WHERE TO GO for area entertainment

TheSources

Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant Eagle stores in Austintown, Calcutta and New Castle. Call (330) 747-1212. Web address is www.Ticketmaster.com.

Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown: Call (866) 448-7849 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com.

Tonight

Dances

Big Band Sound of Packard’s Sweetest Day Dance, 7 to 9 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; (330) 841-2619.

Nightlife

DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Danny and the Fog, 7 to 11 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

John and Elaine (Hymn Duet), 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Julius Veal, 5 p.m., Selah, 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 755-2759.

Open mic night (free admission), 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

Onstage

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Pitbull, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Special Events

David Copperfield, 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Pumpkin Carving, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Friday

Children

Preschool Nature Hour: Batty About Bats, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Dances

Ballroom Social Dance with DJ Mark (lesson 6-7:30), 8 to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330) 545-1951.

Tommy Chris Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Nightlife

Braille with Raise the Cannon and Fillmore Jive, 9 p.m., Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404.

Carl Severino, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

DJ Chado, 9 p.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 965-0800.

DJ Eric Stevens, 9 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Denny Carlton, 7 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 652-6929.

Doc Johnson and his band, 9 p.m., The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Dominic Tocco and Peter Pylypiw, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., L’uva Bella Winery, 6597 Center Road, Poland; (330) 536-6450.

House Band, 9 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Julius Veal, noon, The Lemon Grove, 122 W.Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Justo Saborit Band, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

NoXcuse, 10 p.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

Ralph Rich and guests, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Rudy and the Professionals, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Steve Vuich, 7 p.m., Combine Bros., 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Teez, 9 p.m., Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; (330) 259-3402.

The Sensations, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Jillian’s, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman; (330) 629-8556.

Winslow with Melva (free admission), 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

YMSTV.com show, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Blue Magoo’s Tap and Grill, 480 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 469-5406.

music

Julius Veal, noon, The Lemon Grove, 122 W.Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

Onstage

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” musical, 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Ragtime,” 8 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

Outdoor Music

Chuck Thorpe & Friends, 7 to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-1490.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

The Mars Volta, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 523-2583.

Special Events

Ghost Walk 2009, 6:30 to 9 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 393-1524.

Canfield Scaregrounds, 7 p.m. to midnight, Canfield Fairgrounds, Route 46; (330) 799-3111.

Fear Forest, 7 p.m. to midnight, Route 45, Lordstown; (330) 392-6527.

Haunted Hayrides, 7 to 10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Haunted Lake Trail, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Lake Milton State Park, 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton; (330) 654-4989.

Pumpkin Carving, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest, 6 to 10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Saturday

Children

Children’s Creative Yoga Camp Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Preschool Nature Hour: Batty About Bats, 10 a.m., MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown; (330) 740-7107.

Music

Ernie Valley’s Elvis Lives On In Concert and Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Benjamin Firestone American Legion Post 290, 44403 State Route 14, Columbiana; (330) 482-9657.

Julius “Julio” Veal, noon to 2:30 p.m., Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room, 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; (330) 533-4749.

Ron Chick and Friends, 6 p.m., Sharon Country Club.

Dances

Jack Vasko, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; (330) 545-8995.

Nightlife

Wine tasting with Tommy Chris, 4 to 7 p.m., Vintage Estate Wine & Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 629-8080.

Nightlife

Chasin’ the Blues, 8 to 11 p.m., Cortland Wine Cellar, 5292 Warren Road (State Route 5), Cortland; (330) 638-0000.

DJ (free admission), 10 p.m., In Between Lounge, 7325 South Ave., Boardman; (330) 729-2185.

Groove Clinic, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Harry’s Lounge, 512 W. Main St., Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5053.

Hern Brothers, 10 p.m., Papa Louie’s Italian Kitchen & Motocross Cafe, 7172 Warren-Sharon Road, Brookfield; (330) 448-2242.

Howard and the Point Five Band, 8 p.m., The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-7683.

