Community Calendar

Apr
1
Mon
Free First Monday at Kingwood Center Gardens @ Kingwood Center Gardens
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Join us for Free First Monday — where everyone enjoys free admission to Kingwood! Take a garden stroll, explore Kingwood Hall, and discover the stunning exotic plants in the Display Greenhouse! Don’t forget to grab a bite in the Gateway Café and shop for plants, décor, and gifts in the Garden & Gift Shop!

Apr
2
Tue
Game Night at the Phoenix @ The Phoenix Brewing Company
Apr 2 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy board games? Like beer?
Well then, join us and Operation Fandom, for our monthly game night at the Phoenix. Game night happens every first Tuesday of the month! And this month Game Night is also sponsored by Athletic Brewing!
Meet Michelle from Athletic Brewing, and learn about their award-winning, and great-tasting near beers. Athletic Brewing offers a variety of non-alcoholic beers perfect for those New Year resolutions, Dry January, and designated drivers. Michelle will be here starting at 5:30 pm.
Game play will start at 6:30 pm with seating beginning at 5:30. All games must be concluded and cleaned up by 10 pm. Game selection will rotate monthly.
Basic rules:
1. Be welcoming to new players.
2. Feel free to bring your own games.
3. Please treat all games with respect and clean hands.
4. Outside food is welcome, outside drinks are not.
5. Clean up after yourselves. Put the games away and bus your glassware and trash.
6. 21 and over only please.
Apr
5
Fri
Downtown Newark DORA Bar Crawl @ Downtown Newark
Apr 5 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Downtown Newark Association (DNA) has partnered with the DORA* Board to organize a bar crawl. The crawl is open to anyone (not required to be a DNA member to participate). Each Bar Crawl participant will receive food and drink specials at all participating locations. The Bar Crawl shirt is your “ticket” to receive the benefits. A full list of participating restaurants will be updated on the Facebook event page.
*DORA stands for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. This allows participants to enjoy their beverages outdoors while walking around downtown Newark (within the bounds of the DORA). Several retail/other shops will be open and allow beverages to be brought inside their stores.
Early t-shirt pickup will take place at The Midland from 9-5 during the week of April 1st.
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First Friday Live @ Social on Main
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
First Friday Live
Join us at Social on Main for First Friday Live with Jeff Boyd and friends! Refreshments available for purchase. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Questions? 419-522-0099 or info@downtownmansfield.com
First Friday Live @ Socail n Main
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
First Friday Live
Join us at Social on Main for First Friday Live with Jeff Boyd and friends! Refreshments available for purchase. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Questions? 419-522-0099 or info@downtownmansfield.com
Friday Night Community Hot Meals @ Gay Street United Methodist Church
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Friday Night Community Hot Meals @5:30 – 6:30 (this is every Friday night)

iLuminate @ Renaissance Performing Arts Association
Apr 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

April 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

$15 – $38

iLuminate has been a household name since we were called “The BEST NEW ACT in America!” during our run on America’s Got Talent in 2011. Maybe you saw us on TV or heard about us through one of our international appearances or saw our Live show in the heart of New York City. No matter how you found us, we’re just glad you did!

iLuminate is a company based on the fusion of technology and dance. This distinct intermix will reawaken your senses and imagination! We are a diverse team of experts and together we create a visual experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Audiences will see dancers in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits performing dynamic routines and illusions on a darkened stage. It’s a show that’s completely unique to our brand and incomparable to any other dance performance.

iLuminate is the brainchild of Miral Kotb, a woman whose true passions in life are dance and software engineering, which is why you’ll see her both manning the keyboard and dancing on stage in our archive of video performances (which you absolutely should check out).

In 2009, Miral combined her two passions to create our patented iLuminate technology, the tool that enables performers, choreographers, engineers, technicians, stylists and artistic directors to produce explosive performances with customized wireless lighting programs. The results are extraordinary lighting effects choreographed with phenomenal dance moves that take viewers on an exhilarating ride.

You may have seen iLuminate technology in shows around the world — from Cairo to Malaysia and the United States to Hong Kong, we are racking up our mileage points. Check out our Blog to get our exclusive travel stories! Not a world traveler? Watch us from home!

We’ve been on TV shows like Dancing with the Stars, the X-Factor, Good Morning America, The Wendy Williams Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As well as The American Music Awards, MTV’s Video Music Awards, BET Awards, The Nickelodeon Awards, Billboard, and Latin Billboard Awards.

Apr
6
Sat
World Rhythms Fitness: Dance, Strength, & Stretching @ Philip Heit Center for Health
Apr 6 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

This unique class blends three movement modalities into a comprehensive workout experience. You will experience Dance, Strength Training, and Dynamic Stretching. This program is designed for individuals who want to enhance their fitness with a combination of high-energy and easy-to-follow dance moves, plus low-impact strength movement using loop resistance bands. We will finish with a dynamic stretching routine with an emphasis on improving flexibility by reducing muscle tension, pain, and stiffness. You will experience a full-body workout in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this class offers a welcoming space to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and achieve a harmonious balance of strength, rhythm, and flexibility. Join us to energize your body, uplift your spirit, and stretch your way to a healthier YOU!

Bald Eagle Stroll @ Bicentennial Park
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Get outside with us as we enjoy a fun and low pressure bird watching stroll on the bike trail on the way to the Granville bald eagle nest. This hike will provide you with some of the basic techniques you need to become comfortable with spotting and identifying birds. We will also discuss Ohio’s Bald eagle conservation success story. We will have our spotting scopes to share. We will hike in together, but participants can head back to the parking area independently!
Outdoor clothing, good walking shoes/boots and binoculars are recommended. Program is weather dependent
Apr
8
Mon
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 – Party at the Park @ Ariel-Foundation Park
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

SPI Eclipse Party

On Monday, April 8, 2024, it is estimated between 3:08-3:19 pm people within a 115-mile-wide band across the state of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse.

  • A solar eclipse: when the moon casts its shadow on the Earth as it passes between the Earth and the Sun.
  • A total solar eclipse: when the moon appears to totally obscure the Sun. (According to NASA, the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.)

A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. On average, one happens somewhere on the Earth only once every 1.5 years. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states in the entire existence of the United States.

The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806. The next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in 2099. To learn more about visit eclipse.ohio.gov.

Our Park on April 8:

We anticipate our park to be crowded, and traffic flow to be heavy. Please exercise caution and patience while navigating our park during this unusually busy time.

Reminders:

  • Our hours are: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (no admissions or parking fees)
  • Due to unpredictable crowds and traffic, no rental facilities are available for reservation.
  • Please only park in a designated areas and obey all posted signage throughout our park
  • Weather permitting: Rastin Observation Tower and Urton Clockhouse museum will be open, and all trails, benches, swings and grass areas are available to the public.

Travel Tips on April 8:

Planning to visit us the day of the eclipse? Prepare for extra travel time and large crowds.

  • Pack extra food, water, and medication.
  • Food and gasoline could be scarce with so many people expected to travel on this day.
  • Bring a raincoat, handwarmers, toiletries, and extra toilet paper.
  • Wear layers and prepare for Ohio’s unpredictable spring weather.
  • Arrive at the park early.
  • Stay late after the eclipse to avoid traffic jams.
  • Cell phone service may be limited due to heightened network use.

Read more preparedness tips on Ohio EMA’s eclipse website.