This year’s Mars Applefest took place Oct. 4 in downtown Mars, with residents and friends enjoying a full day of food, crafts, music, and other fun activities for families. The free event featured more than 150 vendors offering everything from local foods to handmade art. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Where the season sparkles—your ultimate guide to holiday happenings. Welcoming the Season Butler’s Spirit of Christmas Parade When: November 29 Where: Main Street, Downtown Butler For more info: butlerradio.com/spirit-of-christmas-parade Enjoy a variety of fun activities to kick off the holiday season! This year’s theme is “Christmas Through the Decades.” Enjoy floats, marching bands, dance groups, and much more. Fun Fore All Holiday Lights Mini Golf When: November 21 through

As Autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, applefests and more await. Down on the Farm Cheeseman...

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Things got out-of-this-world at the Mars New Year festival June 6 & 7! This family-friendly celebration marked the new year of the “Red...

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Our 2025 Summer Events Guide is packed with community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, and much more. Fairs, Festivals &...

Mars Area High School students joyfully brought the story of “Peter Pan” to life in several performances on March 14 & 15 in the...

Get to a drive-in for a fun entertainment experience for the whole family while enjoying a little piece of history. The first official...

Mars Area Centennial student Caris Hartman gets ready to represent our region at Augusta National—home to one of golf’s biggest events....