Events

When we say there’s something for everyone in Mansfield and the surrounding communities … we mean it! Whether you love the arts, the outdoors, fitness, history, live music, or anything in between, there are events happening in our area that fit your interests.

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2026 Themed Weekends

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Shelby/Mansfield KOA Resort

CrowFest

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Mansfield Art Center

FALL SESSION

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

EW-10-08-2026 Stained Glass: Pumpkin Trilogy large pumpkin

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Mansfield Art Center

October Ladies Night!

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The Little Shops of Shelby

Shelby Shop Local: October

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

Tree Identification Series: Part 3 Winter Tree ID

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Kingwood Center Gardens

FALL SESSION

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

HOWL-O-WEEN WEEKEND

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Shelby/Mansfield KOA Resort

2026 YMCA Fall Classic

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Drop-In Yoga with Erin at RAA

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Richland Academy of the Arts

2026 YMCA Fall Classic

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Shelby Crossing Golf Course and Event Center

FREE Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session

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Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Halloween Weekend at Pleasant Hill Lake Park!

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Xclusive Diesel Show

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Richland County Fairgrounds

EW-10/9,10/10/2026- Glass Blowing- Pumpkin Cup

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Mansfield Art Center

EW-10-09-2026 Stained Glass: Trilogy Medium pumpkin

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Mansfield Art Center

Salisbury steak dinner

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Mansfield Area Knights of Columbus

Buckeye Brawl at Mansfield Speedway – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 🏁

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Mansfield Speedway

Sheldon Haudenschild’s NOS Energy Drink Buckeye Brawl Round Two

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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

Tea & Tunes: Rise of Laz

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The 101 Tea Company

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

Live Music: Henry J

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

The Big Sit

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Richland County Park District

14th Annual Big Sit – Gorman Nature Center (New Location)

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Richland County Park District

Mansfield OH parkrun

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Mansfield OH parkrun

Formal Gardens Days

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Nature Doodling with Mark

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Malabar Farm

OBS Fall Festival

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Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Xclusive Diesel Show

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Richland County Fairgrounds

YMCA 2026 Fall Craft Show

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Dogs, Donuts & Drinks

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Humane Society of Richland County

Modified Kingwood Hall Tour

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Kingwood Center Gardens

50’s Murder Mystery

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Chunky Blanket Workshop

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

11th Annual Trunk or Treat

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Richland Outreach Center

Kingwood Hall Guided Tour

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Kingwood Center Gardens

EW-10/10-2026 Stained Glass: Pumpkin Trilogy: Small

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Mansfield Art Center

Bluegrass Octoberfest

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The Mothership

Bluegrass Octoberfest

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Booze Hounds Bluegrass

Dinner and Music

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Liederkranz Social and Soccer Club

LIVE at Hickory Vines Winery

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Steve Brown Music

Miss Freedom Ohio – Queens Pageant

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Mansfield Playhouse

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

Live Pro Wrestling: ASWA Shocktober Showdown 2026!

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American States Wrestling Alliance LLC

Campsite Decorating Contest

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Family Field Day

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Village of Bellville

Pumpkin Painting

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Malabar Farm

Community Appreciation Sundays

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Hudson and Essex

EW-10/11-2026- Pens & Ink with Anita : Jelly Fish

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Mansfield Art Center

Macrame Hanging Ghostie (SOLD OUT)

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

Manifest closing art reception

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The 101 Tea Company

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

FALL BREAK WEEK

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

FALL BREAK WEEK

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Public Animal Feeding Day

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Richland County Park District

Public animal feeding day

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Richland County Park District

Black Hat Wine Walk

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Registration is now full – Flexibility and Flow

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Conservation Creation Workshop – Things That Go Bump in the Night

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Richland County Agricultural Society

Breweries, Wineries and Wine Bars

Mansfield-Richland County has the quiet simplicity of a small town with the event happenings of larger city destinations. Whether you call Mansfield home or a getaway destination, there’s always a chance to go out and have some fun.  If you’re looking for a fun night out on the town, we have countless breweries, wineries, and wine bars along our Wine & Ale Trail that feature live music, game nights, “taproom trivia,” and more. Check out events happening at The Phoenix Brewing Company, 1285 Winery, The Vault Wine Bar and more if your ideal weekend involves a tall glass and good friends.

Wine & Ale Trail

Outdoor Events Around Mansfield-Richland County

If you love the outdoors, look no further. Mansfield has a vast array of opportunities to explore the outdoors from self-guided hiking to educational experiences. Whether you’re interested in exploring workshops at Kingwood Center Gardens, hiking events at Malabar Farm State Park, nature programs at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, or a kayak class on one of the lakes in our area, you can find out all of the outdoor events available right here.

Live Performances and Art Exhibits

There’s no shortage of artistic talent here in our area. If you’re looking for a chance to witness the arts, you can find performances happening at The Renaissance Theatre, the Mansfield Playhouse, or the smaller and more intimate Theatre 166. If you’re interested in experiencing, creating, and appreciating art in its physical form, The Mansfield Art Center is a wonderful place to explore galleries and exhibits. Additionally, if you’d rather immerse yourself fully in the arts, there are plenty of options for hands-on experiences like artist workshops and open mic poetry nights.

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

The Historic Ohio State Reformatory is a staple of Mansfield featuring countless different events for different interests. Whether you’re a Shawshank Redemption fan looking to explore the 15 filming locations, a history buff interested in the happenings of the prison during its lifetime, or a lover of the paranormal looking to hunt ghosts in the cover of nightfall … the Ohio State Reformatory has something for everyone. It’s even the home of the famed summer 3-day tattoo and music festival, Inkcarceration.

Things to Do in Mansfield-Richland County

Mansfield is a diverse community with diverse interests and we are proud to welcome events that suit any and all interests, no matter how niche they may seem. If you have an interest in doing yoga with alpacas … mark your calendar because we’ve got it here. From races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, to the annual Shawshank Hustle 7k, to enough live, local music to go around, we honestly just love having a good time here in Mansfield, Ohio.

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