The best things to do in Mahoning County

Serene venture featuring exhibits of native plants & wildlife, plus walking trails & workshops.

If you want a course that actually rewards good shots, Salem Hills Golf & Country Club brings 18 holes of classic Jack Kidwell design, bent grass fairways, and a 7,059-yard par 72 layout that plays fair but keeps you honest. Friendly for newcomers, satisfying for seasoned players.

From the Salem newsletter, October 27, 2026

Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is our go-to for big summer nights, from touring artists to community celebrations, all set in green space overlooking the Youngstown skyline. Check the calendar this week and let the music do the heavy lifting.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 8, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Golden Star Theaters - Austintown Cinema cranks movie night up a level with its GSX Aurora Immersive Experience, where subwoofers in the seats make car chases and space battles rumble in your bones. Grab your crew this week and book a private screening for a legit hometown night out.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 13, 2026

Two Donald Ross 18s with tree-lined fairways, sneaky streams, and over 100 bunkers keep your round honest, then the Practice Range and indoor Trackman bays help you groove it. Mill Creek Golf Course is the rare local combo of history and reps, so make it a this-week tune-up.

From the Salem newsletter, October 25, 2026

Metro Parks Par -3 Golf Course keeps it simple and fun, with 18 bite-size holes (65 to 126 yards) plus putting and chipping areas that make sharpening your wedge game weirdly satisfying. Perfect for beginners, families, or a quick nine under two hours when you need a little fresh-air reset.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 26, 2026

Between gently rolling hills, a meandering creek, and tree-lined fairways, Youngstown Country Club brings that timeless Northeast Ohio golf experience you brag about all week, and if you’re not swinging, the elegant clubhouse, summer swimming, tennis, and a quietly legendary skeet range make it a solid pick for…

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 27, 2026

Carved into 180 rolling acres, Knoll Run Golf Course delivers a fun, par 72 layout for a casual twosome, league night, or your crew’s outing this week, then keeps you hanging with an on-site restaurant and roomy pavilions... basically a built-in 19th hole without the fuss.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 16, 2026

Line up a round this week at Reserve Run Golf Course, the award-winning course designed by Barry Serafin with groomed fairways, a back nine that actually makes you think, and Another Round Bar & Grille to celebrate after. Consider it your midweek golf therapy.

From the Salem newsletter, October 7, 2026