The organizers are honoring veterans through a field of flags display and a decorated "250" photo spot.Proceeds benefit construction of a lodge designed to help disabled veterans reconnect with outdoor activities in Licking County.Additional activities are being planned for the two-day festival.General admission: $30.00More information: www.americasfreedomlodge.org
The North Royalton Lions hosts this America 250 Celebration and Martini Tasting Fundraiser supporting local charities.Ticket price: $75 per person (or $60 for a non-alcoholic option).Inclusions:4 martini tastingsLight appetizersSoft drinks, coffee, and dessertLive musical entertainmentRafflesA cash bar is available.Contact: northroyaltonlions@gmail.com
The Firecracker 5K Run Walk (pre-register required $35/$15) begins at 9 am; Food Vendors/trucks and organizations onsite front 2-11; Ignite the Night live outdoor concerts start at 2:30 (first band Arctic Clam plays until 5:30; last band Not Fast Enuff plays 7:30- fireworks end); HEROhustle (celebrities in inflated dino suits from 6-7); fireworks at dusk 9:45ish. Children's activities, sponsor booths, and adult beverages are also available. The event is free to the public.
Visitors gain self-guided access to the long-closed streetcar level and explore the bridge's original subway stations and tracks, learn about the bridge's history, and engage with the team working to revitalize the lower deck for more regular public access.
Presented by KeyBank, Picnic in the Park invites attendees to celebrate America 250 with food, drinks, entertainment, games, and history in Canal Basin Park.The event partners with Cuyahoga County's Veterans Memorial Bridge tours to connect participants with America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country's semi-quincentennial, with colonial-era food, beverages, games, and entertainment. Colonial-inspired wear is encouraged but not required.Schedule:Noon to 1 PM: Johnny Cake Cooking Demonstration1 to 1:30 PM: Tea Tasting and Discussion1:30 to 2:30 PM: United States of America Trivia3 to 4:30 PM: Karaoke
Learn about Crawford County's paths of the Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road. Also hear stories of the path of Colonel William Crawford's Revolutionary War campaign in 1782 to Upper Sandusky.The cost of the event is $20.
The city of Fairfield hosts a summer celebration featuring live music, performances from local bands and performing arts groups, food trucks, and patriotic commemorations, culminating in a drone show.
Celebrate the Great American Backyard Campout with an evening of outdoor family fun. Enjoy campfire snacks, games, scavenger hunts, nature trivia, kickball, and storytelling.Bring chairs or camping gear to set the ambiance — though camping overnight is not permitted.Naturalist-led activities run from 6:30–9:00 PM and include river wading, fish seining, kickball, nature trivia, and campfire stories.This program commemorates the 250th birthday of the United States while showcasing Wood County's history and fostering community engagement through outdoor recreation.
Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Country's independence with an evening honoring the lives of individuals who helped shape our nation.
Celebrate the birth of our nation with the West Chester Symphony at the annual Ice Cream Social. This special concert will feature patriotic tunes, free ice cream treats, and fun arts & crafts activities for families.
Join us for a walk and discussion through Cahoon Park. Stephanie West leads a foraging walk that highlights what pioneers endured and what they had to search for in the early days of Dover Township.This is a walking tour; be sure to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.The event is free to the public.
