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 info@spanningtheneed.com.
October 2024
Fri18
October 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Youngstown Phantoms – Home-Opener Tailgate
Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States
October 18, 2024
Fri18
October 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Pumpkin Carve Out Contest
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States
Bring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 18 from 5:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday, October 19 from
Fri18
October 18 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States
A free Halloween experience at Boardman Park! Enjoy dozens of Halloween creatures that will light up Boardman Park each night all from the safety of your vehicle, starting October 15-October
Fri18
October 18 @ 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
Fri18
October 18 @ 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
Fri18
October 18 @ 7:00 pm EDT
LIT Youngstown Fall Literary Festival
Lit Youngstown’s 8th annual Fall Literary Festival will be held October 17-19, 2024. As part of the conference, three evening events will be taking place around Youngstown. These events are
Fri18
October 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters! Tea times are Friday, October 11 from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Sunday, October 13 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. An ADULTS ONLY
Fri18
October 18 @ 7:05 pm EDT
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Lincoln Stars
Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Youngstown Phantoms take on the Lincoln Stars in their Home Opener at the Covelli Centre on Friday, October 18 at 7:05pm and Saturday, October 19 at 6:05pm. Experience exciting
Fri18
October 18 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Little Shop of Horrors
Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Millennial Theatre Company presents Little Shop of Horrors October 18-20, 25-27 and November 1-3 at Hopewell Theatre. Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of a meek, down on
Fri18
October 18 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
It’s the 50th year celebration of Nightlights! The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears!
Fri18
October 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
’Twas the Date Before Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States
Saturday, October 19 Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal Synopsis: Best friends who work at a card shop “decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating
Sat19
October 19
National Sweetest Day
National Sweetest Day is observed on the third Saturday in October by people of all ages. #NationalSweetestDay For over 100 years, National Sweetest Day encourages everyone to be generous even in the
Sat19
October 19 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
Pumpkin Carving – Fellows Riverside Gardens
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Carving tools will be available or feel free to bring your own.
Sat19
October 19 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United States
This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 30th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans
Sat19
October 19 @ 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
Sat19
October 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT
Mahoning Winery Tour
L’uva Bella Winery & Bistro 6597 Center Rd., Lowellville, OH, United States
L’uva Bella proudly presents their inaugural Mahoning Wine Bus Tour on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Treat yourself to a delightful day filled with wine, fun, and relaxation. Embark on
Sat19
October 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
Oak Hill Cemetery Tours – SOLD-OUT
Oak Hill Cemetery 344 Oak Hill Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
This event is sold-out. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host Oak Hill Cemetery Tours on Saturday, October 19, 2024. This much-anticipated walking tour will explore the stories of the
Sat19
October 19 @ 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
Sat19
October 19 @ 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
Sat19
October 19 @ 12:00 pm EDT
Youngstown Film Festival
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Youngstown Film Festival is back for the 3rd annual event on October 19 starting at 12:00pm in The Vault, located in the historic Chase Tower in downtown Youngstown. Visit
Sat19
October 19 @ 12:00 pm EDT
The Open
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United States
October 19, 2024
Sat19
October 19 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Pumpkin Carve Out Contest
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States
Bring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 18 from 5:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday, October 19 from
Sat19
October 19 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Night-LITE
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Night-LITE is The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s popular Halloween light and music extravaganza, presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. Unique songs included that are
Sat19
October 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Tea with Wednesday – Piccadilly Parlour
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Tea with Wednesday Addams! Tea times are Saturday, October 19 from 4:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, October 20 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. $21.00 per child includes chicken nuggets, mini
Sat19
October 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Family Fall Fest
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States
October 19, 2024
Sat19
October 19 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States
A free Halloween experience at Boardman Park! Enjoy dozens of Halloween creatures that will light up Boardman Park each night all from the safety of your vehicle, starting October 15-October
Sat19
October 19 @ 6:00 pm EDT
YSU vs. South Dakota – Football
Stambaugh Stadium – Youngstown State University 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Youngstown State University Penguins take on the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday, October 19. Game time is 6:00pm. For tickets, call 330-941-1YSU or visit
Sat19
October 19 @ 6:05 pm EDT
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Lincoln Stars
Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Youngstown Phantoms take on the Lincoln Stars in their Home Opener at the Covelli Centre on Friday, October 18 at 7:05pm and Saturday, October 19 at 6:05pm. Experience exciting
Sat19
October 19 @ 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
Sat19
October 19 @ 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
Sat19
October 19 @ 7:00 pm EDT
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Penguin City Beer 460 E. Federal Street, OH, United States
Penguin City Brewing presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Audience Participation on Saturday, October 19 from 7:00pm-11:45pm. This is their 3rd annual Halloween Fundraiser for Rebel Rescue Ranch. There
Sat19
October 19 @ 7:00 pm EDT
LIT Youngstown Fall Literary Festival
Lit Youngstown’s 8th annual Fall Literary Festival will be held October 17-19, 2024. As part of the conference, three evening events will be taking place around Youngstown. These events are
Sat19
October 19 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Little Shop of Horrors
Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Millennial Theatre Company presents Little Shop of Horrors October 18-20, 25-27 and November 1-3 at Hopewell Theatre. Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of a meek, down on
Sat19
October 19 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
It’s the 50th year celebration of Nightlights! The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears!
Sat19
October 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Holiday Crashers-Christmas Movie
Saturday, October 19 Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal Synopsis: Best friends who work at a card shop “decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating
Sat19
October 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Christmas in Scotland-Christmas Movie
Great American Family Channel New York, NY, United States
Saturday, October 19 (8 p.m. ET) Cast: Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters Synopsis: A New York installation designer, who’s helping a small Scottish community on their Christmas village, is forced
Sat19
October 19 @ 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
Sun20
October 20 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United States
This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 30th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans
Sun20
October 20 @ 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
Sun20
October 20 @ 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
Sun20
October 20 @ 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
Sun20
October 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Pumpkin Carve Out Contest
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States
Bring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 18 from 5:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday, October 19 from
Sun20
October 20 @ 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.
Sun20
October 20 @ 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.
Sun20
October 20 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Little Shop of Horrors
Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Millennial Theatre Company presents Little Shop of Horrors October 18-20, 25-27 and November 1-3 at Hopewell Theatre. Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of a meek, down on
Sun20
October 20 @ 3:00 pm EDT
Tamburitzans
Ford Family Recital Hall – DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join America’s Favorite Folk Ensemble on a tour of International Music and Dance – an amazing family friendly revue you won’t want to miss! The Tamburitzans will perform on Sunday,
Sun20
October 20 @ 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.
Sun20
October 20 @ 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.
Sun20
October 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Tea with Wednesday – Piccadilly Parlour
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Tea with Wednesday Addams! Tea times are Saturday, October 19 from 4:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, October 20 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. $21.00 per child includes chicken nuggets, mini
Sun20
October 20 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Pumpkin Walk at Twilight
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
October 20, 2024
