Lit Youngstown Fall Literary Festival

Lit Youngstown’s 7th annual Fall Literary Festival will take place October 19-21, with offerings of 50 sessions by nearly 150 presenters from throughout the U.S. Evening events are free and

Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum

John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

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

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park

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

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 16-October

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get 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

Hocus Pocus Tea – Piccadilly Parlour

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters and Wednesday Addams! Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters on: Friday, October 6

Haunted Mill Creek Park?

Pioneer Pavilion – Mill Creek MetroParks Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

ALL PROGRAMS ARE NOW FULL. NEW! Is Mill Creek Park haunted? Are there spirits attached to Pioneer Pavilion? For the first time ever, investigate both the Park and Pioneer Pavilion

Pumpkin Carve Out Contest

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

Bring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 20 from 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday, October 21 from

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, and Nightmare Factory (both new for 2023), and Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare

Fight to Unite 6

Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Fight to Unite 6, a Breast Cancer Awareness All Female Boxing Event, will be held on Friday, October 20 at 7:00pm at Stambaugh Auditorium. This all-female boxing event will host 18 boxing

Lit Youngstown Reading

St. John’s Episcopal Church 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

On Friday October 20, Ross Gay will read from his highly acclaimed essay and poetry collections. Ross Gay is the author of four books of poetry, winner of the PEN

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons

DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH, United States

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons features attractions including Slaughterhouse, The Crypt, and Sinister Swamp. There is a also Nightmare Lounge for ages 21+ featuring food trucks and merchandise. Open

Sweeney Todd

Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents Sweeney Todd at the Hopewell Theatre. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”! Witness the riveting tale

Jekyll and Hyde The Musical

Fairview Arts and Outreach Center 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown, OH, United States

Top Hat Productions presents Jekyll and Hyde The Musical for three weekends at the Fairview Arts & Outreach Center. Performances are October 20, 21, November 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2023. Doors

Checkin’ It Twice-Christmas Movie

The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States

Checkin’ It Twice Air date: Friday, October 20 Stars: Kim Matula, Kevin McGarry A journeyman hockey player (McGarry) falls for a real estate agent (Matula) in a career crisis when he’s traded

Haunted Mill Creek Park?

Pioneer Pavilion – Mill Creek MetroParks Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

ALL PROGRAMS ARE NOW FULL. NEW! Is Mill Creek Park haunted? Are there spirits attached to Pioneer Pavilion? For the first time ever, investigate both the Park and Pioneer Pavilion

National Sweetest Day

National Sweetest Day is observed on the third Saturday in October by people of all ages. #NationalSweetestDay For over 100 years, National Sweetest Day encourages everyone to be generous even in the

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods

Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United States

This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 29th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans

Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms

Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United States

Join Molnar Farms for Fall Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from September 30-October 29, 2023. Find your way through their family-friendly corn maze. Enjoy a hayride through the farm with

Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Rides

MetroParks Farm 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at the MetroParks Farm to pick a cannonball size pumpkin. Dress for the weather and note pumpkin patch can be muddy. Barns

J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad – Public Train Rides

J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad 2261 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH, United States

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

Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Rides

MetroParks Farm 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at the MetroParks Farm to pick a cannonball size pumpkin. Dress for the weather and note pumpkin patch can be muddy. Barns

Oak Hill Cemetery Tour

Oak Hill Cemetery 344 Oak Hill Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD-OUT. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host Oak Hill Cemetery Tours on Saturday, October 21, 2023. This much-anticipated walking tour will explore the stories of

Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum

John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

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

Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm

White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United States

Join 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

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get 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

Pumpkin Carve Out Contest

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

Bring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 20 from 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday, October 21 from

YSU vs. Illinois State – Football

Stambaugh Stadium – Youngstown State University 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Youngstown State University Penguins take on the Illinois State University Redbirds at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday, October 21 in this year’s Homecoming football game. Game time is 2:00pm. For

Hocus Pocus Tea – Piccadilly Parlour

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters and Wednesday Addams! Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters on: Friday, October 6

Family Fall Fest – Boardman Park

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

Boardman Park invites everyone to the Family Fall Fest on Saturday, October 21 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. This free event will include Halloween Carnival games, bouncers, live music, face painting, straw mini-maze,

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park

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

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 16-October

Haunted Mill Creek Park?

Pioneer Pavilion – Mill Creek MetroParks Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

ALL PROGRAMS ARE NOW FULL. NEW! Is Mill Creek Park haunted? Are there spirits attached to Pioneer Pavilion? For the first time ever, investigate both the Park and Pioneer Pavilion

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, and Nightmare Factory (both new for 2023), and Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare

Lit Youngstown Reading

Penguin City Beer 460 E. Federal Street, OH, United States

On Saturday October 21, Jill Christmas and Alison Stine will read selections from their body of work at Penguin City Brewing at 7:00pm. Jill Christman is a 2020 NEA Prose

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons

DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH, United States

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons features attractions including Slaughterhouse, The Crypt, and Sinister Swamp. There is a also Nightmare Lounge for ages 21+ featuring food trucks and merchandise. Open

