LIT Youngstown Fall Literary Festival
Lit Youngstown’s 8th annual Fall Literary Festival will be held October 17-19, 2024. As part of the conference, three evening events will be taking place around Youngstown. These events are free and open to the public. A Gathering In event will be held October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm at the McDonough Museum featuring a live
Nightlights
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesIt’s the 50th year celebration of Nightlights! 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! COSTUMES ARE WELCOME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 11, 18
Holiday Crashers-Christmas Movie
Saturday, October 19 Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal Synopsis: Best friends who work at a card shop “decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations.” Soon, their lies catch up to them as they’re “whisked away to
Christmas in Scotland-Christmas Movie
Great American Family Channel New York, NY, United StatesSaturday, October 19 (8 p.m. ET) Cast: Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters Synopsis: A New York installation designer, who’s helping a small Scottish community on their Christmas village, is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas.
Haunted Mill? In the Dark of the Night
Lanterman’s Mill 980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH, United StatesIs Lanterman’s Mill haunted? Join local paranormal groups to investigate the mill in the dark of night and decide for yourself. Lanterns will guide your path during your visit. Adults only; 18 and up. Space limited. Registration required. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7107 x129. Fee is $25. Programs are September 28, October 5, 12, 19,
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United StatesThis October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 30th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather at the festival on October 12-13 and 19-20, 2024. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United StatesJoin Molnar Farms for a corn maze, hayrides, pick your own pumpkins, kids play area, straw maze, and lots of good food! Fall Weekends will be held on Saturdays from 9am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) and Sundays from 10am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) through October 27. Food will be available- vendors/menus may vary. Admission is
Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm
White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United StatesJoin White House Fruit Farm for harvest season! The Market, Fall Gift Barn & Pumpkin Pavilion will be open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. The Fall Gift Barn is stocked with beautiful fall and holiday decor, gift ideas, family fun, apparel and more. The Pumpkin Pavilion is perfect for picking pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn stalks
Maze Craze – Corn Maze
Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United StatesGet Rolling and Get Lost in over 23 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the USA Today poll.
Pumpkin Carve Out Contest
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesBring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 18 from 5:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday, October 19 from 1:00pm-8:00pm; and Sunday, October 20 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Bocce Court. Prizes will be awarded in different age categories from children to adults. There is
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Tamburitzans
Ford Family Recital Hall – DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH, United StatesJoin America’s Favorite Folk Ensemble on a tour of International Music and Dance – an amazing family friendly revue you won’t want to miss! The Tamburitzans will perform on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00pm in Ford Family Recital Hall in the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Visit the DeYor website to purchase tickets.
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Tea with Wednesday – Piccadilly Parlour
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United StatesPiccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Tea with Wednesday Addams! Tea times are Saturday, October 19 from 4:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, October 20 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. $21.00 per child includes chicken nuggets, mini cheese pizza, PBJs, mini corn dogs, fresh fruit on the side, and sweets served tea party style. Beverage included. $23.00 per adult includes a medley
Pumpkin Walk at Twilight
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesOctober 20, 2024
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesA 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 15-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United StatesNightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, The Crypt, Sinister Swamp, Neon Nightmare, Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open September 27-October 27, 2024: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-midnight; Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit the
Scouting for Christmas-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United StatesSunday, October 20 Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks, Marci T. House Synopsis: Relator Angela has been happily raising a 10-year-old daughter ever since her amicable divorce. Although she doesn’t have time for dating, her daughter asks the owner of her favorite bakery to help her mom cater her scout troop’s holiday event — and sparks
A Christmas Castle Proposal-Christmas Movie
Great American Family Channel New York, NY, United StatesSunday, October 20 (8 p.m. ET) Cast: Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke Synopsis: A commoner and her boyfriend, Prince Alexander, head to his family’s palace so their families can spend their first Christmas together. Mishaps ensue.
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesA 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 15-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United Statestrolley Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast – visit the Mill Creek MetroParks events calendar for the latest information and to register/pay. For more information, call 330-740-7107 x 129. Autumn Trolley Tour dates are: September 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 24 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm September 29 – 1:30pm-2:30pm, & 3:00pm-4:00pm October 1
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesA 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 15-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
Christmas Open House – Meander Hill
Meander Hill 20 N Turner Rd., Austintown, United StatesMeander Hill’s Annual Christmas Open House will be held October 23-27. They will have their traditional hot cider and holiday cake. Open House Hours:Wednesday, October 23: 5:00pm-8:00pmThursday, October 24: 10:00am-5:00pmFriday, October 25: 10:00am-5:00pmSaturday, October 26: 10:00am-5:00pmSunday, October 27: 12:00pm-4:00pm Follow the Meander Hill Facebook page for more information.
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesA 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 15-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
Venus Williams – Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise
Beeghly Center – Youngstown State University 224 W. Spring St., Youngstown, United StatesThe YSU Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise presents Venus Williams on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00pm at YSU Beeghly Center. With 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles, 14 Grand Slam Doubles Titles, 2 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Titles, 5 Wimbledon championships and 4 Olympic gold medals, tennis champion Venus Williams is one of the most accomplished
Christmas Open House – Meander Hill
Meander Hill 20 N Turner Rd., Austintown, United StatesMeander Hill’s Annual Christmas Open House will be held October 23-27. They will have their traditional hot cider and holiday cake. Open House Hours:Wednesday, October 23: 5:00pm-8:00pmThursday, October 24: 10:00am-5:00pmFriday, October 25: 10:00am-5:00pmSaturday, October 26: 10:00am-5:00pmSunday, October 27: 12:00pm-4:00pm Follow the Meander Hill Facebook page for more information.
