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 Get ready to hit the trails at Lake Milton for a race in the Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series (NOMBS) on Sunday, September 27! NOMBS is a grassroots mountain bike race series serving riders throughout Northern Ohio and surrounding areas. Each race is organized by local riders, teams, bike shops, or trail advocacy groups —  The Nicholas Cayton Legacy 5K takes place on Sunday, September 27 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Race day registration and packet pick-up takes place at the Colonial Inn (inside the fairgrounds) beginning at 7:30am. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00am. Registration includes a legacy participant shirt. Proceeds from this event will support a scholarship fund at
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 A nationally touring family event arrives at the Michael Kusalaba Event Center for one weekend only, September 26–27. The experience features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, hands-on fossil digs, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides and interactive raptor training sessions designed for young children. Event Highlights Life-sized, moving animatronic dinosaurs Hands-on fossil digging and raptor training Dinosaur rides |
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 Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dates & hours: 9/22, 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, and 10/25 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm OR 3 – 4 pm Adults: $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident Seniors/Youth: $7 Resident |
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 Celebrate Ohio’s craft brewing community during Ohio Pint Day at Paladin Brewing! On Wednesday, September 30th, craft beer enthusiasts can stop by Paladin Brewing to purchase a limited-edition Ohio Pint Day collectible pint glass, available exclusively at more than 180 participating brewery taprooms across Ohio. Ohio Pint Day is a fundraiser supporting the Ohio Craft Brewers
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 Join the YWCA Discovery Place as they host Discovery Nights. Free and open to families in the community. They will be providing refreshments, games, and activities open to the whole family. Come see what you can discover! Learn more at (1) Discovery Nights | Facebook
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 Support Through Expressive Arts (S.E.A.) presents a gallery exhibition featuring artwork created through creative expression. The exhibit celebrates healing, connection, and personal growth, highlighting the powerful ways art can provide an outlet for self-expression and reflection. During the exhibition, visitors will also have the opportunity to participate in a special expressive arts workshop, offering a |
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 Get ready for a night of wine, hard cider, live music, and fall fun at Maze Craze in New Springfield! On October 1 and October 8, wind your way through the corn maze while following your tasting map to 10 tasting stations featuring locally sourced wine and hard cider. Additional samples will also be available  Celebrate 50 years of Southern rock with 38 Special live at Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30pm. Hear legendary hits like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You,” “Second Chance” and more. Tickets will be on sale at Ticketmaster.com. |
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 Kick off the 2026–27 performance season with YSU’s University Theatre and its production of Ravenscroft. This captivating theatrical production marks the first event of the university’s new performance season and offers audiences an exciting opportunity to experience live theatre on the YSU campus. Tickets: Available at ysu.tix.com Parking: Available at the Wick Avenue Deck (M30)
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 Get lost in the fun at Maze Craze, an award-winning fall tradition created in 2009! Each season brings a brand-new corn maze, turning acres of farmland into an immersive adventure for families, friends, and thrill-seekers. Explore by day or take on the maze after dark for an extra challenge! Known as one of the top
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 Is Mill Creek Park Haunted? Journey into the Park at night aboard the Cohasset Express trolley to look for ghostly figures and unexplained orbs of light while docents share otherworldly stories. Don’t miss this nighttime adventure in the Park. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Ages 12 and older. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Register/pay by |
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 The Ohio Home Show will be held on October 3 & 4 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Hours are Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm. At the Home Show, their goal is simple—to inspire, motivate, and excite attendees for their next home improvement project, whether it’s a small renovation or a complete remodel. The show features a wide
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 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
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 Youngstown Skatepark Association will host a Pop-Up Skatepark at Glenwood Community Park on Saturday, October 3 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. In collaboration with Youngstown Creative Collective, this free, community-focused event will temporarily transform a section of the venue into a skatepark designed for skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters, in-line skates, and roller skates. The event will provide a |
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 Celebrate a milestone at the 50th Annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest, a one-day arts and crafts show held in beautiful Boardman Park! Browse a variety of unique arts and crafts, shop from local vendors, grab a bite from food vendors, and connect with area non-profit organizations. With plenty to see and explore, it’s a great way
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The Ohio Home Show will be held on October 3 & 4 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Hours are Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm. At the Home Show, their goal is simple—to inspire, motivate, and excite attendees for their next home improvement project, whether it’s a small renovation or a complete remodel. The show features a wide
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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 |
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Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dates & hours: 9/22, 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, and 10/25 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm OR 3 – 4 pm Adults: $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident Seniors/Youth: $7 Resident
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 Join Mahoning Valley Sojourn To The Past/Ohio Nonviolence Week Committee as they honor the recipients of the 2026 Simeon Booker Award For Courage on Tuesday, October 6 at the Tyler History Center. This year’s national recipient is Atty. Fred Gray, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Park’s lawyer. This year’s local recipient is Marc |
2 events, LIT Youngstown presents the 2026 First Wednesday Reader Series the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at Westside Bowl in the Trophy Room (accessible only by stairs). The event includes ASL Interpretation. Upcoming authors featured: January 7 – Nicole D. Miller, Candice Zee February 4 – Conor Bracken, Lindsay Turner March 4 – Vince
