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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Decking Our Halls for the Holidays!

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Mansfield Art Center

BBQ at the Phoenix in the Brickyard

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BBQ By What's Smoken'

Savor & Sip 2026

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City of Shelby

Savor & Sip Auction and Food Tasting

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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development

Hearts and Harvest Workshop

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Cornerstone of Hope-Columbus, Ohio

Sip N Pour at Hickory Vines

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

Drop-In Yoga with Erin at RAA

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Richland Academy of the Arts

Halloween Weekend 2 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park!

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park

EW-10/23,10/24/2026- Glass Blowing- Pumpkin Cup

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Mansfield Art Center

BBQ at the Phoenix in the parking lot

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BBQ By What's Smoken'

Haunted Hike

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Malabar Farm

Milo’s Music 6p

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

Paint N Sip {Spooky Night}

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

Ghostlight Cabaret: “Dating (And The Search For Love)” Featuring Lisa Fishman

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Renaissance Theatre

LIVE at The Phoenix Brewing Company

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Steve Brown Music

Live Music: Steve Brown

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

Eerie Galion Walks

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Gazebo at Park Square in downtown Galion

The Importance of Being Ernest

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Mansfield Playhouse

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Plymouth Branch

Visitor Center Closed

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Richland County Park District

Visitor Center Closed

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Gorman Nature Center

Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Mansfield OH parkrun

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Mansfield OH parkrun

Mapleton Fall Craft Show

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Mapleton High School and Middle School

Paint N Sip {Witchy Woman}

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

Trunk or Treat

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City Of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department

Trunk or Treat at Liberty Park

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City of Mansfield

2026 Mansfield YMCA Trunk or Treat

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Body Butter Workshop

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Intentional Blooms

EW-10-24,25,31 & 11-1-2026 Stained Glass Ethereal Butterfly

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Mansfield Art Center

Trunk or Treat

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Trunk-or-Treat and Touch-a-Truck

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Madison Comprehensive High School Parking Lot

Paint N Sip {Witch’s Cauldron}

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

Minute Motivations 101: Meet the Author, Coach Derrick Davis

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The 101 Tea Company

Clay Owl Class

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Wasteland poets live 6pm

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

Halloween With My Boo! An R&B Halloween

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419sing

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

The Stroppers • Not Geld

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The Mothership

GoodTimes/BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience

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Renaissance Theatre

The Importance of Being Ernest

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Mansfield Playhouse

Campsite Decorating Contest

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Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Morning Hike

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Malabar Farm

Community Appreciation Sundays

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Hudson and Essex

Spooky Cake Decorating Class

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

The Importance of Being Ernest

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Mansfield Playhouse

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

Black Cat Pillow

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Plymouth Branch

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Plymouth Branch

Carlisle Gifts 2026 Fall Gathering & Fashion Show

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Carlisle Gifts

Senior Depot Lunch

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Village of Lexington

Creepy Critters

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Richland County Park District

Creepy Critters

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Gorman Nature Center

Public Animal Feeding Day

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Richland County Park District

Public Animal Feeding Day

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Gorman Nature Center

Family Art Night-Happy Fall Painting

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City Of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department

Indoor Volleyball League

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Ohio Social Sports

TTRPG Nights

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Pump & Grind

Country Murder Mystery Dinner

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

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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