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Events This Week
May 31, 2026 - June 7, 2026
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May 31
Chardon Polka Band Worship, Picnic, and Benefit Concert
May 31
The Chardon Polka Band will lead a lively polka-style worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, Ohio on Sunday, May 31, 2026, beginning with coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m.
Following the 10-11 a.m.
June 1
Safetyville
June 1
Safetyville is sponsored by the Police Department and will educate children on various safety topics.
June 1
Baby And Me Story Time
June 1
Experience a fun interactive session using songs, rhymes, puppets, and musical instruments.
June 2
Safetyville
June 2
Safetyville is sponsored by the Police Department and will educate children on various safety topics.
June 2
Jurassic Kids
June 2
Children that have completed kindergarten through third grade read, create, and explore! 6/2-7/21.
June 2
Music & Movement
June 2
Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
June 3
Safetyville
June 3
Safetyville is sponsored by the Police Department and will educate children on various safety topics.
June 4
Growing and Grounded
June 4
Learn grounding skills through expressive arts, gain self-awareness, develop coping skills, and learn how to navigate challenges. Classes are facilitated by a licensed therapist.
June 4
June 4
Safetyville
June 4
Safetyville is sponsored by the Police Department and will educate children on various safety topics.
June 4
Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival
June 4
Enjoy the 40th hot air balloon festival of Coshocton County.
June 5
Storytime with Josh
June 5
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
June 5
Safetyville
June 5
Safetyville is sponsored by the Police Department and will educate children on various safety topics.
June 6
Safetyville
June 6
Safetyville is sponsored by the Police Department and will educate children on various safety topics.
June 6
Bald Eagle & Osprey Kayak
June 6
A free three-mile lake float observing and learning about local birds for children ages 10 and up with an adult.
June 6
Once Upon a Story
June 6
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
June 6
Zoar Towpath Trail History Tours– America 250
June 6
Walk the scenic Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail between Zoar and Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary
War fort, while exploring the rich history of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
June 6
Chardon Square Kids Fest & Flea Market
June 6
Kid friendly games and activities and a great opportunity for kids to get rid of unused toys, games and clothes.
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