UPCOMING EVENTS
STEP INSIDE HISTORY
Get to know what made our First Ladies tick with deep dives into their careers, passions, hobbies, and even recipes. Our in-person events are perfect for girls’ night out, a historic date with someone you love, or a fascinating learning experience with the whole family. And our online events are a wonderful way to learn more about these amazing ladies!
Cookin' with Congress: Drink Like a First Lady
June 3, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join viral sensation Bennett Rea for a live virtual mixology experience! Discover the favorite drinks of America's First Ladies.
Party in the Park: Dancing Queens
June 11, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: Dance the night away with live music, great company, and a festive atmosphere in the beautiful surroundings of First Ladies Park.
Legacy Lecture: Louisa Catherine Adams in America
June 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Experience Louisa Catherine Adams’ life and legacy in this one-woman play by Laura Rocklyn, exploring her years as First Lady, widow, and early women’s rights advocate.
Brushes and Bright Minds
June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm
IN-PERSON: A free youth paint-and-story event at the National First Ladies Library & Museum – First Ladies Park.
Generously funded by the Stark Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund.
Zumba in the Park
June 15, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm
IN-PERSON: A free outdoor fitness class held on the grounds of the National First Ladies Library & Museum in the heart of First Ladies Park.
Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids
June 18, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: BUY ONE GET ONE! Explore Cattleya orchids named for America’s First Ladies with Arthur E. Chadwick, complete with a wine and light bites reception.
Mindfulness in the Park
June 20, 2026 11:00am - 12:00noon
IN-PERSON: A peaceful outdoor session designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and cultivate calm in your everyday life.
Storytime & More with Stark Library
June 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00noon
IN-PERSON: A playful storytime program for young children and caregivers featuring stories, songs, and activities that build early literacy skills.
First Ladies for Kids – Celebrate Ida McKinley!
June 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am
IN-PERSON: A free, monthly program for children ages 7–10, designed to make history fun, hands-on, and inspiring.