The 4th annual Back the Blue Ohio at the Canfield Green will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Fun for the whole family: Bike Rally to the Green, judged car show, craft show, kids area, food vendors, and live music. There will be a Memorial Service for Fallen Officers. Free admission, donations welcome

Enjoy local food trucks, bounce houses, a dunk tank, and more at the Youngstown Phantoms Home-Opener Tailgate on Saturday, September 30 from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Afterward, watch the Phantoms take on Team USA for the first home game of the season! For game tickets, visit the Youngstown Phantoms website.

Experience The Butler Institute of American Art in a quieter and less crowded setting – those on the autism spectrum, as well as other conditions, can now experience art in a friendly and welcoming environment without crowds, bright lights, or overstimulation. The Butler will open 1 hour prior to typical hours, and will provide options

Join The Butler Institute of American Art for the Fall Lecture Series with Director Dr. Lou Zona: September 17 – Conceptual Art – We Owe it All to Marcel October 1 – Minimalism – From Paul Jenkins to Sol Lewit October 22 – Art of the Great Depression November 19 – Art of the Post-War

The 13th Annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally will be held on Sunday, October 1 at 3:00pm. The parade kicks off Ohio Nonviolence Week, which is October 1-7, 2023. The parade will be a parade of walkers, cars, trucks, and floats. The parade will begin at the intersection of Wick Ave. and Wood Street, proceeding through

Mahoning Valley Cultural Alliance announces its upcoming Culture and Cuisine series that celebrates the rich diversity of cultures within the Mahoning Valley. The event, Africa: Culture and Cuisine will be held on Monday, October 2, at 5:00pm at Tyler History Center. The cost to attend is $30 for Mahoning Valley Historical Society members, and $35

The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University’s Center of Contemporary Art, is excited to announce the opening of the fall season with four exhibitions. Shona Macdonald’s Flash of Light Illumines a Dark Landscape and the #notwhite collective’s #notwhite collective will be on display September 5 – November 4. The work of Betsy

The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University’s Center of Contemporary Art, is excited to announce the opening of the fall season with four exhibitions. Shona Macdonald’s Flash of Light Illumines a Dark Landscape and the #notwhite collective’s #notwhite collective will be on display September 5 – November 4. The work of Betsy

Betsy Stirratt artist lecture will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 5:30pm at the McDonough Museum lecture hall. Betsy Stirratt’s creative practice focuses on themes about nature, collections and the environment. In “Embedded Histories”, her exhibition at the McDonough Museum, she explores how natural and cultural objects are presented in collections and museum settings, and how

The Centofanti Symposium presents Dr. Amy Acton on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30pm at the Stambaugh Auditorium Concert Hall. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, is a licensed physician in Preventive Medicine and Public Health with over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, philanthropy, public service, teaching, and advocacy. Among her many honors, Dr. Acton received the JFK

Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Reader Series presents poet and musician Terry Murcko on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl. The performance and reading will be in the Trophy Room on the lower level, which is accessible only by steep stairs. Murcko has set to music poems written by Northeast Ohio iconic poets

The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University’s Center of Contemporary Art, is excited to announce the opening of the fall season with four exhibitions. Shona Macdonald’s Flash of Light Illumines a Dark Landscape and the #notwhite collective’s #notwhite collective will be on display September 5 – November 4. The work of Betsy

Party with the Friends of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor on October 5 at 6:00pm. Celebrate the help and support the Friends of the Museum provide throughout the year from fundraising, volunteering, to programming ideas. Stop by, meet some of the Friends, and tour a new temporary exhibit: The Western Reserve Historical

Austintown Redeemer Lutheran Church will be having a Fall Charity Rummage Sale to benefit both the Veterans’ Outreach and the Youngstown Blue Coates. The sale is Friday, October 6 from 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, October 7 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Items are not priced but a donation is encouraged to support these local nonprofits to aid local Veterans

The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University’s Center of Contemporary Art, is excited to announce the opening of the fall season with four exhibitions. Shona Macdonald’s Flash of Light Illumines a Dark Landscape and the #notwhite collective’s #notwhite collective will be on display September 5 – November 4. The work of Betsy

The United Returning Citizens cordially invite you to An Evening in Casablanca, United Returning Citizen’s signature fundraising gala scheduled for October 6, 2023. This year the event will feature keynote speaker Jay Williams, President and CEO of the Hartford Foundation, and the former Mayor of Youngstown. The annual fundraising gala is an exciting occasion for

The Friends of the Library’s Canfield Committee will host its annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 7 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Canfield Library. Proceeds of the book sale are used to benefit the Library. The public is invited to donate books for the Sale and to bring them October 7 from 8:00am-9:00am during the set-up

The Youngstown Flea “Market for Makers” returns for season 8 in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Dates are: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7 & November 4. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additional plans, for “pop-up” and Holiday markets, are in the works. For more

Austintown Redeemer Lutheran Church will be having a Fall Charity Rummage Sale to benefit both the Veterans’ Outreach and the Youngstown Blue Coates. The sale is Friday, October 6 from 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, October 7 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Items are not priced but a donation is encouraged to support these local nonprofits to aid local Veterans

Come ride the J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad on one of the Public Operating Days with the J&L 58 steam locomotive. No reservations needed, just come between 10:00am and 2:00pm to ride the train (please arrive by 1:30pm to make sure you catch the last run). $8.00 for adults, children 5 and under are free. Also

The Collingwood Center will host the TriDEx Eastern Regional Trick Dog Expo on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00am-5:00pm. It is a $25 fee which includes all workshops, with or without your dog! Workshops include: tricks, stunt dog, canine conditioning, and animal actors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, go to collingwoodcenter.com/events.

The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University’s Center of Contemporary Art, is excited to announce the opening of the fall season with four exhibitions. Shona Macdonald’s Flash of Light Illumines a Dark Landscape and the #notwhite collective’s #notwhite collective will be on display September 5 – November 4. The work of Betsy

A Basket Raffle will be held at Westside Bowl on Sunday, October 8 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The Basket Raffle will feature over 100 baskets, 50/50 raffle, bake sale and more. Food and drinks available. Proceeds benefit the Help Save the Mill Creek Park Deer group.