the Devil’s devil’s Dozen dozen Our picks for the 12 best choices you can make this month OCTOBER 9, 16, 23 & 30
Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd. // 9 am - 12 pm // If you haven’t yet experienced the joy of visiting Countryside’s farmers’ market, do it this month! Located in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the scenic drive to the meadow is just as lovely as strolling from tent to tent of farmer, food producer, and artist. Pick up fresh produce, humanely raised meats, cheese, baked goods, coffee, honey, hummus, dog treats, jams, soaps, live plants, and more. It’s one of our favorite ways to spend Saturday morning. This event is free and open to the public.
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OCTOBER 9
pool during the homecoming pep rally. Who did it?! Participate in this ‘50s-themed mystery program, and while you’re at it, enjoy a threecourse dinner, soft drinks, and a cash bar, all of which are included in the price of the ticket. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online ahead of time. Be sure to book your entire party’s tickets at the same time to ensure you sit together! OCTOBER 13
Rediscover Downtown Walking Tour Meet at Huntington Bank, 106 S Main St. // 12 - 1 pm // Join Downtown Akron Partnership for a walking tour of Main Street’s public art, development projects, businesses, and more. With all the recent work that’s been done on Main Street, there is so much to discover. Combined with the restorative powers of fresh October air, we think a walking tour of downtown is the perfect way to spend your Wednesday lunch hour. This event is free and open to the public.
Akron Stories | Public Dedication Ceremony
OCTOBER 13
Rubber Worker Statue, northeast corner of Main & Mill St. // 10 am – 2 pm // If you’ve been downtown recently, you’ve probably seen the Rubber Worker Statue that was recently erected as part of Art x Love’s Akron Stories Project. Stop by on this Saturday morning for a dedication ceremony followed by a VIP reception in the Akron-Summit County Public Library with sculptor Alan Cottrill and authors David Giffels and Steve Love. The outdoor dedication ceremony is free, but tickets to the VIP reception are $25 and can be purchased online ahead of time.
Nauti Vine Winery, 3950 S Main St. // 6 - 8 pm // Paint & sip events are all the rage right now, so why not lean into the craze by painting a framed window with the Sanderson Sisters from the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus?! We think you’ll enjoy Nauti Vine’s wine, too. Tickets for this event are $43 and can be purchased online ahead of time.
OCTOBER 10 & 31
The Mystery of the Class of ‘57 Spaghetti Warehouse, 510 S Main St. // 6 – 9:30 pm // If you’re a fan of live-action comic mysteries, this event is for you. The premise: The school’s star quarterback has been found dead at the bottom of the
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Hocus Pocus Paint & Sip
OCTOBER 15
Sweetest Day ‘70s Costume Party Social 8, 1800 Merriman Rd. // 8 pm – midnight // Head down to the Valley for a ‘70s-themed costume party to celebrate Sweetest Day. Dance to the music with DJ Chaka and enjoy everything Social 8 has to offer. Don’t forget to bring your sweetie with you! This event is free and open to the public.
OCTOBER 17
OCTOBER 30
Fall Flowers and Foliage
Trash-n-Treat Canal Cleanup
Cascade Valley Metro Park, Valley View Area // 9 – 10:30 am // The Valley View Area at Cascade Valley Metro Park opened to the public at the end of August. The 200-acre area used to be a golf course, but is now a stunning sprawl of wetlands, meadows, trees, and river. At this event, join a Summit Metro Parks naturalist for a morning of admiring autumn’s beauty and discovering what exactly triggers the change of color in our flowers and foliage. This event is free and open to the public.
Summit Lake Trailhead, 380 W Crosier St. // 9 am – 12 pm // Put on your costume and grab a pair of gloves for this event hosted by the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition! Volunteers will work along the canal E at Summit Lake to clean up the W I public spaces and waterways. All tools will be provided, and Halloween M costumes are encouraged. This event C is free and open to the public. S L o s d D t h f c Sandy Maxwell. c t
OCTOBER 21
The Akron Roundtable | Mass Immigration vs. Modern Society Quaker Station on the University of Akron’s campus // 12 pm // Head to Quaker Station for this month’s Akron Roundtable luncheon. This month, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, will be speaking about the upsides and downsides of mass immigration in modern America. This event is the second part of Akron Roundtable’s Point/Counterpoint series, which aims to foster community dialogue around important topics in order to build relationships. Tickets to attend in person are $25, and tickets to attend virtually are $10. Both can be purchased online ahead of time. OCTOBER 29
Akron Charity Ball | One Last Hurrah! The Tangier, 532 W Market St. // 8 pm – midnight // Akron Charity Ball began as Halloween Charity Ball in 2003 to raise money for local nonprofit organizations. After 18 years, they’re celebrating their final event and all the great memories they’ve made over the years. This year, the ball will benefit Crafty Mart and Limitless Ambition. Don your Halloween costume and be prepared to dance the night away. Tickets are $60 for general admission and $100 for VIP admission, and both can be purchased online ahead of time.
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OCTOBER 31
Boos & Brews with Akronym Brewing
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Akronym Brewing, 58 E Market St. // 11 am – 10 pm // Spend your P 3 Halloween at this family-friendly N event downtown! The day begins c with brunch in the taproom from P 11 to 1, followed by a kid-friendly costume party from noon to 3. There e a will be pumpkin painting, trick-ors treating, and goodie bags! From 7 to 10, adults are welcome to come t dressed in costume to enjoy cocktails, beer, and a costume contest. This O event is free and open to the public. W
B M Nightmare on Front Street W Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Pavilion, n e 2085 Front St. // 12 – 5 pm // t Nightmare on Front Street is the c inaugural fundraising event that benefits Downtown Cuyahoga Falls 3 T Partnership. Head downtown for p this five-hour beer and art festival, featuring local breweries, live music, vendors, food trucks, Halloween O costume contests, and more. Tickets 3 are $30 - $35 and include 10 beer H tickets and a keepsake tasting cup. O Purchase tickets online ahead of time. T R B OCTOBER 31
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