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The holiday calendar in Youngstown is filling in early. These are the events we could confirm with the venues as of Oct. 22, 2026, in date order. We'll add more as venues announce them.
Free: Frost & Lights at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Mill Creek MetroParks' holiday celebration at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown) is free. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.
- Festival of Trees: an indoor display of decorated live trees, Dec. 5, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mondays).
- Winter Nights: an evening walk through the gardens lit with outdoor lights, 5–6 p.m. on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Holiday characters will make appearances.
- Festive Finds Weekend: a craft show with 30 vendors, Dec. 12–13.
The full calendar
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov. 13 – Sun, Jan. 3 | Kennywood Holiday Lights (weekends to Dec. 13, then daily; closed Dec. 24–25) | Kennywood, West Mifflin, Pa. |
| Sun, Nov. 22, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. | Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve | Covelli Centre |
| Sun, Nov. 29 | TubaChristmas & Holiday Craft Show (craft show 11 a.m., concert 4 p.m.) | Stambaugh Auditorium |
| Wed, Dec. 2 | YSU Carols & Cocoa (7 p.m.) and the Dana Holiday Concert (8 p.m.) | Stambaugh Auditorium |
| Thu, Dec. 3 – Sun, Dec. 6 | Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family (7 shows; $27–$122 plus fees) | Covelli Centre |
| Sat, Dec. 5 – Sun, Jan. 3 | Frost & Lights (free) | Fellows Riverside Gardens |
| Mon, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. | YSU Youth Orchestra Concert | Stambaugh Auditorium |
| Tue, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. | Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration | Stambaugh Auditorium |
| Wed, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. | O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy | Stambaugh Auditorium |
| Thu, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. | The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra | Stambaugh Auditorium |
| Fri, Dec. 11 | Nelly with special guest | Covelli Centre |
| Sat, Dec. 19, 1 & 6:30 p.m. | The Tapestries of Ohio: Christmas Madrigals Dinner & Show | Stambaugh Auditorium |
Disney On Ice showtimes
Magic of Family plays the Covelli Centre (229 E. Front St.) seven times: Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The venue lists tickets at $27–$122 plus fees. The morning shows tend to suit younger kids.
Plan a holiday weekend
One easy combo: Disney On Ice on Saturday morning, Dec. 5, then the opening night of Winter Nights at Fellows Riverside Gardens (5–6 p.m.). Or take the drive to Pittsburgh for Kennywood Holiday Lights.
