October means more than just shorter days and raking leaves – it’s time for ghosts and goodies!

We’ve got Halloween events of all kinds and for all ages, from special trick or treat activities for kids to scary fun for teens and adults. Check out our list of the best Halloween-related events taking place in Youngstown and throughout Mahoning County!

Trick or Treat Events

Kids having fun trick or treating.

Looking for fall fun options geared toward kids? Here’s your short list of family-friendly Halloween trick or treat events – the scare level is low but the fun level is high!

Southern Park Mall Candy Crawl

Come to the Southern Park Mall in your best Halloween costume and participate in a family-friendly, mall-wide trick or treat event!

It all starts at DeBartolo Commons (outside), where princesses and superheroes will be handing out candy to the kids! Then, trick-or-treaters can head inside the mall to visit participating stores and food vendors for some sweet treats.

Candy Crawl is on Friday, October 14 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (while supplies last)!

Youngstown Phantoms Safe Trick or Treat

Head to the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown to see the Youngstown Phantoms face off against the Madison Capitols and bring the kids for a safe Trick or Treat!

Youngstown Phantoms Safe Trick or Treat is on Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. The game begins at 7.05 p.m.

Trunk or Treat at the Youngstown Playhouse

Visit the special Trunk or Treat Halloween party at the Youngstown Playhouse for goodies and community resources. It’s free, open to the public and a fun, safe, centralized option for a great trick-or-treating experience! The Youngstown Playhouse is located at 600 Playhouse Lane.

Truck or Treat is Sunday, October 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bake Me Treats Halloween Fest

Bake Me Treats is hosting a Halloween Fest at their store, located at 16 S. Main Street in Poland. There will be vendors, food trucks, and a pumpkin bounce house, as well as all sorts of amazing sweet treats! Remember to wear your Halloween costume to receive a FREE cupcake!

This fun, one-day event is scheduled for Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

5th Annual Plaza Wide Trick or Treat

The 5th Annual Plaza Wide Trick or Treat is sponsored by local businesses in the 1300 block of Boardman-Canfield Road, from Blue Wolf Tavern down to Hot Head Burritos. (There will even be a doggie costume contest at One Hot Cookie!) For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Trick or Treat takes place Saturday, October 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (and the dog costume content is at 3 p.m.).

Spooky Family Fun

The Youngstown area is packed with special Halloween events the whole family can enjoy! Here are some of our favorites:

Pumpkin Carving at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Carved pumpkin at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Come out and carve up a storm! At Fellows Riverside Gardens (located at 123 McKinley Avenue on the west side of Youngstown), you and the family can have a blast carving pumpkins for the

pumpkin display at the annual Pumpkin Walk. Carving tools will be provided, or you can bring your own! No registration is required and families can meet in the parking lot next to the new Cushwa Outdoor Education Pavilion.

Don’t forget that the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight will also be held at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Carving is on Friday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pumpkin Walk at Twilight is on Sunday, October 16 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Shows at Ward Beecher Planetarium

The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University is cooking up some extra special Halloween-themed shows this fall! Shows are free and open to the public, but donations are definitely appreciated.

Wizarding Weekend

This one’s for the Harry Potter fans!

Visitors to the planetarium can learn all about the night sky and how it relates to the magical world of the Harry Potter Universe. At the end of the presentation, you can test your knowledge to win points for your house! Check the Ward Beecher Planetarium website for more information.

Shows are Friday, October 7 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 8 at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 

Nightlights

Nightlights has been running since 1974 and is appropriate for all ages, but keep in mind that very young visitors might be afraid of the dark and loud music. Otherwise, everything is presented in a fun, non-scary style for everyone to enjoy – plus, guests are encouraged to come in costume!

Five shows are scheduled: October 14, 15, 21, 22, and 28. All shows start at 8 p.m. 

Night-LITE

This a fun, light-hearted version of the Nightlights show appropriate for all ages! As with Nightlights, everyone is encouraged to wear their costume!

Two shows are scheduled: October 15 and 22 at 2 p.m.

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest

Bring your carving tools and your creativity to the Masters Pavilion at Boardman Park and carve some pumpkins! Participants pay five dollars per pumpkin, and prizes will be awarded for winners in four different age categories!

