Events
National Twin Day
On December 18th, National Twin Day celebrates all the siblings who enjoy the unique connection because they share a birthday. Whether fraternal or identical, twins share everything right from the beginning. While their personalities may be different, they often know what the other is going to say before the words are spoken. Distance isn’t an
Yoga in the Gardens
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesJoin Marina Perdos for a blend of energizing yoga styles that will help you keep a healthy outlook. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. With classes available year-round and walk-ins always welcome. Held at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-11:00am through December 18, 2025. No classes on May
Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesExperience the magic of the season at Fellows Riverside Gardens! Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, a joyful celebration full of twinkling lights, festive trees, and holiday cheer for all ages, will feature the Festival of Trees. Marvel at a stunning indoor display of beautifully decorated live trees from December 7 –
Photos with Santa
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesGet ready to capture the magic of the holiday season! Santa Claus is making a special stop at Southern Park Mall to take pictures, hear wish lists, and spread the holiday cheer! Santa will be in Center Court from November 14-December 24. Reserve your spot: Where Is Santa – Southern Park Mall
Bites and Bits of History: 19th Century Victorian Christmas Cards
Tyler History Center 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH, United StatesJoin the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for the free lunchtime Bites and Bits of History lecture as Author and Historian Dr. George Johnson discuss 19th Century Victorian Christmas Cards on Thursday, December 18 from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Tyler History Center.
Memories of Christmas Past
Arms Family Museum 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Mahoning Valley Historical Society presents the 17th annual Memories of Christmas Past exhibit at the Arms Family Museum, November 15 through December 31. The seven period rooms of the Arms Family home will be filled to the brim with vintage and contemporary decorations that include ornaments, lighting, trees, and toys – all arranged in breathtaking
Penguin City Night Market
Penguin City Brewing Company 460 E. Federal Street, OH, United StatesPenguin City Brewing Company presents the 2025 Penguin City Night Market Season. A night market filled with vendors, crafts, workshops, artist and nonprofit spotlights, specialty drinks, and food trucks. Family and dog-friendly. The night market is held every third Thursday of the month from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Dates include: May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21
Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesEnjoy 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 7, 2025 through January 7, 2026. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs.
Holiday Music with Rachell Joy
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United StatesPiccadilly Parlour Victorian Tearoom presents Holiday Music with vocalist Rachell Joy on Thursdays, December 11 and 18 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Open menu. Reservations suggested by calling 330-533-4749.
Joy of Christmas Light Show
Harvey S. Firestone Park 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH, United StatesThe Joy of Christmas drive-through holiday light show features more than one million lights in 100+ holiday scenes in Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park in nearby Columbiana. Now in its 17th year, the Joy of Christmas Light Show takes place on select nights, from 6:00pm-9:00pm: Thursday-Sunday, November 20, 21, 22, 23 Thursday-Sunday, November 27, 28,
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Since 2011, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has grown to be an international event. Now occurring on the third Friday of December, the celebration gives holiday lovers worldwide a chance to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters. In 2014, they partnered with Save the Children in their “Make the World Better with a Sweater” campaign. Each year, ugly
Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesExperience the magic of the season at Fellows Riverside Gardens! Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, a joyful celebration full of twinkling lights, festive trees, and holiday cheer for all ages, will feature the Festival of Trees. Marvel at a stunning indoor display of beautifully decorated live trees from December 7 –
Photos with Santa
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesGet ready to capture the magic of the holiday season! Santa Claus is making a special stop at Southern Park Mall to take pictures, hear wish lists, and spread the holiday cheer! Santa will be in Center Court from November 14-December 24. Reserve your spot: Where Is Santa – Southern Park Mall
Memories of Christmas Past
Arms Family Museum 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Mahoning Valley Historical Society presents the 17th annual Memories of Christmas Past exhibit at the Arms Family Museum, November 15 through December 31. The seven period rooms of the Arms Family home will be filled to the brim with vintage and contemporary decorations that include ornaments, lighting, trees, and toys – all arranged in breathtaking
Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesEnjoy 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 7, 2025 through January 7, 2026. Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs.
Joy of Christmas Light Show
Harvey S. Firestone Park 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH, United StatesThe Joy of Christmas drive-through holiday light show features more than one million lights in 100+ holiday scenes in Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park in nearby Columbiana. Now in its 17th year, the Joy of Christmas Light Show takes place on select nights, from 6:00pm-9:00pm: Thursday-Sunday, November 20, 21, 22, 23 Thursday-Sunday, November 27, 28,
Tapestries: Christmas Madrigals Dinner & Show
Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTapestries of Ohio returns to Stambaugh Auditorium on Friday, December 19 to present “Christmas Madrigals Dinner & Show.” Be guests of the Lord and Lady of the castle as they gather with other nobility of Medieval times to sing the songs and tell the story of the first Christmas. An authentic music, costume, and dining
Miracle on Easy Street
DeYor Performing Arts Center 260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesMiracle on Easy Street will return to Powers Auditorium in the DeYor Performing Arts Center December 19-21! Easy Street Productions is headed back to the stage with the triumphant return of their perennial holiday favorite Miracle on Easy Street for three public performances: Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 20 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, December
Let It Snow
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music comes to life on the dome at The Ward Beecher Planetarium, transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of the season. Experience bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in colorful spectacles of fun! Shows are Friday, December 5, 12 &
Go Caroling Day
Tune-up your voice on December 20th so you can join others on Go Caroling Day! Caroling is the practice of singing Christmas songs from door to door as a form of celebration. The word carol means a joyful song or dance. #GoCarolingDay The tradition of singing carols has roots in pagan celebrations of the Winter
National Sangria Day
Across the nation each year on December 20th, National Sangria Day recognizes a wine and fresh fruit combination that brings a fresh celebration to the table. #NationalSangriaDay Sangria is a beverage made with wine and sweetened with fresh fruit and fruit juices. Other ingredients can include herbs, spices, carbonation, and liquor. The combinations are endless, giving
Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, OH, United StatesEnjoy breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Piccadilly Parlour on Saturdays, November 29, December 6, 13 & 20 from 9:00am-11:00am. $23.00 per child includes choice of chocolate chip pancakes or waffles, hashbrown, 2 sausage links, and choice of beverage. $23.00 per adult includes spinach tomato parmesan quiche, cranberry pineapple salad, 2 sausage links, hashbrown,
Photos with Santa
Southern Park Mall 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, United StatesGet ready to capture the magic of the holiday season! Santa Claus is making a special stop at Southern Park Mall to take pictures, hear wish lists, and spread the holiday cheer! Santa will be in Center Court from November 14-December 24. Reserve your spot: Where Is Santa – Southern Park Mall
Breakfast with Santa – City of Youngstown
Richard W. and Eugenia C. Atkinson Recreation Center 903 Otis Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe City of Youngstown Parks and Recreation Department will be having “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 20 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required for this event. Call the Park office at 330-742-8711 for details.
