Youngstown Events – December 15-21, 2025 – Metro Monthly – We give priority to Youngstown-Warren, Ohio, Columbiana and western Pennsylvania.
Monday 15
Relaxation Station. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Is the stress of the holiday season getting to you? Join the Library for an hour of tranquility, where you can choose to do an activity the Library provides without the pressure of conversing with others. Or just sit back and relax with a hot tea. 11 a.m.-noon.
Mac Monday: Mac Basics II. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Learn more about Mac OS. This class will cover how to update, install and delete software, move multiple files, create shortcuts, customize the dock, and clear browser history and cookies. Bring your Mac to class. Registration required. 2-4 p.m.
Merry Monday with Tyler Guerrieri. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri will perform. 6 p.m.
Tuesday 16
Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Movie & Tea. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Includes a Jane Austen movie, tea, games, prizes and a photo-op. Registration is required. Sign up online or call. Doors open at 5 p.m. with pre-movie activities. Movie begins at 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-9651. The legendary touring big band brings their classic repertoire of hits and Christmas favorites to Stambaugh Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. $65, $55, $45, $30.
A Merry Rockin’ Christmas Starring Michael Cavanaugh. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. Stars Michael Cavanaugh, hand-picked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical “Movin’ Out.” His holiday show features modern Christmas songs, classics and a selection of songs by Billy Joel. 7:30 p.m. $55, $49, $49, $39.
WYSU Holiday Programming. WYSU-FM is announcing its special programming for the holiday season. Broadcasts begin airing Tuesday, Dec. 16 and continue through Christmas Day. The schedule offers a mix of local and syndicated programs, including ”A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols,” which airs Dec. 24 from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England. WYSU-FM (88.5 FM) is Youngstown State University’s non-commercial, listener-supported public radio station. For more information, visit the radio station’s website. To steam programming, see here.
Wednesday 17
Recreational Hike. Yellow Creek Lodge, Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19½ Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Hike Yellow Creek Trail. Meets at the Yellow Creek Lodge. Call Wick Recreation Area for details. 9-10 a.m.
Veterans Breakfast Club: Finding Shalom in War: The Christmas Truce of 1914. (Ages 18+). JCC Multi-Purpose Room, JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. Register by Monday, Dec. 15 by contacting Barb at bw*****@**************wn.org or JoAnn at Jo***@*******************ub.org or by calling 412-623-9029. Todd DePastino explores the brief, remarkable truce when German, French and British soldiers exchanged gifts and greetings in No Man’s Land. The talk also covers Jewish soldiers in the German Army and how their contributions were later erased by the Nazis. For adults 18 and older. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation at the door.
BlueCareer. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Need more information on the skilled trades? BlueCareer is a software platform that connects skilled workers to companies that are looking for talent. No resume required. Registration is required. 3-5 p.m.
Holiday Music at the Library. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org. Features the Liberty High School Choir under the direction of Donna Popio. 6 p.m.
Thursday 18
Critter Tales: Winter at the Bird Feeder. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Children will hear a story, spend time watching birds at the feeders and create a natural bird feeder to take home. Register/pay online or call by Dec. 16. 10-11 a.m. $5.
Crafty Creations: Snowman Ornaments. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. For adults. Make a variety of snowman tree ornaments. Registration begins two weeks prior to event. Sign up online or call. 11 a.m.
Real Money Real World: Deductions. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. For youth in grades 7-12. This youth-focused financial literacy program focuses on the difference between gross and net income, understanding the types of deductions and more. Registration is required. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Throwback Thursday: Bears Den. Bears Den Cabin, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Mill Creek Park’s Wall Garden, lake dams and curbing are made of sandstone and the majority of it came from the Bears Den area. The surrounding area has a rich history of quarrying operations. A park educator will share the history, geology and stories of the area. Registration required. Register/pay online or call by Dec. 16. No walk-ins. For adults and children 12 and older. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5.
Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Sax Christmas. Saxophone quartet. 7-9 p.m.
Friday 19
Drop-In Wrapping Paper Station. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Use the library’s wrapping paper station. Supplies will be provided while they last. You can also bring your own. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Reindeer Games. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org. Children ages 3-8 can help guide Santa’s sleigh by testing their skills with games and crafts. 11 a.m.
Craft & Kvell: Winter Tree Collage. JCC Multi-Purpose Room, JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. The group will create a snowy scene with a torn-paper tree, a wintry backdrop and three-dimensional details. Register by Wednesday, Dec. 17. For adults 18 and older. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $7 members, $10 nonmembers.
Home for the SLAVidays. Penguin City Brewing Co., 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown, Ohio 44503. For information, visit www.simplyslavic.org or contact 330-333-1441 or in**@**********ic.org. Simply Slavic invites the Mahoning Valley to embrace the holiday spirit during “Home for the SLAVidays. The festive holiday gathering promises a raucous evening filled with Slavic holiday traditions, family-friendly entertainment and seasonal shopping, all in celebration of shared heritage and community spirit. Event highlights include: live music by the Chardon Polka Band; A visit from the Cleveland Krampus and photos with St. Nicholas; Kolachi Contest for local bakers; a Slavic Christmas Forest; and a Last Chance Christmas Market featuring local vendors selling unique, last-minute gifts. The event also features food, drink and raffles. 6-11 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. Children 12 and under will be admitted free.
