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

The Great Summer Check-In Challenge June 1 – August 31

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Mansfield Dance, Tumbling & Acrobatics Program Registration August 10-September 8

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Driving Experience – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Driving Experience – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Wine Glass Painting

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Succulent Table DĂŠcor

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Ontario High School Booster Club Bingo Monday’s Fairhaven Hall

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Richland County Fairgrounds

Euchre Night

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Succulent Table DĂŠcor

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

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Ohio Genealogical Society

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Growing Culinary Mushrooms on Logs

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The Ohio State University Mansfield Ovalwood Hall Room 206

Summer Fitness Series: Zumba

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Basics of Floral Design

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Public Animal Feeding Day

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Richland County Park District

Public animal feeding day

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Richland County Park District

Basics of Floral Design

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Oyster Shell Trinket Dish

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

Rhymes & Free Verse with Rich Banichar MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Tai Chi in the Gardens

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Last Tuesday Concert: Just Jazz Live

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Shelby Community Improvement Corporation

Shelby Summer Music Series featuring Just Jazz Live

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City of Shelby

BCS Marion Produce Market

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Buckeye Community School

Oaks & Acorns

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Richland County Park District

American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

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Ohio Genealogical Society

BCS Mansfield Produce Market

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Buckeye Community School

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Oaks & Acorns

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Richland County Park District

Storytime Series

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Evening Hike

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Malabar Farm

Middle to intermediate line dancing

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

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Ohio Genealogical Society

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Knotty Knitters BAVIN

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Marvin Memorial Library

North End Farmers Market

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NECIC North End Farmers Market

EW-08-27&28-2026 Stained Glass: Fall leaf

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Mansfield Art Center

Grounds and Gardens Tour

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Live Music: Steven Stanley

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The Vault Wine Bar

Succulent Table DĂŠcor

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Extra Hours Thursdays

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Kingwood Center Gardens

American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

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Ohio Genealogical Society

Glass in Flight 2

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Walking Club (Meets in the Lobby)

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Marvin Memorial Library

Music & Movement MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Greek Festival

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Sts. Constantine & Helen Orthodox Church

American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

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Ohio Genealogical Society

Finish it Friday

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

Fall Open House

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Rustik Market

August Final Friday Concert

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The Brickyard

Final Friday Concert

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Downtown Mansfield, Inc.

Mansfield Speedway x GLSS 360 Sprints 🏁

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Mansfield Speedway

Live Music: R2D2

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The Vault Wine Bar

Public Ghost Walk

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Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Mini Ghost Hunt: 10 pm – 2 am

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Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Mansfield Downtown Car Show @ the Fairgrounds

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Richland County Fairgrounds

Mansfield OH parkrun

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Mansfield OH parkrun

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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