13 Holiday Events to Put You in The Christmas Spirit

If those dark fall nights and the time change have you feeling down, we have 13 holiday events to pick you up and put you in a more festive mood. Calendars are getting tighter, but you’ll definitely want to squeeze in these free family festivals, musical performances, and one last trip to your favorite attraction when they’ve decked the halls for the Christmas season....

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Some Things We’re Famous For…

Many people know about Mansfield’s deep roots in Hollywood, history, and hauntings, but the list of places and events that set this city apart sprawls far beyond these three categories. A talented robot, a biblical wax museum, and a hand-carved carrousel are just some of the attractions! Mansfield is undeniably special, but if you need more evidence as to why, read on!...

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Area Tourism Marketing has Award Winning Day!

Destination Mansfield – Richland County attended the Ohio Conference on Travel in West Chester, October 16-18. During the educational conference, local tourism marketing shined brightly with a total of eight awards for exceptional marketing, two for Destination Mansfield and six for Little Buckeye Children’s Museum....

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25 Things To Do This Fall in Richland County

In case you haven’t already made your fall bucket list, we’re here to help! There is so much going on in our area and we don’t want you to miss out! Here are 25 things to do this fall in Richland County including activities for your family, for free, and even for when you want to leave the little ones with a babysitter....

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Artists of Mansfield – Robin Shoup Wilson & Allison Pence

As new galleries continue to open, local artists are using this beautiful city to help inspire or showcase their artwork. One Mansfield local, Allison Pence, explained how “being downtown has helped with the art side of the business.” As you take a look around Mansfield, you are sure to see murals, showcases, or galleries featuring locals’ favorite artists. Robin Shoup Wilson and Allison Pence are two of the artists who help fill the city with beauty....

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October Happenings and Events

Fall is in the air and we can smell those hot Apple Donuts by just thinking about them. October is full of great events like Prairie Peddler Festival, Fall Flicker at Kingwood Center Gardens, and the Ohio State Reformatory’s terrifying Blood Prison. Here’s a list of festivals, fall fun, frights and more events you’ll find on this month’s calendar....

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7 Local Restaurants Accommodating to Dietary Needs

While visiting new locations, restaurants accommodating dietary limitations are probably the hardest thing to find. With an estimated 1 in 10 American adults having food allergies or intolerances, Mansfield is making sure to satisfy all sorts of dietary needs without abandoning flavor....

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Shop Over 200 Artisans at the 2019 Prairie Peddler Festival

Every fall the Prairie Peddler Festival returns to Richland County to showcase handcrafted items available for purchase. Vendors come together to give the community a unique shopping experience featuring over 200 artisan booths.  This year’s event takes place September 28–29 and October 5–6....

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