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Join us for our Annual Holiday Raffle -We will be raffling off a variety of items, gift baskets, a PS5, an overnight stay to Mountaineer Casino, a Kalahari overnight stay, and so many more awesome prizes to be announced!!! $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20, Drawing is sc......More

Join us for our Annual Holiday Raffle -We will be raffling off a variety of items, gift baskets, a PS5, an overnight stay to Mountaineer Casino, a Kalahari overnight stay, and so many more awesome prizes to be announced!!! $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20, Drawing is scheduled for November 28, 2025. >> Click here to purchase Holiday Raffle Tickets

2026 Holiday Raffle

Join us for our Annual Holiday Raffle -We will be raffling off a variety of items, gift baskets, a PS5, an overnight stay to Mountaineer Casino, a Kalahari overnight stay, and so many more awesome prizes to be announced!!! $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20, Drawing is sc......More

Join us for our Annual Holiday Raffle -We will be raffling off a variety of items, gift baskets, a PS5, an overnight stay to Mountaineer Casino, a Kalahari overnight stay, and so many more awesome prizes to be announced!!! $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20, Drawing is scheduled for December 7, 2026. >> Click here to purchase tickets

Coffee Talk

Join the Chamber of Commerce on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month Coffee Talk.Come and meet members of the chamber , hear any updates on Chamber News or Activities. We also want to hear from YOU and what’s going on in your business and how we can work together to continu......More

Join the Chamber of Commerce on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month Coffee Talk.Come and meet members of the chamber , hear any updates on Chamber News or Activities. We also want to hear from YOU and what’s going on in your business and how we can work together to continue to grow.Please RSVP to [email protected] call 330-296-3886

Horseshoe Diner, 250 West Main Street, Ravenna, 44266, United States

Coffee Talk

Join the Chamber of Commerce on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month for our Coffee Talks.Come and meet members of the chamber , hear any updates on Chamber News or Activities. We also want to hear from YOU and what’s going on in your business and how we can work together t......More

Join the Chamber of Commerce on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month for our Coffee Talks.Come and meet members of the chamber , hear any updates on Chamber News or Activities. We also want to hear from YOU and what’s going on in your business and how we can work together to continue to grow.Please RSVP to [email protected] call 330-296-3886

Horseshoe Diner, 250 West Main Street, Ravenna, 44266, United States

Landlord Orientation

LANDLORD ORIENTATIONPORTAGE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (PMHA) All Portage County landlords are welcome to attend. The orientation will include an introductory presentation of changes coming with the transition to NSPIRE for voucher programs. PMHA Inspector, Chris Ha......More

LANDLORD ORIENTATIONPORTAGE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (PMHA) All Portage County landlords are welcome to attend. The orientation will include an introductory presentation of changes coming with the transition to NSPIRE for voucher programs. PMHA Inspector, Chris Hall, will be in attendance to provide insight and assist with any questions involving NSPIRE. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM Location/Format: Join virtually or in-person You Will Learn:Overview of the Section 8 Program What it means to be a landlord with Section 8 How to advertise online using PMHA’s new landlord listing page RSVP TO VANESSA JACKSONPhone: 330-297-1489 ext. 259 Email: [email protected] Location:PMHA Office2832 State Route 59Ravenna, Ohio 44266

RVNA XPLR - Gratitude, Giving & Good Finds

Click HERE for Sponsorship    Ready for a unique monthly Saturday adventure just a short drive away? Somewhere you can discover new places and new things to do, every single month? That place is the small town of Ravenna, and the experience is called RVNA XPLR, short fo......More

Click HERE for Sponsorship    Ready for a unique monthly Saturday adventure just a short drive away? Somewhere you can discover new places and new things to do, every single month? That place is the small town of Ravenna, and the experience is called RVNA XPLR, short for “Ravenna Explore.” It takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Theme for November is: Gratitude, Giving & Good Finds. Discover the beauty of fall in historic Ravenna. Bring the family for a day of local color: browse shops you’ve never noticed before, grab a bite at a favorite restaurant, catch a movie, and take in the season at the park. This month’s tour is your guide to it all, and a few new favorites along the way. Pick up a printed copy around town or find it online, and explore it at your own pace. RVNA XPLR continues Saturday, November 14th, with a discovery theme of: “Gratitude, Giving & Good Finds,” a relaxing, fun-filled day, perfect for the entire family. Fall Holiday Itinerary: November 14th – “Gratitude, Giving & Good Finds” Horseshoe Diner250 W Main St. (8am-3pm)Kick off your tour with a warm, filling breakfast and a hot cup of coffee at one of Ravenna’s coziest hometown diners.Portage County Historical Society6549 N. Chestnut St. (10am-2pm)Step back in time and explore the people, places, and stories that shaped Ravenna and Portage County.Centerra467 Cleveland Rd. (8am-4pm)Get your home and backyard ready for winter with bird feed, pet treats, and seasonal supplies from this local country store.Sunshine Cupcakes221 S. Prospect St. (10am-4pm)Warm up your afternoon with a sweet stop for fresh-baked cupcakes made right here in Ravenna.FOOD DRIVE -The Record Arsenal133 E, Main St. (Noon – 5pm)Donate can food to support a local charity and receive a 10% off coupon from the area’s most unique record store.Sports Xpress956 E. Main St. (9am-3pm)Grab a warm hoodie or shirt for your favorite local team at this longtime Ravenna sports and apparel shop,TAV’s106 E. Main St. (11am-1am)End your tour the right way, settling in with a hearty burger and a local brew at Tav’s.>> Download a PDF of the Schedule    

