Holiday-themed shows, activities for Youngstown, Warren – We give priority to concerts and holiday-themed events occurring in the greater Youngstown-Warren area.
Memories of Christmas Past, Arms Family Museum of Local History, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org. The Arms house will be decorated in vintage holiday style. Includes rare and collectible ornaments, toys and other Christmas finery. Through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Noon-7 p.m. on Thursdays. Adults, 10; seniors and college students, $9; children (3-18), $8; active military and veterans, MHHS member and children under 3 admitted free.
Winter Celebration Festival of Trees. Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Features over 75 decorated trees decorated by area nonprofits. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 6, 10-13, 17-20, 26-29, 31 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22.
SMARTS Holiday Open House. SMARTS, 25 E. Boardman St., downtown Youngstown 44503. Features SMARTS teaching artists and staff demonstrations, hands-on arts activities and cocoa as part of the annual Holiday Parade and Christmas tree lighting in downtown Youngstown. Also includes a shop with SMARTS swag, handmade holiday cards and other items. 1-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6.
Tyler History Center Open House. Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown 44503. The Tyler History Center will offer an open house as part of the annual Holiday Parade and Christmas tree lighting in downtown Youngstown. Free admission. Free cocoa in the museum lobby. 3-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6.
Oh Wow! Open House. OH Wow! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 15 Central Square, first floor, downtown Youngstown 44503. 330-744-5914. Ow Wow! will offer an open house as part of the annual Holiday Parade and Christmas tree lighting in downtown Youngstown. Free admission. 4-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6.
DeYor/Powers Auditorium. 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. DeYor will offer an open house as part of the annual Holiday Parade and Christmas tree lighting in downtown Youngstown. Programs include Santa’s Workshop, family activities and the Spruce Pop-up Shop. Other activities: Write your letter to Santa and drop it off at the Giant Mailbox at the Youngstown Flea. Meet and greet with Belle, Elsa and Moana. 5-7 p.m. Free photos with Santa, Buddy the Elf, Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch. 5-9 p.m. Meet the cast of “The Nutcracker” from Ballet Western Reserve. 5-9 p.m. Youngstown Symphony Quartet performance. 7-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6.
Let It Snow! Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org. This annual family program celebrates winter with popular holiday music. Features bells and reindeer, presents and cookies and snow and nutcrackers. Shows occur at 8 p.m. on weekends. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. A matinee also occurs 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21.
The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org. This special holiday program features a tour of the winter night sky with Saint Nick and Mr. Freep. 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 14.
Winter Nights. Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. The grounds will be decorated with light displays and the Davis Center will feature 75 “Winter Celebration” trees. The Garden Café by Kravitz and the Shop in the Gardens will be open during “Winter Nights.” 4-7 p.m., Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22.
Ballet Western Reserve Presents The Nutcracker. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. Ballet Western Reserve dancers will perform “The Nutcracker” while The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s classic score. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. $42 (adults), $37 (students/seniors), $27 (children under $27).
W.D. Packard Band Christmas Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8.
Stambaugh Chorus Concert Holiday Concert of Giving. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. The Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will host a Christmas concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Monetary donations will be accepted at the door. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8.
Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. This long-running, jazz-based Christmas tour marks its 27th season. Features contemporary treatments of timeless Christmas classics. The tour includes Dave Koz, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, guitarist Adam Hawley, saxophonist Vincent Ingala and vocalist Rebecca Jade. 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11. $105-$40.
Disney On Ice Presents “Frozen” and “Encanto.”Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre.com. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12; 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15. $102-$27.
Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Elvis tribute artist Dean Z brings his holiday production to the Robins Theatre for one show. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12. $49-$29.
Holiday Nights at Lanterman’s Mill. Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7115. Features an exclusive, nighttime peek inside this iconic Valley structure. Lanterman’s Mill will be decorated for the holidays. The gift shop also will be open for last-minute shopping. 5-7 p.m., Dec. 13-14.
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Canadian duo James & Jamesy combine British propriety with the outrageous and unexpected. James & Jamesy stars Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles (with director David MacMurray Smith). 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. $64-$29.
The Tapestries Presents A Madrigal Christmas Dinner & Show. Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. Tapestries of Ohio, Inc. will present this holiday performance featuring madrigal music, costumes and dinner (roasted pork, herb-crusted chicken, potato medley, wild-rice blend, and strawberry rhubarb crisp). Beverages will be provided. A cash bar will also be available. Seating is general admission. 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. $56, including service fees.
Miracle on Easy Street. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. This Youngstown-based, professional stock theater was founded in 1988 by Todd Hancock and Maureen Collins. Easy Street Productions produces live theatrical productions throughout the year, most notably the holiday extravaganza ”Miracle on Easy Street.” Dec. 13-15. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Sunday.
Festive Finds Weekend. Rossi Auditorium, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. This holiday sale will feature over 25 vendors. In addition, visitors can see holiday trees decorated by local nonprofits. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 14-15.
Big Band Sound of Packard: Jingle Bell Swing. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Doors open one hour before show. 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15.
Christmas with The Tenors. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. www.westminster.edu/about/community/celebrity-series. This award-winning, multi-platinum group performs dynamic, operatic pop. “Christmas with The Tenors” includes original Christmas songs and familiar holiday classics. Sponsored by the Springfield Restaurant Group. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18. $69, $59, $52, 49.
The Magical Polar Experience. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. Interactive holiday event features a movie, music, dancing and a visit from Santa. 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. $39-$25.
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. Box office: 330-259-9651. Tickets: deyorpac.org. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Sergey Bogza, will present an evening of holiday music. Selections include popular holiday classics, sacred music, songs from stage and screen, and radio staples from Elvis Presley and Nat King Cole. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. $70-$27.
White Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. The holiday film classic featuring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. $7.
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