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 Join Lit Youngstown for its First Wednesday Reader Series on Wednesday, October 7, featuring poets Diane Kendig of Canton and Erica Manto Paulson of Cincinnati. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. in the Trophy Room downstairs at Westside Bowl. Following the featured readings, guests are invited to participate in an open mic. ASL interpretation |
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 Thrive Mahoning Valley will host the Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 4:00pm-7:30pm at the Main branch of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yofarmersmarket.  The Healthy Community Partnership, the Mercy Health Stepping Out Program, Youngstown State University Campus Recreation, Bikeshare Youngstown, Thrive Mahoning Valley and YoGo Bike Share are excited to announce the launch of Move the Valley, a new, expanded version of the longtime Walk the Valley initiative. Walk the Valley has hosted the Walk Wednesday walking series at Wean
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Get ready for a night of wine, hard cider, live music, and fall fun at Maze Craze in New Springfield! On October 1 and October 8, wind your way through the corn maze while following your tasting map to 10 tasting stations featuring locally sourced wine and hard cider. Additional samples will also be available |
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 Get creative and help bring this year’s Pumpkin Walk at Twilight to life! Join the annual pumpkin carving event and create a jack-o’-lantern that will brighten this year’s display. Due to construction around Fellows Riverside Gardens, pumpkin carving has moved to Wick Recreation Area. Meet behind the DEK Hockey Rink and bring your creativity! Carving
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 First Fridays Downtown Youngstown takes place every first Friday of the month in and around Downtown Youngstown at various locations. During First Fridays, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy live music, shopping, local dining, entertainment, arts, activities, recreation, and more. View the First Fridays schedule at firstfridaysyoungstown.org
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 Get ready for a night of history, mystery, and ghostly encounters during the 4th Annual Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour, held in conjunction with Second Friday and the Downtown Youngstown Partnership/CityScape! Explore the haunted history of downtown Youngstown and discover the spirits and stories that continue to linger throughout the city. New spirits have come to |
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 Think you can grow the biggest pumpkin? Come see some of the largest and most impressive pumpkins in the region at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off on October 10 at Parks Garden Center! Watch giant pumpkins take the scale as growers compete for thousands of dollars in prize money and the chance to
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 Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods is celebrating 32 years in 2026! More than 230 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather on October 10-11 and 17-18, 2026 from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Shaker Woods grounds in nearby Columbiana. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. The
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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 |
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Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods is celebrating 32 years in 2026! More than 230 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather on October 10-11 and 17-18, 2026 from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Shaker Woods grounds in nearby Columbiana. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. The
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 All aboard for a fun fall day at the Fall Canfield Train & Toy Show! Join fellow train and toy enthusiasts on Sunday, October 11, at the Canfield Fairgrounds for a day filled with new and vintage treasures. Browse a wide selection of trains, parts, repair manuals, price guides, model-building supplies, kits, train videos, and
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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 |
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Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dates & hours: 9/22, 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, and 10/25 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm OR 3 – 4 pm Adults: $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident Seniors/Youth: $7 Resident
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 Join the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation for a powerful day of commemoration at the Youngstown Playhouse, featuring ten moving songs and videos, each dedicated to a hero of October 7th. This multimedia stage experience seamlessly blends live music, inspiring storytelling, and captivating visuals on a large screen. Joined by his gifted band and devoted tech |
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 Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive
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 The reimagined Penguin City Night Market is a themed vendor event that takes place in the Pollock Ballroom at Penguin City Brewing Company once a month. Schedule: Sept 17th – Twilight | 6pm – 9pm Oct 15th – Spookie Ookie | 6pm – 9pm Nov 19th – FEAST | 6pm – 9pm Dec 17th –  Brantley Gilbert is bringing the Real American Tour to the Covelli Centre on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00pm. Known for chart-topping hits like “Bottoms Up,” “Country Must Be Country Wide,” and “One Hell of an Amen,” Brantley Gilbert delivers one of country music’s most electrifying live shows. Joining him are special guests John Morgan and |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive
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 Show off your creativity at Boardman Park’s Pumpkin Carve Out Contest! Pick your pumpkin and create a spooky, silly, or one-of-a-kind design to be featured as part of the park’s Halloween celebrations. For just $5 per pumpkin, all carving supplies are provided, making this a fun activity for families, friends, and pumpkin-carving enthusiasts of all
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 Gather your favorite witches and join Piccadilly Parlour for a magical Witches Tea Brew! Enjoy a festive Halloween-themed tea experience featuring special entertainment by vocalist Rachel Joy. Come dressed for the occasion, sip some tea, enjoy a delicious meal, and soak up the spooky seasonal atmosphere at Piccadilly Parlour. It’s the perfect fall outing for |
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Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods is celebrating 32 years in 2026! More than 230 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather on October 10-11 and 17-18, 2026 from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Shaker Woods grounds in nearby Columbiana. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. The
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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
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 Take a moment to slow down, reflect, and connect with art through the Butler’s new meditation program. This program invites visitors to practice mindful awareness through thoughtful observation and reflection on a selected artwork. Participants will explore the connection between the mind and body while experiencing art in a calm and intentional way. The program |
