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Visit Scioto County for family-fun events, local eats and amazing outdoor experiences!

The Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau is located in the Scioto County Welcome Center, 342 Second Street. The Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau is dedicated to having information about our area and events for visitors to our area as well as our residents.

11/02/2026

Last week, the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner to honor individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the county for their efforts in making our community a better place to live.

The Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau gave out two awards to a couple of individuals who demonstrated incredible talent, passion, and dedication that make Portsmouth and Scioto County such a special place to live, work, and visit.

🌟 Emerging Leader Award – PJ Davis

PJ Davis was recognized for his creativity, initiative, and dedication to bringing new experiences to Scioto County. In addition to sharing his baking talents at the farmers’ market, PJ took the lead in organizing Scioto County’s first-ever Revolutionary War Encampment in celebration of America250. The family-friendly, educational event welcomed approximately 750 attendees and brought local history to life through reenactments, demonstrations, colonial games, and even historically inspired recipes! PJ is already looking ahead to an even bigger event in 2027.

🍍 Portsmouth Pineapple Award – Dr. Drew Feight

Dr. Drew Feight was honored for his outstanding contributions to local tourism through his passion for preserving and sharing the stories of our region. From developing the Scioto Historical app and helping identify four local sites on the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Trail to highlighting Portsmouth’s sports history through documentaries and special programs, Dr. Feight continues to connect residents and visitors with the stories that make our community unique.

Congratulations, PJ and Dr. Feight, on these well-deserved honors! We are grateful for all you do to showcase and strengthen our community!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 award recipients!👏

📸: Photo Credit - Toni Dengel

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau! 🎃🦇👻

🦸‍♀️🧚Here's a friendly reminder that Scioto County's trick-or-treating is today from 5pm-7pm.🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️

👨‍🚒👨‍🎤We hope everyone has a safe, fun Halloween!👮👩‍🚀

10/29/2026

Fall Fun Is Still Growing in Portsmouth & Scioto County! 🎃🚜🍂🌻

Looking for one more weekend of fall adventures? Two of our local farms have exciting seasonal fun waiting for you! From a sunflower maze and pumpkin picking to corn mazes and family-friendly attractions, there’s still time to make some autumn memories in Portsmouth & Scioto County!

🌻 Fuhrmann Orchards | Wheelersburg, OH
Explore their FIRST-EVER 3-acre Sunflower Maze, pick your own pumpkins, and enjoy the corn maze!

📅 Oct. 29–30: 3–6 PM | Oct. 31: 10 AM–6 PM
🎟️ Admission:
Sunflower Maze - $4 admission + $4 wagon ride
Pumpkins - $7
Corn Maze - $3

🚜 Noble Family Farms | Minford, OH
It’s the final weekend! Enjoy 30+ farm attractions, including corn mazes, slides, pedal carts, games, and more!

📅 Oct. 30: 1–6 PM
📅 Oct. 31: 11 AM–6 PM
📅 Nov. 1: 1–5 PM
🎟️ $12 per person | Kids 2 and under FREE

🍁 Gather the family and make the most of fall in Portsmouth & Scioto County!

10/28/2026

🎄🎨 MERRY & BRIGHT DOOR HANGER PAINT NIGHT! ✨

Ready for a fun night of creativity and holiday cheer? Grab a few friends and enjoy a festive paint night with Brooke McNutt & Heather Coleman, owners of B&H Paint Parties! ❤️

Create your own beautiful wood door hanger with step-by-step guidance. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided!🖌️🎅

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 The Gathering Place - 1501 State Route 522, Wheelersburg, OH 45694

✨ Event Details: 🎨 $40 per person 🎄 All supplies included 👥 Ages 16 and older ⏳ Approximately 2 hours 🥨 Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages; bottled water provided!

🎟️ REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2psf2cfn

⚠️ Registration closes November 3 to allow time to purchase supplies. Every attendee must register and pay. Spots are limited, and NO REFUNDS are available.

💕 Bring a friend, get crafty, and make something beautiful for your home this holiday season!

10/27/2026

Today is the LAST Original Portsmouth Farmers Market for 2026! 👩‍🌾🛒

Venture out into downtown Portsmouth anytime between 9am and 1pm today and shop for some local homegrown produce!

What you may find at the Original Farmers Market:
🍏 15 varieties of Apples
💐 Flower Bunches
🍅 Heirloom and Cherry Tomatoes
🌶 Sweet & Hot Peppers
🍆 Eggplant
🫑 Tomatillos
🥗 Kale
🌿 Herbs
🎃 Pumpkins..and more!

