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Thanksgiving break marks the point in the fall semester where, save for finals, students start to check out. It’s a whopping five days of not having to think about classes, and at that point in the semester, it’s hard to come back from that. A lot of classmates return home to visit their families, …

There’s no shame in hanging around Athens for the Thanksgiving holiday break. In fact, it can be downright peaceful with the other students and many locals gone too. If you find yourself looking for a source of community on the holiday, look no further than the Athens Turkey Trot. The 17th annual 5k event …

If you’re a fan of all things comedy and slapstick humor, Ohio University is putting on a show that you’re guaranteed to laugh out loud at. On September 20th, 2025, Sal Vulcano makes his way to campus as part of his Everything’s Fine tour. Vulcano is the co-creator and executive producer of one of …

Athens is known for being in a particular area of southeast Ohio, just on the edge of Appalachia. The city is surrounded by towering trees and lush landscapes. It’s home to natural sanctuaries like Strouds Run State Park and plenty of other nature trails. If you’re enamored with the variety of natural life outside …

Ohio’s Brewery Running Series—yes, that is a thing—is teaming up with Athens’ perennial favorite brewery, Jackie O’s, to bring a 5k race to Athens that both starts and ends at Jackie O’s and promises fun, free beer, and a great chance to get out and get active with your community. This is also your …

Athens has a totally different vibe in the summer than it does the rest of the year when school is in session. It’s kind of like a ghost town without the majority of the student population. Which, depending on how you like to spend your time, could be kind of cool. If you’re staying …

While a lot of folks consider bountiful harvests to happen during the summer (think fresh vegetables, ripe, juicy stone fruits, and more), there are actually a ton of fresh produce that reaches peak ripeness and flavor during the fall months—after all, the harvest moon happens in late September, named so because it enabled farmers …

The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival is returning to Union Street for its annual gathering of talented creatives and vendors, live music, and community-centered fun on a perfect summer day in southeast Ohio.  If you haven’t had the chance to attend or you’ve never heard of it, the Athens Community Arts and Music …

If you grew up going to your local county fair, you’ll know the immediate feelings of nostalgia that wash over you as you walk around the fairgrounds: the aromas of deep-fried food permeating the air, the rest of the fair-goers looking around in eager excitement, the slightly dubious fair rides, and of course, the …

Get ready to get your groove on when Hippie Fest makes its way to southeastern Ohio. The far-out festival that travels across state lines bringing good vibes and fun times with it is headed to Hocking Hills on August 10th and 11th. From vendors to live music and things to do, here’s what you …