Calendar of Events for December

City of Youngstown Calendar of Events for December

Fellowship Gardens Illuminate the Holidays

The Gardens at Mill Creek MetroParks are a wonder to see anytime of the year, but during the month of December, it is holiday glitz at its finest. Those attending the Winter Celebration: Golden Holiday at Fellows Riverside Gardens this month will see creative floral arrangements as well as trees decorated to highlight what makes the Mahoning Valley unique. Stop by on Sunday for the buffet in the Garden Café. Winter Celebration is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through January 4.

And for a special treat, visit the Gardens, Sunday, December 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Gardens by Candlelight. Luminaries and holiday lighting brighten the way so families can enjoy a wintry walk through Fellows Riverside Gardens at night. After your stroll, stop by the Davis Center for music, cocoa, coffee and cookies. Call 330-702-3000 for more information.

Victorian Holiday Walk Down Millionaires’ Row

Be sure to visit downtown Warren, Ohio, on Sunday, December 14 for the Victorian Holiday Walk – a walking tour along Historic Millionaires’ Row on Mahoning Ave. NW. The walking tour runs from noon to 6 p.m. and costs $5 for adults with children 12 and under being free. Included in the tour is the Connecticut Land Title Office, the Perkins Mansion, the Sutliff Museum, the First Presbyterian Church and the Kinsman, Upton and John Starks Edwards Houses all decorated for the holidays.

For more information on this event and purchasing tickets, call the Tourism Office at 330-675-3081 or visit www.exploretrumbullcounty.com

New Year’s Eve in the Mahoning Valley

First Night Youngstown

First Night Youngstown, downtown Youngstown is a family friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration of the Arts presented by First Night Youngstown, Inc. a not-for-profit organization. The Opening Ceremony will take place 5:30 p.m. at 20 Federal Plaza (the PharMor Center) in downtown Youngstown. More than 15 event venues will offer revelers entertainment – including magicians, dancers, a laser light show and fireworks to ring in the New Year – food, and more.

Admission Buttons are $10 for adults; $5 for students age 13 through college-age (must have a student ID) and senior citizens. Children 12 and under are free! Buttons can be purchased at the Arms Family Museum and Bliss Hall at YSU the night of the event and at The First Night Youngstown Event Headquarters located at City Centre One, 100 Federal Plaza E, Suite 150. The Event Schedule and maps are available at all venues throughout the night.

Free parking will be available at various locations throughout the downtown area and the WRTA will provide constant shuttle service between venues throughout the night.
For more information call the Event Headquarters at 330-744-9966 or visit www.firstnightyoungstown.org

First Night Canfield

Celebrating its 11th year First Night Canfield will also offer a family friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration in the village of Canfield, Ohio. First Night Canfield runs from 6 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday, Dec. 31 and will include numerous children’s activities and other entertainment including musicians, illusionists, performers, and fireworks at midnight. A special feature of this First Night event is the Cabaret Dinner Show which is $27.50 for adults and $17.50 for those 18 and younger. This cost also includes an Admission Button.

Admission Buttons sans the Cabaret are $10 for adults and free for students 18 years and younger. An admission button is required at all First Night Canfield events. Buttons are available now and can be purchased at any number of locations including the First Night Canfield office located at 40 S. Broad St. in Canfield. Visit www.firstnightcanfield.com or call 330-533-2290 for more information.