While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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October 2025
Pumpkins and Ponies
Open rain or shine. Animal Rides and Viewing / Feeding will be indoors. CASH ONLY Admission $5.00 Ages 1 and older Pony and Pony Cart rides - $2.00 Horse rides for Adults and Kids - $2.00 Feed Barrel Train - $2.00 per person Hayride - $5.00 per person Feed Cones - $1.00 each Not open on Halloween Night / October 31st. Fridays 6-8 p.m., Saturdays 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Boo at the Akron Zoo
Put on your costume, grab a candy bag and head to the zoo. Visit themed areas across the zoo and enjoy classic fall games, character meet and greets, a mini corn maze, warm seasonal snacks and beverages, trick-or-treating and more. Themed areas include: Pumpkin Alley The Monster Mash Witch's Lair Oktoberfest (for the adults) Halloween Town Enchanted Candy Trail (trick-or-treating!) presented by Acme Fresh Market Autumn Adventure Halloween Harvest This event is perfect for all ages. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo
Family-friendly after-hours Halloween celebration. Walk the Zoo’s decorated paths, enjoy Halloween-themed experiences, the Boomerang train, Trick-or-treat at more than a dozen candy stations, meet with costumed characters, and dance the Monster Mash Dance Party. The first 1,000 guests will receive a free trick-or-treat bag. Tickets are $20 or $69 for a 4-pack. 5-9 p.m.
Find out more »November 2025
Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest
Come see these amazing animals compete for Champion Status. The Buckeye Alpaca Show, Inc., is a 501c3 Public Charity and funds raised from this show will be used for programs at The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, such as the Buckeye Large Animal Veterinary Scholarship Fund, International Camelid Veterinary Conference and Owner/Breeder Veterinary Conference. Over the past 20 years Buckeye has donated over $500,000 to programs at The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. 9 a.m.
Find out more »December 2025
Chickadee Drop In & Craft
Learn about winter birds, make a craft and hand-feed chickadees. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Meet the Animals
Celebrate the holidays with wildlife ambassadors and meet some animals up close. 1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.
Find out more »Campfire Open House
Toast marshmallows over a fire and enjoy some delicious s’mores. Try feeding the chickadees and walk the trail for a self-guided game of Eye Spy. Afterward, stop inside the nature center for a hot chocolate bar, warm up and create a simple winter craft. Depending on the weather, snowshoes may be available for loan. 12-3 p.m.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
Come enjoy a grand buffet, open bar and live entertainment.
Find out more »January 2026
Snow Much Fun Open House
Toast s’mores, sip cocoa, make a craft, paint in the snow and try feeding the chickadees. 12-3 p.m.
Find out more »Winter Woodpeckers
Hike, seek and learn about woodpecker adaptations and identification. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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