Photos with Santa
2025-12-23 09:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Get ready to capture the magic of the holiday season! Santa Claus is making a special stop at Southern Park Mall to take pictures, hear wish lists, and spread the holiday cheer! Santa will be in Center Court from November 14-December 24.
Reserve your spot: Where Is Santa – Southern Park Mall

Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens
2025-12-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, 44509, United States
Experience the magic of the season at Fellows Riverside Gardens! Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, a joyful celebration full of twinkling lights, festive trees, and holiday cheer for all ages, will feature the Festival of Trees. Marvel at a stunning indoor display of beautifully decorated live trees from December 7 – January 4 (closed Mondays), from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Winter Nights – take a frosty evening stroll through the Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights from 5:00pm-7:00pm on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters will be making special appearances!
Festive Finds Weekend – shop local and discover handcrafted treasures at this holiday shopping spectacular from 10:00am-7:00pm on December 13 & 14. The perfect chance to find those last-minute, one-of-a-kind gifts. Don’t miss this beloved holiday tradition filled with sparkle, joy, and seasonal spirit!

Memories of Christmas Past
2025-12-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, 44502, United States
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society presents the 17th annual Memories of Christmas Past exhibit at the Arms Family Museum, November 15 through December 31. The seven period rooms of the Arms Family home will be filled to the brim with vintage and contemporary decorations that include ornaments, lighting, trees, and toys – all arranged in breathtaking vignettes that delight generations young and old. The display features many pieces from Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s collection as well as items on loan from private collectors.
Two gift shops feature vintage as well as new merchandise. Santa’s Village (also known as the Hands-On-History Room) on the museum’s lower level is a Christmas-themed experience for visitors of all ages, where families will enjoy holiday-themed activities.
This year’s exhibit will take place November 15-December 31, 2025. Museum hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4:00pm. On Twilight Thursdays (December 4, 11 & 18), the exhibit is open until 7:00pm. There will also be a Twilight Tuesday on Tuesday, December 23 with hours 12:00pm-7:00pm. The museum will open on Monday, December 29, from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The Museum is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
For more information, visit the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s website.

Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
2025-12-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Enjoy a holiday drive-thru light display at Boardman Park and marvel at the beautiful light displays! It’s free and is open from 5:00pm-10:00pm each night December 7, 2025 through January 7, 2026. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs.

Joy of Christmas Light Show
2025-12-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Harvey S. Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH, 44408, United States
The Joy of Christmas drive-through holiday light show features more than one million lights in 100+ holiday scenes in Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park in nearby Columbiana.
Now in its 17th year, the Joy of Christmas Light Show takes place on select nights, from 6:00pm-9:00pm:
Thursday-Sunday, November 20, 21, 22, 23
Thursday-Sunday, November 27, 28, 29, 30
Thursday-Sunday, December 4, 5, 6, 7
Thursday-Sunday, December 11, 12, 13, 14
Wednesday, December 17-Sunday, December 28 (Closed December 25)
Admission is:
$20/vehicle
$30/seasonal pass until September 6, 2025
$40/seasonal pass starting September 7, 2025
Sunday Nights $10 entry for all First Responders, Veterans + Seniors (adults 65 yrs.+)
In addition to more than 100 displays, the event offers:
Concessions benefiting local nonprofit and civic organizations (nominal fee)
Storytime with Mrs. Claus (only Thursdays, Sundays & select special event nights)
Photos with Santa (nominal fee)
Reindeer food, letters to Santa, other children’s activities; indoor train display
Gingerbread House display featuring student & professional designs
Special events (TBA)
For more information, please call 330-482-2282, or visit www.TourColumbianaOhio.org.
