Free events in Chillicothe, OH

A weekly motorcycle meetup at Throttle Co., featuring complimentary coffee from a rotating lineup of local and regional coffee shops and roasters. The gathering also serves as a regular meet for the Litas Columbus, and those who are new or interested in the Litas Columbus are welcome.

This casual Magic: The Gathering Commander gathering features multiplayer games centered on legendary leaders and big, memorable turns. The format is Commander Constructed. There is no entry fee, and all players are welcome.

Community members can help shelter dogs stretch their legs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center. No preregistration is needed, and newcomers are welcome to drop in. This is an outdoor, weather dependent activity, and updates in case of inclement weather will be shared on the event page. The shelter regularly cares for hundreds of dogs, and each walk provides fresh air and one-on-one time outside the kennel. Staff will pair volunteers with an appropriate dog and provide waste bags, treats, and harness leads, so personal leashes and collars should be left at home. Upon arrival, check in at the registration table in the large, fully fenced walking yard behind the building. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. This is a family friendly opportunity, with the primary dog walker required to be at least 18 years old. This activity is for shelter dogs only. Owned pets should remain at home unless a meet and greet is scheduled for a potential adoption. Those interested in fostering or adopting can speak with staff to learn more. Bringing a camera is encouraged for photos of adoptable dogs, and posts can include the hashtag #FCDSAdoptables. Donations of dog treats are especially appreciated. RSVPs are used to receive updates and reminders.

Every Sunday offers free general admission at the museum, made possible by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All and the Free for the Future Campaign Donors. Access to special exhibitions is included on these days. Visitors can spend time in the Walter Wing, try a collaborative puzzle in a gallery, and discover new experiences throughout the space.

Set aside just ten minutes for a focused conversation with a CMA educator about a single artwork. As part of the 10 Minutes on the Dot series, each pop-up session highlights a different piece on view. Look for signs near CMA’s Welcome Desk to locate the day’s featured work. This experience is included with general admission, and no registration is required.

Part of a free, year-round reading series led by Artistic Director Beth Josephsen, this book club conversation centers on James Shapiro’s Shakespeare in a Divided America. The discussion considers how Shakespeare’s plays have been embraced, contested, and used to illuminate some of the most contentious questions surrounding American identity from the nation’s founding to today. The event takes place in Columbus, Ohio, and RSVP is required to receive the exact location.

This free Reiki share is for practitioners only, with Kelly Bisson. Practitioners from any lineage and at all stages of training come together for a group exchange that allows each person to offer and receive. The collaborative setting encourages learning from peers while experiencing the combined support of several practitioners during each session. No registration is required. Please plan to arrive a bit early so the group can begin promptly.

Bike night is back with free community rides that meet at Fifty West. Led by Aaron Lynch, the group pedals around town for a fun, social way to get active and enjoy a brew. First-time participants receive a drink token, with another token available after every five rides.

Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center hosts its annual Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring candy, costumes and rows of decorated trunks. Students and staff will be on hand to greet trick-or-treaters. Costumes and treat bags are encouraged. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to the public. The festivities take place at the Pickaway-Ross campus in Chillicothe.

VGMX hosts casual Magic: The Gathering Commander play in a friendly, multiplayer setting. Games follow the Commander Constructed format, with a legendary creature leading your deck from the command zone and plenty of big plays around the table. There is no entry fee, and participation is open to everyone. Bringing a friend is encouraged.

A weekly card show celebrates Pokémon, trading card games, and sports cards at Counterbalance Brewing Company. Attendees will find a rotating mix of TCG and sports card tables, plus giveaways and special activities. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and the brewery offers food and beverages. For information about securing a table, email midwestsportscardshows@gmail.com.

Anna North visits the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Whetstone Branch for a conversation about her literary mystery Bog Queen. The program includes an author talk with audience Q&A, plus a book sale and signing. The Book Loft will sell copies on site, and attendees may bring books from home for signing or purchase them at the event. Admission is free, and because seating is limited, registration is requested. Bog Queen centers on Agnes, an American forensic anthropologist called to examine a strangely preserved body uncovered in a bog in northwest England. The remains are more than two thousand years old, yet their condition pulls her into the story of an Iron Age woman whose fate resonates across ages. Agnes must balance the interests of peat cutters hoping to profit and activists urging protection of the land, while the bog itself yields artifacts and unsettling histories. The narrative moves between England in the years after Brexit and the druidic world of ancient Celtic Europe, connecting two gifted young women across time in a landscape steeped in mystery. Written by the New York Times bestselling author of Outlawed, the novel is a national bestseller. North’s earlier books include America Pacifica and The Life and Death of Sophie Stark. She is a senior correspondent at Vox and lives in Brooklyn.

Spend ten minutes exploring one artwork in depth alongside a CMA educator. In this 10 Minutes on the Dot program, a different piece from the galleries is highlighted each time, and signs by CMA’s Welcome Desk will point you to the selected work. This brief pop-up talk is included with general admission and does not require registration.