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 Knox, Richland and Ashland 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 Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to team up with Knox Pages to bring you the ultimate local guides! Get ready for a jam-packed season with live music that’ll make you move, outdoor adventures to thrill your soul, and fairs and festivals bursting with local flavor. Knox County CVB is your trusted local guide for year-round fun, and we couldn’t be happier to make it happen with our fantastic partners at Knox Pages!
the LATEST local guides
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 local foodie guide for Knox County
As summer returns to Knox County, the smells of funnel cakes, smoked meats, and kettle corn waft through the air. From food truck festivals to picnics in the park, warmer weather brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy soaking up some sunshine and letting someone else handle dinner. This guide is organized by date and features…
Here’s your farmers market guide for north central Ohio 2026
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, vibrant bouquets, baked goods, crafts and local honey straight from the source, keep reading. Farmers markets allow producers to receive more…
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 Knox, Ashland and Richland 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.
Pumpkins, plaid & plenty of fun: A guide to fall festivities
The very subtle dipping seasonal temperatures aren’t slowing North Central Ohio down when it comes to some good old-fashioned fall fun. With plenty of rural beauty across the area, it is so easy to see the seasons change just by taking a drive down the highway with the windows down, football on the radio and…
Here’s your 2025 guide to July 4th fireworks and activities
Fireworks will light up the sky as we celebrate America’s Independence Day on July 4. Communities in Knox, Ashland, and Richland counties offer a variety of events, featuring live music, children’s activities, and food trucks. Here’s everything you need to know to rock your 4th of July! Knox County Fredericktown Fredericktown July 4 activities at Sockman…
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