‘Tis the season to plan your fun!
Get in the holiday spirit with light displays, family activities, performances and holiday shopping all around Youngstown, OH!
GET INTO THE YOUNGSTOWN SPIRIT
EMBRACE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
If you’re looking for traditional holiday activities, then Youngstown has you covered! Fire-roasted chestnuts, handmade gifts, local artisans, and festive entertainment create the perfect traditional holiday atmosphere. Be sure to check out Memories of Christmas Past at The Arms Family Museum, the Annual American Holiday at Butler Art, Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill, and Holiday Fleas filled with unique gifts and holiday decor.
ADMIRE HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS
The sun sets early this time of year, but that’s just more opportunity to enjoy beautiful holiday light displays! Mark your calendar to visit well-known community favorites like the Winter Nights at Fellows Riverside Gardens, the Elegant Illusions Christmas Lights Drive-Through at the Canfield Fairgrounds, the drive-through Holiday Light Display at Boardman Park, and the Joy of Christmas Light Show at Firestone Park.
ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES
The holidays wouldn’t be complete without seasonal live performances and concerts like Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas, and Home Alone with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like Ballet Western Reserve’s The Nutcracker and Miracle on Easy Street!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Celebrate the season with family fun! Step into the magic with Disney on Ice, returning to the Covelli Centre in early December. Or, enjoy Breakfast with Santa, Tea with Cindy Lou and the Grinch, and go ice skating at DeBartolo Commons. Plus, with unique shopping at White House Fruit Farm’s Winter Gift Barn, you can check off items from your Christmas lists, too!
WHY YOUNGSTOWN?
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or planning a night out on the town with friends, Youngstown is the place to be this holiday season!
Visit our events calendar to discover everything there is to do in Youngstown!
SEE WHAT YOU’RE MISSING!
Our calendar for this coming weekend is absolutely loaded with holiday events, so start planning now! Themed breakfast at @piccadillyparlour, The Nutcracker performance from @balletwesternreserve and the annual craft show at @butlerartmuesum are all on the lineup. It`s definitely going to be a fun weekend!
📸 @jaymedet
📍 Piccadilly Parlour
There are great shopping opportunities today on this #blackfriday and tomorrow for #smallbusinesssaturday. Check out our shopping page on our website (link in bio) for some local shopping ideas. We hope you find some great deals! 🛍️
📸 @dwell717
📍 Spruce Home Decor
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating all there is to be thankful for.
Memories of Christmas Past is an annual holiday spectacular in its 15th year, and takes place at the Arms Family Museum. This one-of-a-kind holiday wonderland rivals the best of the professional holiday displays and this year’s exhibit runs through December 31. Check out their website for dates and hours. 🎄
📸 @taylorgalaska
Today is #nationaltakeahikeday! Lucky for you, we have plenty of places in Mahoning County to go for a hike even in the chilly weather. You can head to @millcreekmetroparks, Austintown Park, Boardman Park, Lake Milton State Park or many others to enjoy the outdoors. Head to our website (link in bio) and download our Outdoor Brochure for some ideas. 🥾
📍 Mill Creek MetroParks
Whether you`re looking to sit down for a full Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant, order a meal to take home or just want a few additions for your spread, there`s still time to place your orders or make reservations. 🦃
📸 @gasserchaircompany
Family fun night @whitehousefruitfarm takes place Wednesday at 6pm. Learn to play a new game at one of the many interactive stations, make an ornament and enjoy story time and enjoy refreshments. It`s a great opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for your family. Today is the last day for reservations, so head over to their website to make yours.
📸 @martinomotorsports
Celebrate Veteran’s Day at @dutchvillage_eventcenter with Akron`s “MoonLight Serenaders” Big Band! This amazing orchestra will bring back the 1940’s with the most cherished tunes of the era and will also honor all branches of the Military with a thrilling grand finale of the rousing “Armed Forces March” honoring all veterans in the audience. For additional information and tickets, check out their website. 🇺🇸
Live racing is back for it`s 10th year at @hollywoodmvrc! 🐎 You can watch live races Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and select Saturdays. You can also bet on simulcast horse racing from around the country in the lounge.
Just because the weather has cooled down, that doesn`t mean you can`t get your golf fix and hit the links. The golf simulators at @kennsington_golf_simulators are officially open for the season. Book your tee time and play over 100 championship courses. Enjoy the full bar, lounge menu and tons of TV`s to watch while you`re there.
If you love the performing arts, you`ll be very excited for all the events this weekend. Productions of Misery at @ytownplayhouse, Sweeney Todd at @hopewelltheatre and Jekyll & Hyde at @productionstophat are all on the slate for this weekend. Visit our events calendar for more information. 🎭
Everyone loves a good charcuterie board! 🧀 Get your friends together and head to @hallidayswinery for a fun night of making your own board with meats, cheeses, crackers, chocolate and more on a locally made board. Check out their Facebook page for additional details.
Happy Halloween! 👻 What are your plans for this spooky day? Share below! ⬇️
Get in the Halloween Spirit at @mazecraze with their "BOO"zy Bash held tomorrow. Enjoy beer, wine and cider available for purchase as you listen to music by @official_rdna. Cost is $15 per person at the door and there will also be a costume contest.
📸 @apathilia
Looking for plans this weekend? Take the family to see the @youngstownphantoms game this weekend for some fun! Friday and Saturday they play the Sioux Falls Stampede at 7:05pm and the Madison Capitols on Sunday at 4:05pm. 🏒
📸 @martinomotorsports