Close to You – A Musical Salute to The Carpenters

Easy Street Productions 865 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States

THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD-OUT. Easy Street Productions returns with an intimate Cabaret-style offering Close to You – A Musical Salute to the Songs of The Carpenters on October 13 and 14 at 7:30pm. Easy Street Productions will be returning to their own studio for their next musical project. Maureen Collins will join Mary Jo

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 will gather at the festival on October 14-15 and 21-22, 2023. 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 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 a stop at the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin, right from the vine! Kid’s straw maze and play area will also

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 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

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 was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021 and 2022 in the USA Today poll. The

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 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 14 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, October 15 – 12:00pm-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, October 21 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea

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 – 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

Zombie Prom – University Theatre

Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United States

YSU University Theatre is thrilled to announce the opening of its 60th anniversary season with the electrifying production of “Zombie Prom.” This cult classic musical promises to be a thrilling and entertaining experience for audiences of all ages. “Zombie Prom” is a musical comedy set in the atomic 1950s, where a teenage girl falls in

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 – 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

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 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 14 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, October 15 – 12:00pm-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, October 21 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea

Wine & Cheese Tasting – The Vineyards at Pine Lake

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

Join The Vineyards at Pine Lake for the tastiest day of the year on Sunday, October 15 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Jon Obrist recently joined The Vineyard at Pine Lakes team as Wine Specialist and is also an Educator for American Wine School. He will share 5 of VPL’s award winning wines, each selected to highlight the region’s

Pumpkin Walk at Twilight

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

Experience the magic of the fall season during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 15, from 4-8pm at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Take a stroll along the Gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night. Be sure to visit Scarecrow Row located near the Margaret Cushwa Education Building. Scarecrow Row features various scarecrows dressed and decorated

Trunk or Treat – The Youngstown Playhouse

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

The Youngstown Playhouse will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 15 from 4:30pm-6:30pm. This event will be both educational, offering various community resources, as well as a fun, safe, and a centralized trick-or-treating experience for children and their families. Participants will be able to judge decorated cars and vote on the best dressed

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 for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones

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 September 29-October 29, 2023: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-11:00pm; and Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit their website for the latest news and ticket information.

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 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.

National Pasta Day

October is National Pasta Month, and October 17th recognizes National Pasta Day.  Pasta lovers celebrate! #NationalPastaDay While we find noodles all over the world, pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine. The first reference dates to 1154 in Sicily and was first attested to in English in 1874. Typically, it is made from

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 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

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 – 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

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 – 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

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 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.

The Price is Right LIVE

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

The Price is Right LIVE is coming to the DeYor Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:30pm. The Price Is Right Live™ is a sellout interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show, The Price is

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 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

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 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.

Elizabeth Smart: Her Life Two Decades After Abduction and Terror

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

In 2002 at age 14, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah. For nine months, she was abused by a man described as a fanatic. Ms. Smart tells her story of survival and efforts to help children. On Wednesday, October 18 in Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor Performing

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 open to the public, and access to the daytime programming requires registering before September 1. This year’s featured presenters are poet and essayist Ross Gay,

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 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

Bites and Bits of History

Tyler History Center 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH, United States

The Ursuline Sisters have been an integral part of Youngstown since 1874. They are teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators, and spiritual directors just to name a few of the ways Sisters have contributed to building our Valley. Their mission is to advocate for all in recognizing their humanity and divinity as laid out from St.

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 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.

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 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

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 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

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 was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021 and 2022 in the USA Today poll. The

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 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 14 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, October 15 – 12:00pm-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, October 21 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea

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 in the dark of night and decide for yourself. The two-hour evening program includes a nighttime Park ride on the Cohasset Express Trolley to look

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 1:00pm-8:00pm; and Sunday, October 22 from 1:00pm-5:00pm in new location – at the Bocce Court. Prizes will be awarded in different age categories from children

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 for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones

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 matches. Gyms from the surrounding areas such as Youngstown, Boardman, Cleveland, as well as Canada, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania will be participating! Click here to

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 American Literary Jean Stein Award, National Book Critics Circle Award and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. His first collection of essays, The Book of Delights,

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 September 29-October 29, 2023: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-11:00pm; and Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit their website for the latest news and ticket information.

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 of a vengeful barber, Sweeney Todd, driven by a burning desire for justice and retribution. Joined by the cunning and resourceful Mrs. Lovett, they embark

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 open 7:30pm, curtain 8:00pm. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on

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 to her hometown and moves into the cottage in her hockey loving family’s backyard.

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 in the dark of night and decide for yourself. The two-hour evening program includes a nighttime Park ride on the Cohasset Express Trolley to look

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 smallest ways. From its inception as Candy Day in 1916, this day reminds us that even small tokens improve the lives of those around us.

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 will gather at the festival on October 14-15 and 21-22, 2023. 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 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 a stop at the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin, right from the vine! Kid’s straw maze and play area will also

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 are open. Register/pay in advance online (click link below of interested date/time) or call 330-740-7107. $5 per person. Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Ride Dates: Saturday,

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 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

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 are open. Register/pay in advance online (click link below of interested date/time) or call 330-740-7107. $5 per person. Pick a Pumpkin Tractor-Wagon Ride Dates: Saturday,

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 the famous and not-so-famous Mahoning Valley residents interred there, as well as fascinating facts around the design, traditions, and history of cemeteries. Tours begin 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 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

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 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

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 was featured as one of the top ten corn mazes in the United States in 2018, 2021 and 2022 in the USA Today poll. The

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 1:00pm-8:00pm; and Sunday, October 22 from 1:00pm-5:00pm in new location – at the Bocce Court. Prizes will be awarded in different age categories from children

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 tickets, call 330-941-1YSU or visit their website for ticket and game day information. Go Guins! The Homecoming Parade will begin at 12:00pm on Fifth Avenue.

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 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 14 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, October 15 – 12:00pm-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, October 21 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea

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, bonfire, non-haunted wagon rides and so much more. Concessions will be available. Most activities will be at the Thomas C. Masters Pavilion area. For more

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 31 from 5pm-10pm. Drive thru and tune your radio to 88.9FM to enjoy the music to get into the Halloween spirit.

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 in the dark of night and decide for yourself. The two-hour evening program includes a nighttime Park ride on the Cohasset Express Trolley to look

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 for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones

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 Fellow and the author of If This Were Fiction: A Love Story in Essays and two memoirs. Her essays have appeared in magazines such as

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 September 29-October 29, 2023: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-11:00pm; and Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit their website for the latest news and ticket information.

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 on Saturday, October 21 at Irish Bob’s Pub. Doors open at 7:30pm. Band begins at 8:00pm. The event includes: Hauntingly Good Music: Seamus will be

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 of a vengeful barber, Sweeney Todd, driven by a burning desire for justice and retribution. Joined by the cunning and resourceful Mrs. Lovett, they embark

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 open 7:30pm, curtain 8:00pm. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on

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 world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic (Rady) to restore Christmas.

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 in the dark of night and decide for yourself. The two-hour evening program includes a nighttime Park ride on the Cohasset Express Trolley to look

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 day celebrates the other mom in many people’s lives. She makes room for her expanding family. While opening her arms wide, she babysits and gives

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 will gather at the festival on October 14-15 and 21-22, 2023. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in