Events in Delaware County, OH

A complimentary dinner workshop at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Northwest Columbus Chapel in Powell offers guidance for anyone considering arrangements for themselves or assisting a loved one. The conversation includes cremation and funeral service options, Veteran benefits, Medicaid spend down assistance, details about a Lifetime Price Guarantee, and ways to plan ahead that can help protect family members from rising costs. A meal is provided with no obligation to purchase. Seating is limited, and RSVPs are requested. If this message reaches you during a time of illness or loss, please accept sincere apologies.

An evening at 1801 Tavern features live music, food, and a lively bar atmosphere. This local favorite is hosting a high-energy band that will keep the fun going throughout the night.

Get your RV ready for the colder months with RCD RV’s drive thru winterization event. The service team provides winterization in a drive thru setting, and the event is available at all five RCD RV locations. An RSVP is required, and you will choose your preferred location, date, and appointment time by completing the winterization form on the website. Capacity is limited, and marking Going or Interested on Facebook does not reserve a spot.

Take a walk around Highbanks Metro Park after a brief talk on a health topic from a healthcare professional.

Explore trauma from a fresh perspective in a thought-provoking seminar designed for professionals and anyone curious to learn more. The discussion focuses on the science, strategies, and strengths involved in understanding trauma.

The Mark Twain Craft Bazaar is a much-anticipated community event that raises funds for local students. Proceeds from the event support students at Mark Twain Elementary School. General admission is $5, and children 11 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door, and paying with cash helps speed entry. A limited number of early bird tickets are $10 and provide entry before the general crowd to beat the rush. A raffle will also be held, with proceeds benefiting the Walnut Spring Middle School PTSA.

An evening of lively square dancing, a chili cook-off, and a silent auction raises support for Simply Christ, also known as Simply CHRISTmas, the annual Live Nativity walk-through that shares the story of Jesus with the community. Proceeds help make this outreach possible. Cooks who want to compete can opt into the chili cook-off by selecting yes in the questionnaire when completing event registration, with bragging rights and a prize on the line. Donations to the silent auction are welcome, including items, services, experiences, or gifts, and can be noted during registration. Simply Christ retells the birth of Jesus through an immersive walk-through Nativity. With the help of many volunteers, the event welcomes thousands and features crafts, cookies, hot chocolate, Christmas caroling, animals, and more, all centered on the message at the heart of Christmas.

The We Are Messengers Halfway Home Tour centers on the journey of faith, offering an evening of honest storytelling and songs like “Come What May” and “Wholehearted.” Early dates in the run feature Andrew Ripp with favorites such as “Fill My Cup” and “Jericho,” while later dates welcome Allison Eide with music including “Love Who I Am.” A limited number of VIP tickets are available and include early entry to choose seats, a pre-show Q&A with We Are Messengers, and a VIP laminate. Late arrivals will forfeit the Q&A, and refunds are not available. The lineup may change. To ensure valid tickets at face value, use the official ticketing partner and avoid resellers.

This fundraising event in the Cafeteria highlights jewelry from around the world. It brings together an international selection of pieces, creating a global showcase in support of a fundraising effort.

Powell’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony honors the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. The ceremony will take place at the Greater Powell Veterans Memorial, with Council Chambers as the location in the event of inclement weather. Before the ceremony, the community is welcome to take part in a flag refresh at Powell Cemetery, led by the Powell Veterans Committee, to ensure the flags honoring local veterans are standing tall and pristine. The keynote speaker is Major General Deborah Ashenhurst, a retired U.S. Army and National Guard officer and former Director of the Ohio Department of Veteran Services. Following the ceremony, veterans are welcome to a free luncheon in the East Room of City Hall.

A fundraising sale featuring jewelry from around the world will be held in the cafeteria. Attendees can browse global styles and make a purchase to support the event.

Players gather in Meeting Room 1 at the Sunbury Library for an Open Play session focused on Mahjong. The pace is quick, so the meetup is intended for participants who already know the rules and it does not include instruction. Newcomers are encouraged to attend a quarterly Mahjong 101 learning session before taking part in Open Play. Please bring a 2026 NMJL card, and plan to supply your own mahjong mats and sets, as the library does not provide equipment. An RSVP is requested to help ensure there are enough tables.

Prepare for life’s next chapter with a clear, practical overview of the essentials. The program highlights planning your estate, legal considerations for older adults, housing choices for those looking to downsize, Medicare basics, and options for long-term care coverage. The goal is to provide information that helps you get organized and ensure your affairs are in order.

Celebrate the holiday season with pottery painting at Lettuce Work. Choose a tree size or paint a gnome. Part of the proceeds supports Lettuce Work’s mission, and all pottery will be glazed and kiln-fired for pickup at Create Joy in two weeks.

