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October 2024

Prairie Peddler Festival

A unique outdoor marketplace in the woods. Shop over 200 vendors to find holiday decorating & home décor ~ Country, Farmhouse, & Primitive Décor, handmade goods & unique gifts ~ Live Mus...

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Prairie Peddler Festival Map

Prairie Peddler Festival • 3170 State Rt. 97
Butler, OH 44822

American Heritage Days at South Park

Discover life in early America during the 18th and 19th centuries from living historical reenactors. Throughout the day there will be crafts, trades, demonstrations, and activities, including blacksm...

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

South Park Map

South Park • 100 Brinkerhoff Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Proximity of Fate Triennial Exhibition at the Mansfield Art Center

This summer, The Mansfield Art Triennial ‘Proximity of Fate’ will bring together a mixed group of artists representing a range of perspectives, including national, local and regional artis...

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Charles Mill Halloween Weekend

Charles Mill Halloween Weekend, October 4-5. For all the details, visit their website HERE.

October 5 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Charles Mill Lake Park Map

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

Like a Machine

Meet the undisputed Power Slap Middleweight Champion John “The Machine” Davis! John is an Ohio native that has farmed, served as a Marine, is a welder, husband and father. John will be ta...

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Boot Life Map

The Boot Life • 115 Park Ave. West
Mansfield, OH 44902

National ALPACA Farm Days at Shady Lane Alpaca Farm

National ALPACA Farm Days October 5 & 6, 2024 noon to 5pm both days Pony Rides, Hand Feed the Alpacas and other animals, Blacksmithing, Bean Soup & corn bread, demonstrations on using fiber an...

October 5 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Shady Lane Alpaca Farm Map

Shady Lane Alpaca Farm • 3073 Gass Rd.
Lexington, OH 44904

Altered Images – Photo Collage Workshop at The Mansfield Art Center

In this class students will learn various collage and image alteration techniques. These might include weaving images, addition of text, painting, and hand sewing. The ‘altered image’ concept is p...

October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Community Drumming Circle at Gorman Nature Center

The Mid-Ohio Reiki group will be hosting a Community Drumming Circle in the field on the south side of the Gorman Nature Center building on October 5th from 2 to 4 p.m. Be sure to bring a chair, your ...

October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gorman Nature Center Map

Gorman Nature Center • 2295 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, OH 44907

Machine knitting : Fall Pumpkin at Mansfield Art Center

Create adorable knitted pumpkins using a knitting machine, with a touch of hand crochet for the finishing details. This class is designed for crafters who want to combine speed and creativity, making ...

October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Halloween Bar Crawl

Ready, set, crawl! Join us for our second annual downtown Mansfield Halloween Bar Crawl including The Warehouse Tavern, City Grille, The Clubhouse, The Phoenix Brewing Company, and DLX. October 5th at...

October 5 @ 6:00 pm

The Warehouse Tavern Map

The Warehouse Tavern • 66 E. Fourth St.
Mansfield, OH 44902

Blood Prison

Escape from Blood Prison is a harrowing walk through the unrelenting horrors of the Ohio State Reformatory—*the state’s notoriously haunted prison. In this unsettling space where paranormal ac...

October 5 @ 6:45 pm - 12:00 am

Escape from Blood Prison Map

Escape from Blood Prison • 100 Reformatory Road
Mansfield, OH 44905

J & J Rietschlin Farm Field of Screams

Field of Screams at J & J Rietschlin Farm is a haunted attraction in Shelby that includes a Hayride and Haunted Corn Maze! For more information, visit their website HERE. September 21, 28, and ev...

October 5 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Field of Screams Map

Field of Screams • 5482 ST. RT. 61 South
Shelby, OH 44875

Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse

We are open for business this Halloween 2024 season! Our gates will be open this Saturday, September 28 from 7-11pm. Then every Saturday and Sunday in October from 7-11pm. On October 27 from 6-9pm. ...

October 5 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse Map

Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse • 155 W 3rd Street
Perrysville, OH 44864

Check, Please at OSU Mansfield Theatre

Check, Please by Johnathan Rand Two people hope for the best but suffer through the worst as they struggle through blind dates with a kleptomaniac, a pirate, an EXTREME thrill-seeker, an obsessive spo...

October 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage Map

The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage • 1760 University Dr.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Prairie Peddler Festival

A unique outdoor marketplace in the woods. Shop over 200 vendors to find holiday decorating & home décor ~ Country, Farmhouse, & Primitive Décor, handmade goods & unique gifts ~ Live Mus...

