Three things to do in and around Greater Akron this weekend

Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal
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It's the unofficial start of fall in Greater Akron.

And the things to do this weekend are sure showing signs of pumpkin spice and chilly nights.

The regular season for the RubberDucks is winding down and Oktoberfest returns to Cuyahoga Falls.

The Akron Zoo is also celebrating International Red Panda Day on Saturday.

One of the Akron Zoo's red pandas in the Wild Asia exhibit in 2021 in Akron, Ohio.
One of the Akron Zoo's red pandas in the Wild Asia exhibit in 2021 in Akron, Ohio.

The zoo will honor its own red pandas Lulu and Penny with keeper talks, crafts and visits from its red panda mascot, in and around its relatively new Wild Asia exhibit.

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Here are three other things to do this weekend.

Oktoberfest in Cuyahoga Falls

The calendar may say September, but in Cuyahoga Falls it is Oktoberfest.

The three-day event takes over downtown and celebrates all things German and beer.

It is free to attend and there is a variety of food and drinks offered.

The community celebration dates back to 1979 and features a variety bands including Tony Rio And Relentless on Saturday night.

Tracy Reiner on the movie set of "A League of Their Own." Archive photo
Tracy Reiner on the movie set of "A League of Their Own." Archive photo

RubberDucks last regular season homestand

The Akron RubberDucks' regular season is down to its final outs.

The minor league baseball team is hosting the Bowie Baysox for a final homestand.

There are fireworks to cap off the games and on Saturday night the team will pay tribute to the "League of their Own" movie including a Tracy Reiner Bobblehead giveaway.

It will be Fan Appreciation Night at Sunday's game.

Cool cars at Stan Hywet

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host the 9th Molto Bella Auto Show on Sunday.

The show will feature some 300 cars from vintage Ferraris, rare classics to custom and exotic sports cars and other high value vehicles on display on the estate's Great Meadow.

Tickets are $19 for adults and $10 for kids and available online only at stanhywet.org or by phone at 330-315-3287.

Parking is off-site with free shuttles offered from Case Elementary School, 1420 Garman Road; Firestone High School, 470 Castle Blvd. and Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road.

Craig Webb can be reached at cwebb@thebeaconjournal.com.

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