Welcome to your guidebook for exploring North Central Ohio. This page is your one-stop destination for curated local guides that highlight the events, adventures and attractions happening across Richland, Ashland, and Knox counties throughout the year.
From live music and summer fireworks to trick or treat and festive holiday fun, each guide is designed to help you experience the region like a local.
Stay tuned. New guides will publish regularly throughout 2026. So come back often, and explore what’s next.
THE LATEST local guides
Here’s your 2026 guide to haunted houses & spooky attractions in north central Ohio
Daylight is getting sparse and the leaves are changing colors — sure signs Halloween is creeping closer. For those looking to trade pumpkin patches and hayrides for dark hallways, haunted trails and a few good scares, there are plenty of places to visit across north central Ohio this fall. Looking for a traditional haunted house,…
Want to give back? Here’s your guide to volunteer opportunities in Richland, Ashland & Knox counties
You don’t need to clear your calendar or commit to every Saturday for an opportunity to make a difference in north central Ohio. Whether you have an afternoon, a few hours each week or a skill you’d like to share, organizations across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties welcome volunteers in a variety of roles. From…
Your 2026 guide to July 4th fireworks displays in Richland, Ashland & Knox counties
Here’s everything you need to know to find fireworks near you in the weeks to come.
Where to find live music near you this summer
Looking to find live music in north central Ohio? From energetic summer festivals to acoustic sessions at local wineries and breweries to independent venues, the music scene across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties is packed with something for everyone this season. Whether you are planning a weekend night out in downtown Mansfield, catching a patio…
Here’s your farmers market guide for north central Ohio 2026
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the new end date for the North End Farmer’s Market in Mansfield. Farmers market season has officially begun, with weekly pop-ups springing up like dandelions across north central Ohio. If you’re ready to cut out the middleman and get your own juicy fruits and crunchy vegetables,…
Ho ho ho: a guide to holiday events in north central Ohio
Now that the leaves have fallen and winter temperatures have taken over north central Ohio, it is time to watch Richland, Ashland and Knox Counties transform into winter wonderlands. Whether you’re a “Christmas cheer starts Nov. 1” loyalist or a “Holiday cheer doesn’t start until after thanksgiving” traditionalist, this guide is for you. This guide…
Here’s your guide to trick-or-treat times in North Central Ohio
October is here, which means it’s time for costumes and candy. Whether your favorite kid is dressing up as a superhero, princess, goblin or ghoul, we’ve got all the details on local trick or treat times in Ashland, Knox and Richland counties below. Ashland County Ashland — Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Trick-or-treat…
Boo! Your 2025 guide to haunted attractions/events in north central Ohio
Here is your go-to list for scares, screams and goosebumps this fall in Richland, Ashland and Knox counties.
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