Build Your Own Breakfast LLC presents FriendsGiving Brunch on Sunday, November 23 from 10:00am-4:00pm at Penguin City Brewing Company. Enjoy live DJ vibes, a festive holiday market featuring local vendors, and of course, mimosas and Penguin City beers flowing all day. The Brunch Bus will be serving up your favorite brunch bites while you and your crew take the stage for the Group Karaoke Contest — prizes await the best performances!
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Celebrate 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 Youngstown Flea on Phelps. Enjoy music, dazzling displays, and festive cheer at the Central Square grandstand, sponsored by #1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC! Media sponsor WFMJ will bring the crowd all the highlights. The parade will begin at 6:00pm, and culminate with a special appearance by Santa Claus! The Christmas Tree lighting will take place immediately following the parade (approximately 7:15pm).
Santa’s Workshop will be housed at OH WOW! Children’s Center this year. The Workshop is free and open to the public from 3:00pm-8:00pm. However, free photos with Santa will only be available from 3:00pm-6:00pm. There will be cool commemorative mugs sponsored by PLATT Insurance with drink specials to fill them all over town! The Pop-up Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be on site and so much more!
To learn more and to register to participate in the Parade, visit the Youngstown CityScape website. A complete list of events, parade route map, and parking/venues map will be posted closer to the event.
A special edition of the Youngstown Flea is coming to the Phelps Street Gateway in downtown Youngstown on Friday, December 5 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Paired with the Youngstown Holiday Parade and Light-Up Night, this is a “must-shop” Holiday Market with 75+ local vendors outdoors.
For more information, visit the Youngstown Flea’s website. Don’t miss the Holiday Flea on December 6-7! The two day event will be held at their space located at 365 E. Boardman Street in downtown Youngstown. Hours on Saturday, December 6 are 9:00am-3:00pm and on Sunday, December 7 from 11:00am-4:00pm.
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti is coming to the DeYor Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 8:00pm. Tickets will be available on the DeYor Performing Arts Center website.
A 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 & 19 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December 6 & 13 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, December 20 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm.
All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes before showtime, seating is first come, first served. You can always visit The Ward Beecher Planetarium Facebook page or The Ward Beecher Planetarium website for directions and more details.
Youngstown Flea presents Holiday Flea on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am-3:00pm and on Sunday, December 7 from 11:00am-4:00pm. Shop 75+ local vendors. Pet-friendly, free admission and free parking. The two day event will be held at their space located at 365 E. Boardman Street in downtown Youngstown. For more information, visit the Youngstown Flea’s website.
The 14th Annual Santa Shuffle will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00am-5:00pm. The starting/ending location is the Draught House in downtown Youngstown. Tickets are $10 per person and are available on www.heelsnwheelsentertainment.com ticket tab. All funds raised will benefit a local charity. For more information, visit https://www.heelsnwheelsentertainment.com/.
Enjoy 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 before showtime, seating is first come, first served. You can always visit The Ward Beecher Planetarium Facebook page or The Ward Beecher Planetarium website for directions and more details.
The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, December 6 (Y-Town Night) at 6:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit the Youngstown Phantom’s website.
Kick off the holiday season with the timeless classic for the whole family. Join Ballet Western Reserve as they tell the enchanting story of Clara, Toy Soldiers, the Mouse Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Performances of The Nutcracker will be Saturday, December 6 at 7:00pm, and Sunday, December 7 at 2:30pm at the DeYor Performing Arts Center.
Accompanied by a live symphony orchestra performing the famous Tchaikovsky score, Ballet Western Reserve’s talented cast of dancers take you through a magical journey as Clara’s Nutcracker doll comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse Queen.
The story continues through the snowy pine forest, a greeting from the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy, and a culmination of dancing in the Land of the Sweets. Don’t miss out on the magic!
To purchase tickets, visit the Experience Your Arts website.
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