Contest dates are Friday, October 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, October 15 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, October 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Spooktacular Halloween Drive-Thru Light Display at Boardman Park

Take a drive though Boardman Park and enjoy the spooky (but not too scary) Halloween light displays, all from the safety of your car! Tune in to 88.9 FM to enjoy some Halloween themed music during your drive, too.

The light display runs from October 17 – October 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Family Fall Fest at Boardman Park

Be sure to visit Boardman Park for some family-oriented fall fun! This free event takes place at the Masters Outdoor Pavilion and will include Halloween-themed carnival games, live music, face painting, straw mazes and much more! Concessions will be available at the fall festival, too.

Family Fall Fest is slated for Saturday, October 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

**In case of inclement weather, the Fall Fest will take place on October 29.

Nightmare at the Canfield Scaregrounds

Every year in October, the Canfield Fairgrounds becomes the Canfield Scaregrounds! So, you don’t have to drive to Akron, Columbus, or Cleveland for the scariest time around. It’s a haunted house like you’ve never seen before – get ready for the scare of your life at terrifying attractions like the Barn of Evil, The Slaughterhouse, and the Haunted Circus. On the less frightening side, Monster Mania offers “not so scary” scenes for the little ones featuring the Sanderson Sisters.

The Scaregrounds are open September 30-October 31: Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight; Sundays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Monday, October 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

**Check the Canfield Scaregrounds website for the latest updates and information.

Stately Shivers

Exterior of Stambaugh Auditoirum.

Add a touch of elegance to your Halloween season by attending a live show!

Pops in Powers: Ghostbusters in Concert

Halloween’s the perfect time to catch some ghosts! Join the Ghostbusters, as well as guest conductor Erik Ochsner and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, as they play Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated score.

The performances will be held at Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Visit the Youngstown Symphony website for tickets and more information.

Concerts will take place Saturday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 at 2:30 p.m.

The Death of Dr. Frankenstein

Gather at the Best Western Dutch Haus Inn in Columbiana to answer: who killed Dr. Frankenstein? Join a cast of characters including Vampira, Dr. Jekyll, the Wolfman, and Frankenstein’s monster himself!

For tickets, call 866-482-5050 or go to dasdutchvillage.com/theater. Then, be sure to ask about the “That’s Entertainment” Overnight Dinner Theater Package, and you’ll have a beautiful room waiting for you after the show, with a hot breakfast bar ready in the morning!

Two performances are scheduled for Friday, October 28: A matinee at 12 p.m., and an evening show at 7 p.m.

The Monster: Silent Film with Organ Accompaniment

The Monster, from 1925, is considered to be the first horror film to reach the top of the U.S. box office. The movie stars the legendary Lon Cheney as a doctor committing horrible experiments in a sanitarium, and is a classic of the horror genre.

Come see The Monster with live organ accompaniment by Jay Spencer, who has been the house organist for the Canton Palace Theatre since the 1990s. Tickets are $7 with a $3 service fee – just call 330-259-0555 or visit the Stambaugh Auditorium website.

The Monster with organist Jay Spencer will be shown on Sunday, October 30 at 4 p.m.

Just for the Grown-Ups

Looking for some Halloween-themed options for the grown ups? Here are some activities in and around Youngstown that are just for the BIG kids!

Lanterman’s Mill – In the Dark of The Night

A haunted evening at Lanterman’s Mill.

Find out for yourself if Lanterman’s Mill is actually haunted! You’ll spend an hour in the mill with an opportunity to investigate every floor in the dark of the night.

Ticket prices are $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Space is very limited, so call 330-740-7116 or register online at the Mill Creek MetroParks website by searching under the “Programs and Events” section.

Tours are Saturday, October 29 at 9 p.m. or 11 p.m. and Saturday, November 5 at 9 p.m. or 11 p.m.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Penguin City Brewery

You’ll have a blast at Penguin City Brewery watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Penguin City’s 300 inch TV! Audience participation prop bags will be on sale for $5 each, with proceeds going to Rebel Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit animal rescue that specializes in rehoming exotic pets. There will be drink specials, giveaways, and a costume contest, too!

The show is scheduled for Saturday, October 29. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a $5 cover. The movie starts promptly at 9 p.m.

