Fall always seems to go by in a flash, but it’s a season jam-packed with festivities, from pumpkin and apple picking to Halloween parties and trick-or-treating. To help you make the most of the season, Signal Akron and Signal Cleveland’s Najee Hall have teamed up to create a schedule of events happening in and around Northeast Ohio. It’s by no means a complete list, but there’s something for everyone, and many of the events below are free. As always, check the individual event’s website for more information, as details can change.Jump to:Ongoing eventsSeptember events October eventsNovember eventsOngoing fall eventsBuckland Museum of Witchcraft and MagicYear round2155 Broadview Road, ClevelandIt’s that spooky time of year. Are you interested in learning more about the history of witchcraft and magic? The Buckland Museum is located on Cleveland’s West Side and has more than 500 artifacts to view. Online: $8, at door: $10, bucklandmuseum.orgSeptember eventsFall Festival SeriesSept. 14 – Oct. 27Mapleside Farms (294 Pearl Road, Brunswick)Mapleside Farms will be hosting a series of themed festivals throughout September and October. Festival themes include Hometown Heroes, Johnny Appleseed Festival, Wild Wild West, Superhero, Great Pumpkin Fest and Spooky Fest. Fall favorites such as caramel apples, apple pie and more will be available for purchase. $13 and up, mapleside.comFallFestSept. 21 | 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.Longwood Park (1566 E. Aurora Road, Macedonia)Sip on craft beer and wine and sample bites from food trucks while enjoying live music at Macedonia’s FallFest. Free, macrec.com Cleveland Pickle FestSept. 21 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Mall C, across from entrance to the Cleveland Convention CenterAre you a lover of all things pickle? Then Cleveland Pickle Fest may be right up your alley. Join thousands of people in enjoying pickle companies, food trucks, restaurants, pickle items, pickle beer and more. General admission: $10; children 3 and younger: free, clevelandpicklefest.comFall FestSept. 21 | 12 to 9 p.m.Veterans Memorial Park (7619 Memphis Ave., Cleveland)Old Brooklyn will be having a Fall Fest celebration. Activities will include food trucks, a kid zone, live music, hayrides, a car show, fireworks and more. Free, brooklynohio.govAutumn Equinox Yoga SessionSept. 23 | 6 to 7 p.m.Hines Hill Campus (1403 W. Hines Hill Road, Peninsula)Celebrate the start of a new season with an outdoor yoga session in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The class is open to yogis of all skill levels. Participants should bring their own yoga mats. Refreshments will be available after the session. CVNP members: $15, nonmembers: $20, eventbrite.comKaraoke & ConversationsSept. 26 | 6 p.m. Finn Cafe (4641 Broadway Ave., Cleveland) The Civic Engagement Collaborative will be hosting a bi-weekly Karaoke & Conversation, starting Sept. 26, and running through Election Day. Sing your favorite tunes while networking with community members. Take part in conversations geared toward both civic engagement and education. Food, raffles and other fun activities will be provided. Free, facebook.comFall Family Fun FestSept. 28 | 2 to 5 p.m.Water Works Park (2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls)There will be plenty to keep young ones busy at this festival, from music, bounce houses and hayrides to a petting zoo, face painting and games. Guests will have a dozen food trucks to choose from as well, making it the perfect place for families to spend an autumn afternoon. Free, cityofcf.comStow Harvest FestivalSept. 28-29 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both daysHeritage Reserve Park (5120 Young Road, Stow)Stow Historical Society’s annual festival features free tours of historic buildings, activities for kids and adults and music, as well as handmade artisan goods and food for sale. Proceeds from the events will support the historical society’s work of preserving its artifacts and maintaining its archives. Free, stowhistory.org Barberton Mum FestivalSept. 