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Art & museums

History of the American Forest

LP/Nature Center · 1:00 PM

Theater & dance

Shelter by Eric Mansfield presented by Wild Thread Theatre

Akron Civic Theatre · Through Nov 15

Art & museums

History of the American Forest

LP/Nature Center · 1:00 PM

Art & museums

Spree With Me: Firestone History Hike

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area · 2:00 PM

Music

Queen of the Knight An MTP Benefit

The Knight Stage · 2:00 PM

Music

[FREE] AYS Fall Concert 2026

Guzzetta Hall · 3:00 PM

Art & museums

Blankets and Blockbusters Movie Night

The Daily Pressed · 5:30 PM

Music

Piano Karaoke

Ingy's Piano Bar · 7:00 PM

Music

Lives Lost with City Sidestep, Party Cove and Cruze Campo

Musica · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Legacies: The Myers School of Art Collection

University of Akron Myers School of Art · 10:00 AM

Event

North Hill Needlecrafters

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 7
Event

Joy of Writing

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 10:00 AM

Free1 more date through Nov 23
Event

Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 10:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Fairlawn-Bath Branch · 10:15 AM

Free
Event

Family Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Goodyear Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Art & museums

Preschool Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Fairlawn-Bath Branch · 11:30 AM

Free
Event

After School Snack

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 3:00 PM

14 more dates through Dec 10
Art & museums

Words and Art Workshop

Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley Branch · 3:15 PM

4 more dates through Nov 20
Event

Monday Night Social Club

Bar Phoenix and The Phoenix Room · 5:00 PM

Event

Modern Monday

Full Grip Games · 6:30 PM

Event

Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Family Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Highland Square Branch · 10:30 AM

Free1 more date through Nov 24
Event

Goodies, Games, & Gabs

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

The Shadowed Keep: Dungeons and Dragons

Akron-Summit County Public Library · 3:00 PM

Event

Tween and Teen Hang: Button Making

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 3:30 PM

Event

Pokémon Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 4:00 PM

Free
Event

Library Pen Pal Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 4:00 PM

Free
Event

Artful Pancakes

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 5:00 PM

Free
Event

Merry Mingle

Jilly's Music Room · 5:00 PM

Event

One Piece TCG

Full Grip Games · 7:00 PM

Event

Taco Tuesdays and Open Mic Night

Bar Phoenix and The Phoenix Room · 7:00 PM

Music

"BLUesday Tuesday" Blues Jam

BLU Jazz+ · 7:00 PM

Free
Music

United States Air Force Band's Airmen of Note Big Band

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

Keb' Mo'

Goodyear Theater · 7:00 PM

Event

Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls

Missing Falls Brewery · 7:00 PM

Music

Garrett Boys

Musica · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Comedy Open Mic

The Daily Pressed · 7:30 PM

Music

Tuesday Musical: James (Zijian) Wei, Piano

E.J. Thomas Hall · 7:30 PM

Event

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Goodyear Branch · 10:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Kinderealm: Fox & Coyote

LP/Nature Center · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Movers and Shakers

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 10:45 AM

Free
Event

Tween Canteen: Mario Kart Night

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

LEGO® Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Music

Kids Karaoke

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 3:30 PM

Event

The One With Friendsgiving Trivia Night

Jilly's Music Room · 5:30 PM

Event

Tween Art Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library · 6:00 PM

Event

Yarn Crafters Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Pajama Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 6:30 PM

Free
Event

Karaoke Wednesdays

Bar Phoenix and The Phoenix Room · 7:00 PM

Event

Trivia Wednesdays at Akronym

Akronym Brewing · 7:00 PM

Event

Pokemon Wednesday Night Standard

Full Grip Games · 7:00 PM

Music

Celebrity Etc presents In Color

Musica · 7:30 PM

Event

Job Readiness: Learn How to Find Unadvertised Jobs

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Family Storytime @ Ellet Community Center

Ellet Community Center · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Preschool Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Homeschoolers: Park Careers

FASN/Visitors Center · 10:30 AM

Free
Art & museums

Free Thursday at Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum · 12:00 PM

Event

OhioMeansJobs One-on-One Assistance

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 12:30 PM

Free4 more dates through Dec 8
Event

After School Studio: Needle Felting Mice

Akron Art Museum · 4:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Delight Night

Akron Children's Museum · 5:00 PM

Event

Pokémon Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Food as Art: Autumn Pies

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 6:00 PM

Free1 more date through Nov 21
Art & museums

Good Garden Talks: Bird-Friendly Gardens

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Movies@Main: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 6:15 PM

Free
Art & museums

Art Workshop: Drawing in Color Pastel

Akron-Summit County Public Library Goodyear Branch · 6:30 PM

Free
Event

Sistas Knit 2

Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley Branch · 6:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 10
Music

Tyler Hawes Presents Metamorphosets

Jilly's Music Room · 7:00 PM

Music

Jackson Dean: Magnolia Sage Tour presented by 94.9 WQMX

Goodyear Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Zach Williams: Revival Nights Tour

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

Latin Night

Baxter's Speakeasy · 8:30 PM

Event

Music & Movement

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:30 AM

Free2 more dates through Dec 4
Event

Sourdough Baking for Beginners

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 1:30 PM

Free
Art & museums

Conversation with a Curator: Single Use Only

Akron Art Museum · 3:00 PM

Event

Celebrate DiNovember!

