Events

The Santa House in Logan Ohio has been making magical memories for children for decades. Santa Clause has a warm house nestled in Worthington Park. Come visit Friday, Saturday and Sunday every weekend between 6PM - 8PM until the last weekend before Christmas.6:00pm - 8:00pm

Create a nature inspired ornament to take home with you. Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials will be provided 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come learn about the science and folklore that surrounds the winter solstice. Join us at the Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Stevie Cade Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music6pm - 9pm

Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather.8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided. Meet at the upper level of Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the naturalist in the Visitor center to learn about evergreens of the area and how they became a Christmas tradition.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come learn about Ohio snakes, what they do and where they are at now, and possibly meet one Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Connor Stimmel Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music6pm - 9pm

Compete against your friends and family to see who knows their stuff about Ohios Wildlife and history Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to MidnightLogan Town Center presents the first New Years Eve Ball Drop PartyFeaturing a love band, local vendors.Come join join us for a night of family friendly fun. Featuring Ice Skating, Polar Express Train Rides, ball drop and transportation options from designated locations around the Hocking Hills Sponsorship opportunities Contact:Abby: 740-974-4835Cassie: 740-823-2540

Join the naturalist as we walk through Old Mans Cave gorge and see how trees survive the winter. Meet at the Visitor Center entrance for a half mile loop hike. Dress for the weather10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join the naturalist in this mysterious case of Who Done It, where we will study 3 predator prey crime scenes and determine the culprit Meet at the Visitor Center to begin the investigation.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come grab a list and see if you can find everything on our scavenger hunt from animal ambassadors in the visitor center to elusive critter tracks outside. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a demonstration on historic meat preservation techniques. Meet at the naturalist cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a snowflake to form Come learn with us and make your own snowflake to take home. Meet us at the Visitor Center. All materials provided.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Learn some tips and tricks for identifying trees and shrubs during the winter. Meet in the Old Mans Visitor Center.3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

8th Annual Logan Freeze FestivalMain StreetLogan, OH 43138January 18, 2025

Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9 - 11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls donations appreciated. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Mans Cave parking area.

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses.10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us to hear yuletide tales and holiday folklore. Meet us at the Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Find the naturalist and learn how to weave a cozy little rug for your mug of cocoa this winter Meet at the Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather.8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the naturalist at the Visitors Center to explore the varieties of nests our small, feathered friends make with just their beaks Try your hand at making a nest of your own10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn about some of the animals native the area and check out a few of their pelts and skulls Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come look for critter tracks by the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center and see what they are and how to ID them.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses.10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join the naturalist to make an origami heart to share with the ones you love Meet at the Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn about these little rodents and how they live their lives, learn some nutty fun facts and learn what they are up to right now Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Meet the naturalist at the Visitor center to play a guessing game Can you guess what animals left their prints in the snow10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come outside and learn what can be used to create art, and how to put it to paper Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us at the historic cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.Take a step back in time to see how maple sugar has been processed over the years. We will have a local producer on site selling their delicious goods.12:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for Art, Music, and the beautiful Bishop Educational GardensPlease keep pets at home, only service animals are allowed. We look forward to seeing you, consider carpooling to help keep parking congestion to a minimum, thank youhttps://lilyfest.com/

Join us for our seasonal fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail.We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back.This hike is rated difficult, please dress for the weather and terrain.9:00 AM - 1:00 PM