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.
March 2024
Akron Zoo’s Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org Find out more »
April 2025
Akron Zoo’s Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org Find out more »
Akron Zoo’s Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org Find out more »
Akron Zoo’s Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org Find out more »
Akron Zoo’s Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org Find out more »
Akron Zoo’s Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org Find out more »
Akron Zoo’s Spring Break Camp
Crafts, games and other educational fun activities as well as animal experience(s), animal encounters and tour the zoo while forming connections to the natural world. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Find out more »
Party for the Planet
A fun-filled day of education, conservation-themed activities, crafts and more 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find out more »
July 2025
Chalk-A-Palooza
See incredible chalk creations across the zoo's pathways and use this creativity to make your not-so-permanent mark on the ground. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Find out more »
Dino-Roars And Explore at the Akron Zoo
Visit the Akron Zoo and walk among the prehistoric past and learn how the Earth went from being covered in enormous Dinos to the animals we know today. Find out more »
August 2025
Zoothing Hour
The zoo opens an hour early for guests with different abilities who prefer to avoid loud noises and crowds. Guests can enjoy the zoo before it opens to the public. There is no additional charge for Zoothing hour. 9-10 a.m. Find out more »
September 2025
End of Summer Bash
Sample mocktails and build-your-own mocktail station, special animal experiences, free caricatures, good music and more. 6-9 p.m. Find out more »
October 2025
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 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 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 »
November 2025
Shop-a-Holidays at the Akron Zoo
Kick off the holiday shopping season at the Akron Zoo. Shop a variety of crafters, artists and the zoo’s gift shop on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities for kids are included during this unique shopping experience and admission to the zoo is free for all guests. Find out more »
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
December 2025
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
Wild Lights
Wild Lights, the Akron Zoo’s popular holiday lighting event, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 30. The zoo is decorated in more than one million lights, with a refreshed look for this year. Guests can visit with Santa through Dec. 30, and the Grinch will be onsite every evening. The Akron Zoo will also offer Wild Lights Safari Tours, exclusive golf cart tours available on all Wild Lights dates. Tours are at 5, 5:15, 6 or 6:15 p.m. and include a 45-minute… Find out more »
Zoothing Wild Lights
Available for guests with different abilities to enjoy Wild Lights without a large crowd, loud music and flashing lights. There are only a limited number of tickets are available for Zoothing Wild Lights and Tickets are separate from general admission Wild Lights. 5-9 p.m. Prices Akron Zoo Member Adult: $13 - $20 Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): Free Non-Member Adult: $17 - $24 Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $13 - $20 Infant (Under 2): Free Find out more »
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