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Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques Grand Opening
Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques Grand Opening
Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques is finally ready to host a very Grand Opening just for you! Enjoy three days of food and drinks, giveaways, merch, and fantastic sales throughout the store! Join them April 25-27. Follow the Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques Facebook page for the latest information.
Youngstown May Day Festival
Youngstown May Day Festival
Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at the May Day Festival on April 26 and 27 from 12:00pm-6:00pm at the Calvin Center for the Arts. The fifth annual fun, free event is a celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane. They’ll have music, maypole dancing, arts
Family Days – Butler Art
Family Days – Butler Art
Explore art and creativity at The Butler Institute of American Art with artist and docent Sandy Trolio for an afternoon of family tours, demonstrations, gallery scavenger hunt, and art-making! For children of all ages with their family. This series of FREE educational art programs for families engages young visitors in “America’s Museum.” Free and open
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Body Mindfulness Yoga
Body Mindfulness Yoga
The Honeycomb Arts and Wellness Collective offers Body Mindfulness Yoga. A practice designed to unite the body and mind through breathwork and movement, while exploring body literacy and promoting nervous system regulation. Friendly for all levels of experience (including beginners). Bring yourself, your peeps, your mat, some water, and your beautiful energy. This is a
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Visitor Appreciation Weekend
Visitor Appreciation Weekend
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
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Spring Wildflower Walk
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
World Press Freedom Day
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.
Visitor Appreciation Weekend
Visitor Appreciation Weekend
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
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Salute to Squire: Memories of the Warren Junior Military Band
Salute to Squire: Memories of the Warren Junior Military Band
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
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First Wednesday Reader Series
First Wednesday Reader Series
The Lit Youngstown First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Jon Graham of Dover, Ohio, and David Prather of Parkersburg, WV on Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl (2617 Mahoning Ave). This reading will be downstairs in the Trophy Room, accessible only by stairs. ASL interpretation will be provided by Meagan Albani. David
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First Fridays – May
First Fridays – May
First Fridays Downtown Youngstown takes place every first Friday of the month in and around Downtown Youngstown at various locations. During First Fridays, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy live music, shopping, local dining, entertainment, arts, activities, recreation, and more. Originally scheduled for Friday, May 2, First Fridays will now take place on Friday, May
RDNA – Party on the Lawn
RDNA – Party on the Lawn
RDNA will perform on Friday, May 9 from 8:00pm-10:00pm at The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. This free event is part of First Fridays in downtown Youngstown.
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Pollinator Palooza
Pollinator Palooza
Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, Operation Pollination, Mahoning County Landbank, and OSU Extension Mahoning County present Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 850 Industrial Road, Youngstown. There will be vendors, plant sale, community partners and more. Free entry.
May #MothersDayFlea – Youngstown Flea
May #MothersDayFlea – Youngstown Flea
Youngstown Flea will host the May #MothersDayFlea on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00am-3:00pm at 365 E. Boardman Street in downtown Youngstown. For more information, visit the Youngstown Flea website. Don’t miss #FleaAtFellows on Sunday, May 11 from 11:00am-4:00pm at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks.
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#FleaAtFellows – Youngstown Flea
#FleaAtFellows – Youngstown Flea
Youngstown Flea will host #FleaAtFellows on Sunday, May 11 from 11:00am-4:00pm at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks. For more information, visit the Youngstown Flea website.
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Body Mindfulness Yoga
Body Mindfulness Yoga
The Honeycomb Arts and Wellness Collective offers Body Mindfulness Yoga. A practice designed to unite the body and mind through breathwork and movement, while exploring body literacy and promoting nervous system regulation. Friendly for all levels of experience (including beginners). Bring yourself, your peeps, your mat, some water, and your beautiful energy. This is a
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Walk Wednesdays
Walk Wednesdays
Mercy Health Stepping Out program, The Healthy Community Partnership, and YSU Campus Recreation’s Community Recreation Graduate Assistant Travis Manring are excited to invite the community to this year’s free walking class in downtown Youngstown. The “Walk Wednesdays” will be held from 12:30pm-1:00pm every Wednesday starting May 14. This free class will provide an opportunity for community
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Makers Market by Sea Glass Sisters and Friends
Makers Market by Sea Glass Sisters and Friends
Makers Market by Sea Glass Sisters and Friends will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00am-4:00pm at Concept Studio. Stop and shop this Pop Up event with B’s Bracelet Bar, Threads of Grace, Generations Bakery, Seidler Woodworking and Storyteller Photography Images by Rebecca Nienninen.
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Bike Belmont
Bike Belmont
Building A Better Belmont Initiative will host its third annual Bike Belmont event on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This FREE, family-friendly ride offers something for everyone! Beginning at 12:00pm, experienced riders can enjoy a 32-mile route from downtown to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. This ride has around 550 feet of ascent and descent and will be
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Walk Wednesdays
Walk Wednesdays
Mercy Health Stepping Out program, The Healthy Community Partnership, and YSU Campus Recreation’s Community Recreation Graduate Assistant Travis Manring are excited to invite the community to this year’s free walking class in downtown Youngstown. The “Walk Wednesdays” will be held from 12:30pm-1:00pm every Wednesday starting May 14. This free class will provide an opportunity for community
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Men’s Rally in the Valley
Men’s Rally in the Valley
The Men’s Rally In The Valley will be held on Saturday, May 24 at Stambaugh Auditorium. This is a free event. Doors open at 8:00am. Worship begins at 9:00am. For speakers and more information, visit the Men’s Rally website.
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Body Mindfulness Yoga
Body Mindfulness Yoga
The Honeycomb Arts and Wellness Collective offers Body Mindfulness Yoga. A practice designed to unite the body and mind through breathwork and movement, while exploring body literacy and promoting nervous system regulation. Friendly for all levels of experience (including beginners). Bring yourself, your peeps, your mat, some water, and your beautiful energy. This is a
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Walk Wednesdays
Walk Wednesdays
Mercy Health Stepping Out program, The Healthy Community Partnership, and YSU Campus Recreation’s Community Recreation Graduate Assistant Travis Manring are excited to invite the community to this year’s free walking class in downtown Youngstown. The “Walk Wednesdays” will be held from 12:30pm-1:00pm every Wednesday starting May 14. This free class will provide an opportunity for community
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Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival will be held May 29-31 in The Youngstown Playhouse parking lot. There will be carnival rides, games, local vendor market, food trucks, entertainment, a $500 cash raffle giveaway, and more. Admission to the festival is free. Hours are: Thursday, May 29 – 5:00pm-10:00pm Friday, May 30 – 5:00pm-10:00pm Saturday, May
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Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival will be held May 29-31 in The Youngstown Playhouse parking lot. There will be carnival rides, games, local vendor market, food trucks, entertainment, a $500 cash raffle giveaway, and more. Admission to the festival is free. Hours are: Thursday, May 29 – 5:00pm-10:00pm Friday, May 30 – 5:00pm-10:00pm Saturday, May
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Cinco on Phelps
Cinco on Phelps
The City of Youngstown and Thrive Mahoning Valley present Cinco on Phelps on Saturday, May 31 at 1:00pm. 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.
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival
Youngstown’s Spring into Summer Festival will be held May 29-31 in The Youngstown Playhouse parking lot. There will be carnival rides, games, local vendor market, food trucks, entertainment, a $500 cash raffle giveaway, and more. Admission to the festival is free. Hours are: Thursday, May 29 – 5:00pm-10:00pm Friday, May 30 – 5:00pm-10:00pm Saturday, May