Free events in Warren, OH

Support through Expressive Arts is a welcoming mental health support group that uses creativity as a path to healing. Participants take part in guided art activities that foster self expression, personal insight, and emotional well being. No prior art experience is required, and all materials are provided at no cost thanks to the HELMS Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. Open to anyone living with mental illness, the group gathers at the Jewish Community Center. Registration is available on Eventbrite, and questions can be directed by email or phone.

Challenge your brain at a lively trivia night at Dave & Buster's in Niles, OH. Teams of up to six compete in an interactive game with a competitive format that includes image and music rounds across topics like pop culture, sports, history, science, and more. A live host guides the action while players use their phones to submit answers, earn points, and check the leaderboard throughout the game. It is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the winners. Suitable for devoted trivia fans and first-timers looking for a fun outing with friends.

Westside Bowl's bar hosts a rotating lineup of guest DJs, and there is one simple rule, no requests. Each DJ takes over to spin their selections while listeners relax in the bar setting. This event is free.

The Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market is held twice each month and continues all year, moving indoors during colder months and outdoors in warmer weather. It is hosted by Thrive Mahoning Valley, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on creating a more welcoming and equitable Mahoning Valley.

Westside Bowl hosts a free, all-ages goth night in the Trophy Room, soundtracked by DJs Steve Wishnewski, James Noir, and Kelly Addams. The dance floor leans into dark aesthetics where black lace, teased hair, and smudged eyeliner fit right in, yet any personal style is welcome. Attendees can channel a vampiric persona or keep to the shadows near the speakers while the music sets the tone. The scene is open to solo wanderers and groups of friends alike.

Sing along at Westside Bowl with Simply Ed hosting a karaoke night that feels lively, encouraging, and just the right kind of unpredictable. Step up for a favorite tune, take a chance on something new, or relax and cheer from the crowd. A mix of familiar faces and first-timers trade the mic, making it easy to unwind, laugh, and maybe surprise yourself with a song you can pull off. There is no cover charge, and the action takes place downstairs in the Trophy Room.