The top twelve holiday happenings you do not want to miss in Mahoning County.
Don’t let the holidays slip by without enjoying one or all of the magical festivities happening around Mahoning County. Holiday exhibits, magical lights, unique holiday shopping, musical shows, and even the man in the red suit. What a wonderful way to enjoy time with family and friends.
Need help deciding what events to enjoy? Below you will find our top twelve Mahoning County holiday events we think you should experience this holiday season.
1. Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
November 30-December 1, 2024
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Lanterman’s Mill
980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511 United States
Phone: 330-740-7115
Website: millcreekmetroparks.org
“Enjoy the traditional holiday atmosphere at Lanterman’s Mill. Fire-roasted chestnuts, artisans demonstrating crafts, 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 two concession stands. To share the holiday spirit with others, bring a new hat, scarf or a pair of mittens to decorate the “Giving Tree”. Donated items will warm up children and adults in need this winter. Call 330.740.7115 for details. Free crafts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will lift your spirits.”
2. Step back in time at the Arms Family Museum for Memories of Christmas Past.
Dates: November 16 – December 31, 2024
Tour Times: This year’s exhibit will take place November 16 – December 31, 2024. Museum hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4:00pm. The Museum is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Location: Arms Family Museum 648 Wick Ave, Youngstown..
Phone: 330-743-2589 | website
3. Find that perfect gift at the 53rd Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show.
Dates/times: December 7; 10am-5pm |December 8; 10am-4pm.
Location: Butler Institute of American Art
524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502
Phone: 330-743-1107
butlerart.com
An American Holiday at The Butler is an annual arts and craft show. The Butler’s annual holiday show and sale will feature original, one of a kind creations of over 90 artists and artisans inside the museum – a historical architectural masterpiece! Holiday entertainment is scheduled throughout the event as well. Visitors can browse a variety of beautifully unique, hand-crafted pieces that will satisfy most everyone on their gift lists. From pottery, paintings and prints, glass and decor to jewelry, toys, herbal products, yummy treats and more.
4. Do a little holiday shopping at White House Fruit Farm’s Winter Gift Barn.
Don’t forget to take home a dozen or more of their famous blueberry donuts!
Christmas on the Farm takes place Saturday, December 14th & Sunday, December 15th, from 11:00am-4:00pm.
Horse-drawn trolley rides ($5/pp) & private sleigh rides ($50 for up to 5 adults and 2 kids) will be available as weather permits.
The Winter Gift Barn will be stocked with local favorites and holiday items for sale, live music both days, and our Cozé Coffee bar will be open to help keep you warm and in a festive spirit!
This is a non-ticketed event. Click here for more details.
Location: White House Fruit Farm
9249 State Route 62, Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: 330-533-4161
whitehousefruitfarm.com
5. Grab that holiday treasure while shopping local at the Holiday Flea in Youngstown.
Dates/times: December 7-8, 2024
Time: TBA
Location: Youngstown Flea
365 E. Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
youngstownflea.com
6. “Let It Snow”
Shows are Friday, December 6, 13 & 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, December 7 & 14 at 8:00pm; and Saturday, December 21 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm.
All shows are free and open to the public (donations are always appreciated).
A holiday music show celebrating the winter with popular holiday music come to life on the dome 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!
Location: Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University
84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH
Phone: 330.941.1370
Website: wbplanetarium.org/
7. Experience a Mahoning Valley Holiday Classic.
Date: December 13-15, 2024
Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:30pm
Doors Open Saturday 6:30 pm, Sunday 1:30pm
The holiday season song and dance revue is a Mahoning Valley tradition that is celebrating it’s 35th year! The high-spirited show features scores of dancers, live music and vocalists.
Location: DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
website: youngstownsymphony.com
8. Wonder at the 80 holiday trees decorated for the season by volunteers at the Fellows Riverside Gardens Winter Celebration.
Dates/times: December 6-31, 2024
Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm (closed Christmas Eve), or during Winter Nights.
Winter Celebration will be open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, December 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22, hours are 11:00am-7:00pm so that visitors can enjoy Winter Nights. Hours Saturday, December 28 and Sunday, December 29 are 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
“Step into a winter wonderland with the Mill Creek MetroParks breathtaking display of 80 beautifully decorated trees, all brought to you by local area non-profits.”
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens
123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Phone:330-740-7116
Website: millcreekmetroparks.org
9. Experience Tuba Christmas of the Valley at the Stambaugh Auditorium.
Date: December 1, 2024
Time: Craft Show starts: 11:00 am | Concert:3:30 pm
Tuba Christmas is a celebration of the holidays for which tuba players come together to perform a variety of Christmas classics. The various sizes and sounds of the instrument along with the spirit of the musicians make this event extraordinary.
Stambaugh Auditorium’s Holiday Craft Show will return as part of the 51st annual Tuba Christmas Concert.
Location: Stambaugh Auditorium
1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504
Phone: 330-259-0555
Website: stambaughauditorium.com
10. Take a ride through the twinkling of lights.
Dates: December 9-January 7, 2024
Hours: 5pm-10pm
Admission: FREE
Tune into 88.9FM to enjoy several light displays that are synchronized to a variety of your favorite holiday songs. Great way to enjoy the Season from the safety of your own vehicle.
Location: Boardman Park Holiday Light Display
375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
boardmanpark.com/
11. Enjoy “The Most Wonderful Time of Year” with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
Dates: December 21, 2024
Times: Friday: 7:30 pm
“Experience all the music and the magic of the season we call “the most wonderful time of the year.” From classics like “Winter Wonderland” to “O Holy Night”, radio hits like Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song” and Elvis’s “Blue Christmas”,classic holiday songs from stage and screen like “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,””Silver Bells,” and more. This concert is a merry celebration of all things holiday guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart this season!”
Location: DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: 330-744-0264
Tickets: youngstownsymphony.com
12. Experience a seasonal production of The Nutcracker.
performed by the Ballet Western Reserve.
Dates: December 7-8, 2024
Times: Saturday: 7pm | Sunday 2:30 pm
Location: DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 West Federal Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-744-0264
Tickets: deyorpac.org
Planning on coming in from out of town? Or maybe you want to find a great place to enjoy a meal. The staff at the Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau look forward to assisting you with all your questions.
Phone: 330.740.2130 | 800.447.8201 | youngstownlive.com
I recently stopped at The Christmas Cafe’ in Boardman OH. What a whimsically decorated holiday cafe’ that celebrates all things Christmas year-round. This cafe’ opened in January’24 and will be celebrating its first official Christmas holiday this year.
Menu includes breakfast sandwiches, lunch wraps and sandwiches, chili, dessert selections, and specialty mega milkshakes. During my visit I elected to sample of their coffee flights.
Things to know before you go:
Credit cards are accepted.
There is a photo station and a gift shop.
Open: WEDNESDAY – SAT: 7 AM – 7 PM SUNDAY: 7 AM – 2 PM
They require reservations Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They also require a 24 hour notice for groups of 8 or more.
7393 California Ave. Boardman, OH 44512
234-338-9627 (XMAS)
Keep on exploring!
~ Diane
Article by: Diane at MyOhioFun.com
Photos: Courtesy of YoungstownLive.com
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