Good morning, Mansfield.

Mansfield Police will host its 11th annual Bike-A-Palooza on Saturday, May 9 at North Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a bike ride with a cop, a bicycle safety rodeo, a bounce house, food + a raffle with over 70 new bicycles for families.

Ohio will offer a three-day tax-free holiday from midnight on Friday, Aug.

7 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 for back-to-school purchases, including clothing under $75 and school supplies under $20 (restaurants are excluded) so shoppers can plan accordingly.

Teachers across Ohio can get free meals and discounts this week during National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4 to 8, with deals available at local restaurants that require a valid school ID.

Chipotle is giving away 100,000 free meals through an online entry form.

Voting for the MNJ Softball Player of the Week is open until 7 p.m. Friday as local readers select this week’s honoree.

Lexington’s Mariana Molton (2,610 votes) won last week, sparking added local excitement.

The Mansfield News Journal has opened voting for its Track and Field Athlete of the Week — voting closes Friday at 7 p.m. Last week, Clear Fork’s Katrina Neal earned 145 votes.

Voting for the MNJ Baseball Player of the Week is open until 7 p.m. on Friday; Clear Fork's Blayne Craddolph earned the title last week with 7,761 votes.

Comedy Night at Hickory Vines Winery

6:30 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — $18 — Enjoy a night of clean comedy with three acts including headliner Adam Minnick.

Sunday Tea & Charcuterie Workshop

5-8 p.m. — The 101 Tea Company — $45 per person — Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on charcuterie workshop and curated tea pairings.

ParaPsyCon 2026

10 AM – 3 PM — The Ohio State Reformatory — Tickets available — Explore the mysterious world of psychics, paranormal investigations, and cryptid research with an array of speakers and activities.

Spring Goat Shearing Day at Alpaca Meadows

12-4 p.m. — Alpaca Meadows — Free entry — Witness the fascinating shearing of Angora goats while enjoying farm activities and shopping.

Mansfield Speedway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

1-2 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — Free entry — Celebrate the revival of Mansfield Speedway with tours and community festivities.

57 Special at Mansfield Speedway

5-11 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — $10,000 to win — Experience aggressive dirt racing with top late model teams during Night 1 of this thrilling weekend.

57 Special - World of Outlaws

4-10 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — $57K to win — Experience thrilling dirt late model racing under the lights at one of the most anticipated events of the season.

Naughty Lobstah Sunday

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — Check for menu prices — Naughty Lobstah returns for a day of delicious seafood delights.