28-29 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both daysLake Anna Park (615 W. Park Ave., Barberton)This long-running event celebrates fall’s favorite flower: the chrysanthemum. The festival — which is in its 34th year — provides visitors with plenty of food and shopping options, as well as a variety of live entertainment and kid-friendly activities. Of course the real show stopper is the floral display: More than 17,000 mums are planted to create a unique design each year. Guests who want to bring the festival home with them can purchase potted mums. Free, barbertonparksandrec.com Children’s Fall FestivalSept. 28 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Bedford Square (730 Broadway Ave., Bedford)Bedford will be hosting Children’s Fall Fest. This family-friendly event will include games, a pumpkin patch scavenger hunt, dancing, singing and more. Free, allevents.inFall Fest & ClambakeSept. 29 | noon to 4 p.m.Elmwood Park (6200 Wisnieski Parkway, Independence)The City of Independence will be hosting Fall Fest & Clambake. Airbrush tattoos, face painting, food, magic shows, live music, a petting farm, hayrides and more will be provided. Admission is free with a canned food donation. All clambake food must be pre-ordered by Friday, Sept. 20. Free, independenceohio.orgVermilion Woollybear FestivalSept. 29 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Vermillion Chamber of Commerce (5495 Liberty Ave.)Downtown Vermilion will play host to the 52nd annual Vermilion Woollybear Festival. Activities will include the woollybear parade, games, live entertainment, crafts, vendors, food and more. Free, vermilionohio.comOctober eventsOhio MartOct. 3-6 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SundayStan Hywet Hall & Gardens (714 N. Portage Path, Akron)From ceramics and jewelry to furniture and art, there’s something for everyone at this annual showcase of artisans. Grab lunch or a sweet treat (hot gingerbread, anyone?) from one of the 16 food vendors, and get a head start on holiday shopping — or buy something for yourself. Ohio Mart is a fundraiser for the estate, so this is one shopping trip you won’t feel guilty about. Adults: $12-$16; youth ages 3-17: $6-$8 (Admission includes a self-guided tour of the estate.) stanhywet.org2023 Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Photo courtesy of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens)“The Woman in Black”Oct. 3-26 | 2 p.m. (Sundays only) and 8 p.m.Greystone Hall (103 S. High St., Akron)What — or who — goes bump in the night? Find out in the Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s production of “The Woman in Black,” based on the famous gothic horror novel of the same name. Set in the late 19th century in an abandoned English manor, this spooky tale of a vengeful ghost is sure to get audiences in the Halloween spirit. Adults: $20-$35; students: $5-$30, ohioshakespearefestival.comFire Truck PullOct. 5 | 11 a.m.Front Street, Cuyahoga FallsGrab nine friends and see if you all have what it takes to pull a Cuyahoga Falls fire truck — all 40,000 pounds of it — 40 feet in the fastest time. (Teams can also choose to pull the truck just for fun.) The fourth annual event benefits the Falls Cancer Club. The organization offers assistance to residents going through cancer treatment. Team: $250; individual: $25, downtowncf.com Fall Into NatureOct. 5 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Bath Nature Preserve (4160 Ira Road, Bath Nature Preserve)Bath Township will host an afternoon of seasonal activities, including face painting, hayrides and a pumpkin patch, at the picturesque Bath Nature Preserve. Guests can also tour and view demonstrations at the on-site University of Akron Field Station. Free, bathtownship.orgWonderfestOct. 5 | noon to 7 p.m.88 Oakdale Ave., AkronCelebrate Akron’s West Hill neighborhood at this arts and culture festival. Now in its third year, Wonderfest will feature live music, art workshops, historic tours, kids’ activities, a handmade marketplace, a silent auction and raffles. Food trucks and a beer garden will also be on site. Free, bit.ly/wonderfest2024 Fall Family OutingOct. 5 | 1 to 9 p.m.Munroe Falls Metro Park (521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls)Take in a lumberjack show, go on a hayride and enjoy refreshments, naturalist activities and bonfires at this all-day event hosted by Summit Metro Parks. Free, summitmetroparks.org Akron Latin FestivalOct. 