March takes you outside for the Maple Syrup Festival at Malabar Farm State Park and Avian Encounters with the birds at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Then head indoors with many options for learning something new!...
February Happenings and Events
Who said there’s nothing to do in the winter? February is the time to learn something new! We’ve got you covered with events for Black History Month, an epic blown glass exhibit at the Mansfield Art Center and a brand-new fragrance exhibit at Kingwood Center Gardens. You’ll also find sweetheart hikes in our local parks…
Holiday Happenings and Seasonal Events
Richland County is ready to spread holiday cheer with brilliant light displays, free holiday tours, and craft fairs to shop for everyone on your list. After last year’s holidays were full of the unexpected, here are some ideas to make this holiday season a memorable one for all the right reasons!...
One Region, Many Downtowns
Beyond its county seat, Richland County is a land rich in small communities. From rural to suburban, each town has its own personality and attractions worth a day trip....
Travel Our Trails
Whether on foot, wheel or hoof, you’ll find adventure all around the Mansfield area. Trek at your own pace along one of Destination Mansfield – Richland County’s organized trails. We’ve made it easy for you to chart your course, and you’re welcome to mix and match stops for a customized experience....
Art is the Heart of Richland County
Everywhere you look throughout Richland County, you’ll see that a love of the arts uplifts and enhances the community. Eager crowds gather to experience the work of local visual artists, musicians and performers at the region’s theaters, galleries and performance stages....
Meet Me on Main Street
Historic buildings, streets lined with locally owned shops and restaurants, vibrant community events — these are just a few features of downtown Mansfield. The city center even has its own soundtrack thanks to Richland Carrousel Park’s joyful organ music. Meet us on Main Street for a day filled with art, culture, good food and fun....
Things We’re Famous For: The Mansfield Effect
These people and ideas that emerged from Mansfield have gone on to change the world. Big-time Hollywood producers. Pulitzer Prize-winning authors. Mega-stars of motorsports. Innovations like America’s first walking and talking robot and Ohio’s first ski resort. These and other powerful stories are part of Mansfield’s heritage. It’s your turn to discover everything we’re famous for....
Kids are Gonna Love
Richland County’s small-town feel is perfect for families, offering kid-friendly attractions in a combination of urban and rural settings....
Stop and Smell the Flowers
In 1926, industrial giant Charles Kelley King began construction on his 47-acre gentleman’s pastoral estate complete with lush gardens. King later bequeathed his beloved home to the public to enjoy. Today, Kingwood Center Gardens is a botanical garden and horticulture showcase....