Celebrate the holiday weekend with these family-friendly events throughout Labor Day weekend in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area.
Updated for 2025!
August 26-September 1
Stark County Fair. Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave., Canton, starkcountyfair.com
August 28-September 1
The Great Geauga County Fair. Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more. 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, geaugafair.com
August 29-30
Akron Pizza Fest. Food and music festival including pizza-eating contests, kids activities and live music. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, akronpizzafest.com
August 29-31
Made in Ohio Arts & Crafts Festival. Ohio artisans, local food and entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, wrhs.org
The Lion King: Live in Concert. Unforgettable music by a notable team of Oscar and Grammy winners, including superstar Elton John, lyricist Tim Rice, and more. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, clevelandorchestra.com
August 29-September 1
Cleveland Oktoberfest. An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., clevelandoktoberfest.com
Free Admission for Military & First Responders. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
August 30-31
Stow Summer Sunset Blast. Fireworks, community picnic, games and more. 5-10 p.m. Silver Springs Park, 5238 Young Rd., Stow, stowohio.org
August 30-Septembert 1
Cleveland National AirShow. Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Burke Lakefront Airport, downtown Cleveland between E. Ninth and E. 55th streets, clevelandairshow.com
Air Show Family Picnic. Watch from the Science Center’s terrace overlooking North Coast Harbor while enjoying family games and activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, greatscience.com
Labor Day Flea Market. Over 12 acres of outdoor vendors. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, hartvillemarketplace.com
