Want to learn more about bird feeding this winter? Then come join us Saturday, November 21st, at 4:00 pm to learn how we feed the birds at Gorman Nature Center! We will start with a short talk on the best bird feeding practices and look at different feeder styles and types of food. We will end our program by watching the bird feeders in the animal room and learn how to identify our common feeder birds. The entire program will last around 2 hours. Please call 419-884-3764 with questions.
Richland County Park District
Mansfield
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Hobbies
Come join us Thursday, November 19th, at 4:00 pm for November’s 🐦Evening Bird Walk!🐦
This month we will explore the prairies, thickets, and woodland found at Gorman Nature Center! Over-wintering birds returning from the nesting grounds up north like Dark-eyed Juncos are expected! We will meet at Gorman Nature Center, located at 2295 Lexington Ave, Mansfield. Restrooms will be available and the entire walk will last 1½ – 2 hours. Hope to see you there! Please call 419-884-3764 with questions.
Richland County Park District
Mansfield
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Outdoors
Join us for a delightful Barn Dance at Malabar Farm, held in the Main Barn on select Saturdays this summer and fall! Enjoy free admission and live music from the Back Porch Swing Band, starting at 7 PM and rocking until 10 PM. Participants can park at the Visitors’ Center and take a leisurely stroll to join the festivities. Refreshments are available, with water for $1 and soda for $2 (cash only). This event is fun for all skill levels, but please remember that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants acknowledge that while we strive for a safe environment, inherent risks exist in recreational activities. We look forward to an evening of toe-tapping tunes and great times!
Due to ongoing construction downtown, we will be pausing this event in 2025 to prioritize pedestrian access and safety. But don’t worry – we’re excited to bring it back to Downtown in October 2026! Until then, see you soon and have a fantastic Halloween!
Downtown Mansfield, Inc.
Mansfield
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Festivals/Fairs
13th Annual Autumn Fiber Festival
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arts & Crafts Building
Richland County Fairgrounds
750 N. Home Road
Mansfield, Ohio
Celebrate 13 years of fiber, creativity, and community at this lively regional fiber marketplace!
Shop local fiber producers, artisans, and craftsmen offering:
Raw natural fibers from plants and animals
Handspun, mill-spun & hand-dyed yarn
Spinning, weaving, knitting & crochet supplies
Felting supplies, dyes & kits
Fiber art equipment
One-of-a-kind handmade goods
Enjoy live demonstrations throughout the weekend
Meet fiber animals up close
Enter the raffle
Food trucks on site
Stock up on supplies for your own projects, discover a new craft, and start your Christmas shopping early — all under one roof.
Free Admission & Free Parking
Learn more at:
https://www.autumnfiberfestival.com/
Vendor Notice: Vendors are accepted only through the official application on our website. We will never request vendor applications through Facebook comments or messages. Please be aware of scams.
Alpaca Meadows
Mansfield
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Festivals/Fairs
- Arts
Come join us Thursday, October 15th, at 5:30 pm for October’s 🐦Evening Bird Walk!🐦
This month we will explore the prairies and thickets found at Tugend Prairie Preserve! Late Fall migrants like sparrows and kinglets are expected! We will meet at the trail head parking lot, located at 3583 Tugend Rd, Butler. Restrooms will not be available and the entire walk will last 1½ – 2 hours. Hope to see you there! Please call 419-884-3764 with questions.
Richland County Park District
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Parks & Rec
- Outdoors
HOWL-O-WEEN WEEKEND Join us for our final weekend – we are going out with a HOWL! Gourmet caramel apples, crafts for kids & adults, pumpkin decorating, & even a Werewolf howling contest! New this year: SPOOKY ZONE: free, kid-friendly, interactive Halloween activities available all day Saturday. Don’t miss Ghosts in the Graveyard Tag & a Flashlight Candy Hunt. End the weekend with our Halloween themed “Next Level S’mores” and Monster Mash Dance party at the fire pit!
Shelby/Mansfield KOA Resort
Shelby
- Seasonal & Holiday
- Kids & Family
- Arts
If you like to run AND you like to drink beer, join us at the Phoenix every Wednesday for Flight Club: Run, Walk, or Jog.
A fun run led by Chad Vanderpool starting and ending at the Phoenix. You can choose the length of your run/walk with 1, 2, or 3 mile options. Registration starts at 5:30 pm in the beer garden and the group run starts at 6 pm sharp every Wednesday.
Special Flight Club pricing on post-run beers for Flight Club participants.
IMPORTANT 2026 DATES:
APRIL 15, 2026: INFORMATIONAL MEETING & FIRST RUN
MAY 21, 2026: Last Call for T-shirt pre-orders
MAY 27, 2026: NO RUN CLUB/PHX PRIVATE EVENT
JULY 22, 2026: SUMMER FUN RUN
SEPTEMBER 9: NO RUN CLUB/ PHX PRIVATE EVENT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026: LAST OFFICIAL RUN OF THE SEASON
Join anytime, run when you want, have fun.
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The Phoenix Brewing Company
Mansfield
Join us for this unique, outdoor marketplace nestled in the scenic woods in Butler, Ohio! Held just once a year, this fall favorite features over 200 artisan booths brimming with handmade goods for the home, bath & body, clothing, accessories and so much more. Savor delicious food from nearly 30 vendors, enjoy live music and bring the kids for family-friendly activities like pony rides, magic shows, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Admission is $12 or $3 for kids 6-12. Free parking and golf cart shuttle rides are available. Bring cash for easy shopping and leave the pets at home (service dogs welcome). Rain or shine, come experience the charm of fall at the Prairie Peddler! #prairiepeddlerfestival #ohiofallevents #handmademarket
Prairie Peddler Festival
Butler
- Festivals/Fairs
- Kids & Family
- Music & Entertainment
- Seasonal & Holiday