THROUGH DECEMBER 24

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 4

  • Artificial Holiday Tree Donation Drive, 34 N. Phelps Street, Youngstown. Donated trees will be displayed during the holiday parade on December 5th before being given to approved recipients on December 6.
  • Snowman Paint and Sip, 6 p.m., The Medici Museum of Art, 9350 E. Market St, $15 per person.
  • 5th Annual Tunes for Toys for Tots Karaoke Competition. Birdfish Brewery, 140 E. Park Ave. Columbiana, $500 Grand Prize. A judged competition giving away a $500 Birdfish Gift Card, partnering with Jacob’s Heart to collect new toys and gifts for the children staying at Akron Children’s Hospital Beeghly Boardman Campus over the holidays. See more details here.
  • Free Christmas Community Dinner, 1180 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown. Austintown Baptist Church is hosting a free community dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with doors open at 4 p.m. All are welcome to come to the dinner. There will be no carry-out food available. 

DECEMBER 4-7

  • The Joy of Christmas Light Show, 298 East Park Avenue, Columbiana. Cost is $20 per vehicle, or $40 for a season pass. The event offers sparkling displays, Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, and other treats, hosted by local non-profits at Santa’s Ice Castle; also get a photo with Santa. 

DECEMBER 5

DECEMBER 6-7

  • Garwood's Arena's Country Christmas, Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2538 Middleton Road, Columbiana. Vendors will be selling holiday crafts and gifts, treats, and pictures with Santa, and a door prize giveaway each day. Garwood Grill is open, serving its full menu.
  • Ballet Western Reserve's Nutcracker, Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m. DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 West Federal Street, Youngstown. A live orchestra and a cast of dancers bring the timeless tale to life. Tickets are $27 to $42 each.

DECEMBER 7

  • Holiday Market at Birdfish, 1 p.m., 140 E. Park Ave, Columbiana. Local vendors will have holiday gifts for purchase. 
  • Polymer Clay Gift Workshop, 1 p.m., The Medici Museum of Art, 9350 E. Market St., $15
  • Tea with Santa and the Grinch, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room, 114 South Broad Street, Canfield, $23 each, reservations required.
  • Community Christmas, Lariccia Commenty Center at Boardman Township Park, 3 pm to 5 pm. 375 Boardman Poland Road, Boardman. Free hot chocolate, fire pits with holiday crafts and games for kids.
  • Community Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Dr., Boardman. The performance will feature a "joyful mix of seasonal favorites and traditional holiday selections." Free to the public.
  • Mill Creek Park Winter Nights, free outdoor light experience from 5–7 p.m. with character appearances by Elsa and Olaf from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

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

DECEMBER 10

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

DECEMBER 11-23

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

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

DECEMBER 19 

  • The Tapestries of Ohio Present Christmas Madrigals, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Avenue, Youngstown. Tickets are $49 each. 

DECEMBER 19, 20, 21

DECEMBER 20

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

DECEMBER 22-23

DECEMBER 27

DECEMBER 28

DECEMBER 24-28