October Events

October Events

What’s going on in Ohio this month? Here’s a selection of great community events going on throughout the state in October.

NORTHEAST

OCTOBER 11

LGBT Heritage Day, Cleveland

This is an annual awards ceremony honoring and celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals who have an ongoing commitment to the Cleveland LGBTQ+ community, hosted by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. There are awards given out in five different categories: Advocacy & Activism, Health & Wellness, Public Service, Arts & Culture and Workplace Inclusion. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. For more information about this event, visit lgbtcleveland.org/heritage-day.

SOUTHEAST

OCTOBER 18-21

Spring Awakening, Nelsonville

ABC Players present Spring Awakening, the electrifying, Tony Award-winning rock musical about teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of their sexuality. The show is directed by Christina Barkhurst-McKinney, with music direction by Devin Sudman. Performances will be held at Stuart’s Opera House from October 18 to 21. Further show and ticket information can be found under Upcoming Events at stuartsoperahouse.org.

SOUTHWEST

OCTOBER 13

Yellow Springs Street Fair, Yellow Springs

A day of small-town hoopla! Join the city of Yellow Springs for a street fair from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors lined up and down the street. With two music stages, a beer garden and street performers throughout the town, there is sure to be something fun for everyone. It really is a festival like no other. Visit yellowspringsohio.org/street-fair for more details.

NORTHWEST

OCTOBER 13

Barktoberfest, Sylvania

The second annual Barktoberfest has food, fun, dogs, games, brews and food — all in one event! There will be pet-friendly vendors, contests for the dogs, a beer garden, and a “Howl”-O-Ween costume judging with awards for both pets and owners. The fest costs $10 for adults, and tickets can be purchased online. Kids and dogs attend for free! Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Check out their Facebook event @Barktoberfest 2018 for more information.