The Mad Moon

The Mad Moon

When: Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

What: Walk off some of those Thanksgiving calories and learn why some Native Americans gave this month’s moon such a distinctive name.

Where: Meet at lower Bears Den parking area.

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.

Info: Call 330-740-7107

Olde Fashioned Christmas

When: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: A unique but traditional holiday event at Lanterman’s Mill. Fire-roasted chestnuts, artisans demonstrating crafts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will put you in a festive mood. To share the holiday spirit with others, bring a new hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate a “Giving Tree” for children in need this winter.

Where: Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

Turkey Scavenger Hunt

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

What: Bring the family to Ford Nature Center and look for the 20 hidden paper turkeys. Then go for a self-guided hike on one of our many trails and keep your eyes open for the wild turkeys that call this area home.

Where: Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

Mill Hike

When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

What: Still feeling full after that Thanksgiving feast? Need to get out of the house? Join naturalist Marilyn Williams to enjoy an after-Thanksgiving hike to visit Christmas at the Mill.

Where: Meet at Scholl Recreation Area, Bears Den Road, Youngstown.

Cost: Free

Details: Moderate difficulty, 2 miles.

Info: Call 330-740-7107.

Santa’s Winter Barn

When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Santa is getting ready for the big day, but he has agreed to bring some of his animals from around the world for a visit. Great photo opportunity to sit in Santa’s sleigh and see a reindeer.

Where: MetroParks Farm barn, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield.

Cost: Free

Details: Dress for the weather. Children’s craft option available for $1, cash only.

Info: Call 330-533-7572.

Garden Art: Holiday Containers

When: Monday, 1 to 3 p.m.

What: Turn outdoor containers into holiday masterpieces. We’ll cover form and style and provide greenery, berries and other cuttings. Bring up to a 12-inch pot filled with soil. Cut off plants. Do not dig so design stays in place.

Where: OSU Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

Cost: $20 per person.

Details: Visit http://go.osu.edu/holidaycontainers. Register ASAP as seating is limited.

Info: Call 330-533-5538.