5 | 4 to 9 p.m.Cascade Plaza (122 S. Main St., Akron)Food, music, entertainment and more are on tap for the fourth annual Akron Latin Festival. Keep an eye on Downtown Akron Partnership’s website for an event schedule, and check out this recap of last year’s festival for an idea of what to expect. Free, downtownakron.comFood, music, entertainment and more are on tap for the fourth annual Akron Latin Festival on downtown Akron’s Cascade Plaza Oct. 5. Keep an eye on Downtown Akron Partnership’s website for an event schedule. (Susan Zake/Signal Akron)Brew at the ZooOct. 5 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Akron Zoo (505 Euclid Ave., Akron)Guests are encouraged to don their Halloween costumes for this frightfully fun night of dancing and libations. Registration includes eight drink samples and admission to the zoo. Food and additional drinks will be available for purchase. Early bird tickets: $20-$38; general admission: $25-$43, akronzoo.org City of Seven Hills Fall FestOct. 5 | 1 to 5 p.m.Seven Hills City Hall (7325 Summitville Drive, Seven Hills)Seven Hills City Hall will be having a Fall Fest. Bring the family out and enjoy food trucks, a beer tent, live music, hay rides, a bounce house, petting zoo and more. Free, sevenhillsohio.orgSolon Fall FestivalOct. 5 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Solon Community Park (6679 SOM Center Road, Solon)Solon Parks & Recreation and Solon Center for the Arts present the Solon Fall Festival. Enjoy vendors, inflatables, a petting zoo, music, crafts, food trucks, pumpkin decorating and more. Admission and parking are free. For more information, click here. Free.Harvest Festival Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 13 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all daysHale Farm and Village (2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath) This annual festival gives guests the chance to explore seasonal traditions, including an apple cider press and apple butter making, at a working 19th century farm. Other activities include a pumpkin patch, food preservation, farmyard animals and a nature scavenger hunt. Admission includes the heritage gardens, demonstrations, and early American craft and trade demonstrations. Adults (age 13 and older): $15; youth (ages 3 to 12): $8; Western Reserve Historical Society members, active military and youth 2 or younger: free, wrhs.orgHarvest Festival and DinnerOct. 6 | 3 to 7 p.m.Pepper Pike Park (28000 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike)Pepper Pike and Ohio Real Title present the Harvest Festival & Dinner. Enjoy the fall festival, which will include face painting, hay rides, pumpkin painting and more. Dinner will be served immediately after the festival. Festival is free, but dinner tickets must be purchased in advance, and kids will be provided a free kids meal with every individual adult ticket purchased. Free, eventbrite.comHair-raising HalloweenOct. 9-12 | multiple timesPerkins Stone Mansion (550 Copley Road, Akron)Summit County Historical Society’s new exhibit is an ode to scary movies, complete with spooky artifacts from the organization’s collection — including a haunted rubber ball. Afternoon tours are available, and an extra evening tour is offered on Thursdays, excluding Halloween. $5-$15; society members and children age 6 and younger: free, eventbrite.comKaraoke & ConversationsOct. 10 | 6 p.m. Finn Cafe (4641 Broadway Ave., Cleveland)The Civic Engagement Collaborative will be hosting a bi-weekly Karaoke & Conversation, starting Sept. 26, and running through Election Day. Sing your favorite tunes while networking with community members. Take part in conversations geared toward both civic engagement and education. Food, raffles and other fun activities will be provided. Free, facebook.comFall FestivalOct. 12 | 1 to 5 p.m.Tallmadge Recreation Center (46 N. Munroe Road, Tallmadge)Attendees at this festival will want to save room for dessert. The pie-eating contest starts at 2:30 p.m. sharp. Also on the schedule: hayrides, pony rides, live music, crafts and cornhole. Food trucks and a beer garden will also be on site. Beer tickets and wristbands for the kids’ activities are $5 each, cash only. Free, tallmadge-ohio.org Stow Haunted HayrideOct. 