In Demand, 9:30 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle Road, Route 18 and I-80, West Middlesex, Pa.; (724) 528-2501.

Johnny Cee and Southern Justice, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Cortland Moose Lodge, 6400 state Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-9957.

Lawless, 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 State Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Makayla Dawn and Second Sunday, 10 p.m., Firehouse, 2555 S. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown; (330) 799-3335.

Maynstream Hip Hop for Hip Hop Heads, 9 p.m., Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6480.

Michael Austin Project (soft jazz), 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Razzy’s Lounge at Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 981-1530.

No Xcuse, 10 p.m., Tangier Bar & Pizza 880 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers; (330) 755-2388.

Pale Face with Modern Life, 10 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Phoenix Rising, Cease to Exist and Rosella, 9 p.m., University Pizzeria, 133 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown; (330) 743-9244.

Rock & Roll Heaven, 8 to 11 p.m., Amen Corner, 20 W. Main St., Girard; (330) 545-5694.

Smackdaddys, 10 p.m., Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren; (330) 847-2233.

SmokeHouse, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland; (330) 757-4043.

Steve Vuich hosts open-mic night, 9:30 p.m., Royal Cafe, 711 W. Main St, Sharpsville, Pa.; (724) 962-5033.

Sweaty Betty Blues Band, 8 p.m., Five Points Wine & Bar, 9065 Springfield Road, Poland; (330) 549-2932.

TSB, 9:30 p.m., Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46, Mecca; (330) 637-1971.

The Guest List and All But Forgotten, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Creekside Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St Girard; (330) 545-5000.

The Sensations, 9 to 11 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Youngstown’s Total Package Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Grist Mill, 1741 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; (330) 792-1949.

Onstage

“A Street Car Named Desire,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Ragtime,” 8 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” 8 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Kelly Clarkson with Krista, 8 p.m., Covelli Centre, Youngstown; (866) 448-7849.

The Grascals, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; (330) 677-5500.

Michael Stanley, 9 p.m., Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers; (330) 750-0199.

Sales and Shows

Christmas in the Woods, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shaker Woods 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana; (330) 482-0214.

Special Events

Ceramic Sculpture with Carol Prelog (5 lessons), 2 to 4 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Canfield Scaregrounds, 7 p.m. to midnight, Canfield Fairgrounds, Route 46; (330) 799-3111.

Fear Forest, 7 p.m. to midnight, Route 45, Lordstown; (330) 392-6527.

Ghost Walk 2009, 6:30 to 9 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren; (330) 393-1524.

Halloween at the Judge Morley Pavilion, 6 to 8 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; (330) 740-7114.

Haunted Hayrides, 7 to 10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Haunted Lake Trail, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Lake Milton State Park, 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton; (330) 654-4989.

Painting/Carving Pumpkins for children, noon to 2 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Plein Air Workshops, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., Warren; (330) 395-4876.

Pumpkin Carving, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Avenue, Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest, noon to 10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Witch Walk, 7 to 9 p.m., Boardman High School (enter door 8), 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

COMEDY

Drew Hastings, Tim Cavanagh and Josh Sneed, 8 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Sunday

Music

“Calendar Girls,” featuring Sounds of Square County, Premier Sound and Chord of Appeals, 3 p.m., Mineral Ridge High School, 1334 Seaborn St., Mineral Ridge; (330) 652-1451.

Dana Vocal Society, 4 p.m., Bliss Hall Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Ron Chick’s Friends big band benefit for Angels for Animals & Rescue Mission (tribute to Frank Sinatra), 7 to 10 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; (330) 502-5352.

Sweetest Day weekend show with The Package Band (featuring members of Youngstown’s Total Package Band), 6 to 10 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; (330) 544-1732.

Dances

Frank Moravcik Band, 3 to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer; (724) 667-8997.

USA Dance, 5 to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; (330) 565-0726.

Nightlife

DJ Martini, 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Teen Night (dance lessons 5-6), 5 to 9 p.m., Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown; (330) 325-0647.