10 events, The 52nd annual Youngstown Peace Race is Sunday, October 18. There are four distances: 25K – begins at 8:30am Kids Fun Run – begins at 9:00am and starts west of the Federal Plaza and Wick Ave. intersection in downtown Youngstown 2-Mile – begins at 9:30am from the square in downtown Youngstown 11K – begins at
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Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods is celebrating 32 years in 2026! More than 230 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather on October 10-11 and 17-18, 2026 from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Shaker Woods grounds in nearby Columbiana. In a manicured, wooded setting, juried costumed crafters will have their booths decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. The
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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 |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |
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Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dates & hours: 9/22, 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, and 10/25 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm OR 3 – 4 pm Adults: $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident Seniors/Youth: $7 Resident
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive  The Mahoning County Bar Association presents An Evening with Boxing Legend Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00pm in Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with legendary boxer and Youngstown native Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. As part of the Mahoning County Bar Association |
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 The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Join Meander Hill for its Annual Christmas Open House and experience this beloved holiday tradition. Step inside and see Meander Hill beautifully decorated for Christmas, with timeless holiday décor, beautifully styled rooms, unique gifts, and the warm, nostalgic feeling of an old-fashioned Christmas. Beautifully decorated
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive
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Thrive Mahoning Valley will host the Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 4:00pm-7:30pm at the Main branch of The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yofarmersmarket. |
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The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Join Meander Hill for its Annual Christmas Open House and experience this beloved holiday tradition. Step inside and see Meander Hill beautifully decorated for Christmas, with timeless holiday décor, beautifully styled rooms, unique gifts, and the warm, nostalgic feeling of an old-fashioned Christmas. Beautifully decorated
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive
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Is Mill Creek Park Haunted? Journey into the Park at night aboard the Cohasset Express trolley to look for ghostly figures and unexplained orbs of light while docents share otherworldly stories. Don’t miss this nighttime adventure in the Park. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Ages 12 and older. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Register/pay by |
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 Dave and Ed’s Swaptoberfest, an indoor swap meet, will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the Canfield Fairgrounds Event Center. For the latest event information, please visit the Dave and Ed’s website.
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 Venison 101: Harvest to Table will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Canfield Fairgrounds (7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406) & OSU Extension Office (490 S. Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406). OSU Extension Mahoning County, in partnership with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, invites you to a unique Harvest to Table
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The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Join Meander Hill for its Annual Christmas Open House and experience this beloved holiday tradition. Step inside and see Meander Hill beautifully decorated for Christmas, with timeless holiday décor, beautifully styled rooms, unique gifts, and the warm, nostalgic feeling of an old-fashioned Christmas. Beautifully decorated |
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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
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Enjoy Autumn in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Dates & hours: 9/22, 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, and 10/25 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm OR 3 – 4 pm Adults: $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident Seniors/Youth: $7 Resident
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 Experience F.W. Murnau’s 1927 silent film classic Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans accompanied live on the organ by Jay Spencer. The Academy Award-winning film follows a rural farmer who becomes captivated by a glamorous woman from the city and is tempted to commit an unthinkable act against his wife. As the story unfolds, the |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive
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 Get ready for a high-energy night of bold ideas, tough questions, and plenty of surprises at YBI Shark Tank on October 29 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center! Watch local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to the Sharks as they face challenging questions, sharp reactions, and unexpected twists. With fast-paced entertainment from start to finish, this is  Country music star Gary Allan is coming to Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30pm. With a career spanning decades and hits including “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),” “Right Where I Need to Be,” “Nothing On but the Radio” and more, this is a night country fans |
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive
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Is Mill Creek Park Haunted? Journey into the Park at night aboard the Cohasset Express trolley to look for ghostly figures and unexplained orbs of light while docents share otherworldly stories. Don’t miss this nighttime adventure in the Park. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Ages 12 and older. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Register/pay by  The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Nightlights. Shows are Friday, October 9, 16, 23 |
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 Cheer on the YSU Penguins at home football games in the Stambaugh Stadium! Enjoy the excitement of college football, connect with the community, and show your Penguin pride all season long. Click here to view the 2026 season schedule and plan your game day!  It is the popular Halloween light and music extravaganza, presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. Unique songs included that are not in Nightlights! COME IN COSTUME! The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Night-LITE. Shows are Saturday, October 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 1:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors
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Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky and family-friendly drive-thru experience at Boardman Park! From October 14–31, enjoy dozens of creepy creatures and glowing displays lighting up the park—all from the comfort of your vehicle. Gather the family, turn up the Halloween tunes, and take a drive through Boardman Park for a fun, festive |