12 | 6 to 8 p.m.Silver Springs Park | 5238 Young Road, StowSomething sweet awaits guests after this spooky trip: a Toasty Trail where attendees can roast marshmallows and make s’mores before heading back to their cars. Food trucks will also be on site. Wagons leave every 10-15 minutes from the baseball field’s parking lot. Registration is required. Stow residents: $5; nonresidents: $7, stowohio.org Spooky Pooch ParadeOct. 12 | 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Madison Park (13201 Madison Ave. Lakewood)LakewoodAlive will be hosting the 17th annual Spooky Pooch Parade. A parade will occur along Madison Avenue and surrounding streets and will conclude with an awards ceremony for the best-dressed dog. While the parade is free to attend, you must register to enter the costume contest or march in the parade. Pre-registration: $15 per dog; day-of registration: $20 per dog, lakewoodalive.orgThe Haunted LibraryOct. 12 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Tallmadge Branch Library (90 Community Road, Tallmadge)What goes bump in the library? Find out when the Tallmadge branch is transformed into a family-friendly haunted library. Costumes are encouraged. For more Halloween events at Akron-Summit County Library branches, check out the events schedule. Free, services.akronlibrary.org/event/11395871 2023 Boo at the Zoo (Photo courtesy of Akron Zoo)Boo at the ZooOct. 12-27 (weekends) | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no entrance after 6 p.m.)Akron Zoo (505 Euclid Ave., Akron)Guests have three weekends to attend the zoo’s annual Halloween event. Twelve stations will be set up throughout the zoo for treaters to visit and collect candy. Allergen-friendly options will be available at each station. Treaters: $12-$22; youth 2 and younger: free, akronzoo.org Neon Nightmare Putt-Putt PartyOct. 18 | 5:30 to 9 p.m.Twinsburg Community Center (10260 Ravenna Road)This new event is for City of Twinsburg residents ages 12 to 15. Teens will enjoy indoor Putt-Putt, contests, treats and music. Costumes are encouraged. $5, mytwinsburg.comSpook-tacular Twinsburg Fall Family FestivalOct. 19 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Glen Chamberlin Park (10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg)This event hosted by Twinsburg Parks and Recreation will feature face painting, food trucks, games and contests, a pumpkin giveaway and truck-or-treat. Free, mytwinsburg.com Trick-or-treat TrailOct. 19 | 3 p.m.Central Park (1795 Steese Road, Green)Local businesses and organizations will hand out candy to costumed treaters at Central Park in Green. Kids as old as 12 can also participate in a costume contest. Admission: Nonperishable food item or personal care item, cityofgreen.org Stan Downtown Akron Fall FestOct. 19 | 4 to 8 p.m.Cascade Plaza (122 S. Main St., Akron)Main Street and Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron will be open to trick-or-treaters for the third annual Fall Fest. Free, downtownakron.com2023 Down Akron Fall Fest (Photo by Chris Rutan)Truck-or-TreatOct. 19 | 5 to 7 p.m.Silver Creek Metro Park (5000 Hametown Road, Norton)Kids of all ages will enjoy getting an up-close look at the vehicles that make Summit Metro Parks run. The trucks will be decked out in their Halloween best. Along the way, visitors can collect treats from SMP staffers and enjoy games and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. (Summit Metro Parks will host a second Truck-or-Treat Oct. 26.) Free, summitmetroparks.org Nightmare on Front StreetOct. 20 | noon to 5 p.m.2085 Front St., Cuyahoga FallsOne of downtown Cuyahoga Falls’ signature events features breweries, vendors, food trucks and costume contests. This indoor and outdoor event takes place at the plaza, amphitheater and pavilion in downton Cuyahoga Falls. Free, downtowncf.com Karaoke & ConversationsOct. 