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Fall events around the Mahoning & Shenango valleys
While summer doesn't officially end until September 22, fall events and pumpkin-flavored drinks, desserts and more are now in full swing beginning this weekend.
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While summer doesn't officially end until September 22, fall events and pumpkin-flavored drinks, desserts and more are now in full swing beginning this weekend.
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Here are some fall events taking place.
September 23 - October 29
- Fall activities at Detwiler Farms: Beginning September 23 and lasting through October 29, Detwiler Farms in Columbiana will be hosting fall activities every Saturday and Sunday. These include hayrides, picking out your own pumpkins, corn and straw mazes, a play area, a petting zoo and more. Apples and apple cider are also available. Hayrides are $7 per person and pumpkins are 45 cents per pound.
October 19
- 12 p.m.: The Open in Downtown Youngstown: This is a live music festival to celebrate the the reopening of downtown Youngstown following construction from the SMART2 Project and the explosion at the Realty Building. It will feature multiple artists from multiple genres, as well as family-friendly entertainment. You can read much more about The Open here.
- Noon - 5 p.m.: 5th Annual Back the Blue at the Canfield Green: This event will take place at the Canfield Village Green Gazebo and will feature a bike rally to the Green from the Manor, a memorial service for fallen police officers, a car show, a craft show, a kids area, food and retail vendors and live music from The Youngstown Houseband.
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Youngstown Saxon Club's Annual Craft Show: This event will take place at the Youngstown Saxon Club on South Meridian Road and will feature crafts, a basket raffle, a 50/50, food and more.
- 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Pumpkin Carve Out Contest: This event will take place at Boardman Park October 19 and 20. Guests can carve their spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns with prizes available in different age categories from kids to adults. The cost is $5 per pumpkin. All pumpkins will be on display through October 31.
- 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Pumpkin carving at Fellows Riverside Gardens: This event will take place in the Cushwa Outdoor Pavilion at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Guests can carve pumpkins to be displayed at the annual Pumpkin Walk. The event is free and no registration is required.
October 20
- 8 a.m.: Boo Bash Dash Family Run / Walk: This event will take place at Howland Township Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the run and walk itself kicks off at 9 a.m. In addition to the run and walk, there will also be outdoor activities and Halloween candy. Costumes are encouraged. You can register for the event by clicking here. All proceeds will benefit foster care agency NOAS.
October 23:
- 6 p.m.: 2.5 Mile Spooky Sprint: This event will take place at Campbell Elementary and Middle School. Signups will take place from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the race itself starts at 7 p.m. There will also be music, costumes, a trunk or treat and more.
October 24
- 6 p.m.: Witches Night Out: This event will take place at Maison de Savon Bath, Body and Beauty in Howland and will feature plenty of fall and Halloween-themed vendors, food trucks, music, a basket raffle and more.
- 5:30 p.m.: Trunk or Treat at TCTC: This free trunk or treat event will take place at the Trumbull County Career and Technical Center. Costumes are encouraged.
October 25
- Noon - 3 p.m.: Calamityville Murder Dinner Theatre, Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites, Columbiana, Celebrate Halloween with a fun “who-dun-it,” be part of the show and enjoy uproarious laughter, mystery and more than a few surprises. Makes a great afternoon or night out for social groups, families and friends. Also showing at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 6 p.m.: Ghosts of Packard Passed Fundraiser: Guests at this event can enjoy a spooky tour led by the Grim Reaper and meet ghosts of the Packard family and their friends and hear the moans and protests of their prior lives. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the tour starts at 7 p.m. A Halloween party will immediately follow the tour. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 12. You can purchase tickets by calling 330-394-1899
- 5:30 p.m.: Trunk or Treat: This event will take place at 3771 Mahoning Ave. NW in Warren and will feature bounce houses, surprise snacks, prizes for the best costume and best decorated trunk, raffles and more.
October 26
- 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Night at the Museum: This event will take place at the Ward Thomas Museum in Niles. Kids in kindergarten through third grade can come out and listen to a spooky story, followed by a candlelit tour of the Ward Thomas House. The night will end with apple cider and cookies. The event is absolutely free, but reservations are required. You can make a reservation by calling 330-652-1704 and selecting option 4.
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Monster Mash Basket Raffle: This event will take place at Davidson's Restaurant and Tavern in Canfield. All proceeds from the basket raffle will benefit All Paws Are Perfect Dog Rescue.
- 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Fireman's Fall Festival: This event will take place in the brick pavilion at East Palestine Park and will include trunk or treat, hayrides, a bonfire with s'mores, a movie, free hot dogs and chips, hot chocolate, a witch's dance and a costume contest.
- Noon - 3 p.m.: Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley Fall Festival, Resource Fair and Trunk or Treat: This event will take place at Corner House Christian Church on Chestnut Ridge Road in Hubbard. The event is absolutely free to attend and will feature a Trunk or Treat, therapy animals. games and activities, face painting, first responders and their vehicles, a basket raffle, a 50/50, food and local craft vendors.
October 27
- 1 p.m.: Kids Costume Contest at One Hot Cookie in Boardman: Kids are encouraged to come out and show off their creative Halloween costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. This event is absolutely free.
- 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Apple Butter and Cider Breakfast: This event will take place at the Mosquito Lake Beach Pavilion in Cortland. Guests can enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn how to make apple butter and apple cider.
- 1 p.m.: Niles Halloween Parade: The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. and will go from Federal to State Street. Spectators are asked to line up on Main Street.
October 28
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Windsor House Trick or Treat: Kids can stop by Windsor House on Churchill Hubbard Road in Liberty Township for a free trick or treating event.
October 29
- 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Haunted Trivia at the McKinley Memorial Museum: This event will test your knowledge on all kinds of spooky topics like horror movies, haunted history, Halloween fun facts and all other things spooky and scary. Participants ages 12 and over can register as an individual or as a team. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Registration is required and can be done by calling 330-652-1704 and selecting option 3.
October 30
- 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Halloween Game Night and Costume Party: This event will take place at the Cork and Cap Bottle Shop and Tasting Room in Warren and will feature horror-themed board games and a costume contest with plenty of prizes to win. This is a 21 and over event. Entry is absolutely free.
November 2
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Birds in Flight Sanctuary Fall Fest: This event will take place at Birds in Flight Sanctuary in Canfield and will feature vendors, music and food, as well as the opportunity to meet the sanctuary's animals and learn about its operations. There will also be raffle baskets, a 50/50 and much more. Admission is $5.