Fill Your Fall with Fun

The Mahoning Valley has more than just wagon rides, pumpkin patches and apple cider when it comes to Halloween! All throughout the month of October, you can find great Halloween activities for everyone in the family.

If you’re looking for something a little less ghostly, check out our fall events blog for more options throughout the entire fall season – Boardman Oktoberfest, Harvest Weekends at White House Fruit Farm (don’t forget to grab a donut…or 12!), the New Springfield Maze Craze Corn Maze (a massive 21-acre corn maze with tons of other activities), live entertainment, and much more!

Always check back to Youngstown Live for everything going on in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley!

With a new year comes the chance for a new start. There are plenty of opportunities to try new things throughout Youngstown and Mahoning County this winter. Participate in our Snapshots of Youngstown Winter 2022 promotion, happening January 12 through February 21! Take a photo and share with us what YOU are doing to start the new year off right. YOU could be randomly chosen as one of two weekly winners of a $50 gift card to a place in the Youngstown area you’ll want to try in the new year, like The Bunker Southern Park, Steel Valley Brew Works, Bistro 1907 or Ely’s To Go, just to name a few.

Need ideas? Follow our blog series! We’ll share ways to get active, and give you some ideas on how to broaden your horizons. Keep reading for some great restaurants and events to expand your palate and try some new flavors.

Ely’s To Go

Ely’s To Go makes it easy to go vegan or vegetarian. Their menu is completely plant-based, but you’d never know it with all the options available. Their menu changes daily, but you’ll often see delicious dishes like BLT’s, mac and cheese, burgers, pasta salad and lobster rolls. They are known for their spring rolls and soups which you’ll find on their menu daily.

Sweet Melissa’s Good Eats

If you made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, get some of the best salads in the area at Sweet Melissa’s Good Eats. Here, it’s all about using quality ingredients to give you the most delicious salads, with unique options like Cinnamon Harvest, Blueberry Hill and Bacon & Bleu. Wraps, deli salads and daily slider specials are also on the menu. All dressings, dips and sauces are made in-house daily.

Taco Tuesday

What’s better than tacos and live music? El Cowboy Tex Mex Grill & Saloon in Austintown has Taco Tuesday every week. Choose any taco – hard or soft with any choice of meat, plus three toppings for only $3 each. While you’re enjoying your tacos, enjoy live music with a local band. Check out their Facebook page for the music schedule. Can’t make it on Tuesday? They also have Fajita Thursday – with steak, chicken, carnitas, shrimp or veggie fajitas for $10.99. Dine in only.

Brunch

Brunch is the perfect marriage between classic breakfast favorites and savory lunch bites. And in Mahoning County, brunch is way more than just eggs and toast. At Forty10 Bar & Grille, brunch favorites include Crab Cake Benedict, Lobster BLT and Hawaiian French Toast. Their Bloody Mary’s can be your entire meal with add-on options that include sliders, bacon, grilled cheese and shrimp to their homemade mixes. Head to downtown Youngstown to Bistro 1907 to enjoy the massive Bloody Mary bar while choosing from brunch favorites like Croque Madame, corned beef hash and eggs or a French omelet for your meal, all using locally sourced ingredients.

Groundhog Craft Beerfest

Sample a variety of national, regional and local craft beers at the 4^th Annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest taking place on January 29 at Stambaugh Auditorium. Tickets to two sessions are available: from 12-4 and 5-9. While you’re sampling your brews, enjoy food trucks and live entertainment.

Napa Grocery Gourmet Market

This California-inspired market offers chef-crafted meals in their display cases, along with a grab-and-go pre-packaged section that you can warm at home. Pick up a full meal for lunch or dinner or just a couple sides. Delicious sandwiches and salads are also offered. For something really different, try their Roman-style pizza with light, airy dough that is crisp and full of air bubbles. Classic pizza options are available by the slice or full pizza, plus you’ll find daily options like prosciutto, potato, artichoke and meatball.

How Do I Enter Snapshots of Youngstown? 

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Two winners of a $50 local gift card will be chosen each week, January 12 through February 21. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesdays. Multiple entries can be submitted, but winners are limited to winning one gift card. Tap here for the official giveaway rules.

Check out our other Snapshots of Youngstown Winter 2022 blogs posts right here on our website. You can also visit our Facebook page or our website for more information about all things Youngstown.