24 | 6 p.m.Finn Cafe (4641 Broadway Ave., Cleveland)The Civic Engagement Collaborative will be hosting a bi-weekly Karaoke & Conversation, starting Sept. 26, and running through Election Day. Sing your favorite tunes while networking with community members. Take part in conversations geared toward both civic engagement and education. Food, raffles and other fun activities will be provided. Free, facebook.comCommunity Baby ShowerOct. 24 | 2 to 5 p.m.Friendly Inn Settlement (2384 Unwin Road, Cleveland)The Friendly Inn will be hosting a community baby shower. Diapers, wipes, baby clothes, food and more will be provided to mothers and expecting families. While this is a free event, you must register to attend. Free, docs.google.comTruck-or-TreatOct. 26 | 5 to 7 p.m.Goodyear Heights Metro Park (2077 Newton St., Akron)Kids of all ages will enjoy getting an up-close look at the vehicles that make Summit Metro Parks run. The trucks will be decked out in their Halloween best. Along the way, visitors can collect treats from SMP staffers and enjoy games and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. (Summit Metro Parks will host an earlier Truck-or-Treat on Oct. 19, at Silver Creek Metro Park.) Free, summitmetroparks.org 2023 Summit Metro Parks Truck-or-treat (Photo courtesy Summit Metro Parks)Trick-or-treat on the Trail and Spooky TalesOct. 27 | 1 to 4 p.m.Richfield Heritage Preserve (4374 Broadview Road, Richfield)Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful nature preserve and gather treats along the way. Games, crafts and refreshments will be available. Costumes are encouraged. Those who want to show off their artistic skills can enter the pumpkin decorating contest. Contestants can drop their entries off at the park office no later than Friday, Oct. 25. Free, richfieldheritagepreserve.com Fall FestivalOct. 27 | 1 to 5 p.m.303 (Streetsboro Road) and Riverview Road, PeninsulaEnjoy food and beverages, games, a costume contest and live music. The festival will take place at Boston Township Hall and G.A.R. Hall. Trunk-or-treat will start after the costume contest. Free, villageofpeninsula-oh.gov Perkins Paranormal Trick-or-treatOct. 31 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Perkins Stone Mansion (550 Copley Road, Akron)Families can collect treats in each room of the historic mansion at this Halloween event. Along the way, they can hear scary stories and explore the home’s exhibits. Costumes are encouraged, but no masks please. $5 per family, eventbrite.comMurder in the Mansion: Dressed to KillOct. 31 | 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. (Gates close at 7 p.m.)Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (714 N. Portage Path, Akron)A murder has taken place at this famous Tudor Revival manor! Find out if you have the skills needed to crack the case. This event is recommended for those 17 years and older; 1920s attire is encouraged. Tickets: members: $38; nonmembers: $48, stanhywet.org/events November eventsSmells Like Snow Coffee FestivalNov. 2 | 12 to 6 p.m.Cascade Plaza (122 S. Main St., Akron)Coffee-coffee-coffee is on the menu at this “Gilmore Girls”-themed festival in downtown Akron. Whether you prefer flannel and a backward baseball cap or cowboy boots and tie-dye, put on your best fan garb and come sample some caffeinated sips from local businesses. Word on the street is a couple Hep Aliens will be there too. Free, downtownakron.com2023 Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival (Photo by Ramahn Wilder)Karaoke & ConversationsNov. 5 | 6 p.m.Finn Cafe (4641 Broadway Ave., Cleveland)The Civic Engagement Collaborative will be hosting a bi-weekly Karaoke & Conversation, starting Sept. 26, and running through Election Day. Sing your favorite tunes while networking with community members. Take part in conversations geared toward both civic engagement and education. Food, raffles and other fun activities will be provided. Free, facebook.comShop-a-HolidaysNov. 16 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Akron Zoo (505 Euclid Ave., Akron)Check some names off your holiday shopping list at this local market. There will also be a kids’ craft corner and animal encounters. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be on site. Free, akronzoo.orgThe post Here are nearly 50 fall events to enjoy in Northeast Ohio appeared first on Signal Akron.First published by Signal Akron.