📍 Market Street under the green awning.
🕘 9 am - 1 pm

As a thank you to their shoppers, Fuhrmann Orchards, LLC will also have homemade pumpkin bread slices and free small cups of hot apple c***r. 🎃🥖🍞

10/24/2026

🎃👻 THE CLOCK IS TICKING… AND THE NIGHTMARES WON’T WAIT! 💀🌲

There are only a couple of weekends left to brave the darkness and face the frights lurking in Scioto County! 😱🩸 If haunted trails, terrifying encounters, and blood-curdling screams are calling your name, now is your last chance to answer…

🌲🩸 Terror in the Trees Haunted Attraction in Lucasville
🍎🔪 The Orchard Haunted Attraction. West Portsmouth,Ohio

📆 Friday & Saturday nights | 8 PM–11 PM

The shadows are growing longer, the screams are getting louder, and the season of fear is almost over. 🕷️ Gather your bravest friends, step into the darkness, and see if you can make it through the night without running!

10/23/2026

Get crafty with this November with a Kinusaiga Art Workshop at The Gathering Place in Wheelersburg!🎄✨

🗓 Monday, November 2, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 The Gathering Place, 1501 State Route 522, Wheelersburg, OH 45694

You may be wondering, what is Kinusaiga? It’s a traditional Japanese art form from the 1980s where you create detailed picture panels by tucking fabric into grooves. No sewing required! 🧵

Led by Mary Hess, art teacher with 20+ years of experience and owner of Artfully Blissed, you’ll receive step-by-step instruction as you create your very own 8"x8" Kinusaiga Christmas tree. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and a friend (or come make a new one!). 🎨

💵 $35 per person, all supplies included
⏰ About 2 to 2.5 hours
👥 Ages 16 and older
🥤 Bring your own snacks and beverages (no alcohol, please). Bottled water will be available.

⚠️ Good to know: Sharp tools are used during the workshop. Space is limited, and every attendee must be registered and pay.

Registration closes Friday, October 30, 2026, so supplies can be purchased.
👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Kinusaiga-Art-Workshop

10/22/2026

🎃👻 A little history, a little Halloween fun, and a great reason to get moving!

Friends of Greenlawn Cemetery Foundation's Tombstone Trot 5K Run/Walk is this Sunday, October 25th! This unique event combines fall fun with an opportunity to support the preservation of one of our community’s historic treasures.

🪦 Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering everyone on, it’s a fun way to experience local history with a Halloween twist!

🎃 Costumes encouraged
👟 Fun for all ages
💚 Supporting historic Greenlawn Cemetery

📝 Register ahead of time or sign up on event day beginning at 1 PM!
📍 Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Ohio
🔗 Find event details and register: https://tristateracer.com/tombstonetrot26

Come out, join the fun, and experience a unique fall event in Portsmouth & Scioto County! 🍂

10/21/2026

Are you a fan of learning about the past? Do you have an interest in exploring the history behind Portsmouth-Scioto County? If you answered yes to at least one of those questions, the Portsmouth Area History Fair is calling your name! 🏦📜🖼

Meet representatives from 10 local history organizations, browse displays and artifacts, learn about their programs, and find out how you can get involved. You can also sign up for newsletters and event notifications along the way.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Morris University Center, West Ballroom (2nd floor), Shawnee State University, diagonally across from the SSU Library
💵 Free admission | 🅿️ Free parking

Participating organizations include the Southern Ohio Museum, Heritage Museum, SSU Center for Public History, Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Main Street Portsmouth in Bloom, Gibbs Battery L, Portsmouth Murals, Scioto County Library Local History Dept., Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lucasville Area Historical Society.

The fair is also part of Shawnee State University's “Ohio’s Game Changers” event (Oct. 22–24), a weekend honoring southern Ohio native Branch Rickey and his decision to sign Jackie Robinson. Learn more at shawnee.edu/game-changers.

10/20/2026

A night of soul, swing, and the blues is coming to Portsmouth! 🎶🎷

The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra is back at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts with blues sensation Marquise Knox for an electrifying tribute to the legendary Ray Charles.

Expect timeless hits like What’d I Say, Georgia on My Mind, Hit the Road Jack, and I Got a Woman, songs that blurred the lines between blues, jazz, gospel, and R&B and changed American music forever. With Knox’s gritty, soul-soaked voice and the swinging power of the SSJO behind him, this one will be high-energy and deeply moving.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, 940 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://vrcfa.com/events/the-springfield-symphony-jazz-orchestra/

Bring a date, bring your friends, and make it a Portsmouth night to remember!

Address

342 2nd Street
Portsmouth, OH
45662

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403531116

Website

http://www.explorescioto.com/

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