Youngstown Events | December 8-14, 2023 | Metro Monthly

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Friday 8

Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the annual winter display inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Includes 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-Jan. 2. Closed Christmas Eve and during “Winter Nights” (Dec. 3, 10, 17).

Memories of Christmas Past 2023. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Occurs from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. On Twilight Thursdays, the exhibit is open until 7 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Adults, $10; seniors and college students, $9; youth (age 3-18) $8; toddlers (under 3), free.

Steel Valley Ukers Holiday Musical Performance. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. The Steel Valley Ukers will perform holiday music. The group is led by Richard Wyant. 2 p.m.

Speaker Series – Steel Museum. Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown 44501. 330-941-1314. www.youngstownohiosteelmuseum.org. Jonathan Cambouris, president of the Hellenic Preservation Society of Cleveland, will discuss Greek culture and its contributions to industry and labor. 5 p.m.

Joy of Christmas Light Display. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-482-2282. tourcolumbianaohio.org……. The show features over 1 million Christmas lights. In addition to the light displays, visitors can stop at the Gingerbread House and Santa’s Ice Castle for Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and food for purchase from local non-profit organizations. 6-9 p.m., Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 24. $20 per vehicle.

Elegant Illusions Christmas Lights Drive-Through. Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-947-2974. elegantchristmaslighting.com……. This inaugural event will feature LED displays, animatronics and over 50 holiday scenes. Tickets can be purchased at Gate 9 of the Canfield Fairgrounds off Route 46. The event runs for six weeks from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24. 6-9 p.m., Thursday; 6-10 p.m., Friday; 6-10 p.m., Saturday; 6-9 p.m., Sunday. $20 per car.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave. , Columbiana, 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’. 7 p.m.
• Charbenay’s by the River. 220 W. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-806-4913. Solo Sixstring. 6 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Roots Rock Superstars The Whiskey Daredevils, Lords of the Highway. 8 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Seize the Night, Oogenesis, Faucetmouth. 8 p.m.

Saturday 9

Home for the Holidays Arts and Crafts Show. Von Isley Estate, 547 S. Main St., Niles 44446. 330-299-9234. This second annual show features artisan and handcrafted items for sale, house tours, and photos with Santa. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10.

Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the annual winter display inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Includes 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-Jan. 2. Closed Christmas Eve and during “Winter Nights” (Dec. 3, 10, 17).

Bounce with Santa. Youngstown Event Center, 12 E. Dewey Ave., Youngstown 44507. 330-707-4636. youngstowneventcenter.com…. All ages are permitted to take pictures with Santa and have fun in the bounce houses. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Model Railroad Open House: Youngstown Model Railroad. 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown 44515. www.ymra.org…. Noon-6 p.m., Dec. 2-3, 9-10. $5 (donation); children under 11 admitted free with an adult.

MetroMutts: Jingle Mutts. Yellow Creek Lodge, Yellow Creek Park, Mill Creek MetroParks, 19 1/2 Lowellville Road, Struthers 44471. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Jingle on down to the Yellow Creek Lodge and hike the Yellow Creek Trail. Refreshments available. Moderate, easy, 1-mile hike. MetroMutts members free, non-members. Call for details. Noon-1 p.m. $5.

Book a Tech Coach. Howland Library, 9095 E. Market St. 44484. 330-856-2011. www.wtcpl.org…. Need some help learning how to do something on a computer, tablet, or smart phone? You can book a 30-minute session with a library staff member. Call to reserve an appointment. 2-4 p.m.

The Magic Of Winter. Lordstown High School, 1824 Salt Springs Road, Warren 44481. www.etix.com…. Features the dancers of the Performing Arts Center. 3 p.m. $18.

Hometown Holidays. Courthouse Square Park, 161 High St. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-469-1729. This 3rd annual celebration features a parade, family activities, carriage rides, dance performances, movies, and holiday gift and art markets. Warren Mayor Douglas Franklin will light the holiday tree. 4-8 p.m.

Candy Land Lane. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Families with children ages 6 and younger can walk and play in the Library’s indoor Candy Land Lane. Includes holiday activities and crafts. 4-6:30 p.m.

Music & Nightspots

• Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Sam Winterberger. 7 p.m.
• Frenchy’s Irish Bar & Grill. 6000 Mahoning Ave, Austintown 44515. 330-953-3473. Here Comes Tuesday. 9 p.m.
• Up a Creek Tavern. 4973 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-5135. Joshua Lee Nelson. 7 p.m.
• The Vineyards at Pine Lake. 14101 Market St., Columbiana 44408. 234-759-3980. www.thevineyardsatpinelake.com…. Nico. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9.
• Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. westsidebowl.com…. Winter Thunderland. 3 p.m.

Sunday 10

Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, health and beauty items, jams and jellies, meats, food vendors, and flea market items. The indoor space is 88,000 square feet. The lot area covers 22 acres. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday. Open year round.

Model Railroad Open House: Youngstown Model Railroad. 751 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown 44515. www.ymra.org…. Noon-6 p.m., Dec. 2-3, 9-10. $5 (donation); children under 11 admitted free with an adult.

Big Band Jingle Bell Swing. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-393-3628. www.wdpackardband.com…. Big Band Jingle Bell Swing is under the direction of Daniel Carioti and features vocalist Helen Welch. Santa Claus will also make an appearance. 2 p.m.

