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Holiday events around the Valley
A list of holiday events happening throughout the season and across the Valley.
Thursday, December 4th 2025, 11:38 AM EST
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THROUGH DECEMBER 24
- Photos with Santa at the Mall, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles. Hours through Nov. 28, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday hours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m.; Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prices are $20 to $50.
THROUGH DECEMBER 31
- 17th annual Memories of Christmas Past, The Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Avenue, Youngstown. The exhibit transforms the historic home into a holiday wonderland, with museum hours open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Admission includes same-day entry to the Tyler History Center and is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors age 60 and over and college students with a valid ID, $8 for children under 18, and free for children under three, active duty military members and veterans with a valid ID.
DECEMBER 7-JANUARY 4
- Mill Creek Park Festival of Trees, free admission; Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: until 7 p.m., Closed December 24, December 25, and January 1; 90 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations will transform the Davis Center with floral displays, gift-shopping and more at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
DECEMBER 7-JANUARY 6
- Drive-thru Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, a free nightly event at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman Canfield Road, Boardman, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., features 21 holiday light creations and holiday music; set your radio to 88.9 FM.
DECEMBER 10
- Goodies with the Grinch, tickets on sale through December 9. White House Fruit Farms, Green Township. Click here to book, $20 each.
DECEMBER 10-12
- Annual Christmas movie event, showing 1040 "Remember the Night," with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck at Sebring Ohio Historical Society, 126 N. 15th Street. Reserve a table 330-259-5946. $25 per person, includes hors d'oevres, desserts, soft drinks.
DECEMBER 11
- Gingerbread House Decorating, 6 p.m., Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd, Liberty. Registration for the free program is required by calling (330) 759-2589.
- Live Holiday Wreath Workshop, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Halliday's Winery, 2400 NE River Road, Lake Milton, $60 per person.
DECEMBER 11-23
- The Joy of Christmas Light Show, 298 East Park Avenue, Columbiana. Cost is $20 per vehicle, or $40 for a season pass.
DECEMBER 13
- Craft & Vendor Show at the Acres, brunch with Santa, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 6885 State Route 45, Lisbon. Free admission to the craft show. Bruch requires a reservation by calling 330-870-4254. For those three and under, free; ages 4-10, $7 each; ages 11 and up, $12 each.
- Holiday Lights at Lanterman's Mill, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Lanterman's Mill, 980 Canfield Rd., Youngstown. Come see the free event at the historic mill, decorated for the holidays, and enjoy chestnuts, festive entertainment, and handcrafted holiday gifts. Holiday concession stand with treats available for purchase.
- Christmas Market, 523 E. Market Street, Warren. 10 am to 3 pm. Free holiday market, with photos with Santa.
- FAONEO (Filipino American Organization of North East Ohio) Christmas Party, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Ciminero's Banquet Centre, 123 N. Main Street, Niles. Need to RSVP by November 30. $40 per person for non-members, up to 11 years old free. Food, fun, and music with games for kids.
- Santa's Workshop, Lariccia Community Center, Boardman Park. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., tickets purchased in advance $12 each, $15 at the door (ticket purchasing ends at 1 p.m. Kids will enjoy playing snow, Grinch waffles, crafts, reindeer games, and fun.
- Hometown Holidays, 161 High Street NW, Warren, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Includes holiday parade, meet and greet with Santa, ice sculptures, carriage rides, crafts, music, markets, and tree lighting ceremony.
- Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
DECEMBER 13-14
- Christmas Musical, 6 p.m., First Baptist, 26 E. Church Street, Niles. Choir performs "The Silence and the Sound Christmas concert cantata.
- Christmas on the Farm, White House Fruit Farm, 9249 State Route 62, Green Township. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Horse-drawn trolley ride ($5 per person), weather permitting, shop for Christmas gifts in the Winter Gift Barn, hot chocolate and coffee available at Coze and roast hot dogs and smores over a fire. Appearance by Santa and his reindeer until 2 p.m.
- Festive Finds, 10 a.m.– 7 p.m., free admission; Over 35 local vendors will fill the Davis Center offering last-minute gifts, handmade items, and more at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
- Holiday Nights at Lanterman, 5–7 p.m, free evening holiday experience with a festively decorated Lanterman's Mill (1001 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH 44511) backdrop. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be available for purchase.
DECEMBER 14
- Big Band Jingle Bell Swing, Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren. 2 p.m.
- Braceville Community Holiday Celebration, 2 p.m., Braceville Town Hall, 582 Newton Falls-Braceville Rd, Newton Falls
- Holiday Lights at Lanterman's Mill, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Lanterman's Mill, 980 Canfield Rd. Youngstown
- Live nativity, Poland United Methodist Church, 4 pm to 7 pm, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland
- Vienna Christmas Party, 12 pm to 3 pm, Vienna Township Bicentennial Park, Vienna.
- Braceville Community Holiday Celebration, 2 p.m., 582 Newton Falls Braceville Road, Newton Falls. Celebrate the spirit of the season with neighbors and friends — an evening of festive cheer and heartwarming traditions
- Christmas in Kinsman, 5 p.m., 6406 Kinsman Nickerson Road, Kinsman. Christmas parade down Main Street, followed by Santa's arrival at the Square.
- Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. with character appearances by Santa and the Grinch from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
DECEMBER 16
- The Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, $30-$65 per ticket. An eighteen-member ensemble performs many of the hits of the original band and the Army Air Force Band.
DECEMBER 18
- Sax Christmas, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cork & Cap Bottle Shop and Tasting Room, 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren.
DECEMBER 19
- The Tapestries of Ohio Present Christmas Madrigals, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Avenue, Youngstown. Tickets are $49 each.
DECEMBER 19, 20, 21
- Miracle On Easy Street, DeYor Performing Arts Center - Tickets range from $19-35, click here to buy tickets or call (330) 259-9651 for tickets. Music, dance, and storytelling are featured in this annual festive event.
DECEMBER 20
- The Last Minute Market, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., B & O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, admission $1 per person.
- Pop-Up Christmas Shop, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Greene Eagle Winery, 2576 Davis Peck Rd, Cortland
- Live nativity, Bazetta Christian Church, 4131 Hoagland Blackstub Road, Cortland
- Welcome to Whoville, The Vineyards at Pine Lake, 14101 Market Street, Columbiana, tickets are $25 each and check for availability, includes chicken tenders, french fries, mac and cheese, raw carrots, pigs in a blanket, fruit salad and cookies.
- Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
- The Nutcracker, 2 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Avenue NW, Warren. Tickets range from $38 to $54.
DECEMBER 21
- The Last Minute Market, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., B & O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, $1 admission fee per person.
- First Day of Winter Hike, 2 p.m., Turkey Run Trail, 520 W. Main St., Vienna
- Stambaugh Chorus Holiday Concert, 2:30 p.m., 1000 5th Avenue, Youngstown. Entry fee of a monetary goodwill offering will be accepted at the door, with all proceeds going to the Food Bank.
- Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. with character appearances by Bluey and Bingo from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
DECEMBER 22
- Live nativity, Zion Lutheran Church, 5 pm to 7:30 pm, 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg
- Youngstown Symphony Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays, 7:30 p.m., 1000 5th Avenue, Youngstown. Tickets are $20 to $65.
DECEMBER 22-23
- Christmas at the Farmhouse, 9 am to 3 pm, 1087 State Route 534 SW, Newton Falls. More than 50 vendors, carolers, food trailers, and hot chocolate.
DECEMBER 27
- Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
DECEMBER 28
- Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
DECEMBER 24-28
- The Joy of Christmas Light Show, 298 East Park Avenue, Columbiana. Lights only.