Looking for winter activities in northeast Ohio? Look no further! Youngstown is your winter festivity headquarters — from a night out on the town with friends to fun for the whole family! Whether you want to enjoy a live performance or start your holiday shopping, the endless opportunity for winter activities in Youngstown, Ohio won’t disappoint!

Traditional Holiday Events

Nothing kicks off the spirit of the season like classic holiday activities, and Youngstown has a lineup of options that are sure to make this season one to remember. 

Memories of Christmas Past

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is once again hosting the Memories of Christmas Past exhibit, which is in its 13th year. Visit the Arms Family Museum from November 20 through December 31 to see this year’s theme: “Back to Greystone.” The exhibit will display festive décor reminiscent of the early 1900s-1930s.

Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill

For one weekend only, November 27-28, enjoy all your favorite holiday activities at Lanterman’s Mill in the beautiful Mill Creek MetroParks. Start your holiday shopping with unique handcrafted gifts or get into the spirit with fire-roasted chestnuts, crafts, and festive entertainment. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing a new hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to donate to the “Giving Tree.”

50th Annual American Holiday Arts & Craft Show

Another option you’ll only find in Youngstown, Ohio is the 50th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at The Butler Institute of American Art – a one-of-a-kind event, running December 4-5. Explore over 90 artists and artisan vendors selling original, high quality, hand-crafted pieces. This craft show is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts while enjoying holiday entertainment.

Ballet Western Reserve’s The Nutcracker

You won’t want to miss this classic! Join Ballet Western Reserve as they perform The Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky’s original score. With only two performances between December 4-5, make sure you get your tickets today!

Youngstown Area Light Displays

Our winter months might have earlier sunsets, but that means you have a few extra hours to enjoy all the beautiful holiday light displays throughout the area! 

NEW Elegant Illusions Christmas Lights Drive-Through 

New to the area, Elegant Illusions Lighting is bringing their holiday light drive-through to the Mahoning Valley. Be one of the first to see what will surely become an area classic! 

From November 9 through January 9, drive through the Canfield Fairgrounds to see a collection of LED lights, animatronics, and over 45 different holiday displays. If you’re lucky, you might also see Santa and the Grinch there, too! Get your tickets today.

Joy of Christmas Light Show

An annual classic, the Joy of Christmas Light Show is back at Firestone Park with special events and drive-through displays from November 18 through December 26. 

The Joy of Christmas has more than one million lights and 80 holiday scenes. Plus, enjoy Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and food for purchase, pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus’s Story Time in the Gingerbread House, decorated gingerbread houses, and an indoor train display.

Boardman Park Holiday Light Display

For 19 years, Boardman Park has been a must-see stop for its beautiful, musical light display. The 2021 Holiday Light Display will feature over 23 different scenes along the main drive of the park and runs from December 5 through January 8. 

As always, this drive-through display is free — just tune your car radio to 88.9 FM and enjoy 20 minutes of synched holiday music!

Outdoor Winter Fun at Mill Creek MetroParks

Looking to fully enjoy the winter weather and get moving outdoors? Our beloved Mill Creek MetroParks has options for beginners and experienced winter sports enthusiasts alike!

Unique Holiday Activities

In addition to the sled riding, snow tubing, snowboarding and ice fishing that come to mind when talking about winter-related outdoor activities, there are some great opportunities to share unique outdoor experiences with your whole family in and around Youngstown!

Make memories at Pioneer Trails Tree Farm, participate in Second Sole’s New Year’s Resolution Run 5K, or take your loved ones to Walk-Through Night at the Joy of Christmas Light Display!

Winter Weather Hikes

Outdoor activities aren’t just for summer weather. As the snow falls, the hiking trails at Mill Creek MetroParks become a winter wonderland! With plenty of paved trails, outdoor walks don’t have to cease for the winter; let the snowy trails become your playground!

Winter Celebration and Tree Displays

Visit Fellows Riverside Gardens, from December 4 through January 7, for their Winter Celebration display. Local nonprofit organizations decorate 60 holiday trees around the facility, and at night, the Winter Celebration turns into Winter Nights, a beautiful outdoor light display (which runs Saturdays from December 4-18). This holiday wonderland is free to the public.

