Things to Do This Week: Entertainment and Activities Across the Mid-Ohio Valley

Published On: April 9, 2025

Looking for fun things to do in the Mid-Ohio Valley? From art exhibits and poetry readings to Easter parades, haunted tours, and live performances — there’s something for everyone this week. Here’s a breakdown of activities happening Thursday through Sunday across Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, and beyond.

Thursday Highlights (April 10)

Toy and Doll Museum Exhibit – All day at Parkersburg Art Center
Geppetto Woodcarvers Display – 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at WesBanco, Market Street
Poetry Workshop – Noon–3 p.m., Emerson Avenue Public Library
Homeschool Hangouts – Kids under 12 at 2 p.m., teens over 12 at 3 p.m., Belpre Public Library
Easter Craft Day – Ages 5–10, 4–5:30 p.m., New Matamoras Public Library
Legendary Lobster Rolls Cooking Class – 5:30–6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre
Old Time Jam Night – 6:30–8:30 p.m., Stuart’s Opera House, Nelsonville

Friday Fun (April 11)

National Robotics Week – Discovery World on Market, Parkersburg
Drawing Workshop with Allen Armel – 10–11:30 a.m., Parkersburg Art Center
Toddler & Story Time – Various times at Marietta and Belpre Public Libraries
Preschool Picasso – 12:30–2 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center
Board & Video Games – Afternoon events for youth and adults at local libraries
Dog Treats Cooking Class – Celebrate National Pet Day, 5:30–6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate
Country Western Dinner Cruise – 6–8 p.m., Valley Gem Sternwheeler
Live Music Shows – Shy Bunny Paint Night at The Watering Can, followed by concerts at Adelphia Music Hall

Saturday Events (April 12)

Easter Egg Decorating – 8–9 a.m., Marietta Library
STEAM Activities – Dive into robotics at Discovery World
Minted Vintage Market – 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Butcher Bend Road, Mineral Wells
Feather Art & Youth Painting – Fun hands-on sessions at Marietta and Williamstown
Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt – 11 a.m., Parkersburg High School
Spring Tea at The Castle – 12–3:15 p.m., Marietta
MOV Easter Parade – 2 p.m., Downtown Parkersburg
Evening Entertainment:
- Haunted History Tour at The Anchorage, 6–8 p.m.
- Belpre Easter Parade at Civitan Park, 6–7 p.m.
- Poetry and Art Reading at Parkersburg Art Center, 6 p.m.
- West Virginia Symphony Superheroes Show, 7:30 p.m., Charleston Civic Center
- Ben Folds Live, 8 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre
- Glow Easter Egg Hunt, 8 p.m., Civitan Park
- Melissa Manchester in Concert, 8 p.m., Smoot Theatre

Sunday Celebrations (April 13)

National Robotics Week Continues – Discovery World, Parkersburg
Sunday Funday Brunch – 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Lafayette Hotel
West Virginia Symphony: Superheroes vs. Supervillains – 2:30–5 p.m., Blennerhassett Middle School
Amy Grant Live – 3 p.m., Peoples Bank Theatre

Whether you’re spending time with family, looking for educational fun, or just in the mood for live music, the Mid-Ohio Valley has a weekend full of options. Don’t miss the Easter festivities, community art shows, or a chance to catch some big-name performances in the area!