The City of Pickerington and Violet Township unite as an attractive, historical community with strong farming roots and a business-friendly outlook. Violet Township was incorporated in 1808. The name “Violet” was selected because of the abundance of violet-colored wildflowers blooming in the area.

Conveniently accessed by U.S. Route 33 and I-70, Pickerington and Violet Township are easy to find. Once you are here, you quickly learn why residents love it: exceptional schools, a safe environment, the fabulous beauty of Pickerington Ponds, many parks and recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events for every season.

This Pickerington Area Chamber event features a large exhibitor expo representing the various

companies and organizations that serve the senior and caregiver population. Free to the public. www.pickeringtonchamber.com/events

Pickerington Area Chamber Home & Garden Expo featuring approximately 45 vendors. There will be entertainment, a food truck, and giveaways! Free to the public. www.pickeringtonchamber.com/events

Pick up a map and enjoy a chocolate treat at each of the numerous participating businesses. The proceeds benefit the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society and PVA community events. www.pickeringtonvillage.com

Find fresh, locally grown produce, home-baked goods, local artisans, and more at this popular weekly market located on N. Center St. In the heart of Pickerington Village (4-7 p.m.).

Enjoy a free community event at Combustion Brewery & Taproom, includes a car show, beer garden, food trucks, and live music. www.pickeringtonlions.com

Bring out the whole family for an evening of fireworks on July 3 and a community-wide parade on the morning of July 4. www.pickerington.net

This 3-day celebration offers a variety of fun and entertainment. Whether it’s the carnival rides, the numerous food vendors, the national entertainment line-up, the Freedom 5k and Kids’ Fun Run, or the car/truck/bike show, the Palooza has something for families and individuals of all ages. www.picktownpalooza.org

Since 1949, the Pickerington Lions Club has sponsored Pickerington’s annual Labor Day festivities. Bring the kids and enjoy a great parade, a fabulous fried fish dinner, family-friendly entertainment, and more! www.pickeringtonlions.com

Enjoy a 2-day Oktoberfest celebration at Combustion Brewery & Taproom, includes a beer garden, a Beer Mile run, live music, vendors, food trucks, and traditional Oktoberfest games. Family friendly. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

www.combustionbrewing.com | www.pickeringtonvillage.com

Halloween - fun for all ages! The evening includes trick or treating at the Olde Pickerington Village businesses, as well as ghost tours, storytelling, hayrides, haunted garden, haunted museum, haunted house, entertainment, food, and more! www.pickerington.net

Enjoy a festive morning with breakfast, music, photos with Santa, Secret Santa Shop, bake sale, crafts, and fun for the whole family! (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net

This free family-friendly event features lighting the City tree at the Gazebo, children’s

crafts/games/cookie decorating, strolling carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, pictures with Santa, storytelling, ice carving, and a live nativity and reindeer. www.pickeringtonvillage.com Contributed by the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce [www.pickeringtonchamber.com]

For more area events, check out the Pickerington Community Calendar at events.yodel.today/Pickerington and Fairfield County Visitors and Convention Bureau at

visitfairfieldcounty.org.