Fall in Love with Downtown Youngstown on Wednesday

October 08, 2025

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is inviting the community to “Fall in Love with Downtown Youngstown” on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with an evening designed to showcase and support local businesses. 

 

Attendees can enjoy dinner and drinks while exploring the heart of downtown. The event begins when the workday ends, giving residents, employees, students and visitors the perfect opportunity to head downtown, relax and show their support for the restaurants, bars and shops that make Youngstown unique. 

 

Be sure to participate in the scavenger hunt to support your fellow Chamber members and be eligible to win downtown prizes. Grab your scavenger hunt card from any of the Chamber-member businesses in bold below on the night of the event.  

 

“Fall in Love with Downtown Youngstown” is the perfect opportunity to bring co-workers, family and friends, make it a night out and be part of the excitement that continues to grow in the city’s center. 

 

“Our downtown thrives when people show up and support the businesses that make it unique,” said Kim Calvert, executive vice president of Membership, Events and MarComm at the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. “By gathering together for events like this, we can help ensure downtown remains a vibrant growing destination for everyone.” 

 

Participating bars and restaurants include: 

  • Avalon Downtown Pizzeria, 17 W. Federal St. 
  • Casa di Canzonetta, 44 Federal Plaza East 
  • Draught House, 219 W. Federal St. 
  • The Varsity Club, 131 W. Commerce St. 
  • V2 Wine Bar and Trattoria, 100 W. Federal St. 
  • West 34, 34 W. Federal St. 
  • Penguin City, 460 E. Federal St. 
  • The Apollo Event Center (Wine Down Wednesday), 117 S. Champion St. 
  • The Federal, 110 W. Federal St. 

Hours of operation vary by location. 

 

“We’re excited to welcome the community downtown for this special night,” said Anne Massullo Sabella, owner of Avalon Downtown Pizzeria. “That energy and support helps keep downtown moving forward and we’re proud to be part of it.” 

 

Said Sam Huston, market president with Huntington Bank: “Huntington is always focused on strengthening the communities we serve, and that includes downtown Youngstown. This special night will highlight the businesses and residents which continually work to make our downtown a special place to work, live and play.”  

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