info: 740-368-3700
September 21
Family Farm Chores - 9:30-11:00 am (Advance registration required)
Each morning, the farm family cares for the livestock, checking on their well-being, feeding grain and hay, filling waterers, gathering and washing eggs, and milking the goats. Become a part of the family one morning a month as you take your turn helping with morning animal chores. Dress for dirt.
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-363-2548 / www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
September 22
Jugette Race
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 /www.delawarecountyfair.com
September 23
Little Brown Jug
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
September 24, 25
Fall Festival
Crafts, games, wagon rides, boat rides, movies, decorated campsites and costume contests.
Delaware State Park Campgrounds
5202 US 23 North, Delaware
Info: 740-548-4631
September 25
Thunder on the Creek - 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Got a thing for speed and powerful boats? This American Power Boat Association (APBA) sanctioned event will be the finals of the seasons points race and also the site for the APBA Mach Series (mid American championship hydroplanes).
Alum Creek State Park, North Beach
3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware
Info: 614-445-6838 / www.thunderonthecreek.com
Stepetmber 25
Harvest Fair - 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Family-centered in every way, the farm is transformed into a playground and celebration of the season. Kids of all ages can make apple cider and paper, grind grain, ride on a horse-drawn wagon, play old-fashioned games and much more. Enjoy home-grown food for lunch and a great array of baked goods for sale.
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-363-2548 / www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
September 25
"OWU Under the Lights" - 6:30 pm
OWU's Selby Field
45 S. Henry St., Delaware
Info: 740-368-2000 / www.events@OWU
September 25-October 31
Lehner's Pumpkin Farm
Weekdays 5:00-Dark; Weekends 11:00 am-Dark (Free hayrides Sat. & Sun. Noon-5:00 pm)
Bring the whole family to a day on the farm and enjoy the 8 acre corn maze, pumpkin sling, bouncy house, gift shop, food and petting zoo. Pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks and straw are for sale.
2920 St. Rt. 203, Radnor
Info: 740-595-3207 / www.lehnerpumpkins.com
September 25-October 31 (Weekends)
Fall Festival - Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun. Noon-5:00 pm
Come enjoy the changing colors of the season with your friends and family. Visitors arriving at the farm will find a world of activities and will smell the aroma of "apple butter a stirring" and kettle corn a poppin'. There is a farm animals petting area, campfire concession area, scarecrow making, hayrides travel through scenic woods, country market and crafts and gifts.
Freeman's Farm
6142 Lewis Center Rd., Galena
Info: 740-548-1149 / www.freemansfarm.com
September 28-October 21
Exhibit: Paintings, drawings, and prints by OWU Alumni Artist Gale Weidenbusch and photography by Ralph Gibson
Tues., Wed., Fri. 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Thurs. 10:00 am-9:00 pm; Sun. 1:00-5:00 pm
Richard M. Ross Art Museum, Ohio Wesleyan University
60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
Info: 740-368-3606
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