Samhain Halloween Party

Irish Bob’s Pub 3602 South Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

Get ready to embrace the eerie charm of Celtic Halloween traditions mixed with the energy of a modern-day Irish celebration. Join the Mahoning Valley Irish Festival for Samhain Halloween Party

Sweeney Todd

Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents Sweeney Todd at the Hopewell Theatre. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”! Witness the riveting tale

Jekyll and Hyde The Musical

Fairview Arts and Outreach Center 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown, OH, United States

Top Hat Productions presents Jekyll and Hyde The Musical for three weekends at the Fairview Arts & Outreach Center. Performances are October 20, 21, November 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2023. Doors

Where Are You, Christmas?-Christmas Movie

The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States

Where Are You, Christmas? Air date: Saturday, October 21 Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O’Heir, Julie Warner When Addy (Fonseca) wishes for a year without Christmas, she wakes up in a

Haunted Mill Creek Park?

Pioneer Pavilion – Mill Creek MetroParks Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

ALL PROGRAMS ARE NOW FULL. NEW! Is Mill Creek Park haunted? Are there spirits attached to Pioneer Pavilion? For the first time ever, investigate both the Park and Pioneer Pavilion

National Mother-in-Law Day

National Mother-in-Law Day on the fourth Sunday in October honors that special woman who brought the love of your life into this world. #MotherInLawDay Like Mother’s Day in May, this

Youngstown Half Marathon

Second Sole Youngstown 755 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, OH, United States

The Youngstown Half Marathon, 3 Person Relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run takes place on Sunday, October 22, 2023. For registration and race information, visit the Youngstown Half Marathon website.

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods

Shaker Woods Grounds 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, OH, United States

This October is Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods’ 29th year of hosting attendees from across the country at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, Ohio. More than 200 quality craftspeople and artisans

Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms

Molnar Farms 3115 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, United States

Join Molnar Farms for Fall Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from September 30-October 29, 2023. Find your way through their family-friendly corn maze. Enjoy a hayride through the farm with

Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm

White House Fruit Farm 9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH, United States

Join 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

Maze Craze

Maze Craze 14070 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH, United States

Get 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

Adult Halloween Scavenger Hunt

The Vineyards at Pine Lake 14101 Market Street, Columbiana, OH, United States

Gather up your group of four people and be the first team to find all items on the spooky scavenger list at The Vineyards at Pine Lake’s annual Adult Halloween

Hocus Pocus Tea – Piccadilly Parlour

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters and Wednesday Addams! Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters on: Friday, October 6

Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Rides

MetroParks Farm 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at the MetroParks Farm to pick a cannonball size pumpkin. Dress for the weather and note pumpkin patch can be muddy. Barns

Pumpkin Carve Out Contest

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

Bring your family, friends, carving tools, and newspapers for a fun time creating spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns at Boardman Park! Carving times are Friday, October 20 from 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday, October 21 from

Autumn Trolley Tour

Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express! Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast –

Family Days – Butler Art

Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Butler Institute of American Art is offering Family Days, a series of free educational art programs for families. The programs are for children in preschool and primary grades with

Fall Lecture Series

Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

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

Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Rides

MetroParks Farm 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at the MetroParks Farm to pick a cannonball size pumpkin. Dress for the weather and note pumpkin patch can be muddy. Barns

Sweeney Todd

Hopewell Theatre 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United States

The Millennial Theatre Company presents Sweeney Todd at the Hopewell Theatre. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”! Witness the riveting tale

The Tamburitzans

Ford Family Recital Hall – DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Tamburitzans will perform in the Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 22 at 3:00pm. The Tamburitzans ensemble expanded its repertoire throughout the

Autumn Trolley Tour

Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express! Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast –

Adult Halloween Scavenger Hunt

The Vineyards at Pine Lake 14101 Market Street, Columbiana, OH, United States

Gather up your group of four people and be the first team to find all items on the spooky scavenger list at The Vineyards at Pine Lake’s annual Adult Halloween

Hocus Pocus Tea – Piccadilly Parlour

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United States

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters and Wednesday Addams! Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters on: Friday, October 6

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park

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

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 16-October

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United States

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, and Nightmare Factory (both new for 2023), and Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons

DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH, United States

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons features attractions including Slaughterhouse, The Crypt, and Sinister Swamp. There is a also Nightmare Lounge for ages 21+ featuring food trucks and merchandise. Open

Under the Christmas Sky-Christmas Movie

The Hallmark Channel Studio City, CA, United States

Under the Christmas Sky Air date: Sunday, October 22 Stars: Jessica Parker Kennedy, Ryan Paevey Kat (Kennedy) is an esteemed astrophysicist, who is scheduled for her first trip into space next year

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park

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

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 16-October

Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum

John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

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

Autumn Trolley Tour

Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express! Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast –

Autumn Trolley Tour

Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United States

Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express! Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay in advance. Tours sell out fast –

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park

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

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 16-October

Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum

John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

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

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park

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

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 16-October

Short Shorts Festival Viewing Party

John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

The McDonough Museum of Art is excited to announce the opening of The Short Shorts Festival highlighting the animated short films of Ilena Finocchi, Illya Mousavijad and Michael Schmidt. Join