Onstage

“A Street Car Named Desire,” 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-5093.

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; (724) 654-3437.

“Ragtime,” 8 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; (330) 755-6412.

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” 2:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626.

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem; (330) 332-9688.

Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” 2:30 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712.

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; (330) 746-5455.

LADO, the National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia, 7 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

Australian Pink Floyd Show, 7:30 p.m., Canton Civic Center 1101 Market Ave N, Canton.

Sales and Shows

Christmas in the Woods, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shaker Woods, 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana; (330) 482-0214.

Special Events

Haunted Hayrides, 7 to 10 p.m., Boardman Park 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Canfield Scaregrounds, 7 to 10 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, Route 46; (330) 799-3111.

Fear Forest, 7 to 10 p.m., Route 45, Lordstown; (330) 392-6527.

Pumpkin Walk at Twilight, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; (330) 740-7116.

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest, noon to 10 p.m., Boardman Park 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; (330) 726-8105.

Witch Walk, 7 to 9 p.m., Boardman High School (enter door 8), 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

Monday

Music

Dana Fall Choral Concert, 8 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 744-0264.

Nightlife

On the Fly, 9 p.m., Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut Ave, Sharon, Pa.; (724) 981-7221.

Tuesday

Nightlife

An Evening with Frank Sinatra featuring Steve Fazzini, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Jeff Bremer Hosts a Night of Jazz (no cover), 9 p.m., Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown; (330) 743-6560.

Onstage

LADO, the National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia, 7:30 p.m., Allen Theatre 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; (216) 771-4444.

Pop, Rock & Jazz

St. Vincent, 9 p.m., Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland; (216) 383-1124.

Special Events

Mitch Albom, 7:30 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh; (412) 456-6666.

Wednesday

Art

YSU History Club Presents “Sci-Fi Perspectives: Blade Runner,” 5 to 8 p.m., Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University, Youngstown; (330) 941-1400.

Music

Dana Faculty Chamber Recital, 8 p.m., Bliss Hall Recital Hall, Wick Avenue, Youngstown State University; (330) 941-3105.

Music at Noon-Jazz Combos, 12:15 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown; (330) 743-1107.

Paul Anka, 7:30 p.m., Westminster College, Orr Auditorium, New Wilmington; (724) 946-7354.

Nightlife

Steve Fazzini, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown; (330) 480-0884.

Steve Vuich, 7 p.m., Combine Bros., 2376 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; (724) 983-1057.

Schools

“Music of Halloween” with Boardman High School Orchestra, 7 p.m., Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; (330) 758-7511.

Special Events

Lantern-Light Walking Tours of Mercer Cemeteries, 7 to 9 p.m., Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St, Mercer, Pa.; (724) 662-3490.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Exhibition and sale of artwork by member of Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society, through Nov. 8. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (330) 394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. “Out of the Attic,” through Nov. 1. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. (440) 964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Remodeling. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. (330) 332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. (330) 609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Jasper Johns, Drawings and Paintings”, through Nov. 29; “Joseph Raffael, Watercolors,” through Nov. 1; “Mary Harman: Holograms,” through Jan. 31; “Larry Kagan: Shadow Art,” 3-D space to create recognizable 2-D shadows, through Dec. 27; “Dennis Marsico: Face Value,” through Dec. 2. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays. (330) 743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Danklef Hill Gallery, 515 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 1-5 Fri.; 10-2 Sat. Additional hours by appointment. (330) 853-0132 or (330) 332-1760.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. “The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives,” through Oct. 23; “Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Juried Exhibition,” through Oct. 23; “The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel,” Oct. 27-Dec. 31. Hours: 10-8 Tue. and Thu.; 10-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. (724) 652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “The Wednesday Collection: Abstracted rock formations from Mill Creek Park,” by Patrick Hyland, through Nov. 22. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Mill Creek MetroParks Celebrates 20 Years!” Since converting to a metropolitan park district in 1989, Mill Creek MetroParks now encompasses more than 4200 acres of lands and facilities and serves the residents of Mahoning County. Discover the growth of the MetroParks during the past 20 years as we celebrate this community treasure, through December. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Nissen Art Gallery, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., Warren. Photographer Richard States exhibition, through Nov. 4. For sale ranging from $35 go $85. For more information, contact Peg Krozier at (330) 841-1900.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. (330) 533-6848.

