October 4-6, 2024
What can I do this weekend with my kids? There's so much to do in and around Akron this weekend! Check us out every week for the best events and things to do in Akron with Kids!
Kingsway Farm Pumpkin Days
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One of the BEST fall festivals around- SOOOO much to do in a great family atmosphere! A must-visit!
1555 Andrews Street NE, Hartville, OH, United States, Ohio
Akron Art Museum: Glow
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1 S High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308
GLOW: Neon & Light opens in the Akron Art Museum’s Arnstein Galleries this fall Showcasing artists who use analog materials like glass, mirrors, light bulbs, and neon tubes, the galleries will be filled with spectacular and immersive works. It's on view through February 9, 2025.
The museum is open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 AM - 5 PM, and we're open on Thursdays from 11 AM - 9 PM. Thursdays are always free thanks to J.M. Smucker Co. and on First Thursdays of the Month, Access For All by Art Bridges.
Rather than the text-based artworks typically associated with neon, this exhibition will instead feature sculptural installations, brightening the walls, floor, and ceiling with three dimensional explorations of light.
Visitors will learn more about light’s scientific properties, including the different chemical elements—like neon and argon— that illuminate when inserted into electrified glass tubes.
Many questions will be posed to viewers: How do the material and physical properties of each type of light function in three-dimensional space? When light is enclosed in glass tubes, does it still project beyond the limits of its container? How does color affect our perception and experiences? How do context and interpretation change when you look at a neon light in a storefront versus an art museum?
Although every work of art in the show will include an element of light, the conceptual ideas and visual styles will range from minimalist to maximalist. Some artists in the exhibition juxtapose lights with different materials, like wood, fractured glass, mirrors, and even the interiors of VHS tape cassettes.
Some bend their own glass to create neon objects, some work with special manufacturers, and others recycle commercial neon and found objects. This group exhibition will feature works by Sarah Blood, Jeffry Chiplis, Mona Hatoum, Keith Lemley, Iván Navarro, Keith Sonnier, and others.
GLOW: Neon and Light contains one artwork with bright, flashing lights and intermittently loud sound that may cause discomfort and/or seizures for those with photosensitivity, high sensory needs, and/or epilepsy.
10/5 Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market
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4040 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH, United States, Ohio 44264
Join us to support your favorite vendors and meet all the new folks!
We have an amazing lineup of local farms, food producers, artists, and makers this season. Over 70 northeast Ohio businesses, live music every week, cooking demos and tastings of what’s in season, and activities for all ages!
Please help us maintain a dog-free hour (9am -10am) and only bring your dogs after 10am. Dogs MUST be on a 6-foot or shorter non-retractable leash. Owner's must clean up and pack out your dog's waste. Bring pet treats to reinforce good behavior!
Rubber City Re-use will be onsite with containers for compostable, recyclable, and regular trash. We are working towards being a zero-waste market, please help us by depositing your waste with Rubber City Re-use!
10/5 Solon Fall Festival
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Solon Community Park
Join us as we celebrate the best that the fall season has to offer. The 7th Annual Solon Fall Festival will feature a day full of fall family fun!
10 AM - 12 PM ... Balloons by Blake Bailey
10 AM - 4 PM ... Food Trucks and Snack Vendors
10 AM - 4 PM ... Barn Yard Petting Zoo
10 AM - 4 PM ... Blacksmith Demo by The Urban Forge
10 AM - 4 PM ... Kids Activities (Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch, Crafts, Log Sawing, Hamster Wheel, Corn Box)
10 AM - 4 PM ... Artisans & Crafters Market presented by Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
11 AM - 1 PM ... Airbrush Tattoos by Ashley
12 PM - 2 PM ... Live Music by Prime Acoustic Trio
12 PM - 2 PM ... Face Painting by Rita
12 PM - 2 PM ... Free Caricatures by Ron Hill
1 PM - 3 PM ... Balloon Twisting by Weekley Twist
2 PM - 4 PM ... Live Music by The Travelin' Johnsons
2 PM - 4 PM ... Face Painting by Tiny Tiger Design
Presented by Solon Recreation Department, Solon Center for the Arts, City of Solon Ohio
10/5&6 Pure Passions Fall on the Farm
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7679 Seasons Rd, Kent, OH, United States, Ohio
10/5 Cuyahoga Falls First Truck Pull
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2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States, Ohio 44221
The City of Cuyahoga Falls will host the fourth annual Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Fire Truck Pull on Saturday, October 5 (NEW DATE), at 11 a.m. on Front Street. The 2024 Fire Truck Pull will benefit the Falls Cancer Club.
