Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees

Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Step into a winter wonderland with the Mill Creek MetroParks breathtaking display of 80 beautifully decorated trees, all brought to you by local area non-profits. Celebrate the spirit of community this season at the annual Winter Celebration display in the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens from December 6-31.

Memories of Christmas Past

Arms Family Museum 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The time has come! Mahoning Valley Historical Society presents the 16th Memories of Christmas Past exhibit at Arms Family Museum, November 16 through December 31. Enjoy seven different rooms, and 3 floors of vintage holiday cheer and décor. Volunteers and staff have been hard at work for three months preparing for this treasured holiday event.

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

New Year’s Eve – Waypoint 4180

Waypoint 4180 4180 Westford Place, Canfield, OH, United States

Welcome 2025 on Tuesday, December 31 at Waypoint 4180. Doors open at 7:30pm for their New Year’s Eve Bash. Enjoy a full dinner buffet and live dinner music with Randy Blakeman. Welcome the New Year with DJ Bobby Litch playing your favorite music and dancing from 10pm to midnight. Champagne Toast at midnight. Tickets are

New Year’s Day

Nearly the entire world recognizes New Year’s Day on January 1st. It’s also one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. #NewYearsDaY Celebrations will begin in the Pacific Ocean with Samoa celebrating the New Year before the rest of the world. The latest stroke of midnight will occur in the middle of the Pacific

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

National Science Fiction Day

National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too. On January 2nd annually, millions of science fiction fans across the United States read and watch their favorites in science fiction. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #ScienceFictionDay The date of the celebration commemorates the birth

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

The Prom

The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents The Prom January 3-5 & 10-12 at The Youngstown Playhouse. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents

National Spaghetti Day

National Spaghetti Day on January 4th offers an opportunity to pick your sauce and add it to that long, thin cylindrical pasta of Italian and Sicilian origin. Usually made from semolina flour, this pasta has been a worldwide favorite for ages and loved by millions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalSpaghettiDay There are various pasta

National Trivia Day

What National Day on January 4th celebrates those who accumulate and hoard tidbits of useless trivia? National Trivia Day, of course! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalTriviaDay The holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, history, and quotes each year. They are the ones who usually proffer these sometimes astounding bits of history

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

Trivia Night at the Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United States

Continuing Healthcare of Boardman is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, January 4 from 6:30pm-10:00pm at the Elton Beard Cabin at Boardman Park. $5 per ticket if you call ahead and get on the list or $10 at the door. Cash only. Must have 2 people minimum in your trivia group. There will be 3

The Prom

The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents The Prom January 3-5 & 10-12 at The Youngstown Playhouse. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents

The Prom

The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents The Prom January 3-5 & 10-12 at The Youngstown Playhouse. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

National Thank God It’s Monday Day

National Thank God It’s Monday Day encourages us to celebrate the first Monday of the new year with vigor and energy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #ThankGodItsMondayDay Not only does the observance focus on the first Monday in January, but on every Monday throughout the year. Mondays are often full of new beginnings. New jobs

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

Holiday Light Display – Boardman Park

Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, 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 9, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy

First Wednesday Reader Series

Westside Bowl 2617 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Reader Series presents poet Jessica Manack and science fiction writer Marie Vibbert Wednesday, January 8 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. Jessica Manack holds degrees from Hollins

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities.  They’ve answered a call

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year, on January 10th, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10th gives you the excuse to indulge in some chocolate satisfaction. (National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is celebrated on November 7th.) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #BittersweetChocolateDay Chocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao, which has been cultivated for at least

Save the Eagles Day

Each year on January 10th, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth – whether they are well populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public, the bald eagle was removed from this list in June 2007. Poaching, pesticides, and other dangers continue to

Houseplant Appreciation Day

One of the best ways to enhance a space is by adding house plants. The busy holidays cause many of us to neglect some of our regular routines, including houseplant care. National Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10th serves as a reminder to give your houseplants a little extra attention to keep them thriving. (adsbygoogle

The Prom

The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents The Prom January 3-5 & 10-12 at The Youngstown Playhouse. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents

National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

On National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day, particular criteria must be present to celebrate. On January 11th, unless the ideal conditions prevail, some areas of the country may have to create them. So, can we really? Well, yes, the name of the day says you can!  Life is short….let’s have fun!

