Akron Area
October Family Calendar
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Have an event of interest to the families of Northeast Ohio? Send November calendar submissions by October 1 to amcgovern@tntpublications.com. Late getting the word out? E-mail October events after deadline to editor@tntpublications.com for inclusion on our Web site, www.NEOhioFamily.com.
October
Healthier Ever After. Through Oct. 5. Once upon a time, children traveled through the Fitness Forest learning all about exercise and nutrition. Children must maneuver through the make-believe forest overcoming obstacles as they exercise their bodies and learn health facts in a fun, playful manner. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $6 adults, $7 younger than 12. 216-791-KIDS.
Strongsville Historic Village. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through November. Located on two acres, the village consists of four historic homes, a general store, an academy, a hat museum, a doll museum, a log cabin and a barn that span an era. Exhibits of local and Ohio history featuring artifacts from Strongsville’s original founders, furnished period rooms and more. 1-4 p.m. 13305 Pearl Road, Strongsville.
Fall Harvest Apple Festival. Oct. 3-5. Visit Johnny Appleseed, enjoy harvest activities, view art on the bridge or enjoy a day in the park. Grand Pacific Junction, Columbia (Route 252) and Mill Roads, Olmsted Falls. Free. 440-235-9277.
60th Apple Butter Festival. Oct. 11-12. Sixty years of tradition simmers in copper kettles right before your eyes. Enjoy arts and crafts, music and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton. $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12, free younger than 6. 440-834-1492.
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival. Oct. 11-12. Two-hour van tours showcasing four of Ashtabula County’s covered bridges throughout the festival. In addition, festival will include crafts, demonstrations, antique cars, a quilt show and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. $4 admission, $10 tours. 440-576-3769.
w Kinderealm: It’s Time to Get Ready for Winter. Oct. 23-25. Ages 3-5. Join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover how animals are getting ready for winter. Includes craft and short hike. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Free. 330-865-8064.
Saturday 4
w The Event 2008: Kickin’ It in the Caribbean. Take part in the long anticipated benefit to raise money for local cancer patients and their families. The event features a decadent feast provided by Chef Beau Schmidt of Beau’s Grille and non-stop live music set within a Caribbean Island atmosphere. The event will be hosted by Jane and Steve Comunale, at their home in Akron. w www.stephencomunale.org or 330-835-5985.
Mesopotamia Fall Heritage Days. Come see skilled artisans at work. Amish and Yankee crafters in period costume will perform live demonstrations of 1800s homemaking. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mesopotamia Town Hall, routes 534 and 87, Mesopotamia. Adults $2, younger than 12 free.
Native American Indian Demonstration. Event includes a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn maze and other fall activities. Noon-5 p.m., demonstrations occur at 1 and 3 p.m. Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road, Mesopotamia. 440-693-4000.
Sunday 5
Spree Puppet Hike. Bring your favorite puppet or stuffed animal and join the Nature Realm puppets for a hike along the Indian Spring Trail. 1 p.m. Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls. Free. 330-865-8064.
Thursday 9
Pumpkins and Scarecrows. Ages 4-10. Bring some old kid’s clothes and make a scarecrow and pumpkin craft to decorate your home. Event also features a story and game time. Parent participation required. 9:30-11 a.m. Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. 330-721-6900.
Saturday 11
Wolf Awareness Day. Make tracks to the zoo, where kids will have a howling good time with wolf-themed special activities from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Zoo hours are 10-5. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. $10 adults, $6 ages 2-11, free younger than 2 and zoo members. 216-661-6500 or clemetzoo.com.
Chocolate Fest 2008. Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County host a sampling of local treats. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets good for a sample from up to eight chocolate vendors. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pierson Hall, United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main St., Kent. $5 tickets can be purchased by calling 330-296-6655.
Healthy Baby Fair. Northeast Ohio’s premier baby fair returns with a day full of family-oriented fun. Enjoy baby Olympic races, dads’ diaper races, how-to speakers, a maternity fashion show with a free gift tote for the first 250 pregnant women. Stop by for a free photo in a Soap Box Derby car. Bring the whole family for health screenings, physician consultations and referral to health care sources. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. John S. Knight Convention Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Free.
w Happy 50th Birthday, Paddington Bear. Watch Paddington on the big screen, make a craft or two, and try his favorite treat: marmalade sandwiches. 2 p.m. Akron Summit Library Main Branch, 60 High St., Akron. Free. 330-643-9000.
Friday 17
Boo at the Akron Zoo. Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their Halloween costumes and head to the zoo for trick-or-treating at 12 themed stations. Treat bags are provided. 5:30-8 p.m. Akron Zoo, Akron. $9 trick-or-treaters, $5 observers. 330-375-2550.
Saturday 18
Pioneer Day: Step Back in Time. Learn pioneer housekeeping, soap making, candle dipping and old-fashioned games. Event includes a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn maze and other fall activities. Noon-5 p.m. Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road, Mesopotamia. 440-693-4000.
Sunday 19
SimchaPalooza and 14th Annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Take part in an opportunity to plan any type of celebration. Meet vendors from the entertainment, invitation and hospitality industries as well as photographers, event planners and more. Event also showcases a Mitzvah Market Place, tabletop showcase and silent auction. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sammy’s at Legacy Village, 24723 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. Free. 216-468-0195.
Kids Mask-Making Workshop. Learn how to combine found objects to create spectacular works of wearable art. All participants will design extravagant masks using feathers, jewels, paint and more. Masks will be ready to take home that day and can be added to any outfit for a special Halloween costume. 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $15 plus admission. 216-791-KIDS.
Sixth Annual Fall Festival. Families are welcome to enjoy games, hayrides, a hay maze, zip line rides, music, a raffle, pumpkin decorating, refreshments and more. Noon-4 p.m. CYO Camp Christopher, 1930 N. Hametown Road, Bath. $4 children, adults free.
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w Kinderealm: It’s Time to Get Ready for Winter. Ages 3-5. Join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover how animals are getting ready for winter. Includes craft and short hike. 10:30 a.m. Coventry Oaks, Firestone Metro Park, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. Free. 330-865-8064.
Sunday 26
Fall Prowl. Dress up in costume and creep about Wolf Creek. Enjoy a short hike, crafts, spider cider and more. 1-2 p.m. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. 330-722-9364.
Thursday 30
Building Literacy Skills in Children. Participate in an informative seminar that focuses on the unique literacy needs of children and provides tutors with strategic approaches to promote success. Program includes contact information for agencies that need volunteer tutors and placement assistance as needed. 5:30-8:30 p.m. The American Red Cross Building, 3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-436-2116.
Australian Adventure. See all your favorite Aussie animal friends, including kangaroos, wallabies, cockatoos, kookaburras and koalas. Hop aboard the Boomerang Express to tour Australian Adventure’s eight acres of animals and fun. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. $10 adults, $6 children age 2-11. 216-661-6500.
Short & Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood. This exhibit draws from the Society’s extensive collections of costumes, toys, fine art, furniture and photographs to address America’s evolving attitude toward youth from 1740 to 1960, and will focus on children’s dress, playtime, organized recreation, education and spiritual upbringing. Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland. Admission. www.wrhs.org/index.php/homepage or call 216-721-5722.
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