10/5 Aurora Fall Festival
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Sunny Lake Park
Join us on October 5th from 12-4pm for fall family fun at Sunny Lake Park! More details: auroraoh.com
Free activities include:
-Inflatables
-Petting Zoo
-Hayrides
-Balloon Twisting
-Face Painting
-Animal show @ 12pm
-Magic show @ 2pm
Other activities include:
-Explore local businesses with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce
-Mini golf from the American Legion
-Craft items for sale at Artisan Alley
Food available for purchase from:
-Brooks Homestyle BBQ
-Dr. Hibachi
-Gio’s Pizza Lab
-Eddie's Famous Cheesesteaks
-Generous Java
-Knights of Columbus Kettlecorn
-Funny Cakes
10/5 CCC Fall Fest
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750 West Streetsboro Street, Hudson, OH, United States, Ohio 44236
Parents and kids are invited to join us for Fall Fest, featuring carnival games, crafts, a hay bale climbing tower, a petting zoo, face painting, fall snacks, and game tickets redeemable for prizes at the coveted Pumpkin Mart. It's a fun-filled event for the whole family
10/4 Party at the Barn Boo Bash on the Farm
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945 Bartlett rd , Aurora, OH, United States, Ohio
Join us for a spooktacular day at the farm! Some of our animals are getting ready for Halloween, so come see who’s got that Halloween spirit, all dressed up in their cutest costumes! While you’re here, feed the adorable animals, ride a unicorn, mine for gems, take a thrilling ride on our barrel train, and don’t forget to visit Bunnyville! Plus, grab some candy to sweeten the fun! It’s going to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family! Reserve your spot
September 27-29, 2024
Barberton Mum Festival
Lake Anna Park, Barberton, Ohio 44203 10am-6pm Sept. 28 & 29
Get your fall fix at the annual Barberton Mum Festival held at beautiful Lake Anna Park! Over 17,000 hand planted chrysanthemums created a dazzling garden display along with art and craft vendors, food vendors, family entertainment and a kids area, music, a water ski show and so much more!
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2024 Cuayohoga Falls Fall Family Fun Festival
Mayor Don Walters and The City of Cuyahoga Falls Parks & Rec Department are excited to announce the return of our Fall Family event to be held at Water Works Park!
FREE for everyone!
This HUGE event will be a combination of events held in previous years and we can't wait to see you on Saturday, September 28th, 2-5 pm!
Schedule of Activities:
Live Music: The Swizzlestick Band
Petting Zoo
Bounce houses
Obstacle Courses/Slides
Children's Games
Hay Rides
Hay Mountain
Toddler Town
Face Painting
Character Visits
Touch-a-Truck vehicles
Live Magic Show- Rick Smith Jr.
Juggling
Balloon Twister
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Food Trucks*
Cleveland Waffle
The Real Chef's Food Truck
Brooks Bros BBQ
It's a Chicago Thing
Metropolis Popcorn Truck
Cloud Confections
Kona Ice
Tom's Travelin Coffee
Dreamsicle
Signature Slush
Kettle Corn
*This is the only activity that is not FREE.
Map
Parking will be located at the Lower Ballfield/Soccer/Softball fields and at the Aquatic Center.
Visit https://www.cityofcf.com/events/fall-family-fun-fest-0 for additional maps and information.
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71st Ohio Swiss Festival
152 N Broadway St, Sugarcreek, OH 44681-9384, United States
The biggest two days in Sugarcreek are coming. The food. The costumes. The queens. The parades. The rock. The chase. We have wine, craft brew, music, crafts and rides. Enjoy polka and other musical acts Friday and Saturday starting at noon.
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Brimfest 2024
Brimfield Historical Society, 4158 State Route 43 Kent OH 44240
Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of Brimfest 2024 happening on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th!
Join us for an unforgettable blend of music, food, and entertainment! Be sure to stay for the main event on Saturday at 10PM sharp, when the sky dazzles with an awe-inspiring fireworks display you won't want to miss!
Friday September 27th: 4:30PM-10PM
Saturday September 28th: 8AM-10PM
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Stow Historical Society Harvest Festival
5120 Young rd , Stow, OH, United States, Ohio 44224
The 45th annual Stow Historical Society Harvest Festival will be held Saturday September 28th and Sunday September 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
There will be over 40 crafters and artisans selling their products. See them inside the Heritage Barn and on the park grounds. Delicious food served by SHS volunteers in the Heritage Barn too! 5120 Young Road, Stow, Ohio 44224.