Akron-Summit County Public Library Goodyear Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

Teen Cuisine: Quesadilla

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Wild Lights

Akron Zoo · Through Dec 27

1 more date through Dec 6
Event

Nature Trivia Night

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge · 7:00 PM

Free
Music

The Shootouts: Long Play Weekend

The Knight Stage · Through Nov 21

Art & museums

Warren Miller's Days Off

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

Velocity Stax, Vanity Crash and Bizarros

Jilly's Music Room · 7:00 PM

Music

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen

Goodyear Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Dave Banks Big Band presents "First Ladies of Song" From Ella to Ronstadt!

BLU Jazz+ · 8:00 PM

From $30
Music

Silvis with Posture and So Nectar

Musica · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Waterfowl in the Fall

SLNC · 9:00 AM

Event

Hot Wheels Race Day

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

TechZone Showcase

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

Eat Play Grow: Developmental Milestones

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 11:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Leave the Leaves Hike

FASN/Nature Realm · 11:00 AM

Event

Paws for Reading

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 11:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Guided Tour at the Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum · 1:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 12
Event

Dr. Seuss Party

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 1:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Wild and Whimsical Art

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 1:00 PM

Free
Event

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

FASN/Nature Realm · 1:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Art & museums

Killer Video Presents: The Little Monsters Matinee Series

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 5
Comedy

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

Goodyear Theater · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Dinner Theatre Rejects

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Music

Video Game Symphony A New Challenger Approaches!

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

The Dan Wilson Community Band

BLU Jazz+ · 8:00 PM

From $30
Art & museums

Back Yards Gone Wild: Berries for Birds

LP/Nature Center · 2:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

Akron Civic Theatre · 3:00 PM

Art & museums

Spree With Me: The Gift of Oaks

SC/Pheasant Run Area · 4:00 PM

Event

Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library

Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley Branch · 10:00 AM

Event

Family Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 10:30 AM

Free1 more date through Nov 30
Event

Vinyl Printer Demo

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

Sensory Sensitive Playtime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free
Event

Laser Engraver Demo

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 3:00 PM

Free
Event

Teen Gaming Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 4:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 7
Event

LEGO® Lab

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 12:00 PM

Event

Book Buddies Club for K-3 Readers

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 3:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 1
Event

The Shadowed Keep: Dungeons and Dragons

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 3:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 8
Art & museums

Full Beaver Supermoon Hike

SFB/Prairie Trail · 4:30 PM

Event

Shrinky-Dink Charms

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 5:00 PM

Free
Event

Vinyl Revival

Akron-Summit County Public Library Highland Square Branch · 6:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 8
Music

SmokeFace Jam Sessions

BLU Jazz+ · 8:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Self-Guided Trail: Winter Bird Discovery

FASN/Nature Realm · Through Dec 8

Event

Baby Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Family Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Music

"A Home Made Thanksgiving" with RESOLVE

BLU Jazz+ · 7:00 PM

From $15
Music

Coop's Nightmare A Shock Rock Tribute to Alice Cooper

The Knight Stage · Through Nov 28

Theater & dance

Annie

Weathervane Playhouse · Through Dec 20

Event

Edible Book Festival

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free
Music

Tuesday Musical: A Chanticleer Christmas

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall · 3:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet Theatre of Ohio

Akron Civic Theatre · Through Dec 6

Art & museums

Moonlight Paintings

FASN/Seneca Deck · 8:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Spree With Me: Last Chance Hike

TT/Wilbeth Road Trailhead · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Watercolor Holiday Cards

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 5:30 PM

Free
Event

Books and Boba

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Family Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 10:15 AM

Event

Learning Lab

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Play Lab

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Tween and Teen Hang: Mini Beaded Tapestries

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 3:30 PM

Event

Cozy Crafters Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Highland Square Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Crafty Home: Holiday Ornaments

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Deck the Hall

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens · Through Dec 26

2 more dates through Dec 12
Art & museums

Nature Drawing for Adults

FASN/Nature Realm · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Preschool Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley Branch · 10:30 AM

Event

Media Transfer Station Demo

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free
Event

Tween Canteen: Hoops Challenge

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 3:30 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 9
Event

Beginner Line Dancing for Adults

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 5:30 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Holiday Open House

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 5:30 PM

Free
Event

Art Hangout

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Owl Prowl

WH/Downy Loop Trail · 6:30 PM

Music

Broadway Karaoke

Jilly's Music Room · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Nature Drawing for Adults

SLNC · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

LEGO® Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Goodyear Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

Teen Magic: The Gathering

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

Friends of North Hill Branch Library Pop-Up Book Sale

Akron-Summit County Public Library North Hill Branch · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Good Garden Talks: Growing Indoors

SLNC · 6:00 PM

Event

Speculative Fiction Group

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Movies@Main: Krampus

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 6:15 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

EJ Thomas Hall · 10:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 6
Art & museums

