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

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

Experience The Butler Institute of American Art in a quieter and less crowded setting – those on the autism spectrum, as well as other conditions, can now experience art in a friendly and welcoming environment without crowds, bright lights, or overstimulation. The Butler will open 1 hour prior to typical hours, and will provide options

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

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

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

Join The Butler Institute of American Art for the Fall Lecture Series with Director Dr. Lou Zona: September 17 – Conceptual Art – We Owe it All to Marcel October 1 – Minimalism – From Paul Jenkins to Sol Lewit October 22 – Art of the Great Depression November 19 – Art of the Post-War

The Youngstown Playhouse opens their 2023/2024 Season with Little Shop of Horrors on the Main Stage September 22 – October 1. The sci-fi smash musical Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years. When naming a new breed of plant after his work crush, meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn

The 13th Annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally will be held on Sunday, October 1 at 3:00pm. The parade kicks off Ohio Nonviolence Week, which is October 1-7, 2023. The parade will be a parade of walkers, cars, trucks, and floats. The parade will begin at the intersection of Wick Ave. and Wood Street, proceeding through

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, and Nightmare Factory (both new for 2023), and Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons features attractions including Slaughterhouse, The Crypt, and Sinister Swamp. There is a also Nightmare Lounge for ages 21+ featuring food trucks and merchandise. Open September 29-October 29, 2023: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-11:00pm; and Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit their website for the latest news and ticket information.

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

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

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

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

Pink Out Mahoning Valley, a music festival in celebration of breast cancer survivors and in remembrance of lost loved ones, will be held on Tuesday, October 3 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the band shell at Austintown Township Park. The performance lineup includes Solo Sixstring, Rachell Joy, Untamed Band, and Diane Drapcho. Don’t forget to wear pink!

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 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

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

Lit Youngstown’s First Wednesday Reader Series presents poet and musician Terry Murcko on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl. The performance and reading will be in the Trophy Room on the lower level, which is accessible only by steep stairs. Murcko has set to music poems written by Northeast Ohio iconic poets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters and Wednesday Addams! Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters on: Friday, October 6 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 14 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, October 15 – 12:00pm-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, October 21 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea

The United Returning Citizens cordially invite you to An Evening in Casablanca, United Returning Citizen’s signature fundraising gala scheduled for October 6, 2023. This year the event will feature keynote speaker Jay Williams, President and CEO of the Hartford Foundation, and the former Mayor of Youngstown. The annual fundraising gala is an exciting occasion for

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons features attractions including Slaughterhouse, The Crypt, and Sinister Swamp. There is a also Nightmare Lounge for ages 21+ featuring food trucks and merchandise. Open September 29-October 29, 2023: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-11:00pm; and Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit their website for the latest news and ticket information.

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, and Nightmare Factory (both new for 2023), and Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones

The Youngstown Phantoms take on Chicago Steel at the Covelli Centre on Friday, October 6. Game time is 7:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.

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

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

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

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

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

The Collingwood Center will host the TriDEx Eastern Regional Trick Dog Expo on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00am-5:00pm. It is a $25 fee which includes all workshops, with or without your dog! Workshops include: tricks, stunt dog, canine conditioning, and animal actors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, go to collingwoodcenter.com/events.

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

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

Celebrate Poland will have their Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7 from 11:00am-6:00pm at Poland Village Hall. There will be music, marketplace, food trucks, games, raffles, and fun characters. There will also be contests for a Bake Off, Pumpkin Decorating, and Pet Dress Up. For more information, follow the Celebrate Poland Facebook Group.

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

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

Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room presents Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters and Wednesday Addams! Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea with the Sanderson Sisters on: Friday, October 6 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 14 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, October 15 – 12:00pm-2:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, October 21 – 4:00pm-6:00pm Join them for Hocus Pocus Tea

The Youngstown State University Penguins take on the Southern Illinois University Salukis at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Game time is 6:00pm. For tickets, call 330-941-1YSU or visit their website for ticket and game day information. Go Guins!

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds features terrifying attractions: Caged Insanity, and Nightmare Factory (both new for 2023), and Barn of Evil, Gore Reformatory, and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Enter the Neon Nightmare for an immersive rave experience featuring 3D visuals, black lighting effects, and much more. Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones

Nightmare in Boardman at DeBartolo Commons features attractions including Slaughterhouse, The Crypt, and Sinister Swamp. There is a also Nightmare Lounge for ages 21+ featuring food trucks and merchandise. Open September 29-October 29, 2023: Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00pm-11:00pm; and Sundays from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Visit their website for the latest news and ticket information.

The Youngstown Phantoms take on the Des Moines Buccaneers at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, October 7. Game time is 7:05pm. It is Phantoms Phight Cancer Night. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.

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