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 (braised beef tips, chicken breast, potatoes, roasted root vegetables, spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette and rolls. Includes beverages and a cash bar. Seating is general admission. 6:30 p.m. $49, 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. 19-21. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Sunday. $42, $36, $32, $23.
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone – An Olde English Christmas. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. Peter Noone’s show blends a regular Herman’s Hermits show with holiday classics. 8 p.m. $80.96-$51.09.
Friday 19 | Music & Nightspots
Birdfish Brewing Company. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com. Christmas with The Conkle Brothers. 6-9 p.m.
CharBenay’s Wine on the River. 220 W. Market St. S.W., Warren 44481. 234-806-4913. charbenays.com. Solo Six String. 6-9:30 p.m.
Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Comedy show. 7 p.m.
The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard 44425. 330-534-7890. D.J. Chris Lee. Line dancing at 7 p.m., followed by open dancing. 7 p.m.
Penguin City Beer. 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-755-0709. “Home for the Slavidays.” Chardon Polka Band will perform during this event which includes food, drink, Santa, St. Nicholas, Cleveland Krampus and holiday revelry. 6-11 p.m.
Peter Allen Inn. 28. 330-355-2100. Terry Dach. 6-9 p.m.
Robins Theatre. 160 E. Market St., Warren. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com. An Olde English Christmas with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19.
Up a Creek Saloon. 4793 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. Doug Thomas. 7-10 p.m.
Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com. Benefit for Animal Charity of Ohio. Classic rock with The Richfield Circus (RC3). 7-9:30 p.m. $15 (advance), $20 (day of show).
Saturday 20
Holidays and Healing: How to Approach Our Grief. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. For adults. Amy Zell from Grief and Loss In Motion will discuss how to deal with grief during the holidays. The program also includes a flameless candle ceremony to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones. Sponsored by the Brookfield Rotary. 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10. Repeats 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20.
Makers Academy: Create a 3D Print. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org. Take the final step in your 3D printing education by designing a desk organizer that’s tailored to your needs. In this session, you’ll create your own model in TinkerCAD, export it to STL, and prepare it in FlashPrint. Registration full. Join waitlist.
Jingle Jangle Holiday Cheer. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org. Features a medley of holiday music with Paulette Darko, the Uke Kool Lady. 1 p.m.
Walk with a Geologist: The Gorge in Winter. Outside Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Join a park educator as the group explores the geology of the Gorge. Moderate 1-2 mile hike. Registration required. Register/pay online by Dec. 18 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 2-3:30 p.m. $3.
Epic Dance Complex: The Nutcracker. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. 800-745-3000. www.packardmusichall.com. 2 p.m. $45, $40, $30.
Movie: 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. The screening includes a visit from Santa Claus. 7 p.m. $8.80.
Saturday 20 | Music & Nightspots
Birdfish Brewing Company. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. birdfishbrew.com. Christmas Soul with The Blue Collar Band Rhythm & Soul Revue. 2-5 p.m.
BrewLounge Beer Company. 115 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. The Conkle Brothers. 7-10 p.m.
CharBenay’s Wine on the River. 220 W. Market St., S.W., Warren 44481. 234-806-4913. charbenays.com. Cosmo’s Cats. 6-9:30 p.m.
Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tastiing Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Christmas party. Matt Carson Band. 7 p.m.
Greene Eagle Winery. 2576 Davis Peck Road, Cortland 44410. 330-583-9463. www.greeneeagle.com. Back Road Karaoke. 6-10 p.m.
The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road, Hubbard 44425. 330-534-7890. Blue Siren. 8 p.m.
Peter Allen Inn. 28. 330-355-2100. House of Rhythm. 5-8 p.m.
Sundog Ciderhouse & Winery. 139 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408-8304. Singer-songwriter Becky Kimble. Acoustic. 7-10 p.m.
Up a Creek Saloon. 4793 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. AC and the Heatup. 7-11 p.m.
W.D. Packard Music Hall. 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. Epic Dance Complex presents “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m.
Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com. Debris (indie and post-punk from Columbus), Sundras (alternative rock), Orion’s Sword (alt-metal and post-grunge from Akron). All-ages show. 7-11 p.m. $13 (advance), $15 (day of show).
Sunday 21
Winter Solstice Walk. Ford Nature Education Center parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. Join a park educator for a moderate 1-2 mile walk. The group will return in time for a Winter Solstice Celebration (separate registration required). Register online or call by Dec. 19. No walk-ins. No pets. 1-2:30 p.m.
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. 2:30 p.m.
Winter Solstice Celebration. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. The solstice celebration will offer a fire, hot beverages and a winter-themed craft. The fire will be located behind the Ford Nature Center Education Building. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available. Dress for the weather and bring a camp chair. Registration required. Register/pay by Dec. 19. No walk-ins. No pets. 3-5 p.m. $5.
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