Bring your current makeup bag for glam trend instruction from La Prima Beauty, then wear your newest or favorite costume for a mini photo session with pose coaching from B Yates Photography. Hosted by Sarah Joy, this experience is limited to 15 registrants. The first eight registrants receive a discounted rate of $125, and remaining spots cost $150.

The Compassion Collective is a support group for people caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can connect, unwind, and share experiences, resources, insight, advice, and encouragement. The gathering also offers helpful caregiving tips and techniques, including approaches that have worked for others in similar situations.

Liberty Theater Workshop presents The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens by Billy Wayne St. John, an immersive, interactive murder mystery comedy. The story follows Walter, a playwright struggling to finish his latest whodunit. At Worthington Manor on a stormy night for Edward Worthington’s 50th birthday, a house full of relatives, associates, and staff all carry motives. In the mix are his current wife and her playboy brother, Edward’s perplexed older sister, his former wife, and a daughter in college. Also attending are a questionable lawyer, a strict business manager with his bubbly spouse, a secretary with Southern charm, and the household team... the butler, housekeeper, maid, and cook. The motives have barely surfaced when the lights go out, and when they return the knife meant for the cake is lodged in Edward’s back. From there, Walter invites the audience to help single out the culprit, shaping a lively comic whodunit together. Tickets are on sale.

Böaterhead takes its show on the road to The Lazy Chameleon with a cheeky dose of ultra smooth rock and roll. Expect chest hair swagger, gleaming gold chains and tube top attitude throughout.

A handmade-only makers market featuring booth spaces in two sizes. Registration is available through the event website.

Spend time with friends at Oak & Brazen Winery during a relaxed wreath-making event featuring fresh, locally handmade greens from a farm that does not use pesticides. Learn how to decorate a mixed-green base and enjoy wine as you create. Everyone takes home a 22 to 24 inch wreath ready for the front door. The cost is $120 per person and includes a live mixed greens wreath, two glasses of wine, light appetizers, decorations, and a beautiful bow. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. If the minimum number of tickets is not met, events may be combined or canceled and all tickets will be fully refunded. Four dates are available.

The Rebels perform live at Blinky's, playing rock songs from the 80s to today. The show features a broad mix of favorites that span multiple decades.

Enjoy a relaxed wreath making experience at Oak & Brazen Winery. Spend time with friends as you learn to style a fresh, locally crafted mixed greens wreath from a pesticide free farm while sipping wine and nibbling light appetizers. Each participant leaves with a 22 to 24 inch wreath ready for the front door. Tickets are $120 and include the live wreath, two glasses of wine per person with additional glasses available for purchase, light appetizers, an assortment of decorations and a bow. Seating is limited and advance purchase is required. If the minimum ticket threshold is not reached, the event may be combined with another date or canceled, and all tickets will be fully refunded.

At Oak & Brazen Winery, spend time with friends decorating fresh, handmade wreaths created locally at a pesticide-free farm. Instruction is provided on styling a mixed greens base, and everyone takes home a finished door wreath measuring about 22 to 24 inches. The cost is 120 dollars and includes a live mixed greens wreath, two glasses of wine per person with more available for purchase, light appetizers, decorations for your wreath, and a bow. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Sessions may be canceled or combined if the minimum number of tickets is not reached, and in that case tickets are fully refunded. This experience is offered on four dates.

Newcomers and regulars alike can catch Brady live at 1801 Tavern on several dates. The venue blends a relaxed feel with an upbeat buzz, creating a welcoming setting for an evening of live music. Order a drink, settle into your favorite spot, and enjoy a night of tunes, laughter, and good energy.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa and browse the Holiday Craft Market.

Village Green Park becomes a winter wonderland with an iceless rink, a bonfire and free s’mores, photos with Santa, performances, and roaming entertainment. The festivities also include the annual tree lighting.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are determined to craft a smash hit while living in the shadow of Shakespeare. When a local fortune-teller predicts that the future of theater combines singing, dancing and acting at the same time, they set out to create what just might be the first musical. Amid the opening night frenzy, they learn that real success comes from staying true to who they are. This Performance Ensemble production of Something Rotten! JR. features energetic musical numbers and a colorful lineup of larger-than-life characters, each with a chance to shine. Presented by Liberty Theater Workshop in the Olentangy Liberty Black Box Theater, Room 1413. Seating is limited, and tickets for the general public will be released at a later date.

The annual Beary Merry Market returns for its fourth year with more than 50 vendors and a variety of food trucks. Proceeds from vendor fees and raffles benefit the Berlin Softball Team, and $1 admission supports the Berlin Softball program.

Liberty Theater Workshop presents a festival of simply staged one-act plays that puts storytelling and student performances at the center. The showcase highlights skills including concept, ensemble, characterization, voice, and pacing. A recorded submission will compete with entries from across Ohio for the opportunity to be presented live at the Ohio Thespian Festival, with the possibility of nomination to perform at the International Thespian Festival in Louisville.