

# Events & Things To Do in Akron in October 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Akron. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Akron.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
- **Type**: time_filter

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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Akron

- **Event Name**: Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron
  - **Description**: The fall tradition is back! 

Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/gourdys-pumpkin-run-akron/200029435675652
  - **Venue**: Canal Park
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops
- **Event Name**: Saturday, October 17 — Dead ⊖ Again (Type O Negative Tribute) at Afterlife Live!
  - **Description**: 💀 The shadows gather again. 💀

Dead ⊖ Again — Type O Negative Tribute returns to Afterlife Live for a night drenched in heavy riffs, deep-green gloom, and that unmistakable October atmosphere.

Doors: 7 PM
Show: 8 PM
Ages: 18+ (all ages permitted with adu
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/saturday-october-17-—-dead-⊖-again-type-o-negative-tribute-at-afterlife-live/200029520943543
  - **Venue**: Afterlife Nightclub
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- **Event Name**: Killer Video Presents: The Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE - October 10th, 2026.

- Event Schedule - Details - Afterparty - Time -  will all be updated March 1st 2026.

Killer Video Presents: The 2026 Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival. 

Prepare yourself for a thrilling event at the legen
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/killer-video-presents-the-akron-independent-horror-short-film-festival/200029533303648
  - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: 2026 Ohio Plant Show
  - **Description**: Botanical Soiree is headed back to Akron Ohio for our second show! We are excited to host the Ohio Plant Show at the John S Knight Center in Akron Ohio on October 3rd &amp; 4th 2026. 
We are expecting over 100 tables full of plants from all over the Unite
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/2026-ohio-plant-show/200029197688031
  - **Venue**: 77 E Mill Street, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308
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- **Event Name**: Latin Night: October!
  - **Description**: Free Latin Night

Come learn Salsa and Bachata for free with a 1hr lesson before open dancing for the rest of the evening. 

Located at Baxter's Speakeasy you can order fantastic drinks, or beers at the Hop House and Food at Totally Baked.
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/latin-night-october/200029757349208
  - **Venue**: Baxter’s Speakeasy
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  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jeeps Invade the Akron Haunted School House and Laboratory
  - **Description**: We're calling all Jeepers to invade the Akron Haunted School House &amp; Laboratory. 
For my Legendary Outkasts Crew, I'll be posting our meetup time and convoy route in the comments a few days prior to the date of the event. As with all of our events, th
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/jeeps-invade-the-akron-haunted-school-house-and-laboratory/200029475858516
  - **Venue**: Akron Haunted School House and Laboratory
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Live @ The Cliffside
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of your favorite Dance songs from the last 4 Decades!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/live-the-cliffside/200029509641922
  - **Venue**: Cliffside Club
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- **Event Name**: One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles
  - **Description**: InformationOriginally scheduled for Dec 19, 2025. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.Note: Originally scheduled for Dec 19, 2025. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/one-of-these-nights-a-tribute-to-the-eagles/210002304277572
  - **Venue**: Goodyear Theater
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- **Event Name**: Seasons on the Land: October Walk at Crown Point
  - **Description**: Seasons on the Land is a ONGOING monthly guided walk that invites participants to slow down, observe closely, and experience Crown Point.About this EventHeld once per month from October through November, these walks offer
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/seasons-on-the-land-october-walk-at-crown-point/100001981368638936
  - **Venue**: Crown Point Ecology Center
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Rise and Smile - Embracing Futures 80th Anniversary Breakfast
  - **Description**: Kick off World Smile Day with inspiring stories as we celebrate 80 years of providing bigger smiles and brighter futures!About this EventRise and Smile - Embracing Futures 80th Anniversary Breakfast
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 am – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/rise-and-smile-embracing-futures-80th-anniversary-breakfast/100001985834133350
  - **Venue**: House Three Thirty
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  - **Price**: USD 35 to 1,000
  - **Categories**: health-wellness

## Trending Events in Akron

- **Event Name**: Pop Up Picnic in the Park-Date Night for Couples!(SelfGuided) - Akron Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2f3ded00-8bbe-11f0-99c
  - **Venue**: Cascade Valley Metro Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: John Legend
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Akron Civic Theatre
🏠 Address: 182 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
🌆 City: Akron
📍 Location: 41.0807, -81.5204✨ Discover the extraordinary at John Legend, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in
  - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre
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- **Event Name**: John Legend at Akron Civic Theatre
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at John Legend at Akron Civic Theatre, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Akron Civic Theatre in dynamic Akron, OH
  - **Venue**: Akron Civic Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Annual Stan Hywet Father's Day Car Show
  - **Description**: Please join us for the 68th Annual Stan Hywet Father's Day Car Show. Featuring hundreds of northeast Ohio's finest stock, unmodified cars from 1900-2001, it remains one of the area's premiere old car events. A tradition for generations, it offers a day of
  - **Venue**: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Sting at EJ Thomas Hall
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Sting at EJ Thomas Hall, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious EJ Thomas Hall in Akron, OH sets the stage for an unf
  - **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall
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- **Event Name**: Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: EJ Thomas Hall
🏠 Address: 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH 44325
🌆 City: Akron
📍 Location: 41.0785, -81.5153🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Alison Krauss &amp; Union Station with Jerry Douglas, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ L
  - **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall
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- **Event Name**: Alison Krauss and Union Station
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Alison Krauss and Union Station, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron, OH sets the perfect stage for an un
  - **Venue**: E.J. Thomas Hall
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- **Event Name**: Stuff You Should Know Podcast - Akron
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Goodyear Theater
🏠 Address: 1201 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305
🌆 City: Akron
📍 Location: 41.066, -81.4818✨ Discover the extraordinary at Stuff You Should Know Podcast - Akron, where magic meets reality in ways you've never
  - **Venue**: Goodyear Theater
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- **Event Name**: Stuff You Should Know Live
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Stuff You Should Know Live, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Goodyear Theater nestled in bustling Akron, OH, this event p
  - **Venue**: Goodyear Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Akron?
  - **A:** Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Canal Park), Saturday, October 17 — Dead ⊖ Again (Type O Negative Tribute) at Afterlife Live! (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Afterlife Nightclub), Killer Video Presents: The Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at Akron Civic Theatre), 2026 Ohio Plant Show (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at 77 E Mill Street, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308), Latin Night: October! (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Baxter’s Speakeasy).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Akron?
  - **A:** Seasons on the Land: October Walk at Crown Point (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Crown Point Ecology Center).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Akron?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october events in Akron on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for october events in Akron?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for october events in Akron?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Akron include Canal Park, Afterlife Nightclub, Akron Civic Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for october events in Akron?
  - **A:** Prices for october events in Akron range from USD 35 to USD 1,000. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Akron?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Akron include Gourdy's Pumpkin Run, Dead Again - Type O Negative Tribute, Killer Video.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new october events in Akron?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Akron.

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