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 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 14-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
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 Ty’s Pumpkin Walk will be open Thursday-Sunday from October 3-October 26 (first weekend is Friday-Sunday) from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the green houses at Angiuli’s Farm Market. This is the fifth year for Ty’s Pumpkin Walk. It features hundreds of carved pumpkins to benefit local nonprofit groups. The event is free and open to the public, but |
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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 14-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
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 The 6th Annual Trunk or Treat event at #1 Cochran Nissan Boardman will be held on Monday, October 27 from 5:00pm–7:00pm (rain date is Tuesday, October 28 from 5:00pm–7:00pm). Bring the whole family and enjoy a safe and spooky evening of Halloween fun. There will be festive trunks and candy galore, music to groove to, a |
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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 14-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit. |
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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 14-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit. |
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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 14-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.  In partnership with PBS, Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting an American History event at the Tyler History Center on Thursday, October 30 for the pre-release of The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, in celebration of the United States 250th birthday. Doors open at 5:00pm, event begins at 6:00pm. There will be a |
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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 14-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.  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! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday, |
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 The Youngstown Flea returns for season 10 of its indoor/outdoor “Market For Makers” at 365 E. Boardman Street in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additionally, there will be Flea On Phelps on Friday, December 5; and Holiday Flea on December 6 & 7. For more information, including list of vendors, visit the
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 The 4th annual Holiday Artisan Market and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 from 11:00am-4:00pm at Austintown Township Park. Vendors will be set up inside the Stacey Pavilion as well as outside in the parking lot. There will be Food Trucks and some Holiday surprises as well!Follow the Holiday  Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus |
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The 4th annual Holiday Artisan Market and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 from 11:00am-4:00pm at Austintown Township Park. Vendors will be set up inside the Stacey Pavilion as well as outside in the parking lot. There will be Food Trucks and some Holiday surprises as well!Follow the Holiday |
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 Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Wendy McVicker of Athens, Ohio, and Philip Terman of Grove City, PA, accompanied by the Catro Trio: Dave Kana, Glenn Schaft & Mark DeWalt with an open mic to follow. The reading will take place Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave |
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 First Fridays Youngstown will be held on Friday, November 7 from 5:00pm-8:00pm along the Wick Corridor & Smokey Hollow. Step into an evening where art, history, and the wonderfully weird collide! November’s First Fridays will light up the Wick Corridor with exhibitions, interactive installations, local flavors, and a special author event that explores Ohio’s strangest
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 Just how weird is Ohio? It turns out that Ohio is very, very weird…and proud of it, too! Join author and paranormal investigator James Willis on this wild romp through his favorite weird places in Ohio, including odd landmarks, cemeteries, and haunted buildings. Everyone will enjoy this very weird ride! Friday, November 7 from 6:00pm-7:00pm  The night sky changes with the seasons and so does the Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Fall Skywatch. Shows are Saturday, November 1 & Friday, November 7 at 8:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 |
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Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus  What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We |
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Enjoy a night at the movies – old school – with a gritty crime classic that was partly filmed in our very own Buckeye State. The event is a viewing of a renowned film from 1950 about an ill-fated heist in Cincinnati, based on Ohio-born writer W. R. Burnett’s 1949 crime novel, The Asphalt Jungle. |
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 Lit Youngstown’s Food for Thought book discussion group will meet at 5:30pm the second Thursday of each month at Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers. The series, sponsored by the Raymond J. Wean Foundation, will run September 2025 through May 2026. This year’s titles include a script for the stage, a memoir by a celebrated
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 Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques annual Christmas Open House will be on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Enjoy complimentary food, wine, and refreshments while you shop. Plus partake in a basket raffle and door prizes. Fill your home with vintage decorations this year and cross some names off your list with bunches of gift options!
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Suzy McCabe, President of the Canfield Historical Society, will present a lecture on Canfield Revolutionary War Veterans on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Canfield Library. In 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially announcing the 13 colonies were severing ties with Britain. A war ensued, with the major combat ending |
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What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We |
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Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We |
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 Holiday Fun Day is back at The Butler Institute of American Art on Sunday, November 16 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. After taking a break last year, they’re thrilled to bring back one of the most magical traditions! Enjoy make-and-take art activities, face painting, cookie decorating, selfies with Santa |
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 Join the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for the free lunchtime Bites and Bits of History lecture as Author and Sharon Historical Society President Taylor Galaska discusses The Shenango Valley’s Civil War Story and Its Ties to the Mahoning Valley on Thursday, November 20 from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Tyler History Center.
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 Penguin City Brewing Company presents the 2025 Penguin City Night Market Season. A night market filled with vendors, crafts, workshops, artist and nonprofit spotlights, specialty drinks, and food trucks. Family and dog-friendly. The night market is held every third Thursday of the month from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Dates include: May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21 |
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What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We |
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Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We |
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 Enjoy the traditional holiday atmosphere at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Fire-roasted chestnuts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will lift your spirits. Santa will be visiting the mill on both days. Indulge in some tasty treats from the concession stand. To share the holiday spirit |
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Enjoy the traditional holiday atmosphere at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Fire-roasted chestnuts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will lift your spirits. Santa will be visiting the mill on both days. Indulge in some tasty treats from the concession stand. To share the holiday spirit
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 Museum Store Sunday takes place across the nation at all museums on Sunday, November 30 to recognize museum stores and the importance they have in museums. Visit the gift shop at The Butler Institute of American Art from 12:00pm-4:00pm for great specials. This year a local author, Jacqueline Marino, will speak about her book “Car |
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 Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as the City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, the Downtown Youngstown Partnership, and title sponsor WesBanco kick off the season with the 2025 Holiday Parade, Sparkle Light-up Night, and Flea on Phelps on Friday, December 5, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Festivities get started at 4:00pm with amazing vendors at the
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 A special edition of the Youngstown Flea is coming to the Phelps Street Gateway in downtown Youngstown on Friday, December 5 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Paired with the Youngstown Holiday Parade and Light-Up Night, this is a “must-shop” Holiday Market with 75+ local vendors outdoors. For more information, visit the Youngstown Flea’s website. Don’t miss the Holiday  A holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music comes to life on the dome at The Ward Beecher Planetarium, transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 5, 12 & |
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 Youngstown Flea presents Holiday Flea on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am-3:00pm and on Sunday, December 7 from 11:00am-4:00pm. Shop 75+ local vendors. Pet-friendly, free admission and free parking. The two day event will be held at their space located at 365 E. Boardman Street in downtown Youngstown. For more information, visit the Youngstown Flea’s website.  Enjoy a tour of winter’s evening sky at The Ward Beecher Planetarium, then join jolly-old Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants. Shows are Saturday, December 6 & 13 at 2:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes  Café Rosé presents “Polar Express” Trivia & Craft Night on Saturday, December 6 at 5:30pm. Grab a cup of cocoa and get crafty while testing your knowledge of the “Polar Express”! All ages are welcome. For more information, visit the Facebook event page. |