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Prairie Peddler Festival Map

Prairie Peddler Festival • 3170 State Rt. 97
Butler, OH 44822

Proximity of Fate Triennial Exhibition at the Mansfield Art Center

This summer, The Mansfield Art Triennial ‘Proximity of Fate’ will bring together a mixed group of artists representing a range of perspectives, including national, local and regional artis...

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Pens & Ink with Anita at the Mansfield Art Center

Dive into the expressive world of Pen & Ink drawing in our beginner-friendly class! Whether you’re sketching for the first time or looking to refine your doodles, our class offers the perfec...

October 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Check, Please at OSU Mansfield Theatre

October 6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage Map

The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage • 1760 University Dr.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Ceramic Halloween shot glass at The Mansfield Art Center

What a better way to party this Halloween season than taking shots from your own handmade skull shot-glasses! You instructor, Rocky Brown, will show you how to make a set of spooky glasses. You will b...

October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Blood Prison

Escape from Blood Prison is a harrowing walk through the unrelenting horrors of the Ohio State Reformatory—*the state’s notoriously haunted prison. In this unsettling space where paranormal ac...

October 6 @ 6:45 pm - 10:00 am

Escape from Blood Prison Map

Escape from Blood Prison • 100 Reformatory Road
Mansfield, OH 44905

Soapmaking 101 at Burton Park

Handmade soaps are an excellent gift for the holidays. Local fiber artist Ginger Stoops will teach you how to make your own cold-processed soap using a simple recipe. These soap bars have a wonderful,...

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Burton Park Map

Burton Park • 1177 Sunset Boulevard
Mansfield, OH 44907

Check, Please at OSU Mansfield Theatre

October 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage Map

The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage • 1760 University Dr.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Proximity of Fate Triennial Exhibition at the Mansfield Art Center

This summer, The Mansfield Art Triennial ‘Proximity of Fate’ will bring together a mixed group of artists representing a range of perspectives, including national, local and regional artis...

October 8 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

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

Animal Feeding Day at Gorman Nature Center

If you’ve ever wondered how we take care of all of the Gorman Nature Center educational animals, join us every Tuesday from 3:30pm-5:00pm (May-October) to get up close and personal with our anim...

October 8 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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Gorman Nature Center Map

Gorman Nature Center • 2295 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, OH 44907

Fused Glass Pendant at Kingwood Center Gardens

Create a fused glass pendant with Juli Parsons of Lasercraft Enterprises. Materials included. Pendant will be available for pickup on designated date once fired and complete. Kingwood Members: $20/ No...

October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kingwood Center Gardens Map

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

Oaks and Acorns at Gorman Nature Center

Not only for moms, this weekly program is for all adults and their pre-school aged little ones to come enjoy the outdoors together, including activities, crafts, hikes, and games. It takes place at th...

October 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Gorman Nature Center Map

Gorman Nature Center • 2295 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, OH 44907

Proximity of Fate Triennial Exhibition at the Mansfield Art Center

This summer, The Mansfield Art Triennial ‘Proximity of Fate’ will bring together a mixed group of artists representing a range of perspectives, including national, local and regional artis...

October 9 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Mansfield Art Center Map

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

30th Annual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Mansfield Fire Museum

Join us for a blazing good time at the Mansfield Fire Museum. Enjoy food, museum tour, fun, and the unveiling of two new donated collections. Wednesday, October 9th from 4pm-7pm. Please RSVP by Septe...

October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center Map

Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center • 1265 W. Fourth St.
Mansfield, OH 44906

Tea & Tunes at 3rd Cup Tea

Tea & Tunes: •Big Bend (Full band) ft. Ariane Hill •VOLLMAR (Bloomington, IN) •G An Evening of Live Music at 3rd Cup TeaDate: October 9th Join us for a warm and inviting night of live music,...

October 9 @ 6:00 pm

3rd Cup Tea Map

3rd Cup Tea • 101 N. Main St.
Mansfield, OH 44902

VIP Wine Club Tasting Event at the Vault Wine Bar

$29 a person includes a welcome wine and 3 courses with heavy appetizers paired with wine. Reservations and prepayment required. Call 567-292-9081 to sign up. Limited availability.

October 9 @ 6:00 pm

The Vault Wine Bar Map

The Vault Wine Bar • 29 W. Main St.
Shelby, OH 44875

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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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