10/09/2026
🍂 Looking for something fun to do around Newark and Licking County this weekend? Saturday looks like the best day for outdoor plans, with partly sunny skies and temperatures around 75°. Sunday is expected to be rainy, so check for event updates before heading out!
☕ Granville Market, Coffee & Architecture Walk — Saturday
Visit the Granville Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.–noon, grab coffee at River Road Coffeehouse, and stroll through historic downtown Granville. The Robbins Hunter Museum is closed for a private event, but its beautiful garden remains open. About 15 minutes from Newark.
🌎 Newark Earthworks History Walk — Saturday
Explore the Great Circle and Octagon Earthworks and their visitor centers. The grounds are free to visit, and no reservations are needed. About 5–10 minutes away.
🚘 Hebron Car Show & Ohio National Road Celebration — Saturday
The Hebron Nazarene Car and Truck Show runs from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., while the nearby Ohio National Road Celebration takes place from noon–2 p.m. Both are free for visitors. About 15–20 minutes away.
🎶 Patsy Cline Tribute — Saturday
Enjoy Patsy Cline: A Tribute to the Legend at Weathervane Playhouse at 2 p.m. Tickets are approximately $10–$27, plus fees. Advance tickets are recommended because prices increase on the day of the show. About 10 minutes away.
🎃 Pigeon Roost Farm — Saturday
Visit the farm market and pumpkin area for free, or enjoy the Great Pumpkin Fun Center, corn maze and animals for $12 per person. Open from 10 a.m.–7 p.m., with the last Fun Center entry at 6 p.m. Credit cards only. About 20–25 minutes away.
☕🎃 Granville Pumpkin Spice Festival — Sunday
Enjoy pumpkin-inspired treats and drinks, coffee, food trucks, live music and more than 50 local makers at Raccoon Valley Park from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free. Since this is an outdoor event on grass, check for weather-related changes before leaving.
Which outing sounds the most fun to you? 🍁