Rogers-Cornelius Building, 1931 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 11-3 Fridays, other times by appointment. (330) 743-7647.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. (330) 482-4522 or (330) 892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. (330) 941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Open house hours: 1-3 first Sun., through Oct. due to road work. (330) 542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. (330) 743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. (330) 399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery, Thiel College, Howard Miller Student Center, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa. Howard Tran: “Recent Work,” through Oct. 30. (724) 589-2095.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. The varied work of the faculty and graduate students at Kent State University School of Art on view, through Nov. 14. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (330) 395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. (330) 718-2696.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. “The World from My Front Porch, Magnum photographer Larry Towell,” through Nov. 13; “Fall Graduating BFA Show,” Dec. 4-18 (reception 4-6 Dec. 4); “Annual Scholastic Art Awards,” Jan. 16-Feb. 5; Mad About the Arts Benefit Event, Feb. 19, 6:30 Friends reception, 7:30-10:30 main celebration; “Faculty Show,” Feb. 19-March 19; “74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition,” April 2-16 (reception 6-8 April 3); “Spring Graduating BFS Show,” April 30-May 15 (reception 6-8 April 30). Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. (330) 941-1400.

CHILDREN

Children’s Center for Science and Technology, (formerly Children’s Museum of the Valley), 139 E. Boardman St., Youngstown. New exhibits: “Healthy Behavioral Rotating Exhibit (grades 2-6); WFMJ News Room; “The Science of Electricity” sponsored by First Energy Foundation; an earthquake table, designed and built by local craftsmen; an EmRiver Stream table. Remaining exhibits: The Suzi Solomon Art Center Gallery, nutrition exhibit, airplane exhibit, reading express exhibit, simple machines, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” space for children up to 36 months, ball-toss game and game area. “Lunch Box Weather with WFMJ’s Mark Monstrola,” Oct. 27; “Science Wednesdays,” 5-7 Wed.; story time, 10:45 a.m. Friday and Oct. 30; “Amazing Sideshow of Science,” noon and 12:45 Oct. 31. Hours: 10-4:30, Tue.-Fri.; noon-4:30 Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. Admission: adults and children $5; seniors $4; children 2 and under, free. Free admission for all, 10-11 a.m. Fridays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (330) 744-5914 or www.valleykids.org.

Ursuline Center “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. (330) 726-9400.

DANCES

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; ballroom dance lessons, 6-7:30 Fri.; dances, 8-11 Fri. and Sat., 4-8 p.m. Sun. (330) 545-4882.

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. Brunch with DJs, 11-3 Sundays. (216) 383-1124.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 5090 Market St., Boardman. Public group classes Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 3:45. Latin aerobic classes Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. (330) 788-3200.

Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown. $7 per class drop-ins; $35 for seven lessons for members; $40 for seven lessons for nonmembers. (330) 746-3251, ext. 187, or www.jccyoungstown.org.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Wedgewood Plaza, New and Raccoon roads, Austintown. Beginners and intermediates, 7-8 and 8-9 Tue. (330) 727-6312.

Judy Conti Dance Studio, Huntington Woods Mall, Boardman. Intermediate classes, 7-8 Thu. (330) 727-6312.

Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Jitterbug with DJ Carl Severino, 8-midnight Wed. (330) 545-8521.

Lucianno’s Banquet Center, 1732 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Penn-Ohio Dance with DJ Ron Chick, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday monthly. (330) 792-5975.

