Things to do in Akron: Halloween events and activities all around town this weekend
It's never too early to plan your weekend because, let's be honest, we're looking forward to it as soon as the week begins. From concerts to festivals to farmers markets to comedy shows, we've got a regional list of events from Akron to Cleveland and more. Whether you're planning a girls' night out, a date night or a family-friendly activity, we've got you covered.
Here are the events coming up this weekend into the following weekend that are worth highlighting:
John Cleese at the Akron Civic Theatre
7:30 p.m. Friday at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. $52.75-$102.75. akroncivic.com.
Trick-or-treating in Akron
Here's our list of trick-or-treating times for the Greater Akron area.
When is trick-or-treat this year?: Find the dates and times for Greater Akron communities
Boo at the Zoo at Akron Zoo
Last weekend of event. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron. Boo at the Zoo is a non-scary event. Guests are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes as they trick-or-treat at the 12 themed stations throughout the zoo. The Akron Zoo is participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project, which provides non-food options for any guest with food allergies. Guests can request a Teal Pumpkin treat at each station. Tickets purchased online are available at a discounted rate. Treaters are $13, non-member observers are $10 and parking/shuttle fee is $3. Tickets purchase at the door at the zoo are $15 for treaters and $12 for non-member observers. For tickets, go to http://akronzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo.
Summit Metro Parks Truck-or-Treat
5-7 p.m. Saturday at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St., Akron. Collect treats and explore trucks that help keep the parks beautiful. 330-865-8065.
Loreena McKennitt at Goodyear Theater
7:30 p.m. Saturday at Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $34.50-$79.50. goodyeartheater.com.
Akron Official Halloween Bar Crawl
5-11 p.m. Saturday. More information on tickets, discounts and bar locations here.
The Masque at the Akron Civic Theatre
8 p.m. Saturday at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. The premiere macabre Halloween masquerade party for adults; must be 21 and over to attend. $75 admission gets access to full bar, signature cocktail, light hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Elegant attire required. downtownakron.com/event/the-masque-2
GEMBOREE
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls. There will be 38 quality vendors with jewelry tools, finished jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks and more. You will find Fluorescent Minerals, Geode Cracking, Kaleidoscope, Gem Mine, Demonstrations of Lapidary Arts, Silent Auctions and Children Activities. Admission: Adults $5, Seniors (55+) $4, Children 7-14 $1, Under 7 and Scouts in uniform - Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/214223381497603.
Bridal and Wedding Expo at John S. Knight Center
1:30-5 p.m. Sunday at John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. downtownakron.com/event/ohio-bridal-and-wedding-expo-2
Here are other events in the area through this weekend into the following weekend:
Eagles Brunch with Out of Eden: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Billy Joel Brunch with 52nd Street Stranger: Noon Sunday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Returns Performed by River City Puppets: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Ticket prices are $14 for adults, $8 for children 5 – 12 yrs old and FREE for children under 5 yrs old and are on sale now. http://www.akroncivic.com.
Wish Queen: doors open at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Radderall and tessas. $15 in advance, $18 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.
Jackie Warren & Sammy DeLeon Latin Jazz Quartet: 7 p.m. Sunday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Skinny Lister: doors open at 6 p.m. Monday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Pet Needs and Bandaid Brigade. $17.50 in advance, $20 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.
Open Mic Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday at Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern, 1947 W. Market St., Suite 103, Akron. Free. 234-788-7898.
“Girl From The North Country”: Oct. 31-Nov. 19 in Connor Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $20-$95. https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/girl-north-country.
Halloween “Pipe Screams”: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, 47 Aurora St., Hudson. Collect treats in the church’s decorated, dimly-lit historic sanctuary while enjoying live Halloween-themed organ music. This is the seventh year the church has offered this free event. Attendees are welcome to stay for a few minutes while they pick up treats or take a seat in the pews to enjoy the entire casual concert. Pipe Screams will also be livestreamed on hudsonucc.org, Facebook and YouTube and makes a great soundtrack to those handing out candy at home. http://hudsonucc.org.
Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad: doors open at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. $18 in advance, $20 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.
Chuck Owen & ReSurgence: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Steve Hackett: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $45-$87.50. http://www.goodyeartheater.com/steve-hackett.
