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October 2025
Spooky Pooch Parade
A free, family-friendly Spooky Pooch Parade along Madison Avenue and surrounding streets. An awards presentation to the best dressed dogs and their owners will take place. This community festival provides a tail-wagging good time for canine and human guests alike. Enjoy entertainment, pumpkin painting for kids, and dog-related vendors and local businesses. The costume contest parade is at 2 p.m., and judges award the top three prizes per category at 3:15 p.m. The categories that dogs will be judge on…
Find out more »Hudson Haunted House
Visit the monster of all haunted houses. Through 11/1. 7:30-11 p.m.
Find out more »Fall Fest & Ski Swap
Enjoy a weekend of fall-themed activities, including food trucks, free s'mores, fire pits, pumpkin painting, and more.
Find out more »Family Fall Fest
Celebrate the fall season with this free, non-scary family event. 2-5 p.m.
Find out more »Second Saturday Science
A naturalist answers questions and helps spot marsh wildlife, including birds, bees and butterflies. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »October STEAM Saturday: Creepy Crawly
Curated for ages 3-8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. 10 a.m.
Find out more »Shine a Light NF Walk with The Children’s Tumor Foundation
This is a fundraising event to benefit the Children's Tumor Foundation, and help end NF, a group of genetic conditions that affect millions worldwide and causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. The Shine a Light NF Walk brings together the community in support of the individuals (like me) and families living with NF. Registration for each attendee is required, but the event is free! The day will be fun, festive, and family friendly for a fantastic cause!
Find out more »Fifth Annual Benefit Clambake
Open Doors Academy Annual Benefit Clambake Saturday, October 11, 2025 · 5:30–9:00 p.m. Cleveland Rowing Foundation · Casual Attire · Complimentary Parking Enjoy a riverfront evening with dinner, drinks, music, and a mission. Open Doors Academy’s Annual Benefit Clambake is one of Cleveland’s most anticipated fall fundraisers — supporting free afterschool and summer programs that serve over 1,800 students across northern Ohio. This year’s Luminary Award honors Kevin Clayton of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his community impact and leadership. Reserved…
Find out more »42nd Annual Pumpkin Festival
The Festival includes the opportunity to enjoy Wagon Rides, explore a 5 acre Corn Maze, play an assortment of games including Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Giant Four Across, Checkers with mini pumpkins, and the nine hole course of Foot Golf. The Kid's Play Area has a straw jump, a Corn Pit, slides, an uncovered maze made out of straw bales, and more. Play all day with a $10 Pumpkin Festival Wristband. (Children 0-2 & are free.) A Wagon Ride through…
Find out more »Apple Butter Festival
About the Event An annual event celebrating the autumn season and the tradition of making apple butter. Historical Demonstrations: The museum offers historical demonstrations from blacksmithing to woodworking, and attendees can witness traditional skills and techniques that were once essential to rural life. Scenic Setting: The museum provides a charming location for the festival and visitors can stroll through the historic village, admire the restored buildings, and see the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. For Kids: Vibrant balloons and…
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