National Milk Day

National Milk Day on January 11th commemorates the day many think the first milk deliveries in glass bottles began in the United States. Alexander Campbell of the New York Dairy Company professed to the New York State Senate that his company was the first to make these deliveries in 1878. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Café Rosé Book Club

Café Rosé 4491 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

Join the Monthly Book Club at Café Rosé on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00am. 2025 dates are: January 11, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6. Follow their Facebook Group page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caferosebookclub.

Crochet Class

Café Rosé 4491 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

Join the Monthly Crochet Class at Café Rosé on the second Saturday of each month at 1:00pm. 2025 dates are: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. Students must bring their own hooks, but practice yarn is

Crochet & Knitting Circle

Café Rosé 4491 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

Join the Monthly Crochet and Knitting Circle at Café Rosé on the second Saturday of each month at 2:00pm. 2025 dates are: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. From beginners to seasoned pros, everyone is invited

The Prom

The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents The Prom January 3-5 & 10-12 at The Youngstown Playhouse. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents

National Pharmacist Day

National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Spanning the Need w/Anthony Spano(Opens in a new browser tab) #NationalPharmacistDay The role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick, stick and pour” dispensary, they now serve

Evaline’s Bridal Show

Waypoint 4180 4180 Westford Place, Canfield, OH, United States

Evaline’s Bridal presents the Premier Bridal Show on Sunday, January 12 at 12:00pm at Waypoint 4180. They will have a variety of vendors, giveaways, food tastings, and a live fashion show with exclusive designer dresses from all over the world. Tickets are $15. To pre-register, call 330-392-6569 or visit evalinesbridal.com to get your tickets now.

The Prom

The Youngstown Playhouse 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents The Prom January 3-5 & 10-12 at The Youngstown Playhouse. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents

National Clean Off Your Desk Day

The second Monday of January each year recognizes National Clean Off Your Desk Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #CleanOffYourDeskDay This day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office, cubicle, home or a make-shift desk on the counter,

National Sticker Day

National Sticker Day on January 13th recognizes all the ways stickers brighten up a page or send a special message. The day celebrates all things stickers, from the custom printing of them to sharing stickers. Every sticker has a story. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalStickerDay Historians credit the European merchants in the 1880s as

National Rubber Ducky Day

According to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar, Rubber Duckie’s Birthday is January 13th so around the country it’s National Rubber Ducky Day! A friend of Ernie and Big Bird, Duckie made his debut in a February 1970 episode. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalRubberDuckyDay The rubber ducky (also spelled duckie) has come a long way

National Shop for Travel Day

As the holiday season fades away, our minds turn to our next opportunity for a vacation. While that may seem far off, National Shop for Travel Day on the second Tuesday in January reminds us to start planning now! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #ShopForTravelDay Today, there are more tools and resources than ever before

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

Pastrami lovers across the country look forward to their favorite sandwich on January 14th as they recognize National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #HotPastramiSandwichDay Popular delicatessen meat, pastrami is usually made from beef. Others make their pastrami sandwich with pork, mutton, or turkey. Before refrigeration, butchers originally created pastrami as a

National Dress Up Your Pet Day

National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet

National Bagel Day

Toast up your favorite flavor on National Bagel Day. On January 15th, don’t forget to pick your favorite schmear, too. Make it for breakfast, lunch, snack, or all of the above! #NationalBagelDay This kosher carbohydrate brings complex flavors to the deli and sandwich bar. In the United States, we love our crunch-on-the-outside-chewy-on-the-inside bread. So they’re

National Hat Day

Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on National Hat Day. Celebrated each year on January 15th, don your favorite fedora, cap, cloche, derby, or sunhat. Dig out your ceremonial best and tell the story behind it. Wear your warmest tuque, stocking cap, beanie, and share the name you give it. There are

National Hot Buttered Rum Day

It’s hot. It’s buttered. It’s hot buttered rum! Haven’t had it? No worries. January 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Hot buttered rum is a mixed drink containing rum, butter, hot water or cider, sweetener, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It

Rock the Dome Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for the return of LASER LIGHT SHOWS! They are renting a laser system from Laser Fantasy International to join the upgraded 5.1 surround system and newly upgraded lighting system. Friday, January 17: 5:00pm Foo Fighters 6:00pm Taylor Swift 7:00pm The Beatles 8:00pm Led Zeppelin 9:00pm Rush 10:00pm Pink Floyd Saturday,

