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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Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Halloween Paper Piecing – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Halloween Paper Piecing – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Halloween Paper Piecing – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Family Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Toddler Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Book Chatter

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Public Animal Feeding Day

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Richland County Park District

Public animal feeding day

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Richland County Park District

Reading Buddies CD

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Marvin Memorial Library

Black Hat Wine Walk

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Black Hat Wine Walk

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Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast

Flexibility and Flow

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Abandoned Cemeteries & Rural Farmhouses

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Book Bingo MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Conservation Creation Workshop – Things That Go Bump in the Night

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Richland County Agricultural Society

Conservation Creations Arts & Crafts Workshop: Things That Go Bump in the Night

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Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

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

The Toxhards “Get Destructive” Tour 2026 @ The Mothership

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The Mothership

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Oaks & Acorns

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Richland County Park District

Baby Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Family Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Play Group MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Wellness Walk and Morning Stretch

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Community Pumpkin Carving

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Cover to Cover Book Club MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Bold Buttons

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

Drop-In Salsa with Marden at RAA

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Richland Academy of the Arts

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Edgar Allen Poe-try

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Canva® Workshop

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Carnegie Hall’s Link Up: The Orchestra Moves

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Renaissance Theatre

Explore on the Floor

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Baby Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Family Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

2026 Carnegie Hall’s Link Up: The Orchestra Moves

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Renaissance Theatre

Community Pumpkin Carving

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Between the Bookends (Clean Reads)

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Marvin Memorial Library

Teen Time!

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

K-3rd Grade Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Euchre Night

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Evening Bird Walk

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Richland County Park District

Abandoned Cemeteries & Rural Farmhouses

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Friendly Floating Ghost

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Minions Monster Mash

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Sip & Pressed Flower Art

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

Blood Prison

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Blood Prison

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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