Embrace the festive spirit in the heart of the Mahoning Valley as it has an array of events. From dazzling events to cheerful parades and heartwarming community gatherings, the Mahoning Valley has something for everyone to celebrate.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your own event and spread joy—submit your gathering now and be a part of the merriment that makes this valley truly magical.
Submit Your Event to our Calendar at spanningtheneed@gmail.com.
May 2025
Fri2
May 2
School Lunch Hero Day
The first Friday in May is School Lunch Hero Day, dedicated to those men and women who make the cafeterias and the schools a better place to be! What was your favorite school lunch? Do you remember the smiling face who served it to you? #SchoolLunchHeroDay For many children, the cafeteria is the first place
Fri2
May 2
National Space Day
National Space Day dedicates the first Friday in May to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The goal of the observance is to promote math, science, technology, and engineering education in young people, The hope is to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in
Fri2
May 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States
Dave and Ed’s Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet returns to the Canfield Fairgrounds May 2-4, 2025. Show hours are Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm, and Sunday, 8am-3pm. General admission is $7 per person per day or $10 per person for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. For the latest event information, please visit the Dave and
Fri2
May 2 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Be More Chill
Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Millennial Theatre Company presents Be More Chill April 25-27 and May 2-4 at Hopewell Theatre. Jeremy Heere is just your average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of
Fri2
May 2 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Visitor Appreciation Weekend
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
As a big THANK YOU for a great year, you get an encore: vote for any of The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s shows on this year’s schedule, and they will run it one more time! Shows are Friday, May 2 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, May 3 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. All shows are free and open
Sat3
May 3
National Paranormal Day
Each year on May 3rd National Paranormal Day people who believe in paranormal activities are encouraged to get together and share their experiences with each other. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalParanormalDay Paranormal is a term used to describe occurrences that can’t be explained by ordinary scientific measures. They are outside the norm. Many words
Sat3
May 3
National Specially-abled Pets Day
Annually on May 3rd, National Specially-abled Pets Day shines a spotlight on the needs of pets with disabilities. #SpeciallyAbledPetsDay This day is set aside to educate the public about caring for disabled pets. The day features disabled animals looking for a home. It also encourages animal lovers to consider choosing a disabled pet when they are
Sat3
May 3
World Press Freedom Day
Every year, May 3 is when the world celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom. It’s a day to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. At the core of
Sat3
May 3
Kentucky Derby Day
The Kentucky Derby is a tradition that takes place on the first Saturday in May. #KentuckyDerby Its long and storied history brings out a taste for mint juleps, colorful sun hats and a thrill for the race. The jockeys and horses will prepare for the day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The first in the
Sat3
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States
Dave and Ed’s Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet returns to the Canfield Fairgrounds May 2-4, 2025. Show hours are Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm, and Sunday, 8am-3pm. General admission is $7 per person per day or $10 per person for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. For the latest event information, please visit the Dave and
Sat3
May 3 @ 10:00 am EDT
Spring Wildflower Walk
Poland Municipal Forest College Street, Poland, OH, United States
The Friends of Poland Municipal Forest invite the public to their Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 10:00am at the College Street entrance to the Forest. The leisurely educational hike will be led by expert botanist Kyle Filicky and will explore this beautiful nature preserve for approximately two hours. For more information
Sat3
May 3 @ 11:00 am EDT
Café Rosé Book Club
Café Rosé 4491 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
Join the Monthly Book Club at Café Rosé on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00am. 2025 dates are: January 11, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6. Follow their Facebook Group page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caferosebookclub.
Sat3
May 3 @ 12:00 pm EDT
World Press Freedom Day
Members of the Youngstown Press Club will observe World Press Freedom Day on May 3 by reading the names of 103 journalists killed last year while practicing their profession. The annual event, which is part of a global recognition, will begin at noon at the Kirk Road Pavilion of the MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, 6685 Kirk Road.
Sat3
May 3 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Visitor Appreciation Weekend
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
As a big THANK YOU for a great year, you get an encore: vote for any of The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s shows on this year’s schedule, and they will run it one more time! Shows are Friday, May 2 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, May 3 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. All shows are free and open
Sat3
May 3 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Be More Chill
Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Millennial Theatre Company presents Be More Chill April 25-27 and May 2-4 at Hopewell Theatre. Jeremy Heere is just your average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of
Sat3
May 3 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Visitor Appreciation Weekend
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
As a big THANK YOU for a great year, you get an encore: vote for any of The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s shows on this year’s schedule, and they will run it one more time! Shows are Friday, May 2 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, May 3 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm. All shows are free and open
Sun4
May 4
National Weather Observers Day
National Weather Observers Day on May 4th provides a day for the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WeatherObserversDay Weather observers often assist the National Weather Service as Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are valuable resources for communities. This day is also an opportunity to get out and learn
Sun4
May 4
National Star Wars Day
May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalStarWarsDay Thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the
Sun4
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT
Dave and Ed’s Super Swap Meet
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States
Dave and Ed’s Indoor/Outdoor Swap Meet returns to the Canfield Fairgrounds May 2-4, 2025. Show hours are Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm, and Sunday, 8am-3pm. General admission is $7 per person per day or $10 per person for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. For the latest event information, please visit the Dave and
Sun4
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
High Tea Brunch
Trek Coffee House 1588 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
You’re invited to a delightful High Tea Brunch on Sunday, May 4 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Trek Coffee House! Enjoy an afternoon of elegance and indulgence that celebrates the beauty of tea and treats. What to Expect: Tea Tasting – Discover a variety of exquisite teas from around the world, expertly paired with delicious
Sun4
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
Cinco on Phelps
The Phelps Street Gateway Phelps St., Youngstown, OH, United States
The City of Youngstown and Thrive Mahoning Valley present Cinco on Phelps on Sunday, May 4 from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Enjoy live music by The Labra Brothers, food, face painting, arts and crafts vendors, and a Kids Zone. Located on the Phelps Street Gateway in downtown Youngstown.
Sun4
May 4 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Be More Chill
Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States
The Millennial Theatre Company presents Be More Chill April 25-27 and May 2-4 at Hopewell Theatre. Jeremy Heere is just your average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of
Sun4
May 4 @ 3:00 pm EDT
Salute to Squire: Memories of the Warren Junior Military Band
Zion Lutheran Church 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, United States
The Canfield Community Concert Band will present a special tribute concert, Salute to Squire: Memories of the Warren Junior Military Band, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown. The concert honors the legacy of the Warren Junior Military Band (WJMB), a regional treasure that left a lasting mark
Sun4
May 4 @ 4:00 pm EDT
YSU Youth Orchestra
Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join the YSU Youth Orchestra program as they perform their spring concert on Sunday, May 4 at 4:00pm at Stambaugh Auditorium. The Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra is open to all area students, ages 13-18, by audition and presents two concerts annually. Artistic leadership is provided by Dr. Michael S. Butler, Youth Orchestra Music Director,
