Community Calendar July 10 to 17 2026
Calendar – check out History in the Park, a free family movie night, and a country music legend!
The Mid-Ohio Valley is packed with things to do this week — from ice cream and classic cars in Belpre to living history along the rivers. Grab the family and get out there!
🏛️ **History In The Park** — Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Muskingum Park, Marietta. Museums and historical groups from southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia gather to share the region’s story. Free and open to the public. [More info →]
🍦 **Belpre Ice Cream Social & Cruise-In** — Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Howes Grove Park, Belpre. The Belpre High School Alumni Association’s annual afternoon of ice cream, classic cars, and catching up with neighbors. [More ihttps://mariettaohio.org/events/belpre-ice-cream-social-cruise-in-2026/)nfo →]
🚋 **Young Pioneer Trolley Tour** — Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m., Armory Square Lawn, Marietta. A brand-new one-hour trolley tour designed especially for kids — history made fun for the youngest pioneers. (Repeats Saturday, July 18.) [More info →]
🎬 **Minecraft – FREE Family Movie Night (Sensory Friendly)** — Tuesday, July 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta. Part of the theatre’s free Family Movie Series — all films are sensory friendly, so everyone can enjoy the show. [More info →]
⛴️ **Blennerhassett Island Cruise** — Thursday, July 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., departing on the Valley Gem, Marietta. Cruise the Ohio River to historic Blennerhassett Island near Parkersburg — a full day of river scenery and history. [More info →]
🎸 **Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives** — Friday, July 17, 8 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta. A Country Music Hall of Famer and five-time Grammy winner takes the stage at Marietta’s beautifully restored historic theatre. [More info →]
⚔️ **Buffington Island Battle Commemoration** — Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.–noon, Buffington Island Battlefield Memorial Park. Join local Civil War historians for the battle commemoration and the dedication of a new Marietta Militia historical marker. [More info →]
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Want to see everything happening in the area? Check out the full listings:
– [Washington County CVB calendar]
– [Marietta Main Street events]
– [Marietta Times]
– [News & Sentinel community news]
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