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
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 StatesThis 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesTake 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 StatesCome 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 StatesTake 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 StatesTHIS 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 StatesThe 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 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
Maze Craze
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
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 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 StatesThe 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 StatesPiccadilly 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 StatesBoardman 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 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 16-October
Haunted Mill Creek Park?
Pioneer Pavilion – Mill Creek MetroParks Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United StatesALL 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 StatesNightmare 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 StatesOn 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 StatesNightmare 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 StatesGet 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 StatesThe 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 StatesTop 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 StatesWhere 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 StatesALL 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 StatesThe 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 StatesThis 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 StatesJoin 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 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
Maze Craze
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
Adult Halloween Scavenger Hunt
The Vineyards at Pine Lake 14101 Market Street, Columbiana, OH, United StatesGather 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 StatesPiccadilly 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 StatesTake 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 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 20 from 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday, October 21 from
Autumn Trolley Tour
Ford Nature Center 840 Old Furnace Rd., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy 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 StatesThe 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesTake 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 StatesThe 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 StatesThe 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 StatesEnjoy 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 StatesGather 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 StatesPiccadilly 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 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 16-October
Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds
Canfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, United StatesNightmare 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 StatesNightmare 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 StatesUnder 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 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 16-October
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe 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 StatesEnjoy 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 StatesEnjoy 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 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 16-October
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe 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 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 16-October
Short Shorts Festival Viewing Party
John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe 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
National Pumpkin Day
National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th. Not only do they make great fall decorations, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of tasty
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe 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 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 16-October
Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour
Tyler History Center 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD-OUT. The City of Youngstown invites you to a haunted Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. This free event begins at the
Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy
DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesJoe Gatto’s Night of Comedy will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 7:00pm at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Joe Gatto, a well-known comedian, actor, and producer, is best
National American Beer Day
National American Beer Day raises a glass to the rich American beermaking history and those who savor the continued traditions. Pour your favorite pint with millions who enjoy the storied
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
John J. McDonough Museum of Art 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe 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
Monster Mash Murder
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, OH, United StatesMusical Mysteries and More from Pittsburgh, PA is a murder mystery production company presenting hilarious, audience-interactive mystery shows. Celebrate Halloween with a fun who-dun-it and help solve the mystery of
Pumpkin Carving Party – Paladin Brewing
Paladin Brewing 6520 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH, United StatesPaladin Brewing will host a Pumpkin Carving Party on Friday, October 27 at 5:00pm. The Shire of Rivenvale will be joining them along with their swords and armor. There will
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 16-October
Maze Craze
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
Hocus Pocus Tea – Piccadilly Parlour
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United StatesPiccadilly 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 StatesALL 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
Tony Hinchcliffe – Fully Groan Tour
DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesOutback presents Tony Hinchcliffe – Fully Groan Tour on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7:00pm at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Tony Hinchcliffe is a touring stand up comedian based out