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May 2025

Clay Lantern

In this class you will learn how to use slabs of clay to craft a simple box. The walls of this box can be carved or cut out of to make windows for light to escape. This creates a fun and unique patt...

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

Book your session this weekend to experience Glassworking at The MAC! Work with glass artists Neal Richmond to Create a unique glass flower! In this session: Create a glass flower using two colors (on...

May 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Clay Kids Pencil Cup

In this class using a slab, students will form a sheet of clay around a form. This form will then be partially removed allowing for the bottom of the slab to be pinched together creating a seamless f...

May 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Wine Bottle Meditation Garden Party

On the day of our party, a delicious Wishmaker beverage will be waiting to welcome you. We’ll also bring everything that each person needs to create a uniquely beautiful Wine Bottle Meditation G...

May 24 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar Map

Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar • 116 Main St.
Bellville, OH 44813

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Clay Pendants & Charms

Date: May 17th & May 24th, Time: 5pm-7pm. In this class you will use simple cookie cutters to create shapes which will serve as a base for your pendants. They can be decorated by using texture pla...

May 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Glass Blowing- Glass Flower Experience

May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Flexibility and Flow at Kingwood Center Gardens

Program runs weekly, Tuesdays at 1PM-1:45PM from March 4-May 27, 2025. Focused on range of motion and ease of movement, this class combines traditional stretching with yoga to increase flexibility and...

May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

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Kingwood Center Gardens Map

Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Clay Taco Time

In this class students will use a round of cutout for a shell, and their creativity along with tricks to make semi-realistic toppings to place in their tacos. It is up to the students how many and wh...

May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Dog Treat Making Party

Calling all dog lovers, this one’s for you! Come and join us within the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary home, constructed in the late 1800’s. Share your love of poochies by making ...

May 31 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar Map

Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar • 116 Main St.
Bellville, OH 44813

Sip & Paint at Hickory Vines Winery and Venue

Sip & Paint a Floral Wine Glass set of 2. Tickets Include:Your first glass of wine/beer/wine flight2 wine glassesSuppliesInstruction Purchase Tickets HERE.

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hickory Vines Winery & Venue Map

Hickory Vines Winery & Venue • 1745 Hickory Lane
Mansfield, OH 44905

Acrylic Painting for Beginner

Learn how to paint with acrylics, learn new techniques and ways to paint! For any questions or concerns, call the Mansfield Art Center at 419-756-1700, or send an email to pia@mansfieldartcenter.org R...

May 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

June 2025

Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park at Marshall Park. June 3rd, June 17th, July 15th and 29th. Free. 6:00pm at the Band Shelter.

June 3 @ 6:00 pm

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Marshall Park Map

Marshall Park • 3375 Milligan Rd.
Ontario, OH 44906

The History of Malabar Farm

Join author Tom Bachelder and Malabar Farm Park Naturalist Mark Sommer as they share the story of Richland County’s Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Louis Bromfield. Hear about:– His early year...

June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Marvin Memorial Library Map

Marvin Memorial Library • 29 W Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875

National Cheese Day Workshop at Hickory Vines Winery

Join us on National Cheese Day at Hickory Vines Winery for a charcuterie class filled with varieties of specialty cheeses from all over the world!Glass of wine is included! Grab your “cheesyR...

June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hickory Vines Winery & Venue Map

Hickory Vines Winery & Venue • 1745 Hickory Lane
Mansfield, OH 44905

Create a Summer Container

Dig into container gardening with Kingwood’s Horticulture team in this hands-on, make-and-take workshop. Plant a beautiful container garden that’s perfect for patios, porches, or small spaces. All...

June 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kingwood Center Gardens Map

Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Loofah Soaps Class

Loofah sponges exfoliate your skin and will leave your skin feeling fresh and clean when combined with your own natural homemade soaps. Ginger Stoops will teach you how to make your own cold-processed...

June 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Burton Park Map

Burton Park • 1177 Sunset Boulevard
Mansfield, OH 44907

Pressed Flower Art

Join us Monday, June 9th from 6pm-8pm creating some beautiful keepsake gifts with Judy!5×7 Pressed Flower Art- Real pressed flowers. First glass of wine included. Plethora of colors to choose fro...

June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar Map

Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar • 116 Main St.
Bellville, OH 44813

Cocktail Class at The Spirit Room

Join us for a fun evening of hand-crafting cocktails hosted by Watershed Distillery and the Spirit Room. Cocktail connoisseur, Justin H. from Watershed and Executive Bourbon Steward, Shelly A. will sh...

June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Spirit Room Map

The Spirit Room • 131 N. Diamond St.
Mansfield, OH 44902

Pens and Ink at the Mansfield Art Center

Unleash your creativity with Pens & Ink! Come join your instructor, Anita Major, as she walks you through drawing this Summer dragonfly and flowers. Fun for all skill levels. Color in the design w...

June 13 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

Mansfield Art Center • 700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Paint & Sip at Charles Mill Lake Marina

Join us this summer on Charles Mill Lake for Paint & Sip nights! Cruise the lake at sunset while an instructor leads a painting class aboard our cruise boat. Friday, June 13 Friday, July 18 Friday...

June 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Charles Mill Lake Park Map

Charles Mill Lake Park • 1277A State Rt. 430
Mansfield, OH 44903

Purse Wet Felting Class

Design and create a one-of-a-kind felted purse! In this class we will using the wet felting method which is achieved using warm soapy water and natural fiber. You will be making a template, layering w...

June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Alpaca Meadows Map

Alpaca Meadows • 1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903

Fused Glass Pendant

Create a unique fused glass pendant with Juli Parsons of Lasercraft Enterprises. All materials are included. Finished pendant will be available for pickup at Kingwood on a designated date after firing...

June 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kingwood Center Gardens Map

Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Family Arts and Crafts Night at North Lake Park

Bring your family out to North Lake Park to make a “Forest Gnome” with local artist Victoria Hoefler. No experience needed. Victoria will effortlessly guide you through the process of craf...

June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

North Lake Park Map

North Lake Park • 270 Rae Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44903

Flower Wet Felting Class

Learn the basics of wet felting in this fun, hands-on class where you’ll craft stunning felted flowers by layering vibrant, shaded wool and shaping it into unique floral designs. Using simple tools,...

June 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Alpaca Meadows Map

Alpaca Meadows • 1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903

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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.

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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