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Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest
Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest
The 47th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest is the area’s largest one day arts and crafts event drawing vendors from five states. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Boardman Township Park from 9:00am to 5:00pm. There is a $5 admission fee for adults and children 12 and over. There is FREE
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Maze Craze
Maze Craze
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
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Africa: Culture and Cuisine
Africa: Culture and Cuisine
Mahoning Valley Cultural Alliance announces its upcoming Culture and Cuisine series that celebrates the rich diversity of cultures within the Mahoning Valley. The event, Africa: Culture and Cuisine will be held on Monday, October 2, at 5:00pm at Tyler History Center. The cost to attend is $30 for Mahoning Valley Historical Society members, and $35
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Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
4 events,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Betsy Stirratt – Artist Lecture
Betsy Stirratt – Artist Lecture
Betsy Stirratt artist lecture will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 5:30pm at the McDonough Museum lecture hall. Betsy Stirratt’s creative practice focuses on themes about nature, collections and the environment. In “Embedded Histories”, her exhibition at the McDonough Museum, she explores how natural and cultural objects are presented in collections and museum settings, and how
Centofanti Symposium Presents Dr. Amy Acton
Centofanti Symposium Presents Dr. Amy Acton
The Centofanti Symposium presents Dr. Amy Acton on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30pm at the Stambaugh Auditorium Concert Hall. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, is a licensed physician in Preventive Medicine and Public Health with over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, philanthropy, public service, teaching, and advocacy. Among her many honors, Dr. Acton received the JFK
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Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Wine and Cider Adventure – Maze Craze
Wine and Cider Adventure – Maze Craze
Maze Craze will host a Wine and Cider Adventure on September 28, October 5 & 12 from 6-11pm, rain or shine. Wind your way thru the rows of corn and follow the paths on your maze map to discover the tasting stations located throughout a designated portion of the maze or enjoy samples located in
Party with the Friends of YHCIL
Party with the Friends of YHCIL
Party with the Friends of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor on October 5 at 6:00pm. Celebrate the help and support the Friends of the Museum provide throughout the year from fundraising, volunteering, to programming ideas. Stop by, meet some of the Friends, and tour a new temporary exhibit: The Western Reserve Historical
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Fall Charity Rummage Sale
Fall Charity Rummage Sale
Austintown Redeemer Lutheran Church will be having a Fall Charity Rummage Sale to benefit both the Veterans’ Outreach and the Youngstown Blue Coates. The sale is Friday, October 6 from 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, October 7 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Items are not priced but a donation is encouraged to support these local nonprofits to aid local Veterans
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
First Fridays
First Fridays
The Downtown Youngstown Partnership presents First Fridays on Friday, October 6 from 5:00pm-10:00pm in downtown Youngstown. Support our businesses, arts & culture: The Butler Institute of American Art will be hosting an evening of art activities, docent-led tours, and a membership drive – sign up to become a member at the event and receive a
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Youngstown Flea
Youngstown Flea
The Youngstown Flea “Market for Makers” returns for season 8 in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Dates are: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7 & November 4. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additional plans, for “pop-up” and Holiday markets, are in the works. For more
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Canfield Book Sale
Canfield Book Sale
The Friends of the Library’s Canfield Committee will host its annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 7 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Canfield Library. Proceeds of the book sale are used to benefit the Library. The public is invited to donate books for the Sale and to bring them October 7 from 8:00am-9:00am during the set-up
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National Hero Day
On October 8th, National Hero Day honors the people we look up to and who inspire us to be the best person we can possibly be. #NationalHeroDay If asked to define the word hero, many of us will name the qualities that demand a person rise above, the qualities that genuinely drive a person to
Youngstown Peace Race
Youngstown Peace Race
The 49th annual Youngstown Peace Race takes place on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The event includes a 200-Meter Kids Fun Run, 2-Mile Run/Walk and 10K Run. Packet pick-up takes place on Thursday, October 5 at Eastwood Mall Center Court from 4-8pm and on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 at Second Sole in Boardman
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm
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
3 events,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
1 event,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
4 events,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Candy Crawl – Southern Park Mall
Candy Crawl – Southern Park Mall
Enjoy a spooky night of trick-or-treating with your family at Southern Park Mall! On Thursday, October 12 from 5:00pm-7:00pm (until supplies last), you can park your broom or wear a mask, just come dressed up that’s all we ask! Candy Crawl will begin outdoors at DeBartolo Commons where kids can watch their favorite princess and superhero
Nutty Night Out
Nutty Night Out
Ballet Western Reserve (BWR) will host Nutty Night Out on Thursday, October 12 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Inner Circle Poland. The event will raise funds for the Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. Nutty Night Out will feature many basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle, specialty drinks and celebrity bartenders from WKBN news. Some of the prizes
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Pumpkin Carving – Fellows Riverside Gardens
Pumpkin Carving – Fellows Riverside Gardens
Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The outdoor carving area will be located in the back North section of the parking lot at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Pumpkins and carving tools will be supplied or feel free to bring your own carving tools.
