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Christmas at the Mill
Lanterman’s Mill 980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy the traditional holiday atmosphere at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Fire-roasted chestnuts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will lift your spirits. Santa will be visiting the mill on both days. Indulge in some tasty treats from the concession stand. To share the holiday spirit

Christmas at the Mill
Lanterman’s Mill 980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy the traditional holiday atmosphere at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Fire-roasted chestnuts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will lift your spirits. Santa will be visiting the mill on both days. Indulge in some tasty treats from the concession stand. To share the holiday spirit

Museum Store Sunday
Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesMuseum Store Sunday takes place across the nation at all museums on Sunday, November 30 to recognize museum stores and the importance they have in museums. Visit the gift shop at The Butler Institute of American Art from 12:00pm-4:00pm for great specials. This year a local author, Jacqueline Marino, will speak about her book “Car

Youngstown Holiday Parade, Light-Up Night, and Flea On Phelps
Downtown Youngstown 20 Federal Place, Youngstown, OH, United StatesCelebrate the most wonderful time of the year as the City of Youngstown, Youngstown CityScape, the Downtown Youngstown Partnership, and title sponsor WesBanco kick off the season with the 2025 Holiday Parade, Sparkle Light-up Night, and Flea on Phelps on Friday, December 5, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Festivities get started at 4:00pm with amazing vendors at the

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 &

The Alien Who Stole Christmas
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy a tour of winter’s evening sky at The Ward Beecher Planetarium, then join jolly-old Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants. Shows are Saturday, December 6 & 13 at 2:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes

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 &

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 –

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 –

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 –

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 –

Food for Thought Book Discussion
Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers 126 E. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, United StatesLit Youngstown’s Food for Thought book discussion group will meet at 5:30pm the second Thursday of each month at Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers. The series, sponsored by the Raymond J. Wean Foundation, will run September 2025 through May 2026. This year’s titles include a script for the stage, a memoir by a celebrated

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 –

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 &

Festive Finds Weekend
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesFellows Riverside Gardens will host their annual Festive Finds Weekend on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 10:00am-7:00pm. Shop local and discover handcrafted treasures at this holiday shopping spectacular. It’s the perfect chance to find those last-minute, one-of-a-kind gifts. The craft show will be held amidst the enchanting annual Frost & Lights: A

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 –

The Alien Who Stole Christmas
Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesEnjoy a tour of winter’s evening sky at The Ward Beecher Planetarium, then join jolly-old Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants. Shows are Saturday, December 6 & 13 at 2:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 &

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 –

Festive Finds Weekend
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesFellows Riverside Gardens will host their annual Festive Finds Weekend on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 10:00am-7:00pm. Shop local and discover handcrafted treasures at this holiday shopping spectacular. It’s the perfect chance to find those last-minute, one-of-a-kind gifts. The craft show will be held amidst the enchanting annual Frost & Lights: A

Free Holiday Concert
Boardman Township Park 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH, United StatesGet into the holiday spirit with a festive evening of live music on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00pm at the historic St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park. The Park Avenue Brass Quintet, featuring some of the Mahoning Valley’s most talented local musicians and music educators, returns to fill the Meeting House with the joyful sounds

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 –

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 –

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 –

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.

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

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 –

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 &

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 –

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 &

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 &

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 –

Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert of Giving
Stambaugh Auditorium 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesStambaugh Chorus along with the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank on Sunday, December 21 at 2:00pm at Stambaugh Auditorium. A monetary goodwill offering will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. This concert helps to promote the performance of

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 –

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 –

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 –

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 –

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 –

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 –

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 –

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 –

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

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 –

Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesTake a frosty evening stroll through Fellows Riverside Gardens glowing with dazzling outdoor lights on December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, and January 3-4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Keep an eye out–your favorite holiday characters that will be making special appearances to delight guests of all ages! Winter Nights are part of Frost &

Food for Thought Book Discussion
Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers 126 E. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, United StatesLit Youngstown’s Food for Thought book discussion group will meet at 5:30pm the second Thursday of each month at Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers. The series, sponsored by the Raymond J. Wean Foundation, will run September 2025 through May 2026. This year’s titles include a script for the stage, a memoir by a celebrated

Food for Thought Book Discussion
Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers 126 E. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, United StatesLit Youngstown’s Food for Thought book discussion group will meet at 5:30pm the second Thursday of each month at Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers. The series, sponsored by the Raymond J. Wean Foundation, will run September 2025 through May 2026. This year’s titles include a script for the stage, a memoir by a celebrated












