Calendar

june/july 2021

Picktown Palooza

June 5 Pickerington Shred Day and Electronic Recycling

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 550 Hill Rd. N. www.pickeringtonchamber.com Shred paper documents, recycle TVs and donate household items.

June 5 Sensory Stories

10 a.m., online www.pickeringtonlibrary.org A virtual literacy class specifically designed for children with special needs.

Summer Concert Series

7-8:30 p.m., Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Free summer concerts in the park. Bring your own blankets and chairs.

June 13: RockHouse July 11: The McCartney Project Aug. 8: John Schwab Party Band June 7 Book Chat: Beach Reads

6-6:30 p.m., online www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Facebook live featuring new beach reads.

Family Luau Night

June 10 Teen Trivia Event

4-5 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org In-person trivia for teens on TV, music, movies, memes and more.

June 12 Animals We Love to Hate Presented by Ohio Nature Education

10-11 a.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Educational event featuring bats, spiders, snakes and possums.

June 12 Puzzle Contest

1-4 p.m., tent at Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Teams race to complete mystery puzzles.

June 19 Juneteenth Community Festival

5-9 p.m., Phenix Banquet Center, 2101 Noe Bixby Rd. www.pickeringtonchamber.com Family-friendly event with music, live performances and food trucks.

June 26 Family Luau Night

6-9 p.m., Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us An evening of family fun at the community pool.

June 28 Cricut Class: Beach Bag Card

6-7 p.m., online www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Learn how to cut, score and embellish card stock to create a beach bag card.

July 3 Sensory Stories

10 a.m., online www.pickeringtonlibrary.org A virtual literacy class specifically designed for children with special needs.

July 8 College Hacks

4-5 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Make a craft of a dorm room and attend an open Q&A. Recommended for high school juniors and seniors.

Fourth of July Festivities

July 3 Fireworks

10 p.m., Victory Park, 7777 Victory Ln. www.pickeringtonvillage.com Fourth of July fireworks hosted by the City of Pickerington.

July 4 The Freedom 5k and Kids’ Fun Run

8 a.m., Pickerington High School North, 7800 Refugee Rd. www.picktownpalooza.org Family-friendly event sponsored by OrthoNeuro to celebrate the Fourth of July.

July 4 Parade

10 a.m., Victory Park, 7777 Victory Ln. www.pickeringtonvillage.com Fourth of July parade hosted by the City of Pickerington.

July 15-17 Picktown Palooza

Thursday 5-11 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.midnight, Saturday noon-midnight, 300 Opportunity Way www.picktownpalooza.org Three-day festival with live music, carnival rides, food vendors and more.

July 17 Car & Bike Show Sponsored by AAA Auto Club

Noon-4:30 p.m., Epiphany Lutheran Church, 268 Hill Rd. www.picktownpalooza.org Display of classic and antique cars and motorcycles with awards given at the end.

July 22 Teen TechTalk with Robin

4-5 p.m., tent at Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Learn a new skill from tech trainer Robin.

Christmas in July

July 24 Youth Fishing Derby

9:30-11 a.m., Sycamore Creek Park Pond www.ci.pickerington.oh.us The 15th Annual City of Pickerington Youth Fishing Derby will present prizes in all age groups for most fish and biggest fish caught. The event is free with registration required by July 22.

Youth Fishing Day

July 23-24 Professional Photographers of Ohio Annual Convention

Friday 9:30 a.m.-Saturday 4:30 p.m., multiple locations www.ppofohio.org Classes, social hour and an awards ceremony all centered in Pickerington.

Submit Your Event

Do you have an event you would like to submit to our calendar? Send details and photos to srobinson@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

For the most recent information on events and hours, visit www.pickeringtonlibrary.org

Due to health concerns, events are subject to change. Visit websites for additional information.

July 24 Christmas in July

11 a.m.-9 p.m., Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us A day of fun for the whole family at the community pool.

July 26 Mermaid Tail Dot Painting

6-7 p.m. Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Create a mixed media mermaid tail painting at the library.

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