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Tuesday 24
Halloween Family Story Time. Canfield Library, 43 W. Main St. 44406. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features Halloween-themed stories for preschoolers, toddlers and babies with a caregiver. 10 a.m.
Read with Lucy Lu. Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson 44451. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Children will have the opportunity to read with Lucy Lu, a registered therapy dog. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. 4-5 p.m.
The Underground Railroad in Ohio. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Author and native Ohioan Kathy Schulz will discuss her book, “The Underground Railroad in Ohio.” Copies of Schulz’s book will be available for purchase. 6 p.m.
Wednesday 25
Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Meet at overflow parking lot on West Golf Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Easy, 2-4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. 9-10 a.m.
Music at Noon: Percussion Studio Recital. Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-941-3636. 12:15 p.m.
Sweets, Scare and Story Time. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features Halloween stories and fun. The program will be followed by trick-or-treating in the library. For all ages. Come in costume. 6 p.m.
What’s Your Story? How to Write Your Own Obituary. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807,extension 202. www.wtcpl.org…. This informative session is for fastidious genealogists and folks who just want their life stories told correctly. Participants will learn how to write their own obituary in the style preferred by the Tribune Chronicle, with examples from the early 1800s to today. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
Scrappers Trick of Treat. Eastwood Field, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-505-0000. The event offers a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween for children age 12 and under. Tickets are $1 each and are available starting Friday, Sept. 22 at the Scrappers Team Office located at Eastwood Field. Quantities are limited and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone donating canned goods at the “Trick or Treat” event will receive a free general admission Scrappers ticket valid during the 2024 season. Canned goods will go to Feed Our Valley. A rain date is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is presented by Once Upon A Child – Niles and media partners 21 WFMJ and WBCB. 6-8 p.m.
Thursday 26
Halloween Party. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. For teens in grades 7-12. Celebrate Halloween with treats, a classic children’s Halloween movie, and a costume contest. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
“Why Didn’t the Students Leave the Commons When They Were Ordered to Do So?” A Presentation about the Kent State Shootings. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807. www.wtcpl.org…. Kent State University professors Laura Davis and Mark Seeman – each closely connected to and deeply knowledgeable about the Kent State shootings – will delve into essential questions that continue to be asked 53 years after May 4, 1970. A discussion will seek to provide the answer. 6-7:30 p.m.
Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Comedian, actor, and producer Joe Gatto is best known for the TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He is also a founding member of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe, and co-host of the “Two Cool Moms” podcast. The performance will include an additional meet and greet ($100). Separate tickets must be purchased to attend meet and greet. 7 p.m.
Friday 27
Botanical Mornings. Outdoor Concourse, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Discover the progress of the seasons at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by Oct. 25, online or call. 9-10 a.m. $5.
Tony Hinchcliffe: Fully Groan Tour. Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-0264. www.youngstownsymphony.com…. Hinchcliffe is a stand up comedian, writer, and host of the “Kill Tony” podcast, located at The Comedy Mothership, Joe Rogan’s club in downtown Austin. This event prohibits devices. Cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras, and recording devices will not be permitted. 7 p.m.
October Full Moon Hike. Parking lot, Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-330-740-7107. www.mil…. Join park educators for a hike under the full moon. Be prepared for a moderately difficult, 3-mile hike. Register/pay by Oct. 25, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3.
Music & Nightspots
- Avalon Grand Resort. 9519 E Market St., Howland 44484. 330-539-5008. Paul Charles. 7 p.m.
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave. , Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’ with tiltnboogie. 7 p.m.
- Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Matt Carson. Acoustic. 7 p.m.
- El Cowboy Tex Mex Grille. 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown 44511. 330-953-2754. The Mazeroskis. 9 p.m.
- Frenchy’s Irish Bar & Grill. 6000 Mahoning Ave, Austintown 44515. 330-953-3473. Relapse. 9 p.m.
- The New Manhattan. 7262 Hubbard Masury Road, Hubbard. 330-534-7890. Mane Atraxion. 1980s. 8 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. steelvalleybrewworks.com…. Cleveland Keys. 9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Nineteenth Paradise, Travel, Ground State, Titrate the Terror. 8 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. The Undone: Undead Halloween Bash with Counting Gravestone, We That Live, Flowers for Bill. 8 p.m.
Saturday 28
Pumpkin Parade & Story Time. Springfield Library. 10418 Main St., New Middletown 44442. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Come in costume. Features a craft. For children and their families. 11 a.m.-noon.
Teens: Halloween Escape Room. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. For teens in grades 7-12. Can you solve the puzzle and escape in time? This spooky escape room is available in one of three time slots: at 1-1:45 p.m., 2-2:45 p.m., or 3-3:45 p.m. Call or stop by the library to reserve a time. 1-4 p.m.
Eastwood Mall Fall Fashion Show. Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. 330-652-6980. Features a fashion show from clothing at the Eastwood Mall stores. Hosted by the Geneva Winterfest Pageant Group. 2 p.m.
Trail of Treats. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. This all-ages event features hayrides, face painting, free candy, and pumpkins. For more information, email Melanie Clarke-Penella at mc*******@yo************.gov…. 4-7 p.m.
Music & Nightspots
- Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Frankie and the Flyers. 2 p.m.
- Robins Theatre. 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. robinstheatre.com…. Coop’s Nightmare. Alice Cooper tribute. 8 p.m.
- Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. steelvalleybrewworks.com…. Second Annual Halloween Party. 9 p.m.
- Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Neighbor Dan, Gloom Doom, Avowal, Spoy. 8 p.m.
Sunday 29
Metroparks Open Skate at the DEK Rink. Wick Recreation Area DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7112. www.mil…. Bring your roller skates or inline skates to the DEK hockey rink for four hours of skating. Music and lights available when construction is completed at The Warming House. Skates are not available to rent. This event is open to any ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Occurs on Sundays through Oct. 29. Noon-4 p.m.
Monday 30
Fall Foliage Hike. Lily Pond, Lily Pond Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks,Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. This moderately challenging, 2-mile hike will be led by a park educator. Hiking shoes are recommended. Dress for the weather. Registration is required. Register/pay by Oct. 28, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 4-5 p.m. $3.
Story Time Spooktacular. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Features stories, crafts and trick or treating in the library. Costumes are optional. Registration opens Sept. 25. For children and their families. 6 p.m.
Dana Fall Choral Concert. St. Columba Cathedral, W. Wood Street at Elm, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3105. YSU Dana School of Music will present a Fall Choral Concert concert at St. Columba Cathedral. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 31
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