Public Ghost Hunts | For ages 18+ OSR offers a unique collaboration of ghost hunting skill levels through public hunts. Based on your personal skill level with investigating the paranormal, our guides will split participants into three groups. For Beginners: Our ghostly guides will show you how to test the limits of paranormal investigating, including interaction with entities or spirits,…
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July Happenings and Events
Summer is here, and while our summers may be looking a little different this year, there are events for everyone’s comfort level on our calendar. Thousands and thousands of visitors make road trips to our area each year, but many visitors are staying close to home this year. This could be the best summer to explore like a visitor in your own backyard since our attractions, restaurants, and stores need local support more than ever. These events are a great way to fill your summer with fun and help our local businesses thrive again....
January 28 is National Plan For Vacation Day
National Plan For Vacation Day is January 28, 2020 when Americans are encouraged to plan their vacation days. According to the US Travel Association, 768 Million vacation days went unused last year and 55% of Americans left vacation time on the table in 2018 and we think that’s just sad. If you plan your vacation days, you’re more likely to use them, so don’t let that paid time off go to waste. Sit down with your calendar and let’s plan a trip to Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio!...

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!...
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....

More Events Close Out an Impressive August in Richland County
The long-awaited 25th Anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption” may be over, but this month still has so much fun left to offer. Three exciting events, the Heart of the City Cruise In (Aug. 24) at Central Park, Dirt Million (Aug. 22-24) at Mansfield Motor Speedway, and the Mansfield Barber Expo (Aug. 25) at the Ohio State Reformatory, will close out an impressive August in Richland County....

Five Insta-Worthy Spots in Richland County that are #Iconic
Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio has some pretty great angles, so we put together a list of the most iconic places you must snap on your next visit. Make sure to get our good side – these are some of the most insta-worthy spots in Richland County!...

August Happenings and Events
As summer vacation draws to a close, August provides plenty of opportunities for your last month before school is back in session. Enjoy live concerts and music festivals, the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale, NASCAR, and the 25th Anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption.”...
1st Annual Women’s Para-Retreat Weekend
BSR Paranormal has partnered up with some of the top female investigators to bring YOU a fun-filled paranormal weekend in on of the most haunted places in the United States–Mansfield, Ohio. This is a women’s only weekend for like-minded individuals to get away from the daily grind to relax, have some fun, ghost hunt, make…

Mansfield Area Welcomes May with a Packed Calendar!
There’s something about May. It’s the month of springtime, flowers, rainstorms, and best of all, warm temperatures without the summer mugginess! This month’s calendar will be packed for sure, but the area is opening the month with a bang. Here are the major events happening the first weekend in May. There’s something for everyone, but how will you choose? We sure don’t know how!...