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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Fall Paint Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

2026 Mansfield YMCA Trunk or Treat

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YMCA of North Central Ohio

Trunk-or-Treat and Touch-a-Truck

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Madison Comprehensive High School Parking Lot

Free Teddy Bear Concert

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Teddy Bear Concert: The Spooky Old House

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Renaissance Theatre

OKTOBERFEST

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

The Tape Cassettes • The Stroppers • The Raccoon Wranglers

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The Mothership

Good Times/Bad Times: The Led Zeppelin Experience

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Renaissance Theatre

The Importance of Being Ernest

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Mansfield Playhouse

Morning Hike

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Malabar Farm

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

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Blood Prison

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

FALL SESSION

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Read to the Dog!

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

Puzzle Mania

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Euchre Night Bellville

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Friendly Floating Ghost

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

FALL SESSION

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Cricut® Workshop

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Tricks & Treats

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Carlisle Gifts 2026 Fall Gathering & Fashion Show

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Carlisle Gifts

Creepy Critters

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Richland County Park District

Public Animal Feeding Day

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Richland County Park District

Minions Monster Mash

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Reading Buddies CD

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Marvin Memorial Library

Flexibility and Flow

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Fall Cake Decorating

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Friendly Floating Ghost

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Indoor Volleyball League

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Ohio Social Sports

TTRPG Nights

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Pump & Grind

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

Country Murder Mystery Dinner

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Country Murder Mystery Dinner

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

FALL SESSION

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Excel — The Basics

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

BCS Mansfield Produce Market

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Buckeye Community School

Oaks & Acorns

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Richland County Park District

Play Group MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Wellness Walk and Morning Stretch

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Kingwood Center Gardens

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

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

Drop-In Salsa with Marden at RAA

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Richland Academy of the Arts

FALL SESSION

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Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Snip, Glue, Boo!

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Knotty Knitters BAVIN

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Marvin Memorial Library

K-3rd Grade Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

BELLVILLE TRICK OR TREAT

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Village of Bellville

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

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

PARADE

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Village of Bellville

Rose Knox – Author Appearance; Rachel Greenfield

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Oak Hill Cottage

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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