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Twisted WilderFest
The City of Green's pop-up festival of makers and nature, at Southgate Park, 5300 Massillon Road, on Saturday, September 28 from 10 am to 5 pm.
More than 90 local and regional makers, crafters, artists, and food vendors are participating in this year’s outdoor event. Admission is free.
Crafters, Makers, and Artists
Items available include apparel, art and decor, food and drinks, glass, metal, pottery, wood, health and beauty, jewelry, and much more.
Food Trucks
Barrio, Bereka Coffee, Cheezylicious, Chick-fil-A, Cookery Food Truck, OG Street Eatz, PLX Nutrition, Thai It Up, The Twisted Olive Restaurant, True Roots BBQ, Twisted Grill n' Grind
Children’s Activities, Pumpkin Patch, and Hayrides
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick out your own pumpkin. Hayrides depart from the entrance to Southgate Park and will transport you to Southgate Farm where you can find a wide variety of pumpkins to choose from.
FREE Admission and Parking
Free parking is available at Boettler Park, located adjacent to Southgate Park, 5300 Massillon Road. No event parking at The Twisted Olive. This outdoor event is rain or shine.
Find the full list of vendors, map, and schedule of activities at cityofgreen.org/TwistedWilderFest
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Akron Marathon Kids Fun Run
Downtown Akron
Kick off race weekend with our Kids Fun Run, a FREE 1-mile fun run for children 12-years of age and under. All participants receive a gift, medal & healthy snack. Must register at: https://www.akronmarathon.org/register/
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Monroe's Orchard Apple Harvest Festival
6313 Pioneer Trl, Hiram, OH, United States, Ohio 44234
Our annual Apple Harvest Festival is happening Saturday September 21, September 28 and October 5. Come enjoy some time on the farm with apple and pumpkin picking, a food truck, train rides through the cherry orchard, wagon rides around the farm, face painting, fresh apple cider being made and more!
Sept. 20-22, 2024
Things to do this weekend
Ravenna Balloon A-Fair: Hot air balloon festival. Sept. 19-22 The 45th Ravenna Balloon A-Fair is held in Downtown Ravenna, Ohio and Sunbeau Valley Farm September 19-22. Below is our schedule of events for the festival. Cost for the festival at Sunbeau Valley Farm is $5 a car for parking and $5 a person (kids 12 and under free) for entry. Gate entry is cash only. There are ATMs on site. Cash and card are accepted in different areas. www.ravennaballoonafair.com
Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 2141 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 https://www.facebook.com/share/8SB1ZCL8SkAjMjnT/
Films With Fireflies: Join us for the ultimate summer movie experience at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm! Enjoy an evening under the stars in a scenic setting while watching "Over the Hedge" with family and friends. Don't forget to bring snacks, bug spray and blankets or chairs — we'll supply the popcorn! https://www.facebook.com/share/rD3j8fVfBCepDQT8/
Macedonia Fall Festival: Join us at the Macedonia Fall Fest on September 21 from 4:30 to 9:30 PM at Longwood Park! Fall Fest, presented by Julia Mellon Team from Howard Hanna Macedonia, is Macedonia's growing craft beer, wine, & food truck festival! We will also have live music starting at 5! It’s a family friendly event, so it’s a perfect opportunity to get into the park and try some different craft beers or wines, get some awesome food, and enjoy free entertainment! For more info visit https://www.macrec.com/programs.../special-events/fallfest https://www.facebook.com/share/yiFR4afCqrHv2DSp/
Apple Harvest Festival at Monroe's Orchard: 6313 Pioneer Trl, Hiram, OH, 44234 Our annual Apple Harvest Festival is happening Saturday September 21, September 28 and October 5. Come enjoy some time on the farm with apple and pumpkin picking, a food truck, train rides through the cherry orchard, wagon rides around the farm, face painting, fresh apple cider being made and more! https://www.facebook.com/share/VgxzG5kUmipB6U91/
Pumpkin Festival at Red Wagon Farm: 16081 East River Rd, Columbia Station, OH, 44028. Enjoy Wagon Rides through our Land of Scarecrows, explore our GIANT 5 acre Corn Maze, play an assortment of games including Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Giant Four Across, Checkers with our mini pumpkins, and the super popular nine hole course of Foot Golf! Our Kid's Play Area has a straw jump, the awesomeness of the Corn Pit, slides, an uncovered maze made out of straw bales, and more! You can play all day with your $10 Pumpkin Festival wristband. (Children 2 & under are free.) https://www.facebook.com/share/5H4pJRH4mu5NdvyP/