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Learn MoreSaturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE EVENT! The Oberlin Chalk Walk is returning for its 18th year in 2025! Join us for a day of artistic fun for people of all ages and skill levels!
The Oberlin Chalk Walk provides pastels and other supplies to participants at no cost (monetary donations are appreciated to help keep this event free for everyone). Registration and information tables can be found throughout downtown on the day of the event—no preregistration required.
There are no assigned squares, judging, or prizes for this event. Just come and enjoy the art of our community!
The coordinators of the Oberlin Chalk Walk ask that everyone respect the community and artistic nature of this event, so please no vendor tables or solicitations.
Rain Date: June 22
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