Embrace the festive spirit in the heart of the Mahoning Valley as it transforms into a winter wonderland with an array of enchanting holiday events. From dazzling light displays to cheerful parades and heartwarming community gatherings, the Mahoning Valley has something for everyone to celebrate the season.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your own event and spread joy—submit your holiday gathering now and be a part of the merriment that makes this valley truly magical.
Submit Your Event to our Calendar at communitynews@spanningtheneed.com.
October 2024
Fri4
October 4 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
First Fridays – October
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United States
October 4, 2024
Fri4
October 4 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Bavarian Oktoberfest at Saint Nicholas
St. Nicholas Parish Hall 764 Fifth Street, Struthers, United States
Christ Our Savior Parish will host the 6th annual Bavarian Oktoberfest at Saint Nicholas on October 4 & 5 from 5pm-10pm. The indoor event will take place inside St. Nicholas Parish Hall in Struthers and is sponsored by The Casual Pint. Traditional German beer and local craft beers will be provided by The Casual Pint,
Fri4
October 4 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT
Maze Craze – Corn Maze
Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States
Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 23 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the USA Today poll.
Fri4
October 4 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT
Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United States
The City of Youngstown invites you to a haunted Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour on October 3 and 4, 2024. This fun historical tour begins at the Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown. Space is limited. To join the waitlist, or for more information including the featured stops on the walking tour, visit their website.
Fri4
October 4 @ 7:00 pm EDT
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, The Crypt, Sinister Swamp, Neon Nightmare, Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open September 27-October 27, 2024: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-midnight; Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit the
Fri4
October 4 @ 7:30 pm EDT
On The Verge – University Theatre
Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United States
Youngstown State University Theatre presents On the Verge October 4-6 & 11-13 at Ford Theater in Bliss Hall on the YSU campus. Join University Theatre as they kick off the season with Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge,” a whimsical adventure set in 1888. Follow three intrepid women explorers—Mary, Fanny, and Alex—as they journey through Terra Incognita,
Fri4
October 4 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Grand Reopening – The Ward Beecher Planetarium
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for their Grand Reopening! Shows are Friday, October 4 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, October 5 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated). For more information, visit their website or call 330-941-1370. Parking Information: Limited street parking is available on Lincoln, Phelps,
Sat5
October 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT
Youngstown Flea
Youngstown Flea 365 E. Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Youngstown Flea returns for season 9 of its indoor/outdoor “Market For Makers” at 365 E. Boardman Street in the heart of downtown Youngstown. 2024 Dates are February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 7, October 5, and November 2. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additionally, throughout #SeasonNine, community
Sat5
October 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United States
Join Molnar Farms for a corn maze, hayrides, pick your own pumpkins, kids play area, straw maze, and lots of good food! Fall Weekends will be held on Saturdays from 9am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) and Sundays from 10am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) through October 27. Food will be available- vendors/menus may vary. Admission is
Sat5
October 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Eastern Regional Tridex Trick Dog Expo
Collingwood Center 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, OH, United States
The Eastern Regional Tridex Trick Dog Expo will be held at Collingwood Center on Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 from 10:00am-5:00pm. Admission to the event is $25.00 and includes all workshops. Tridex offers both morning and afternoon workshops for Tricks, Stunt Dog, Canine Conditioning Fitness and Animal Actors for dogs and their owners
Sat5
October 5 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm
White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United States
Join White House Fruit Farm for harvest season! The Market, Fall Gift Barn & Pumpkin Pavilion will be open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The Fall Gift Barn is stocked with beautiful fall and holiday decor, gift ideas, family fun, apparel and more. The Pumpkin Pavilion is perfect for picking pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn stalks
Sat5
October 5 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm EDT
Maze Craze – Corn Maze
Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States
Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 23 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the USA Today poll.
