SANTA'S WINTER BARN
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Santa will make an appearance at the MetroParks Farm with some of his animal friends. Come sit in his sleigh for a holiday picture and make a holiday craft to take home. The family-friendly, free event is held in the barn which is not heated, so dress appropriately. There is a $1 fee for the children's holiday craft. The farm is located at 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, Ohio.
Tuesday, Nov. 28: Wednesday, Nov. 29: Thursday Nov. 30
MAHONING COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS REGISTRATION
Registration for Toys for Tots recipients will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastern Gateway Community College's Youngstown campus at 139 E. Boardman St. Applicants must be from Mahoning County and must qualify for cash/food assistance. Those over the age of 62 receiving SSI may also qualify. Applicants should bring a valid ID, birth certificate for each child in the household (parents' names must match the children's birth certificate or guardians should have proof of custody,) proof of cash/food assistance within the past 30 days and proof of residency. For more information, call 330-480-0726, ext. 3115.
Friday, Dec. 1:
YOUNGSTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING
The City of Youngstown and Youngstown CityScape are hosting this year's Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities, musical performances and OH WOW! moments begin at 5 p.m. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas Tree lighting and Santa's arrival will be at approximately 7:15 p.m., followed by pictures with Santa in 20 Federal Place. Downtown businesses will also have special activities planned as part of the event.