Nature Tales

LP/Nature Center · 10:30 AM

Festivals & markets

Kenmore "Light the Boulevard" Kickoff and Caribbean Party

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

3D Printer Demo

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 3:30 PM

Free
Theater & dance

A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM! Theater

The Knight Stage · Through Dec 20

Art & museums

Holiday Wreath Making

LP/Nature Center · 10:00 AM

Event

Toy Swap

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Paws for Reading

Akron-Summit County Public Library Fairlawn-Bath Branch · 11:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Bird Nerds: Pileated Woodpecker

FASN/Visitors Center · 12:00 PM

Event

Decorate Your Own Holiday Card

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 1:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Library Luau Open House

Akron-Summit County Public Library Highland Square Branch · 1:00 PM

Free
Event

Drop-In: Butter Making

SLNC · 1:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Party

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 1:30 PM

Free
Event

Cervical and HPV Cancer Prevention

Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley Branch · 3:30 PM

Music

A Magical Motown Christmas!

Goodyear Theater · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Lichen Look About

LP/Nature Center · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Evergreen Arrangements

LP/Nature Center · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Kids Maker Fest 2026

Akron Art Museum · 12:00 PM

Free
Event

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge · 1:00 PM

Music

Joe Augustine Trio

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free
Event

Recording Studio Demo

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 10:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

A Time to Play

Akron-Summit County Public Library Fairlawn-Bath Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Dungeons & Dragons

Akron-Summit County Public Library Highland Square Branch · 5:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Cookies with Mrs. Claus

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Music & Movement

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Art & museums

Nature Drawing for Adults

LP/Nature Center · 1:00 PM

Free
Event

Karaoke Cafe

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 4:30 PM

Free
Event

Chocolate Pretzel Revolution

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 5:00 PM

Free
Event

Grandmother's Sewing Series

Akron-Summit County Public Library Highland Square Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

We Three Kings - The Irish Dance Sensation

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall · 7:30 PM

Event

Forest Bathing for Beginners

SR/Shady Hollow Lodge · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Grinch Storytime

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 10:30 AM

Free
Art & museums

Kinderealm: Happy Hibernators

FASN/Visitors Center · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Mess Makers: Twinkle Twinkle

Akron Art Museum · 11:00 AM

Event

Through the Lens: Photography as Personal Storytelling

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 1:00 PM

Free
Event

Silhouette Cutter Demo

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free
Event

SizeUp Small Business Clinic

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 2:00 PM

Free
Event

LEGO® Lab

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

Making Masterpieces Monthly

Akron-Summit County Public Library Main Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Food & drink

Healthy Holiday Dishes Cooking Demonstration

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 6:30 PM

Free
Event

Celebrating 20 Years of Christopher Wilkins

Steinway Piano Gallery · 6:30 PM

Theater & dance

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Nature Collage

FASN/Visitors Center · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Family Game Night

Akron-Summit County Public Library Odom Boulevard Branch · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Zoom: Let's Grow Akron Seasonal Cooking Workshop

Online via Zoom · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Homegrown Habitat: Bring on the Birds

FASN/Visitors Center · 6:30 PM

Art & museums

Art Workshop: Abstracted Botanical Collages

Akron-Summit County Public Library Goodyear Branch · 6:30 PM

Free
Theater & dance

Santa's Circus

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Conversation with a Curator: Canto Rodado

Akron Art Museum · 3:00 PM

Event

Nature Board Game Night

SLNC · 5:00 PM

Event

Ugly Sweater Night Hike

FASN/Campfire Area · 7:00 PM

Music

Akron Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Pops 2026

E.J. Thomas Hall · 7:30 PM

Event

Young Birders: Wake Up with Waterfowl

SLNC · 10:00 AM

Event

Repair and Rewear

Akron-Summit County Public Library Northwest Akron Branch · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

Paper-Quilled Christmas Tree Greeting Card

Akron-Summit County Public Library Kenmore Branch · 11:00 AM

Free
Sports

Intro to Archery

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Bath Nature Preserve · 1:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Holiday Open House

Akron-Summit County Public Library Maple Valley Branch · 1:00 PM

Event

Questing Club

Akron-Summit County Public Library Firestone Park Branch · 1:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Exploring Evergreens

GYH/Main Entrance · 1:30 PM

Music

John Saks - Classical Piano Performance

Akron-Summit County Public Library Fairlawn-Bath Branch · 2:00 PM

Free
Sports

Archery Games

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge · 2:30 PM

Music

ETC School of Musical Arts Holiday Choir Concert

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Family Adventure

Akron Zoo · 7:00 PM

Music

Champagne and Candlelight: A Smooth Jazz Holiday featuring Hubb's Groove and Friends

Goodyear Theater · 7:30 PM

Comedy

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

Goodyear Theater · 3:00 PM

Music

A Little More Naughty Than Nice

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall · 4:00 PM

Music

Straight No Chaser Making Spirits Bright Tour

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

DEK The Halls with DEK of Hearts

Goodyear Theater · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

Akron Civic Theatre · 7:30 PM

Music

46th Annual TubaChristmas - First Show 12:00PM

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall · 12:00 PM

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