Ukrainian Orthodox Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Road, Youngstown. Y-dance sponsors lessons and dances every Tuesday. Beginner lessons, 6:45-7:15 p.m.; intermediate lessons, 7:20-8 p.m. General dancing, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Featured dance for Oct. is Hustle. (330) 534-5747 or www.y-dance.org.

Weathersfield Fire Deptartment Hall, 2229 Garden Land Ave., Niles. Happy Feet Dance Productions, basic swing, 6 Mon.; fox trot, hustle, rhumba, salsa, slow dance, cha-cha and waltz available, 7 and 8 Mon. (330) 759-7767.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. (330) 744-5050.

Hubbard Route 62 Flea Market, 5700 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard. Open 9-5 Wed., Sat. and Sun. (330) 718-5179.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 8040 E. Market St., Warren. New and used antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. (330) 856-5174.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. (724) 652-6244.

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman. 10,000 square feet. New, antique, crafts, hobbies and more. Free parking and admission. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. (330) 719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. (330) 399-8298.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Wal-Mart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). More than 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area, clean restrooms. Open 10-6 seven days. (330) 538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed Mon. and national holidays. Group tours by appointment. (330) 743-2589 or www.mahoninghistory.org.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Department of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. (330) 941-3512.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. fourth Sun. monthly through Oct. and by appointment. (330) 637-2006.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. (330) 824-2575.

McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Open house: 2-5 second Sun. monthly, call for appointment other days. (330) 534-4247.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Caldwell One-Room School, halfway between Greenville and Mercer on PA Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum, Munnell Run Farm behind Woodland Place, one mile north of Mercer on Route 58. Hours: 1-5 Sun., through Oct. (724) 662-3490.

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “Golden Memories Modular Railroad Exhibit,” through Dec. 30; “On the Road Again,” 10th annual antique motorcycle exhibit, Jan. 8-May 31, 2010. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). (330) 394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. (330) 792-1129 or (330) 799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 9-4 daily. Tour guide at facility. (330) 533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. (330) 544-2143.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. More than 150 years of Wellsville’s railroads, river boats and pottery heritage are provided in the 1870 Victorian home. 11 rooms are themed from Civil War to railroad items. Also featured: Confederate Gen. John H. Morgan’s sword and Pretty Boy Floyd’s death mask. Tours can be arranged by calling (330) 532-1018 or (330) 532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat.-Sun. Closed holidays. (330) 743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call (330) 503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. (330) 539-1453.

Mahoning County Senior Center, Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. (330) 726-9400.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Avenue, Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. (330) 509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band. Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact (330) 330-3006 or (330) 883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. (330) 542-3313.

NATURE

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. (330) 533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Hours: 10-4 Sat. and Sun. only, through Oct. 31. $6.50 for adults, $5 for ages 2-17; 1 and under free. Discounted rates available for preregistered groups and schools. (330) 584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron. Once Upon a Pond (Corbin Conservatory) depicting pond life in Ohio, through Oct. 31; Barkitecture, whimsical doghouses, through Oct. 31. Hours: 10-6 Tue.-Sun. Admissions closes at 4:30; 10-8 third Thu. monthly. Admissions closes at 6:30. (330) 836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hayride and apple toss weekends, through Oct. 25. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. and Wed.-Fri. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. through October. Closed Tuesdays. (330) 539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

NIGHTLIFE

Avalon Gardens, 1719 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. Ron Chick’s Friends, 7-10 Sun. (330) 747-7800.

Basin Sports Bar, 11 S. Mill Street, New Castle, Pa. Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Wed. (724) 657-0187.

Big D’s Irish Pub (formerly O’Devlin’s), 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Country music, 10-2 Mon.; karaoke, Wed.; Jammin’ with Joey D, Fri.; All request Dance Party with JC, Sat. (330) 797-9111.

Big’s Sports Bar, 1597 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; music trivia with DJ Chaddo, 7 Tue. (330) 270-9308.

Boom Room, 3680 Youngstown-Warren Road, Warren. Crappy Movie Night, Tue.; Open Mic Night with Matt, Wed.; Adam Jacobs and Friends, Thu. (330) 314-3529.

