March 21, Plowboy Prom (Columbus)—7–9:30 p.m.
Join Collegiate 4-H members for an evening under the big top at Plowboy Prom! Guests will enjoy an evening of fun, food, and dancing at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center following the conclusion of the Ohio 4-H Conference. Youth and adults are invited to attend, and a $5 donation will be requested at the door for entry. For more information, stay tuned to OSU’s Collegiate 4-H Facebook page.
March 22, Toledo Walleye 4-H Night Experience (Toledo)
The Toledo Walleye are excited to host a special 4-H Experience Night on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026. With tickets only $17 per person for all 4-H club members and their families and friends, you’ll be able to be seated in one section near other 4-H clubs for great community interaction from clubs across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan! This year’s program will offer exciting 4-H-friendly activities in our Aquarium Party Space. For additional details, visit the Henry County 4-H Facebook page.
April 11, 4-H Chicken BBQ & Benefit Auction (Sandusky)—4:30–7 p.m.
Join Erie County 4-H for the 45th Annual 4-H Chicken BBQ & Benefit Auction at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by a silent auction from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and a live auction starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds will be used to benefit residents of Erie County. Visit the Erie County 4-H Facebook page for additional information.
April 11, Franklin County 4-H Clover 5K (Columbus)—8:30 a.m.
Join Franklin County 4-H for their annual 4-H Clover 5K at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH. All funds raised by the 5k run/walk help to support the 4-H walk and serve event. For more information, go to their race website.
April 17–May 3, Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign
Stop by your local TSC store this spring and purchase a paper clover in support of 4-H. Paper clovers can also be purchased online. All proceeds from this fundraiser come back to 4-H, with 90% of the donations directly supporting 4-H youth in Ohio and the remaining 10% supporting national 4-H programs.
April 29, We Grow Scientists (Columbus)—3–7 p.m.
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the third annual “We Grow Scientists” event at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory. This afternoon of hands-on learning and activities will showcase the many STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) fields CFAES offers and will include a look at the Waterman facilities, such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC). For more information, visit the We Grow Scientists event page.
May 2, Craft & Vendor Show (Hicksville)—9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come shop from several local crafters and vendors, enjoy a delicious food stand, watch the goat show, and bring the kids for balloon animals as you explore the Defiance County Craft & Vendor Show this spring. Hosted by the Junior and Senior Fair Boards, the event will feature a wide variety of local vendors and crafters. For more information or to learn how to apply to be a vendor, visit the Defiance County 4‑H Facebook page.