Ravenna, Ohio, Ravenna,, 44266, United States

Paws to Taste

Paws to Taste is a lovely evening of wine tasting and heavy hors d’oeuvres and especially time spent with people all wanting to save the animals. There is also a silent auction full of wonderful baskets and other items to help raise funds for the animals! Please conside......More

Paws to Taste is a lovely evening of wine tasting and heavy hors d’oeuvres and especially time spent with people all wanting to save the animals. There is also a silent auction full of wonderful baskets and other items to help raise funds for the animals! Please consider joining us for the fun time!

Kent State Hotel & Conference Center, 215 S. Depeyster St., Kent, OH, 44240, United States

Heroes Harvest Dinner

2026 heroes harvest flyer final

VFW, 6000 New Milford Rd, Ravenna, Ohio, 44266

Ravenna Holiday Light Tour

>> Register your house to be on the Holiday Light Tour!   Ravenna Holiday Light Tour Contest: Official Rules & Guidelines Eligibility & Categories Entry Fee: Free to enter.Authorization: The registrant must have full authorization to enter the display or property into t......More

>> Register your house to be on the Holiday Light Tour!   Ravenna Holiday Light Tour Contest: Official Rules & Guidelines Eligibility & Categories Entry Fee: Free to enter.Authorization: The registrant must have full authorization to enter the display or property into the contest.Display Guidelines Public Visibility: All displays must be fully visible from the road or a public viewing area viewers should not need to enter private property to observe the display.Illumination Schedule: Displays must be fully set up, operational, and illuminated during the designated contest and voting periods.Content & Safety Standards: Displays must remain family-friendly and appropriate for a general community audience. Displays containing graphic violence, sexually explicit material, profanity, threats, or content promoting harassment or violence will be disqualified. The Chamber reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates contest rules or poses a safety hazard.Voting & Winner Selection People’s Choice Voting: Winners in the residential category will be determined by public voting.Ballot Limits: Voting is limited to one ballot per person.Integrity of Votes: Any duplicate, fraudulent, or manipulated votes are subject to removal.Determining Winners: The entry with the highest number of verified votes in each category wins.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

The Magic of Downtown Ravenna’s Holiday Windows A favorite holiday tradition is back. There’s something timeless about a beautifully decorated storefront window during the holidays. This November, we’re inviting downtown Ravenna’s storefronts to shine and bring that hol......More

The Magic of Downtown Ravenna’s Holiday Windows A favorite holiday tradition is back. There’s something timeless about a beautifully decorated storefront window during the holidays. This November, we’re inviting downtown Ravenna’s storefronts to shine and bring that holiday spirit to life. Homes, businesses, nonprofits, and community spaces are invited to join the official Holiday Light Tour. CONTEST DETAILS Sign up by Friday, November 20th (Friday before Thanksgiving)All downtown storefront windows must be decorated and completed by midnight on November 27th for Midnight Madness and the Ravenna Holiday Celebration.Whether it’s classic elegance, playful whimsy, or bold creativity—show us your best work.HOW TO ENTERTo register your storefront window for the contest, scan the QR code, or contact the Ravenna Area Chamber (below) Call: (330) [email protected] Vote for the Winner!Here’s what you need to know: Voting takes place on social media and with paper ballots cast in downtown.Votes only count if cast on the Ravenna Area Chamber’s official social media posts. Votes on shared posts will not be counted.Voting opens November 28th and closes December 5th at midnight.PRIZESPriazes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.

Ravenna, Ohio, Ravenna,, 44266, United States

Midnite Madness/Ravenna Holiday Celebration

Vendors & Sponsors -Click Here   Join the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce for a Ravenna Family Tradition on November 27th, 2026. We will kickoff this year’s event starting at 5 pm with vendors, crafters, and pop-up shops throughout town. The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair will......More

Vendors & Sponsors -Click Here   Join the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce for a Ravenna Family Tradition on November 27th, 2026. We will kickoff this year’s event starting at 5 pm with vendors, crafters, and pop-up shops throughout town. The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair will be kicking off the beautiful Light Up Parade at 6 pm all while escorting Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus into town on the City of Ravenna’s Fire Truck. We will then have the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Courthouse lawn, followed by Sleigh Hay rides from Jordan Myers and Myers Farms. Please make sure you stop into all the businesses offering amazing deals and unique finds. We will also have the Elf Workshop, the Holiday Raffle, and so much more. This event will end at 10 pm, however the Christmas Spirit will continue throughout town until Christmas comes!!!