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve: 1834 E 123 St., Cleveland. “A hard lines: Geometric Abstraction form the AAWR Collection” opens Nov. 2 and continues through Dec. 16. Also, “Tangents: Abstract & Geometric Art in Northeast Ohio” by Artists: Gianna Commito, David Louis Cintron, Mark Howard, Mark Keffer, Catherine Lentini, Natalie Lanese, Ed Raffel, Andrew Reach, and Susan Squires. Opens Nov. 2 and continues through Dec. 16. www.artistarchives.org
Author Visit with Jim Gill, Tom Adamich and Kim Jurkovic: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Dover Library, 525 N. Walnut St., Dover. Authors Jim Gill, Tom Adamich and Kim Jurkovic will speak about “Built by Steel: The History of the Dover Public Library.” They will share interesting historical facts about the library’s founding and its development over the years. Register online at http://www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.
Cleveland: Polkatown USA: 7 p.m. Thursday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Ian Kinnaman Project: 7 p.m. Thursday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Ancient Aliens Live: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.
Mark Normand: doors open at 6 p.m. Friday at The Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. https://www.agoracleveland.com/events.
Andrew Dice Clay: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron. $42.50-$99.50. https://www.goodyeartheater.com/andrew-dice-clay-november-3-2023.
Jonah Koslen and His Band: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $35-$50. http://kentstage.org.
Tim Lekan Quintet: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Corey Holcomb: 8 p.m. Friday at MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield. https://www.ticketmaster.com/mgm-northfield-park-center-stage-tickets-northfield/venue/42085.
Carlos Jones+ & The Ark Band: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
A Night of Magic with Michael Kent: 8 p.m. Friday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Jazz Jam Session: 10 p.m. Friday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
A New Adventure Widow & Widowers Breakfast Meeting: 8 a.m. Saturday at Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave. Cuyahoga Falls. For more information please call 330-630-9275 or 330-929-5430.
A New Beginning: 9 a.m. Saturday at Fa-Ray's, 1115 Wooster Road N., Barberton. A social support group for widows and widowers meets for breakfast and conversation every Saturday morning. 330-745-6239.
The Wooster Stamp Club Annual Stamp Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Ida Sue School, 266 Oldman Road, Wooster. The show will have displays of stamps and related items for attendees to choose their personal favorites. A 7-dealer bourse from NE Ohio will buy and sell worldwide and United States stamps, postcards, covers (envelopes of postal history) and supplies. For more information, call Rick Peterson at 330-262-5378.
Cuyahoga Falls Library's Books & Dragons: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls. This free event celebrates fantasy literature and popular tabletop role-playing games. Attendees and their parties will participate in an immersive role-playing game, exploring the library to find treasure and defeat the dragon. Crafts, presentations, and Dungeons & Dragons gaming sessions will be available throughout the day. For more information, visit www.FallsLibrary.org/BooksAndDragons.
Richfield Historical Society presents "Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Richfield Tree in Rockefeller Center": 2 p.m. Saturday in Richfield Fellowship Hall, 3903 Broadview Road. Free. http://richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org.
The Labra Brothers with the Canton Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N., Canton. Tickets start at $25. 330-452-2094 or https://ci.ovationtix.com/35381/production/1160203.
Dinner & A Movie “The Last Waltz”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Ariel: doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights. With Tallies and Bleeder. $12 in advance, $15 day of show. https://grogshop.gs/.
Reclamation Band Album Release Party: 8 p.m. Saturday at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Beatles Brunch with The Sunrise Jones: Noon Nov. 5 at Music Box Supper Club and Concert Hall, 148 Main Ave., Cleveland. http://www.musicboxcle.com/.
Andrew Binder’s Conspiracy Deliracy: 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. https://www.themusicsettlement.org.
Firefall & Atlanta Rhythm Section: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $35-$50. http://kentstage.org.
New Concerts and Entertainment Events
The Tubes: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. $40-$55. http://kentstage.org.
Sam Hunt: 7:30 p.m. March 3 at Covelli Centre, 229 East Front Street, Youngstown. With Brett Young and Lily Rose. https://www.ticketmaster.com/covelli-centre-tickets-youngstown/venue/41866.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Things to do in Akron this weekend: Boo at the Zoo, Halloween events