Sat5
October 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Family Outdoor Day
On Target Outfitters 7209 West Calla Road, Canfield, OH, United States
On Target Outfitters will host their annual Family Outdoor Day on Saturday, October 5 from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Join them for a day full of free family fun! All of the family friendly activities are free – archery, riflery, fishing, tomahawk throwing, paintball target shooting, a bounce house obstacle course, and more. There will be exciting raffles
Sat5
October 5 @ 2:00 pm EDT
YSU vs. Indiana State – Football
Stambaugh Stadium – Youngstown State University 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
October 5, 2024
Sat5
October 5 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Grand Reopening – The Ward Beecher Planetarium
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for their Grand Reopening! Shows are Friday, October 4 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, October 5 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated). For more information, visit their website or call 330-941-1370. Parking Information: Limited street parking is available on Lincoln, Phelps,
Sat5
October 5 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Canfield Fall Festival
Canfield Village Green Canfield, OH, United States
Embrace the fall spirit with the City of Canfield on the Canfield Village Green for an evening filled with autumn delights on Saturday, October 5 from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Savor delicious treats from food trucks, groove to live music, and challenge each other in yard games. Get creative with pumpkin decorating and explore a host of other
Sat5
October 5 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Bavarian Oktoberfest at Saint Nicholas
St. Nicholas Parish Hall 764 Fifth Street, Struthers, United States
Christ Our Savior Parish will host the 6th annual Bavarian Oktoberfest at Saint Nicholas on October 4 & 5 from 5pm-10pm. The indoor event will take place inside St. Nicholas Parish Hall in Struthers and is sponsored by The Casual Pint. Traditional German beer and local craft beers will be provided by The Casual Pint,
Sat5
October 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Haunted Mill? In the Dark of the Night
Lanterman’s Mill 980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States
Is Lanterman’s Mill haunted? Join local paranormal groups to investigate the mill in the dark of night and decide for yourself. Lanterns will guide your path during your visit. Adults only; 18 and up. Space limited. Registration required. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7107 x129. Fee is $25. Programs are September 28, October 5, 12, 19,
Sat5
October 5 @ 7:00 pm EDT
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, The Crypt, Sinister Swamp, Neon Nightmare, Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open September 27-October 27, 2024: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-midnight; Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit the
Sat5
October 5 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Rhapsody Royale: The Music of Gershwin, Rachmaninoff & Queen
DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, United States
October 5, 2024
Sat5
October 5 @ 7:30 pm EDT
On The Verge – University Theatre
Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United States
Youngstown State University Theatre presents On the Verge October 4-6 & 11-13 at Ford Theater in Bliss Hall on the YSU campus. Join University Theatre as they kick off the season with Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge,” a whimsical adventure set in 1888. Follow three intrepid women explorers—Mary, Fanny, and Alex—as they journey through Terra Incognita,
Sat5
October 5 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Grand Reopening – The Ward Beecher Planetarium
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for their Grand Reopening! Shows are Friday, October 4 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, October 5 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated). For more information, visit their website or call 330-941-1370. Parking Information: Limited street parking is available on Lincoln, Phelps,
Sat5
October 5 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT
Haunted Mill? In the Dark of the Night
Lanterman’s Mill 980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States
Is Lanterman’s Mill haunted? Join local paranormal groups to investigate the mill in the dark of night and decide for yourself. Lanterns will guide your path during your visit. Adults only; 18 and up. Space limited. Registration required. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7107 x129. Fee is $25. Programs are September 28, October 5, 12, 19,
Sun6
October 6 @ 8:30 am EDT
Youngstown Peace Race
YMCA 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown, OH, United States
The 50th Annual Youngstown Peace Race 25K, 10K, 2-Mile & Kids Fun Run will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024. For race information and registration, visit the Youngstown Peace Race website.
Sun6
October 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United States
Join Molnar Farms for a corn maze, hayrides, pick your own pumpkins, kids play area, straw maze, and lots of good food! Fall Weekends will be held on Saturdays from 9am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) and Sundays from 10am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) through October 27. Food will be available- vendors/menus may vary. Admission is
Sun6
October 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Eastern Regional Tridex Trick Dog Expo
Collingwood Center 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, OH, United States
The Eastern Regional Tridex Trick Dog Expo will be held at Collingwood Center on Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 from 10:00am-5:00pm. Admission to the event is $25.00 and includes all workshops. Tridex offers both morning and afternoon workshops for Tricks, Stunt Dog, Canine Conditioning Fitness and Animal Actors for dogs and their owners
Sun6
October 6 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm
White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United States
Join White House Fruit Farm for harvest season! The Market, Fall Gift Barn & Pumpkin Pavilion will be open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The Fall Gift Barn is stocked with beautiful fall and holiday decor, gift ideas, family fun, apparel and more. The Pumpkin Pavilion is perfect for picking pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn stalks
Sun6
October 6 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm EDT
Maze Craze – Corn Maze
Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States
Get Rolling and Get Lost in over 23 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the USA Today poll.
Sun6
October 6 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EDT
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States
trolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Sun6
October 6 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EDT
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States
trolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Sun6
October 6 @ 2:00 pm EDT
On The Verge – University Theatre
Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United States
Youngstown State University Theatre presents On the Verge October 4-6 & 11-13 at Ford Theater in Bliss Hall on the YSU campus. Join University Theatre as they kick off the season with Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge,” a whimsical adventure set in 1888. Follow three intrepid women explorers—Mary, Fanny, and Alex—as they journey through Terra Incognita,
Sun6
October 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States
trolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Sun6
October 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States
trolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Sun6
October 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Non-Violence Parade and Rally
The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH, United States
As part of the Premier Bank Community Event Series, The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is hosting the Non-Violence Parade and Rally on Sunday, October 6 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. For more information, visit The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre website.
Sun6
October 6 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
LOOP Youngstown Variety Show
Westside Bowl 2617 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
LOOP Youngstown Arts & Culture Center will host a variety show and art raffle Sunday, October 6 from 4:00-8:00pm at Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave. The event will further LOOP’s initiative to purchase a building to support local artists with studio space and opportunities to hone business skills, show and sell their work, and collaborate
Sun6
October 6 @ 7:00 pm EDT
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, The Crypt, Sinister Swamp, Neon Nightmare, Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open September 27-October 27, 2024: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-midnight; Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