Cosmo’s Tavern & Grillery, 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Karaoke, Wed.; Music from the ’80s with DJ Big Jim, Thu.; live bands and DJ, 8-11 Fri.; Sat., dance music with DJ Big Jim; karaoke with Shadow, Sun. (330) 792-5585.

Davis Bar and Grill, 10826 Market St., North Lima. Open Mic Night with Harmonica Harry, 8:30 Tue. (330) 549-2114.

Down the Hatch, 3101 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Rockin’ Hank, 9-1 Tue.; DJ Bouncer, 10-2 Wed.; DJ JP Jam, Rockin to the Oldies, 10-2 Fri. (330) 793-9162.

Dusty Armadillo, 3147 state Route 44, Rootstown. College ID Night, 18 and older, 7-9 dance lessons, DJ, Wed.; dance lessons, 7-8, DJ, 21 and older, Fri. (330) 325-0647.

Faces Lounge, 13 W. Broad St., Newton Falls. Karaoke with Cross Roads Ray, 9-1 Wed. (330) 872-5856.

Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge, 2075 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland. Car cruise with DJ, 6-9 Thursdays. (330) 757-4043.

Green Rose Bistro and Winery, 148 Penn Ave., Salem. “Stormin’ Norman” on keyboard, sax and vocal, 6 p.m., Wed. and Sat. (330) 337-6861.

Harry and Jean’s, 6580 Ironwood Blvd., Canfield. Jazz by Joe Augustine, Fri., Sat. and every other Thu. (330) 702-8700.

Hope Building Annex Parking Lot, 2733 Market St., Youngstown. Warriors Inc., Live Mic Night, 6 p.m. last Fri. monthly. (330) 783-5440.

In Between Lounge, 7323 South Ave., Boardman. Jimmy Decapua and Tim Drummond (acoustic music), 7-10 Sat. (330) 729-2185.

Irish Bob’s Pub, 3602 South Ave., Youngstown. Simply Ed Karaoke with Team Trivia, Mon.; DJ George, Tue.; Just Jill Karaoke, Fri. (330) 788-0011.

JJ’s Bar and Restaurant, 5125 Youngstown Road, Niles. Damian Knapp (solo acoustic), 9:30-1:30 Thu.

JW’s Other Club, Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road (Route 18 & I-80), West Middlesex, Pa. Steve Vuich hosts The River Saints Mid-Week Blues Blow-Out Jam Session, all musicians welcome, 8 Wed. (724) 528-2501.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1315 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. Jimmy Buffett Night with DJ Chado, Wednesdays. (330) 965-0800.

Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, 5525 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Jimmy Buffett night with DJ Brandon, Wednesdays. (330) 259-3402.

Lake Tavern, 6071 state Route 46 N.E., Cortland. DJ Colleen and karaoke, 8 Wed. (330) 637-1971.

Lucianno’s Cafe and Banquet Center, 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. DJ Ron Chick, 7 Tue. (330) 792-5975.

Main Street Grill and Brewing, 8148 Main St., Garrettsville. Bobby Fritz and JK Korzecwa (acoustic rock), 6-9 Wed. (330) 527-3463.

Metter’s Bar, 2774 Youngstown Road, Warren. Damian Knapp solo acoustic, 9:30-1:30 Wed.

MoJo’s Pub and Grille, 5423 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. DJ and Karaoke with Big Pappa, 10-close Fri.-Sat.; crab races with crab man DJ Dean, third Friday of the month. (330) 779-0995.

O’Donold’s Irish Pub, 5154 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Irish music session with Irish reels, jigs, songs, 6-8 third Sun. of the month. (330) 349-4500.

O’Donold’s, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Sgt. Bob, shooting star karaoke, 10 Mon.; DJ Benny, 10 Tue.-Th., and Sat., Fri. on the patio; Andy the piano man, 6-10 Wed. (330) 270-2800.

