Christmas is in less than two week. Apologies to those who were not ready to add that stress to their lives yet. Don’t worry, there’s still time. For anyone who may not be scrambling to get everything in before the end of the year, there are plenty of events going on this weekend. Saturday is the last day to enjoy the farmers’ market until the spring, so go grab some fresh, local foods. Have an event this weekend or during the coming weekends you would like to see in the planner? Send the writer an email at jjohnston@ycitynews.com.

Friday, Dec. 13:

• A Storybook Christmas is taking over Muskingum County organizations and businesses. Drive or walk through downtown and the rest of the county during December to see storefronts themed with different Christmas stories.
• Take a Selfie with the Elfie, from Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, find the giant that will move around downtown Zanesville each Friday, snap a selfie and submit it to jchurch@zmchamber.com to be entered into a drawing for weekly prizes up until Christmas Eve.
• Hoffman Quilt Challenge at the John McIntire Library from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The traveling exhibit is located in the Carnegie Wing Gallery which is open to the public.
• New Horizons Contemporary Works by Christiane Curry in the Linn Auditorium at the Zanesville Museum of Art. Curry is a Columbus-based water media artist. The display will be available Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7: 30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 9.
• Rembrandt – The Consummate Etcher and Other 17th-Century Printmakers Exhibit at the Zanesville Museum of Art every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and  Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Oct. 25 through Jan. 5.
• The Studio Me Holiday Experience from 12 to 6 p.m. at Studio Me. There will be refreshments and a free kids craft.
• Muskingum County Courthouse Holiday Music and Light Show to celebrate the season through Jan. 2. The show is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Chef in the Vineyard Dinner at Terra Cotta Vineyards in New Concord from 7 to 9 p.m. The dinners are two-entree, multi-course meals. Make a reservation by calling 740.872.3791.

Saturday, Dec. 14:

• A Storybook Christmas is taking over Muskingum County organizations and businesses. Drive or walk through downtown and the rest of the county during December to see storefronts themed with different Christmas stories.
• Take a Selfie with the Elfie from Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, find the giant elf that will move around downtown Zanesville each Friday, snap a selfie and submit it to jchurch@zmchamber.com to be entered into a drawing for weekly prizes up until Christmas Eve.
• Accessible Browsing Hours at the John McIntire Library from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The hour allows for individuals, and their families, with sensory sensitivities to experience the library in a welcoming environment.
• Sensory Story Time at the John McIntire Library from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. The story time is for children ages 2 to 7 who may be on the autism spectrum as the program provides emphasis on books, music, movement and sensory experiences.
• New Horizons Contemporary Works by Christiane Curry in the Linn Auditorium at the Zanesville Museum of Art. Curry is a Columbus-based water media artist. The display will be available Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7: 30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 9.
• Rembrandt – The Consummate Etcher and Other 17th-Century Printmakers Exhibit at the Zanesville Museum of Art every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and  Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Oct. 25 through Jan. 5.
• Kids Ministry Christmas Party at East Forty Church of Christ from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All children in grades 5 and below are welcome.
• Craft Fair at The Fieldhouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Gallery G Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Student and children’s art classes are available.
• The Studio Me Holiday Experience from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Studio Me. There will be refreshments and a free kids craft.
• Master Apprentice art class for children in grades 4 through 6. Learn about famous artists at the Zanesville Museum of Art from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Winter Farmers’ Market hosted by the Zanesville Farmers’ Market at Weasel Boy Brewing Company every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Nov. 3 through Dec. 15. The opening day will kick off with a kegs and eggs style breakfast at Weasel Boy.
• Prospect Place Holiday Event at the Historic Prospect Place Estate from 12 to 4 p.m. Santa may make a surprise appearance.
• Stone Academy Holiday Open House at the Stone Academy Historic Site and Museum from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Imagination Tour – Little Women at the Zanesville Museum of Art from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Ellers Gallery Student Exhibition Opening from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Zanesville Museum of Art.
• Marbled Christmas Canvas Craft at the John McIntire Library from 2 to 3 p.m. The teen program is free but a reservation is required. Call the Reference Desk to reserve a spot at 740.453.0391, ext. 116.
• The Polar Bus Express at the Welcome Center from 4 to 7 p.m. The free event is sponsored by SEAT and will take families on a ride through Zanesville to find the North Pole and Santa.
• Muskingum County Courthouse Holiday Music and Light Show to celebrate the season through Jan. 2. The show is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
• Fire Spinning Performance at Gemini’s Eclectic Emporium in the parking lot from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
• A Fresh New Christmas Presentation at Secrest Auditorium with Four Freshmen presented by the Zanesville Concert Association from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16:

• A Storybook Christmas is taking over Muskingum County organizations and businesses. Drive or walk through downtown and the rest of the county during December to see storefronts themed with different Christmas stories.
• Take a Selfie with the Elfie, from Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, find the giant that will move around downtown Zanesville each Friday, snap a selfie and submit it to jchurch@zmchamber.com to be entered into a drawing for weekly prizes up until Christmas Eve.
• Visit Santa at Riesbeck’s South.
• Muskingum County Courthouse Holiday Music and Light Show to celebrate the season through Jan. 2. The show is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.