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Things to do in Johnstown, OH
Upcoming events for the next 8 weeks, gathered from the Johnstown Area Chamber calendar, the Licking County Library, and local organizers. Always check the organizer's link before you go.
October 2026
Oct
20
Johnstown CCL Costume Contest
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Johnstown Intermediate School, 85 Douglas St, Johnstown
Oct
22
Friends of the Mary E. Babcock Library Book Sale
Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Oct 22); 10 AM–2 PM Oct 23–24
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Annual book sale. Books priced by the bag; cash or check only.
Oct
23
AI for Business Leaders Presentation & Licking Parks Partnership Intro
Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Atrium Corporation conference room, 188 Commerce Blvd, Johnstown
Workshop on AI tools for small business; Licking Park District presents on its upcoming levy in the first 15 minutes.
Oct
24
Johnstown Lifestyle – Let's Talk Health 5K & Health Fair
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnstown High School track
Free 5K walk/run, 15-minute exercise classes, and short health talks from local experts.
Oct
24
Edwards Athletics – Trunk or Treat & Open House
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Edwards Athletics, 670 W Coshocton St, Johnstown
Oct
25
Trunk or Treat at Johnstown Skate n Swim
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Johnstown Skate n Swim, 103 Recreation Dr, Johnstown
Costumes, candy and decorated trunks. Message the rink to sign up a trunk.
Oct
27
Trick-or-Treat Story Time
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Oct
29
Johnstown Trick or Treat (city-wide)
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
City of Johnstown neighborhoods
Oct
29
"Ghouls" Night Out! Pottery Painting BYOB
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Create Joy DIY Studio, 29 E Coshocton St, Johnstown
Ladies night pottery painting; BYOB, light snacks provided. Registration required.
Oct
31
Tractor Supply Market Day & Trunk-or-Treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tractor Supply, 659 W Coshocton St, Johnstown
November 2026
Nov
3
General Election Day (Licking County)
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Your assigned polling place
Check your sample ballot on the Licking County Board of Elections site. Note: Johnstown's data-center charter amendment is NOT on this ballot — it's on Jan 5, 2027. (Ohio polls are open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.)
Nov
5
Brewed for Business – Fall Chamber Mixer
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
El Rey Mexican Restaurant (upstairs event space), 65 S Main St, Johnstown
Networking for Chamber members and regional economic-development partners.
Nov
6
Christmas on the Farm Ohio – Seasons, Harvest & Christmas Market
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Nov 7)
12407 Drury Rd, Johnstown
Nov
25
Library closes early (5 PM) Nov 25 and is closed Thanksgiving Day
Wed, Nov 25
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Nov
30
Letters to Santa Claus
Mon, Nov 30 · 9:00 AM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
December 2026
Dec
5
A Vintage Christmas, Tree Lighting & Light Up Main St.
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Johnstown / Main Street Square
Businesses open with activities and giveaways, horse and sleigh rides, and the tree lighting. Details to come.
Dec
5
Johnstown CCL Annual Santa Parade
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Downtown Johnstown (Johnstown-Monroe High School to the Opera House)
Dec
5
Johnstown CCL Annual Cookie Walk
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnstown United Methodist Church, 159 S Main St, Johnstown
Open until noon or until the cookies are gone.
Dec
7
Babcock Holiday Bash
Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Dec
12
Edwards Athletics – Cookies and Cocoa
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Edwards Athletics, 670 W Coshocton St, Johnstown
Weekly at the library
Oct
19
Read with Andrew (therapy dog) Mondays
Mon, Oct 19 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Kids read to Andrew, a Pet Partners certified therapy dog.
Oct
20
Family Story Time Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Stories, rhymes and songs for ages birth–5.
Oct
20
After School Awesome Tuesdays
Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Weekly activity club (LEGO challenges and more).
Nov
7
Novel November (Saturdays) Saturdays in November
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Nov
12
Babcock Book Club Monthly
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Nov
19
Any Book Book Club Monthly
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N Main St, Johnstown
Mark your calendar
Jan
5
Special Election: Data-Center Charter Amendment
Tue, Jan 5 · 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Johnstown polling places
Johnstown voters decide whether to add Section 10.07 to the city charter, banning data centers above 25 MW combined monthly demand.