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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Play Group MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

Story Time with Fiddle

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Storytime Series

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Wellness Walk & Morning Stretch

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

3D Printing Demo

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

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

Knotty Knitters BAVIN

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Marvin Memorial Library

Mini Makers

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

I Survived

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

K-3rd Grade Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

North End Farmers Market

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NECIC North End Farmers Market

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Game Night @ The Library

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Grounds & Gardens Tour

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Kingwood Center Gardens

Bundt Pan Pumpkins

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Fall Sip N Suds at Hickory Vines

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Hickory Vines Winery & Venue

Live Music: Steve Brown

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The Vault Wine Bar

HAUNTFEST WEEKEND (Halloween #2)

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Shelby/Mansfield KOA Resort

My favorite book is…

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Live Music: Mike Risner

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The Vault Wine Bar

Music & Movement MPR

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Marvin Memorial Library

EW-9/25,9/26/2026-Glass Blowing- Mini Pumpkins

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Mansfield Art Center

Finish it Friday

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

Final Friday Concert

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Downtown Mansfield, Inc.

September Final Friday Concert

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The Brickyard

Blood Prison

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Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Bookworm Bonanza!

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Crafty Kids

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Mansfield OH parkrun

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Mansfield OH parkrun

Miss Ohio 5k Race/Walk

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Miss Ohio 5k Race/Walk

49th Annual Ohio Heritage Days

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Malabar Farm

Prairie Peddler Festival 2026

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Prairie Peddler Festival

Fall Farm Days at Alpaca Meadows

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Alpaca Meadows

Back To the 80’s Dance

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Loft & Rails Wedding and Event Center

Barn Dance – Malabar Farm

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Malabar Farm

Live Music: Six Miles To Nellie

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The Vault Wine Bar

Live Music: City News

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The Phoenix Brewing Company

Mansfield Motocross: MERP Mid East Racing Promotions

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Mansfield Speedway

49th Annual Ohio Heritage Days

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Malabar Farm

Prairie Peddler Festival 2026

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Prairie Peddler Festival

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Family Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Read to the Dog! (Lucas)

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lucas Branch

Dungeons and Dragons Club

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Anything but a Paintbrush

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Puzzle Mania

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Main Library

Euchre Night

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Family Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Ontario Branch

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Madison Branch

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Butler Branch

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie – Program in a Bag

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Bellville Branch

Family Story Time

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Mansfield Richland County Public Library - Lexington Branch

Story Time STR

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Marvin Memorial Library

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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