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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August 2025
Asian Lantern Festival
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays. 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Find out more »September 2025
Stark County Bird Quest
This 24-hour challenge has two goals in mind - get people into the outdoors using birds as a catalyst, and to accumulate data about bird populations in Stark County. starkparks.com
Find out more »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 »Batty About Bats
Learn about bats and what kind of habitat they need. Ages 3-6. 1-2 p.m.
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