Community Children’s Concert
Community Children’s Concert
On Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10:00am, guest conductor, Francisco Noya, will lead the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra through an educational experience for children/students of all ages, in Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. This concert will introduce children to classic Latin and Spanish music, such as La Bamba, Tico-Tico no Fubá, and many
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
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Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
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
Lawn Chairs & Lemonade Trunk Sale
Lawn Chairs & Lemonade Trunk Sale
Mr. Darby’s Antique and Collectable Emporium is having Lawn Chairs & Lemonade Trunk Sales this summer! They will have a free lemonade stand and a place for shoppers to sit down on lawn chairs after they shop. The sales are from 9:00am-3:00pm on the following dates: May 13, June 3, July 8, August 12, September
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Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
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
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Fall Harvest Weekends – White House Fruit Farm
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
1 event,
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
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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
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
3 events,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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
Elizabeth Smart: Her Life Two Decades After Abduction and Terror
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
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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
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Bites and Bits of History
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
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
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Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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
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
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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.
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
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
J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad – Public Train Rides
J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad – Public Train Rides
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
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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
Youngstown Half Marathon
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
Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods
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
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
1 event,
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
4 events,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
3 events,
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
Short Shorts Festival Viewing Party
Short Shorts Festival Viewing Party
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 them at the Museum on Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30pm for a viewing party. The short films will be on view from October 24-November 4
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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 recipes. Join a pumpkin competition or visit any of the many fall festivals featuring the beautiful gourds. #NationalPumpkinDay By October 26th, we’re in a frenzy
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour
Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour
THIS 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 Tyler History Center in downtown Youngstown. For more information including featured stops on the walking tour, and to RSVP, visit their website.
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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 brews across the nation. #AmericanBeerDay U.S. Brewing History Brewing beer in America begins long before Europeans arrived since Native Americans brewed beer from a variety
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Monster Mash Murder
Monster Mash Murder
Musical 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 the Monster Mash Murder! The event of the century is at hand as Witch Hazel turns a century older. Old friends like Frankenstein’s Monster, the
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
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National Make a Difference Day
National Make A Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level each year. Organizations join forces on the fourth Saturday in October to make a difference, big or small. #MakeADifferenceDay Millions of people have united in the common mission to improve the lives of others. For more than 20 years, USA Weekend and
National Trick or Treat Day
National Trick or Treat Day on the last Saturday in October extends one of the country’s favorite holidays – Halloween! #TrickOrTreatDay Dressing up as the scariest or most fascinating character we know draws us to the holiday. People of all ages put hours of effort into creating elaborate costumes for one big night. Wouldn’t it
National Chocolate Day
National Chocolate Day, on October 28th, recognizes one of the world’s favorite tastes. While many specific chocolate-related holidays exist throughout the year, National Chocolate Day celebrates all things chocolate. #NationalChocolateDay Chocolate earns its day of honor by being America’s favorite flavor. (Some sources designate July 7 or December 28 as Chocolate Day or International Chocolate
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Halloween Fest – Bake Me Treats
Halloween Fest – Bake Me Treats
Bake Me Treats hosts their annual Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Enjoy shopping at the local vendor stands, yummy food from Paige’s Deli Food Truck, a Halloween Bounce House and Trick or Treating at each of the vendor stations. Wear your costume and receive a free cupcake! Follow their Facebook page for more
Halloween Prop Building
Halloween Prop Building
Get in the Halloween spirit by learning how to create high quality props that are “scary” cool! Your student will learn how to work with resin, create illusions, and become skilled in the crafty art of prop building. Held on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am-11:15am in the Green Room at The Youngstown Playhouse. Ages 10-18,
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National Cat Day
National Cat Day on October 29th is the purrfect day to give extra attention to your feline friends. https://spanningtheneed.com/support-us/ #NationalCatDay Cats make excellent companions. They rarely miss you, but when they do, you sure know it. Awareness days such as this one urge pet lovers to adopt from a local shelter. The day also reminds
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
Fall Weekends – Molnar Farms
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
Maze Craze
Maze Craze
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
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Fall Foliage Hike
Fall Foliage Hike
Experience the magic of autumn during this enchanting nature hike on Monday, October 30 from 4:00pm-5:00pm with a Park Educator. Moderately challenging 2-mile hike. Hiking shoes recommended. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Lily Pond in Mill Creek MetroParks on Lily Pond Drive. Registration required. Register/pay by 10/28, online or call 330-740-7107. No walk-ins.