13th annual Holiday Concert Of Giving. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. Box office: 330-259-9651. 330-259-0555. www.stambaughauditorium.com…. The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, Stambaugh Chorus, and Tapestries of Ohio will perform sacred and secular music during this annual benefit for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Admission is a cash or check donation of any amount. No food items will be collected. Second Harvest staff will collect monetary donations at the door. The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band is under the direction of Joseph Pellegrini. Dr. Hae-Jong Lee will direct the Stambaugh Chorus. Tapestries of Ohio, Inc. is led by Anna Anderson. Each group will present their portion of the concert followed by a group finale (“Christmas On Broadway” and Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus). Stambaugh Auditorium will be decorated for the holiday season. 2:30 p.m.

Joy of Christmas Light Display. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-482-2282. tourcolumbianaohio.org……. The show features over 1 million Christmas lights. In addition to the light displays, visitors can stop at the Gingerbread House and Santa’s Ice Castle for Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and food for purchase from local non-profit organizations. 6-9 p.m., Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 24. $20 per vehicle.

Monday 11

Microsoft Excel 1 Class. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. www.wtcpl.org…. Learn the basics of Excel, including navigating the program, working with rows/columns, and entering and sorting data. Familiarity with a mouse, keyboard, and computer is required. Call to register. 2-4 p.m.  

Culinary Curiosities. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Teens in grades 7-12 can celebrate the release of the movie “Wonka” by making chocolate candy. 4 p.m.   

Tuesday 12

Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the annual winter display inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Includes 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-Jan. 2. Closed Christmas Eve and during “Winter Nights” (Dec. 3, 10, 17).

Memories of Christmas Past 2023. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Occurs from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. On Twilight Thursdays, the exhibit is open until 7 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Adults, $10; seniors and college students, $9; youth (age 3-18) $8; toddlers (under 3), free.

Squirrel Nut Zippers Holiday Caravan Tour 2023. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246,

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. The Squirrel Nut Zippers will perform songs from their “Christmas Caravan” and “Mardi Gras for Christmas” albums. The group is inspired by 1920s jazz, klezmer and vaudeville. 8 p.m. $49.

Wednesday 13

Volunteer-Led Recreational Hike. Meet at the Calvary Run Linear lot on Calvary Run Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Easy, 1-3 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m.

Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the annual winter display inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Includes 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-Jan. 2. Closed Christmas Eve and during “Winter Nights” (Dec. 3, 10, 17).

Career Pathways Information Table. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Drop in and explore in-demand careers. Get information about Kent State Trumbull programs, career paths, and community programs. 2-5 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Open House. Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove St. 44403. 330-448-8134. www.wtcpl.org…. This annual event features gingerbread houses, crafts, and a holiday performance by Brookfield High School musicians. 5-6:30 p.m.

Holiday Music at the Liberty Library. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Guitarist Tyler Guerrieri and vocalist Rhonda Monroe (Liberty Library manager) will perform holiday music. 6 p.m.

Adult Game Night: Holiday Edition. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 206. www.wtcpl.org…. Features a variety of festive games. 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday 14

Winter Celebration: Festival of Trees. Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116. www.mil…. Features the annual winter display inside the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center. Includes 60 holiday trees decorated by area nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-Jan. 2. Closed Christmas Eve and during “Winter Nights” (Dec. 3, 10, 17).

Memories of Christmas Past 2023. Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. 330-743-2589. mahoninghistory.org…. Occurs from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. On Twilight Thursdays, the exhibit is open until 7 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Adults, $10; seniors and college students, $9; youth (age 3-18) $8; toddlers (under 3), free.

Food and Toy Day With Kids. Prince of Peace, 502 Darr Ave., Farrell, Pa. 16121. 724-346-5777. www.princeofpeacecenter.org…. Food and toys for those with children. Call or visit the Prince of Peace website for more information. 2-3 p.m.

Cookie Decorating Party. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. Teens in grades 7-12 can decorate cookies, and watch a seasonal movie. 2:30 p.m.

Holiday Music with the Liberty High School Choir. Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road 44505. 330-759-2589. www.wtcpl.org…. The Liberty High School Choir, under the direction of Donna Popio, will sing a variety of holiday favorites. Refreshments will the served. 6 p.m.

Joy of Christmas Light Display. Harvey S. Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-482-2282. tourcolumbianaohio.org……. The show features over 1 million Christmas lights. In addition to the light displays, visitors can stop at the Gingerbread House and Santa’s Ice Castle for Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and food for purchase from local non-profit organizations. 6-9 p.m., Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 24. $20 per vehicle.

Elegant Illusions Christmas Lights Drive-Through. Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-947-2974. elegantchristmaslighting.com……. This inaugural event will feature LED displays, animatronics and over 50 holiday scenes. Tickets can be purchased at Gate 9 of the Canfield Fairgrounds off Route 46. The event runs for six weeks from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24. 6-9 p.m., Thursday; 6-10 p.m., Friday; 6-10 p.m., Saturday; 6-9 p.m., Sunday. $20 per car.

Microsoft World 2 Class. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8807, ext. 201. www.wtcpl.org…. Learn about Microsoft Office, including bullet points, columns, color, and inserting pictures. Microsoft Word 1 is the prerequisite. Registration is required. 6-7 p.m.

Warren Civic Music Association: The New York Tenors. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-293, 330-399-4885. This New York-based trio will perform a special Christmas show. The multi-talented group features Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio. 7 p.m. $125 (season), $40 (single ticket).

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