Everything here costs nothing to get in. This week's list runs through Nov. 30.
This week
- Pumpkin Painting Party at Rae's Safe Haven — Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30–8 PM. A free, youth-friendly pumpkin painting night at 4495 Market St.; walk-ins are welcome if they bring their own pumpkin.
Pumpkin Painting Party at Rae's Safe Haven
6:30 PM · Rae's Safe Haven
- Free Car Care Clinic at Westside Tire & Service — Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30–6:30 PM. Learn to check oil, read tire tread and decode dashboard warning lights in Niles; call to register, because Facebook RSVPs don't count.
Free Car Care Clinic at Westside Tire & Service
5:30 PM · Westside Tire & Service
- The Language of Stone: Elijah Sikes, Gravestone Carver of Trumbull County — Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6–7 PM. Historian Gavin Esposito on a New England carver whose Trumbull County work dates to the late 1820s, at the Warren Library.
The Language of Stone: Elijah Sikes, Gravestone Carver of Trumbull County
6 PM · Warren Library
- HOWL-o-ween Party at A Place for Paws — Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:15–8 PM. A free Halloween party for dogs in Columbiana with a sniff graveyard, a costume contest and treats for pups and people.
HOWL-o-ween Party at A Place for Paws
6:15 PM · A Place for Paws
- Night of the Creeps Goth Night at Westside Bowl — Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 PM. DJs Steve Wishnewski, James Noir and Kelly Addams in the Trophy Room, free and all ages.
Night of the Creeps Goth Night at Westside Bowl
7 PM · Westside Bowl
- Community Trunk or Treat at Youngstown Event Center — Friday, Oct. 30, 5 PM. Free trunk-or-treat from New Vision Behavioral Health at 80 E. Midlothian Ave., 5 to 7.
Community Trunk or Treat at Youngstown Event Center
5 PM · Youngstown Event Center
- Trunk or Treat at Wisdom Center Youngstown — Saturday, Oct. 31, noon–4 PM. Hot dogs, s'mores and yard games at 1665 Shannon Rd in Girard.
Trunk or Treat at Wisdom Center Youngstown
12 PM · Wisdom Center Youngstown
- Night of the Living Beatz Halloween Party at Lanai Lounge — Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 PM. DJ Alerion Beatz and a costume contest with prizes in Boardman, free entry.
Night of the Living Beatz Halloween Party at Lanai Lounge
10 PM · Lanai Lounge
Later in November
- Dana Chorale Fall Concert: Autumn Tapestry — Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 PM. Autumn choral works by Copland, Daniel Elder and more at St. Columba Cathedral.
Dana Chorale Fall Concert: Autumn Tapestry
7:30 PM · St. Columba Cathedral
- Reggae Night with DJ RasB at Westside Bowl — Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–10 PM. Live garage sessions of reggae and dub, no cover.
Reggae Night with DJ RasB at Westside Bowl
7 PM · Westside Bowl
- First Fridays in the Wick Corridor and Smoky Hollow — Friday, Nov. 6, 5–8 PM. The Butler stays open until 8 with Michael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography and hands-on art activities.
First Fridays in the Wick Corridor and Smoky Hollow
5 PM · Youngstown, Ohio
- November Rain: Family Fun Day & Fireworks — Saturday, Nov. 7, noon. Family fun day in Center Court, 80s Proof Band at 6:30 and Phantom fireworks at 9 at the Eastwood Mall.
November Rain: Family Fun Day & Fireworks
12 PM · Eastwood Mall · Niles
- Community Cats 101: Free TNR Workshop — Friday, Nov. 13, 12:30–2 PM. Furrever & After Cat Sanctuary teaches humane trapping and colony care at Boardman Library; register in advance.
Community Cats 101: Free TNR Workshop
12:30 PM · Boardman Library
- Clipper Christmas Craft and Vendor Show — Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 AM–3 PM. 60+ vendors at Columbiana High School with free entrance and parking.
Clipper Christmas Craft and Vendor Show
10 AM · Columbiana High School
- Hermitage Holiday Light Parade — Saturday, Nov. 21, 6 PM. The 28th annual parade of lit floats and marching bands, with tens of thousands along the route.
Hermitage Holiday Light Parade
6 PM · East State Street, Hermitage
- Christmas at the Mill — Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 AM–3 PM. Fire-roasted chestnuts, handmade gifts and Santa from noon to 2 at Lanterman's Mill, Saturday and Sunday, no registration.
Christmas at the Mill
11 AM · Lanterman's Mill · Youngstown
- Youngstown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Light Up Night) — Saturday, Nov. 28, 4–8 PM. Flea on Phelps, the parade down Federal Street at 6 and the tree lighting on Central Square around 7:30.
Youngstown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Light Up Night)
4 PM · Downtown Youngstown
Every week
- Commander Monday at Cornersburg Cards and Games — Monday, Oct. 26, and every Monday, 3 PM. Casual Magic: The Gathering Commander on Canfield Rd; bring any deck.
Commander Monday at Cornersburg Cards and Games
3 PM · Cornersburg Cards and Games
- "Name This Tune" Music Trivia at Poland Pour House — Tuesday, Oct. 27, and every Tuesday, 7 PM. Oldies-through-today music trivia, teams or solo, with prizes.
"Name This Tune" Music Trivia at Poland Pour House
7 PM · Poland Pour House · Poland
- Karaoke Night with Simply Ed at Westside Bowl — Sunday, Nov. 1, and every Sunday, 7–11 PM. Karaoke downstairs in the Trophy Room, no cover.
Karaoke Night with Simply Ed at Westside Bowl
7 PM · Westside Bowl
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