The Best Concerts in Ohio

There’s no better time for musical events than the holidays! Youngstown has a wide range of concerts and live performances to visit all season long. From classic ballets to modern musicals, there’s something for everyone!

TubaChristmas

TubaChristmas is an international celebration of those who play, teach, and compose music for instruments in the tuba family. Every year there are performances across the globe, so don’t miss your chance to see this world-renowned event – December 5 at the Stambaugh Auditorium.

Want to participate? Dress in your best festive gear and decorate your Tuba to play in the event. Register today!

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Feel the holiday magic with the 35th Annual Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. This nationwide holiday concert tour is once again stopping in Youngstown for one performance on December 7. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

Jim Brickman and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra

Grammy-nominated Jim Brickman is bringing his festive concert The Gift of Christmas to Youngstown! Listen to Christmas music classics, including his own holiday hits, backed by local performers in the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. This special concert is one night only – December 10.

Family Fun

‘Tis the season for family fun! Youngstown is home to plenty of events that entertain the whole family, from toddlers to adults! 

Elf: The Musical

In 2003, Elf the movie became an instant holiday classic, and the newer musical version of this beloved movie proves “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Performances of Elf: The Musical at The Youngstown Playhouse run from December 3-12.

Disney on Ice

Disney on Ice is coming back to The Covelli Centre for Mickey and Friends from December 9-12. 

See your favorite Disney characters as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy skate around to tell the tales of princesses and other Disney classics.

Breakfast with Santa

Last chance to get your Christmas lists in! Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at The Vineyards at Pine Lake, a favorite local winery, on December 11 and 12. Admission provides a breakfast buffet, holiday crafts, and a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Piccadilly Parlour also offers Breakfast with Santa Claus – Sundays, December 5th, 12th and 19th (from 10am to 12pm). Children’s breakfast includes chocolate chip pancakes or waffles, cheesy hashbrowns, sausage links, fresh fruit and choice of beverage. Adult meals include homemade quiche, cranberry pineapple salad, sausage links, cheesy hashbrowns, orange tea bread and beverage.

Holiday Shows at Ward Beecher Planetarium

The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey, a combination of holiday music and the stars. Bells, reindeer, presents, cookies, snow, nutcrackers, and more will be presented in colorful spectacles. There are six chances to see this free event. Shows are Friday, December 3, 10 & 17 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December 4 & 11 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, December 18 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm.

Ice Skating Rink at DeBartolo Commons

The new DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman is opening just in time to be your holiday headquarters for winter fun! Visit this unique, family-friendly space for outdoor ice skating from November 20 through January 2. The cost to skate at The Rink is $10 for adults and $8 for kids; guests can bring their own skates or rent for $3.

Holiday Shopping

Tired of going to the mall to finish off your Christmas list? Youngstown has unique shopping options with gifts that will wow your friends and family! Plus, these holiday shops provide an experience within themselves that you won’t find from an online store.

Holiday Flea at the Youngstown Flea

Don’t finish your shopping lists without stopping at the Holiday Flea! Specialty artisan vendors from all around the area come together and provide a unique shopping experience with homemade, one-of-a-kind gifts (shopping for yourself is okay, too)! Visit the Youngstown Flea in their new building downtown on December 4-5, or check out the Flea on Phelps, Friday, December 3 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Winter Gift Barn at White House Fruit Farm

Shop White House Fruit Farm’s Winter Gift Barn, open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through December 12. And, if you plan your visit during the second week of December, you might be able to experience Christmas on the Farm, too!

Buy local favorites and holiday items in the Winter Gift Barn and enjoy other winter activities, like a horse-drawn carriage ride through the orchard, hot chocolate, s’mores, holiday-themed donuts, and eggnog! There’s something for everyone at White House, even Santa and his reindeer have been known to stop by!

Common Goods Studio

Shop Common Goods Studio’s Small Business Saturday Market on November 27 from 11:00am-4:00pm. Not able to make the November event? No worries! Common Goods Studio is also having a Last Minute Makers Market on December 18 from 11:00am-4:00pm.

Holiday Fun in Youngstown

Youngstown is your northeast Ohio headquarters for holiday festivities! Whether you come in from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, the Akron–Canton area, or live locally right here in the Valley, you’ll find plenty of winter activities and events in Youngstown that will get you into the holiday spirit!