Christmas in the Country
The Western Reserve Antique Shop 9200 Youngstown-Salem Rd., Canfield, United StatesChristmas in the Country at The Western Reserve Antique Shop will be October 24-26. Early country antiques and seasonal folk art fill the shop. Hours are Thursday, October 24 from 10:00am-5:00pm; Friday, October 25 from 10:00am-5:00pm; and Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information, call 330-360-8518.
Candy Crawl – Southern Park Mall
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesEnjoy a spooky night of trick-or-treating with your family at Southern Park Mall on Thursday, October 24 at 5:00pm. This family event features mall-wide trick-or-treating beginning at DeBartolo Commons, along with visits from Cinderella, Elsa, Moana, Spider-Man, and Wednesday. While reservations are not required, please be aware that activities are available while candy supplies last.
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesA 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 15-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
Pumpkin Carving Night – Penguin City
Penguin City Beer 460 E. Federal Street, OH, United StatesPenguin City Brewing will host a Family-Friendly Pumpkin Carving Night on Thursday, October 24 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. This is a fun all ages event to jump start the Halloween spirit. Pumpkins will be provided. There will be some kits on hand, bringing your own is highly encouraged. There will be prizes for best pumpkins, Balloon Animals
This Time Each Year-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United StatesThursday, October 24, Movies & Mysteries Stars: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter Synopsis: Once happily married and thriving as a family, a couple in the midst of a trial separation are working hard to co-parent their young son.
Christmas Open House – Meander Hill
Meander Hill 20 N Turner Rd., Austintown, United StatesMeander Hill’s Annual Christmas Open House will be held October 23-27. They will have their traditional hot cider and holiday cake. Open House Hours:Wednesday, October 23: 5:00pm-8:00pmThursday, October 24: 10:00am-5:00pmFriday, October 25: 10:00am-5:00pmSaturday, October 26: 10:00am-5:00pmSunday, October 27: 12:00pm-4:00pm Follow the Meander Hill Facebook page for more information.
Christmas in the Country
The Western Reserve Antique Shop 9200 Youngstown-Salem Rd., Canfield, United StatesChristmas in the Country at The Western Reserve Antique Shop will be October 24-26. Early country antiques and seasonal folk art fill the shop. Hours are Thursday, October 24 from 10:00am-5:00pm; Friday, October 25 from 10:00am-5:00pm; and Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information, call 330-360-8518.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, OH, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with a fun “who-dun-it” by Musical Mysteries and More and enjoy uproarious laughter, mystery and more! Luncheon matinee performance on Friday, October 25 at 12:00pm. Evening dinner performance on Friday, October 25 at 7:00pm. Held in the Das Dutch Village Event Center inside the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites. Tickets
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesA 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 15-October 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.
Maze Craze – Corn Maze
Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United StatesGet Rolling and Get Lost in over 23 acres of corn at Maze Craze! The best corn maze in Ohio and Pennsylvania is located in New Springfield, OH. Maze Craze was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the USA Today poll.
Tea with Jack Skellington and Sally
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United StatesPiccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Tea with Jack Skellington and Sally! Tea times are Friday, October 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday, October 26 from 4:00pm-6:00pm; and Sunday, October 27 from 12:00pm-2:00pm. $21.00 per child includes chicken nuggets, mini cheese pizza, PBJs, mini corn dogs, fresh fruit on the side, and sweets served tea party style.
Nightmare On Market Street
The Vineyards at Pine Lake 14101 Market Street, Columbiana, OH, United StatesBack by popular demand, The Vineyards at Pine Lake presents Nightmare on Market Street on Friday, October 25. Doors open at 5:45pm and dinner will begin at 6:00pm. The event is 6-10pm. Tickets are $45/each and each ticket includes dinner, one signature drink, and a costume contest with PRIZES. Live music will be by No
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, OH, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with a fun “who-dun-it” by Musical Mysteries and More and enjoy uproarious laughter, mystery and more! Luncheon matinee performance on Friday, October 25 at 12:00pm. Evening dinner performance on Friday, October 25 at 7:00pm. Held in the Das Dutch Village Event Center inside the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites. Tickets
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United StatesNightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, The Crypt, Sinister Swamp, Neon Nightmare, Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters. Open September 27-October 27, 2024: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-midnight; Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit the
Youngstown Phantoms vs. Sioux City Musketeers
Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Youngstown Phantoms take on the Sioux City Musketeers at the Covelli Centre on Friday, October 25 at 7:05pm and Saturday, October 26 at 6:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.
Puffs – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Youngstown Playhouse presents Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic), a Youth Production, on the Main Stage October 25-27, 2024. Three potential heroes are just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside are the Puffs, a group
Gotta Dance! A Celebration of Broadway’s Best
DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesReturning this fall to Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, Easy Street Productions proudly presents Gotta Dance! A Celebration of Broadway’s Best! Showtimes are Friday, October 25 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, October 27 at 2:30pm. Gotta Dance! is a non-stop energetic salute to Broadway’s most memorable musical moments.
Nightlights
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesIt’s the 50th year celebration of Nightlights! 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! COSTUMES ARE WELCOME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 11, 18
Operation Nutcracker-Christmas Movie
The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United StatesFriday, October 25 Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell This marks the network premiere of “Operation Nutcracker,” which debuted on Hallmark Movies Now as part of “Christmas in July.”