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Display – Boardman Park
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.
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Halloween
On October 31, Halloween brings out the ghouls and goblins, creatures, and strange folk. They come creeping about the neighborhood seeking favors over trickery. #Halloween People of all ages look forward to Halloween traditions. While dressing up and baking, we carve up glowing pumpkins. Children breathe life into storybook characters while practicing their trick or
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
Autumn Trolley Tour
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
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Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Short Shorts Video Fest
Short Shorts Video Fest
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the Short Shorts Video Fest October 24-November 4, Tuesday-Saturday, from 11:00am-4:00pm in the McDonough Museum galleries. The Short Shorts Festival highlights the animated short films of Ilena Finocchi, Illya Mousavijad and Michael Schmidt.
Haunted Mill Creek Park?
Haunted Mill Creek Park?
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
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Short Shorts Video Fest
Short Shorts Video Fest
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the Short Shorts Video Fest October 24-November 4, Tuesday-Saturday, from 11:00am-4:00pm in the McDonough Museum galleries. The Short Shorts Festival highlights the animated short films of Ilena Finocchi, Illya Mousavijad and Michael Schmidt.
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
American Heart Association Heart Ball
American Heart Association Heart Ball
Together, we are relentlessly focused on the heart of our community. Through the Heart of CITY Heart Ball campaign, we celebrate our collective success in driving change, funding science and improving behaviors – no matter where, or how, we gather. That means taking our efforts beyond the ballroom, working every day to help every heart.
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Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
Fall Exhibitions – McDonough Museum
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
Short Shorts Video Fest
Short Shorts Video Fest
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the Short Shorts Video Fest October 24-November 4, Tuesday-Saturday, from 11:00am-4:00pm in the McDonough Museum galleries. The Short Shorts Festival highlights the animated short films of Ilena Finocchi, Illya Mousavijad and Michael Schmidt.
Maze Craze
Maze Craze
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
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Youngstown Flea
Youngstown Flea
The Youngstown Flea “Market for Makers” returns for season 8 in the heart of downtown Youngstown. Dates are: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7 & November 4. Hours are 9:00am-3:00pm. Additional plans, for “pop-up” and Holiday markets, are in the works. For more
Fall Open House – Birds in Flight Sanctuary
Fall Open House – Birds in Flight Sanctuary
Birds in Flight Sanctuary will host a Fall Festival & Grand Opening on Saturday, November 4 from 10:00am-5:00pm. There will be over 30 craft vendors, food trucks, music, wagon rides and much more. Come learn about what they do at the sanctuary to help our local wildlife and maybe even meet one of the education ambassadors!
Short Shorts Video Fest
Short Shorts Video Fest
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the Short Shorts Video Fest October 24-November 4, Tuesday-Saturday, from 11:00am-4:00pm in the McDonough Museum galleries. The Short Shorts Festival highlights the animated short films of Ilena Finocchi, Illya Mousavijad and Michael Schmidt.