Hellbender Discovery Day
Discover the wonders of local waterways at Hellbender Discovery Day on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon, presented by Rural Action in partnership with Ariel-Foundation Park, featuring hands-on watershed activities, educational games, short films, expert discussions, and a guided exploration of the Kokosing River with professionals from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, where families can learn about the fascinating Eastern Hellbender and the importance of protecting healthy streams and aquatic habitats through interactive conservation experiences.
Tantric with special guests Yellow No. 5, The Mental Mystics, Nic Stevens
Get ready for an exciting outdoor rock experience on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 4 p.m. at Legends Sports Bar and Grill, located at 110 Mount Vernon Ave. Ext., Mount Vernon featuring a headline performance by Tantric with special guests Yellow No. 5, The Mental Mystics, and Nic Stevens, where attendees can enjoy live music, outdoor activities, volleyball, dodgeball, buckets of beer, and a lively festival atmosphere presented by Vibe Touring Company, making this a memorable summer gathering for rock fans and outdoor entertainment enthusiasts, with organizers encouraging early ticket purchases before the event reaches capacity.
Monday, June 8
Empathic Kids and Mamas Walk
WHEN: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
PRICE: $10
Summerfest '26
WHEN: 6-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: New Life Church, 665 Harcourt Road, Mount Vernon
Tuesday, June 9
Mount Vernon Lions Club Meeting
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Coffee Cup
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Woodward Opera House, 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Wednesday, June 10
EmpowHER: Vogue Presence – Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Kenyon Lowry Center, 221 Duff St., Gambier
Yoga in the Garden: Hatha with Mandy
WHEN: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Thursday, June 11
Reiki, Mindfulness and a Peaceful Walk
WHEN: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Central Christian Church, 17833 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
Cancer Survivor Annual Celebration
WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m.
WHERE: The Glenn A. Gallagher Centre, 1451 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
Nellie's Open Mic Night Featuring The Boone Girls
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Happy Street Brü Werks, 209 S. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Live Music on Buffalo Wild Wings Patio: Linden and Melvin
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
WHERE: Patio of Mt. Vernon Buffalo Wild Wings, Mount Vernon
Friday, June 12
Storytime
WHEN: 10:30-10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
Party on the Patio: Stevie Eyer
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Kenyon Inn, 100 W. Wiggin St., Gambier
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - Moberod
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Saturday, June 13
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
WHEN: 9 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Mount Vernon Public Square, 1 Public Square, Mount Vernon
Animal Reiki and Communication
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Sip & Stitch
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Happy Bean, 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon
PRICE: $3
Ackerman Nature Preserve Grand Opening
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: The Ackerman Nature Preserve, 785 Salem Ave. Ext., Fredericktown
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Ackerman Nature Preserve
WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: 785 Salem Ave. Extension, Fredericktown
Six Miles to Nellie at Happy Street Brü Werks
WHEN: 6-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Happy Street Brü Werks, 209 S. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Live at The Pub - Summer Concert Series 2026 - The Broken Spokes
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Pub, 22001 Coshocton Road, Howard
Sunday, June 14
Magic Commander Open Play
WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Find Familiar Games, 300 Tilden Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon
