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October 1, 2023 - October 8, 2023

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Oct 1 Sunday 6 events
Oct 2 Monday 13 events
Oct 3 Tuesday 12 events
Oct 4 Wednesday 10 events
Oct 5 Thursday 14 events
Oct 6 Friday 21 events
Oct 7 Saturday 38 events
October 1

Big Bounce America

October 1

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 1 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Norton Cider Festival

October 1 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Norton Cider Festival. Apple decorating, train rides, inflatables, fireworks and more. Columbia Woods Park, 4060 Columbia Woods Dr., Norton, nortonciderfestival.com
October 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Mentor Marsh Family Hike

October 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Come explore the forest. 2-3:30 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center, 5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, cmnh.org
October 1

Candytopia

October 1

A sprawling sanctuary of confectionery bliss that has delighted so many major cities. Legacy Village, 250001 Cedar Road, Beachwood, legacy-village.com
October 1 @ 12:00 pm

Yoga + Puppy Event for Danni

October 1 @ 12:00 pm

Come wrap Danni in love and support!

October 2

Big Bounce America

October 2

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Stroller Strides at Crocker Park

October 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

 A functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Westlake, crockerpark.com
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Community Connections Homeschool Program

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Create and connect with other homeschoolers. 9/11-10/23. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Baby and Me Story Time

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

A fun interactive session using songs, rhymes, puppets and musical instruments. 10-10:30 a.m. Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., wadsworthlibrary.com
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick Your Own Apples at Patterson's

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com

October 3

Big Bounce America

October 3

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick Your Own Apples at Patterson's

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com
October 3 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Things to do in Ohio: fall pumpkin patches

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

October 3 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, nickajackfarms.com 
October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Swimming with Autism

October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Swimming with Autism. Learn water safety, water entry and exit, breath control and more. 6, 6:30, 7 or 7:30 p.m. 9/19-11/16. Kohl Family YMCA, 477 E. Market St., Akron, autismakron.org
October 3

Candytopia

October 3

A sprawling sanctuary of confectionery bliss that has delighted so many major cities. Legacy Village, 250001 Cedar Road, Beachwood, legacy-village.com

October 4

Big Bounce America

October 4

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 4 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Stroller Strides at Crocker Park

October 4 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

 A functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Westlake, crockerpark.com
October 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick Your Own Apples at Patterson's

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com
October 4 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Things to do in Ohio: fall pumpkin patches

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

October 4 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, nickajackfarms.com 
October 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Famous Artist Art Club

October 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Famous Artist Art Club. Discover the life and works of the world’s best known artists and also learn techniques. Ages 10-14. 9/6-12/13. The Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St. W., peninsulaartacademy.com

October 5

Big Bounce America

October 5

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick Your Own Apples at Patterson's

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com
October 5 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Things to do in Ohio: fall pumpkin patches

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, nickajackfarms.com 
October 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Summit Lake Nature Center Kids in the Garden

October 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids in the Garden. Weekly gardening program for children of all ages. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, summitmetroparks.org
October 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Akron Children's Museum Delight Nights

October 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Delight Nights. Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits. Through 12/31. 5-8 p.m. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org

October 6

Event of the Week: Halloween Drive-thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

October 6

Travel Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s trails and roadways after dark in the comfort and safety of your own vehicle during Halloween Drive-thru. Experience many playfully frightful sites throughout the park–some that you have come to love and some new surprises.
October 6

Big Bounce America

October 6

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 6 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Trick-or-Treat Fest: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Meet-and-greets with costumed characters, return of the Monster Mash Dance Party, train rides and more. Through 10/29. 3900 Wildlife Way, futureforwildlife.org
October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick Your Own Apples at Patterson's

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com
October 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Homeschool Skate

October 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Exciting and beneficial form of recreation for home school children. 10/6-12/22. 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Mentor Ice Area, 8600 Munson Road, mentoricearena.com

October 7

Event of the Week: Halloween Drive-thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark

October 7

Travel Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s trails and roadways after dark in the comfort and safety of your own vehicle during Halloween Drive-thru. Experience many playfully frightful sites throughout the park–some that you have come to love and some new surprises.
October 7

Big Bounce America

October 7

A crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll ever see. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road. thebigbounceamerica.com.
October 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bauman Orchards Fall Festival

October 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fall Festival. U-pick apples, live music, farm animals, pony rides and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Bauman Orchards, 161 Rittman Ave., Rittman, baumanorchards.com
October 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Trick-or-Treat Fest: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

October 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Meet-and-greets with costumed characters, return of the Monster Mash Dance Party, train rides and more. Through 10/29. 3900 Wildlife Way, futureforwildlife.org
October 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick Your Own Apples at Patterson's

October 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com

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