 Don’t miss a thing this holiday season! Visit our calendar of events for the latest updates on newly added events in and around Youngstown.

Fall in love with Youngstown all over again with our Snapshots of Youngstown Fall 2021 promotion, happening October 1 through November 14, 2021! Take a photo and share with us what YOU are doing to enjoy the fall season. YOU could be randomly chosen as one of two weekly winners of a $50 gift card to one of Youngstown’s favorites like OH WOW! Children’s Center, Butter Maid Bakery, Mill Creek Golf Course or White House Fruit Farm, just to name a few.

Need ideas? Follow our blog series! We’ll give you autumn favorites, and tell you where to find all the best flavors of fall. Keep reading for ways to enjoy the outdoors in Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Explore a Local Park

Fall is officially here and what better time to grab your hiking boots and go outside and enjoy the trails under the orange and yellow leaves. Not sure where to go? Mill Creek MetroParks has a complete map of their hiking trails with beautiful fall foliage to see on the way. Their Fall Bucket List Challenge gives great ideas for enjoying Mill Creek MetroParks this fall! You can take pictures at Lanterman’s Mill and the Suspension Bridge, find your way out of the corn maze at the MetroParks Farm, or stroll through beautiful Fellows Riverside Gardens. Boardman Park is having their Great Pumpkin Carve Out Contest October 22-24. The pumpkins will be on display at the park and there is also a Family Fall Fest planned for October 23. From 5-8pm, there will be games, bouncers, live music, straw mazes and more.

Hit the Links

There’s no better place to take in some of the beautiful fall scenery than at one of the Youngstown area’s golf courses. Mill Creek Golf Course features two 18-hole courses. Both courses are par 70 with four sets of tees. Mill Creek Golf Course is a great course to challenge golfers at all levels. The Links at Firestone Farms located in Columbiana offers a full sized driving range, a short game area and a large putting green to freshen up your golf skills. After your round, check out the new Riser Tavern on The Links. Enjoy great food and drinks on their patio. Knoll Run is a tree-lined, challenging, par 72 course. Enjoy the onsite restaurant after you’ve completed your round. Fall means more comfortable golfing weather and fewer crowds. Some courses offer lower fall rates. So now is the perfect time for avid golfers to get out and hit the green! If traditional golf isn’t your thing, try one of our many disc golf courses located at the MetroParks Farm, Boardman Park, Austintown Township Park, Wick Park, Mauthe Park, and The Osprey Disc Golf Course in Lake Milton State Park.

Run a Race

Plenty of races are going to be taking place throughout Youngstown within the upcoming month. Local races are a great way to support your local community and bring a variety of runners from the surrounding areas. The Youngstown Peace Race taking place on Sunday, October 17, 2021 is a great way to get your kids into the spirit of running a marathon with their 400-meter Kids Fun Run, and includes a 2-mile Run/Walk and 10K Run. The Youngstown Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The course will take you through scenic Mill Creek Park and loop through downtown Youngstown and Youngstown State University with full and half marathons and a 5K. The beauty of the park will definitely help you push through the race! The Phantom 4-miler is a 4-mile run or walk at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Don’t forget to show up in costume and enjoy the run!

Catch a Game

Classes are back in session and that means football! There are plenty of opportunities to catch your favorite team and support your favorite players. For all Youngstown State University football home games, there is a huge tailgate party next to Stambaugh Stadium to get your team spirit started. YSU never disappoints when it comes to their tailgating and support for their local players. There are home games on October 9 – vs. Missouri State (YSU Homecoming); October 30 – vs. South Dakota State; and November 13 – vs. North Dakota State. Your local high school teams are back at it with their home and away games representing their school and getting their community excited to watch football. Check out your local football team schedules to find your next game!

How Do I Enter Snapshots of Youngstown?

• Now that you have some inspiration, enjoy the outdoors and take some photos of the exciting new activities you’re enjoying this fall in Youngstown & Mahoning County!
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Two winners of a $50 local gift card will be chosen each week, October 11 through November 14. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Mondays. Multiple entries can be submitted, but winners are limited to winning one gift card. Tap here for the official giveaway rules.

Check out our other Snapshots of Youngstown Fall 2021 blogs posts right here on our website. You can also visit our Facebook page or our events calendar for more events happening this fall in Youngstown.