Petersburg Country Club (formerly Smitty’s), state Route 170, Petersburg. DJ Cheryl, 8-1 Fri. and karaoke with Cheryl, 9:30-1:30 Sat. (330) 398-4823.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., Austintown, Kowboy Karaoke, 10 Fri. (330) 349-9464.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Simply Ed karaoke, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fri. (724) 704-7124.

Razzy’s Lounge, Quality Inn, 3200 S. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa. Carl Severino, high-energy dance music for all ages, 8-midnight Tue. (724) 981-1530.

Riverbend, 1105 Poland Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 8-midnight Thursdays. (330) 746-3300.

Rock-A-Billie’s Bar and Grill, 759 Brookfield Ave., Masury. DJ Party dance night, 9 Sat.; Karaoke with Dave, 9 Tue. (330) 448-6922.

Rosetta Stone, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Open Mic Night, 7 Wed.; singles night with DJ Nick (’80s, ’90s Motown and rock), 8 Thu. Bike Nights with DJ Daniluv, 3-9 p.m. Sundays. (330) 480-0884.

Slammin’ Sam’s (formerly The Stagecoach), 10300 Market St., North Lima. Acoustic open mic night, 8-11 Tuesdays. (330) 549-3470.

The Basin at Riverplex, 11 S. Mill St., New Castle. Rockin the River Car Cruise, 5-9 Fri. (724) 654-5820 or www.theriverplex.com.

The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Jazz, blues and R&B open mic, 9 p.m. Tue. (330) 301-0282.

The Whiskey Bar, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown. Karaoke with Cheryl, 9-1 Tuesdays. (330) 747-2582.

Tully’s Pub & Grille, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. Guitar wizard Shawn Kellerman, 9 Mon. (724) 981-9464.

Victory Lane Lounge, 200 Cleveland Ave., Warren. DJ Colleen & karaoke, 9:30 Thu.; DJ Colleen, 10 Fri. (330) 847-2233.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Closed for season. (330) 740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens. Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk; education center hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. (330) 740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-3:30 Mon.-Fri.; 10-2 Sat., 1-4 Sun., through October. (330) 533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetoParks Golf Course, call for tee times. (330) 740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill. Hours: Open 10-5 Tue.-Fri.; 11-6 Sat., Sun. and holidays, through Oct.; noon to 4 p.m. weekends in Nov. (330) 740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area. Batting cages closed; par 3 golf closed for season; Tennis courts, ball fields, playground and volleyball courts open weather permitting. (330) 740-7114.

Sales, Shows

Amish Country Farmers Market, 5115 Youngstown Road, Niles. Fresh produce, deli, bakery with fresh Amish desserts and bread made daily, Amish jar goods, various syrups and more. Amish-built cabinets, additions, flooring, furniture, decks and more. Hours: 8-5 Mon.-Wed. and Sat.; 8-6:30 Thu. and Fri. Closed Sun. (330) 652-3276.

Rogers Community Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. (330) 227-3236.

Special events

Amazing Acres, 10,000 Columbiana-Canfield Road (corner of state Route 46 and West Calla Road, 2.5 miles south of Canfield Fairgrounds), Canfield. Includes Nightmare Acres and Lost Acres. Nightmare acres is a maze that is only open after night falls. Cost, $10 per person. Free for military personnel with valid military I.D. 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat., 7-11 Sun. Lost Acres (for kids) is six acres of outdoor adventure. Cost $5 per person. Free for military. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and noon-5 Sun., through Nov. 1. (330) 774-2416 or www.amazingacres.net.

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, 1 p.m. Sundays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. Help make a difference. (330) 549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. (330) 330-3031.

Canfield Haunted House and Hayride, Canfield Scaregrounds, Canfield. Hours: 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat.; 7 to 10 Sun., through Nov. 1. Also 7 to 11, Oct. 15. Admission: Haunted house, $10 adults, $7 ages 6-10, 5 and under free. Hayride: $8.50 adults; $6.50 ages 6-10; 5 and under free. Combo: $17 adults; $12 ages 6-10. With the purchase of your haunted house or hayride ticket you get the Haunted Corn Maze and all new spectacular “Mist” for free. (330) 799-3111 or www.canfieldscaregrounds.net.

