The best arts & culture spots in Mahoning County

M. Skinner Pipe Organ. Stream something in the Digital Concert Hall this week, then keep an eye out for upcoming performances or plan a classy shindig in the Tyler Grand Ballroom or Formal Garden.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 26, 2026

Reacquaint yourself with the grit that shaped the Valley at Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 2, 2026

Tyler History Center keeps local stories lively with rotating exhibits in the Youngstown Foundation Community History Gallery, Bites & Bits of History lunch talks, and even The Good Humor Story. Go for the nostalgia, stay because you’ll leave with a brag-worthy fact for the group chat.

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 29, 2026

Skip the scroll and get crafty at Made and Found, a studio-meets-market where you can take hands-on classes with all materials included, then browse work from local artisans. Think ceramic trees, resin art frames, stencil-your-own doormats, and kid-friendly clubs and camps to keep the littles busy.

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 30, 2026

If your inner magpie gets loud, Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum at YSU has gleaming crystals, exotic minerals, and high quality specimens from around the world. Pop in solo or bring the crew...

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 23, 2026

DeYor Performing Arts Center is where the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra takes the stage across two intimate venues, and where big nights out turn into great stories. When they're not hosting performances, the place transforms for weddings, so if you love it from the seats, imagine it with a dance floor.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 19, 2026

Whether your kid's into rockets, robots, or just pressing every button in sight, OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology turns curiosity into actual experiments with colorful, interactive STEM exhibits and EDUtaining programs.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 6, 2026

Ever wanted to hear steel’s past actually chuff by? Swing by this week to explore Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum, a living history spot with the J&L 58 on the J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad, a steam-driven rolling mill coming online soon, and "Engineer for a Day" sessions on Aug 16 and 30.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 24, 2026

Modern university art space featuring numerous temporary exhibitions, performances & lectures.

The Frank Sinkwich Mural on Youngstown’s west side, commissioned by the Economic Action Group, salutes the 1942 Heisman winner and Chaney High alum. Take a quick drive, soak up the colors, and let a bit of hometown swagger kick off your week.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 25, 2026

Set inside Greystone, a magnificent 1905 Arts & Crafts mansion, Arms Family Museum pairs original period furnishings with rotating exhibits of decorative arts, clothing, textiles and fine artwork.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 13, 2026