National Winnie the Pooh Day

Winnie the Pooh has been a childhood favorite for generations. Originally created in 1926, his stories have sparked wholesome, honey-loving, childhood dreams for nearly a century. Although there are many other characters within the Winnie the Pooh universe (Kanga, Rabbit, Roo, and Tigger — just to name a few), there is not doubt that the

Rock the Dome Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for the return of LASER LIGHT SHOWS! They are renting a laser system from Laser Fantasy International to join the upgraded 5.1 surround system and newly upgraded lighting system. Friday, January 17: 5:00pm Foo Fighters 6:00pm Taylor Swift 7:00pm The Beatles 8:00pm Led Zeppelin 9:00pm Rush 10:00pm Pink Floyd Saturday,

National Popcorn Day

Join us on January 19 as we celebrate National Popcorn Day! Buttered, salted, kettled, drizzled with caramel, popcorn is one of those snacks perfect anytime, anywhere. It’s great on the go, in the theater, or in your living room! Just be prepared to dig some of it out of your teeth.Salted, buttered, or caramel, National

Beethoven & Beyond

DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, United States

January 19, 2025

National Cheese Lover’s Day

On January 20, get ready to ‘havarti’ a ‘gouda’ time, because it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day! Have you ever wondered how the first human discovered cheese? We’ve wondered that too, and we’ll probably never find out. All we know is that it was love at first bite; when the first human tasted the salty, tangy,

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reflect on the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. This January 16, make the holiday more than just a day off and take time to reflect and take action on civil rights issues across the

Celebration of Life Day

Though Celebration of Life Day, which lands on January 22, was originally instituted to celebrate the children in our lives, it has come to signify all that’s good about being alive. It’s easy to forget sometimes, but we are all fortunate to be here. Take time to celebrate that the good far outweighs the bad

Library Shelfie Day

The fourth Wednesday in January offers a unique opportunity for book lovers on Library Shelfie Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #LibraryShelfieDay Some collectors of books tend to arrange their collections so their spines can be admired pleasantly. Others have a system of organization that results in an alternative art form. However our books are

National Pie Day

National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream pies – they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalPieDay National Pie Day simply celebrates the

National Peanut Butter Day

National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky, with chocolate or with jelly, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalPeanutButterDay The early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was

National Compliment Day

National Compliment Day on January 24th offers a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for a job well done!  Give an extra compliment annually on January 24th and any time one is deserved. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalComplimentDay A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a

National Fun at Work Day

Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! National Day Calendar makes it so easy to do when everyone around the workplace has a birthday for one example. Just head over to Search here! and enter any date for the current week (January 28 for example) to discover

Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA

Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Friday, January 24 at 7:05pm and Saturday, January 25 at 6:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit the Youngstown Phantom’s website.  

Winter Skywatch

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The night sky changes with the seasons and so does The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. Shows are Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always

National Irish Coffee Day

National Irish Coffee Day kicks off January 25th each year with a mug of strong coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with a layer of cream. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalIrishCoffeeDay On a cold, wet day in 1942 weary travelers to the small Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland found their way to a restaurant

Perfect Little Planet

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.

Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA

Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Friday, January 24 at 7:05pm and Saturday, January 25 at 6:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit the Youngstown Phantom’s website.  

Winter Skywatch

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The night sky changes with the seasons and so does The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. Shows are Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm. All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always

National Spouses Day

National Spouses Day on January 26th each year celebrates the bond between two people and sets aside time for couples to show each other gratitude. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalSpousesDay Dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere, the observance reminds us to take time for our mate. From being thankful for the fulfillment and security of

National Chocolate Cake Day

National Chocolate Cake Day celebrates the cake more people favor. And more often than not, we celebrate our special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays and weddings with cake. Why not enjoy chocolate cake on January 27th every year? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #ChocolateCakeDay In America, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage until the 1830s

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day – Each year on January 27th, the world remembers one of the most horrific events in modern history. This tragic event is known as the Holocaust. The holocaust occurred during WWII when Nazi Germany killed millions of innocent victims. The day is also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||

National Plan for Vacation Day

National Plan for Vacation Day, on the last Tuesday in January, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #PlanForVacation With the frigid