Final Fridays, an opportunity to enjoy the downtown experience; shop, dine, attend gallery openings, participate in themed events sponsored by the DNA, entertainment at The Midland Theatre, and even take a carriage ride around the square. The Final Friday of each month, April - Sept. these events take place from 4-8 pm. in downtown Newark. All events happen weather permitting.

Chocolate Walk, Friday April 27th. 4-8 pm. Only 150 tickets at $10. ea. will be sold in advance at participating downtown businesses. Tickets go on sale April 2 at Buckeye Winery, H.L. Art Jewelers, Matilda Charlotte Antiques Etc., Myers & Pugh Jewelers, & Newark Family Shoes.

Clown Town Inc./Kids Fun Fest, May 19th. Contact Chuck Jackson for more info. (740) 670-7788 or cjackson@newarkoh.com

Final Friday, May 25th / Farm, Food, Flowers & Fun
Come downtown from 4-8 for a healthy, fun good time. Garden & Farming demonstrations, healthy food to eat & entertainment. Shops & restaurants open late.

Farmers Market, Every Friday June -Sept. South Third St.

Music in the Courtyard, at The Works - June 8, July 6 & Aug. 3 from 11:30 -1:30

Strawberry Festival, June 1, 2, 3 on the courthouse square. Games, entertainment, crafts, rides and the delicious Kiwanis strawberry shortcake. Contact Chuck Jackson at (740) 983-4797 for more information or strawberryfestival@windstream.net

Mayor’s Concert Series, June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20, Aug. 3 Aug.17 at the Gazebo on the courthouse square, begins at 7pm.

Party on the Roof, (tropical paradise) June 15, Contact Chuck Jackson for more info. 740) 670-7788 or cjackson@newarkoh.com

Final Friday, June 29th. Downtown Newark is going to the Dogs - Dog related events and doggone good shopping and dining. More info to come.

Newark Jazz & Ribs Festival, July 7th. Starting at noon on the courthouse square.

Final Friday July 27th. Antique Fair - Vendors Wanted contact Virginia memorylane37@windstream.net or (740) 258-3730 or Connie cwkoontz@windstream.net or (740) 405-2074

Saturday Sale, July 28th. Quarter mile yard sale around the courthouse square.
More info to come

Final Friday, Aug. 31, Rally on the Square, Tailgate Party & Pep Rally, more info to come

Lite the Nite Cruise In. Sept. 8 - Car Show on the Square.

Final Friday Sept. 28, Fall Pizza Walk - more info to come

Safe Trick or Treat on the Square, Oct. 25th. - Contact Chuck Jackson for more info. 740) 670-7788 or cjackson@newarkoh.com

Courthouse lighting, Nov. 23, spend the day downtown shopping & dining and stay to see Santa light the beautiful, historic Licking County Courthouse at 6pm.

Window Wonderland - Light up Downtown - Come downtown during the holiday season and enjoy all of the beautifully decorated businesses. See how they Light up Downtown.

Sights & Sounds of Christmas, Dec. 6 - Tour 8 downtown Churches led by costumed lamplighter and hear special musical performances. For more info go to www.sightsandsoundsofchristmas.org

Holiday Open House & Cookie Walk - Dec. 6 Listen to the Carolers and enjoy the hundreds of luminaries light the streets as you walk from the shops to your favorite restaurant to the art gallery and to visit Santa. Or go on the Cookie Walk (tickets sold in advance, more info to come) Enjoy a truly all American, small town with big dreams Christmas.

For a schedule of events at The Works go to www.attheworks.org
For a schedule of events at The Midland Theatre go to www.midlandtheatre.org
For a schedule of events at The Licking County Art Gallery go to www.lickingcountyarts.org

A list of events for Licking County can be found on the Greater Licking County Convention & Visitors Bureau web site www.lccvb.com

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