Coolspring Corn Maze and Farm Market, U.S. Route 62, 3.5 miles north of Mercer, Pa. Hayride, schoolhouse, pedal tractor racetrack, live DJ with karaoke and guitar, hero contest and refreshments. Hours: 5-11 Fri.; 1-11 Sat.; 1-6 Sun., through Nov. 1. Cost: $7.95. (724) 699-3221.

Detwiler Farm, 4520 Renkenberger Road, Columbiana. Hayrides last 15 minutes plus whatever time you roam the fields to pick your own pumpkins. Activities include petting zoo, cornfield maze and straw maze. Noon to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun, through Oct. 31. (330) 482-2276.

Fear Forest, Route 45 (behind Dairy Queen), Lordstown. Take a ride through 86 scarifying acres of sheer horror and the scariest haunted house Insane-a-tarium. Come face to face with Freddie Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, Leatherface and The Creeper. The Vortex Tunnel Witch will leave you squeamish. Not recommended for children under 12. Tickets are $8 for hayride; $14 for combination hayride and insane-a-tarium. 7-midnight Fri. and Sat., 7-10 Sun., through Oct. 31. (330) 392-6527.

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: (412) 355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Ghost Lake, The 8 Levels of Fear Haunted Amusement Park, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Hours: 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat. and 7 to 11 Sun., through Nov. 1; also 7 to 11 p.m., Oct. 29. Admission: adults, $15.50, under 12, $10.50. www.ghostlake.net.

Haunted Hayrides, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. Includes hayrides, Jocko the Clown, balloon art, bound around, storytellers, sing-along and marshmallow roast. Food concessions will also be available. Hours: dusk to 10 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children; $12 resident family (2 adults and up to 4 children); $15 non-resident. $1 discount for Boardman residents. (330) 726-8107.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. (330) 747-6932.

Ridgeview Farm, state Route 87, (7.5 miles west of SR 45 or 3.5 miles East of Middlefield). Fall Fun Weekends: Enjoy hayrides, corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, petting zoo, Amish lunch/bake stand and other fall activities. Cost: $4 for hayride or corn maze, $7 for both. Noon to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., through Oct. 31.

Roosevelt Park After Dark, 800 Struthers Liberty Road, Campbell. Samhain Asylum. Oct. 22-25 “Buckle Up for Becker” $1 from each ticket donated to Ellen Becker’s medical expenses. Hours: 7-10 Thu. and Sun., 7-11 Fri. and Sat. Oct. 16-18, 22-25, 29-31. Tickets are: $8 for adults; $5 ages 11 and under, $22 for family package, 2 adults and 2 children. (330) 774-6289 or www.nocturnalterror.com.

Springfield Haunted Hayride, 11511 Springfield Road, Springfield. Haunted hayrides, X-Box tournaments, bonfire, refreshments, horror films, bands every Saturday. Hours: dusk until 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and dusk to 9 p.m. Sun., through Oct. 31. Donations will be given to Springfield Township Historical Society. Refreshments are available. For more information, see the Web site at www.springfieldhauntedhayride.com or call (330) 921-1383.

Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. The Original Haunted Hayride sponsored by Hartford Optimist Club, cook hotdogs over bonfire, refreshments available. Hours: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31. Nonhaunted hayrides, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost: $6 for haunted, $2 for nonhaunted. (330) 772-8733 or www.storeyland.com.

THEME PARKS

Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St., Conneaut Lake, Pa. Haunted Park, through Nov. 1. (814) 382-5115 or www.conneautlakepark.com.

Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio. HalloWeekends, 6-midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 1. (419) 627-2350 or www.halloweekends.com.

Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, Pa. Phantom Fright Nights, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. through Oct. 31. (412) 461-0500 or www.kennywood.com.