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

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

Creepy Critters

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Richland County Park District

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

Oaks & Acorns

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Richland County Park District

Oaks & Acorns

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Gorman Nature Center

Free Guitar Lessons for Everyone

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Riedl Hall, Room 151

South Bath with Desiree Lynn

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The 101 Tea Company

Drop-In Salsa with Marden at RAA

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Richland Academy of the Arts

Senior Depot Lunch

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Village of Lexington

T-Mobile in Mansfield

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Cousins Maine Lobster - Columbus, OH

The 101 Gambit: Open Chess

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The 101 Tea Company

BBQ at the Phoenix in the Brickyard

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BBQ By What's Smoken'

BELLVILLE TRICK OR TREAT

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Village of Bellville

Trick or Treat

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Village of Lexington

Village of Lexington Trick or Treat

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Village of Lexington

Village of Lucas Trick or Treat

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Village of Lucas

PARADE

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Village of Bellville

Rose Knox – Author Appearance; Rachel Greenfield

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Oak Hill Cottage

Drop-In Yoga with Erin at RAA

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Richland Academy of the Arts

Nature Journaling

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Malabar Farm

BBQ at the Phoenix in the parking lot

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BBQ By What's Smoken'

Freaky Friday Glow Party October 30

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Membrane Constellation Exhibition XII: Disembodied Spirits

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La LUNA

2026 Shelby YMCA Trunk or Treat

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

BOO-TEA-FUL PARTY: Charcuterie Workshop

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The 101 Tea Company

Costume karaoke Costume Optional

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

Couples Salsa at Richland Academy of the Arts

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Richland Academy of the Arts

Fright Night Frenzy

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Buckeye Imagination Museum

Haunted Hike

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Malabar Farm

Paint N Sip {Hocus Pocus}

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

A Boo-Jee Jazzy Halloween

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Dan Lew Exchange

Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory

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Blood Prison

Experience Oak Hill Cottage at night!

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Oak Hill Cottage

Film: Nosferatu (1922)—Featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

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Renaissance Theatre

Live Music: Luke Watson

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

Mansfield OH parkrun

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Mansfield OH parkrun

Grand Opening – Mansfield Bottle Shop

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Mansfield Bottle Shop

Downtown Trick or Treat

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Downtown Mansfield, Inc.

Halloween Open Play

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Battle Zone Paintball Park

Halloween Ornament Class

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S&S Second Chances Art & Craft Studio

Witch Needle Felting Class

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Alpaca Meadows

Halloween Parade

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City of Shelby

Trick or Treat

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City of Shelby

Boo on Broadway!

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Village of Plymouth

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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