# Things to do with kids in Akron, OH this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Akron, OH, taken from our Akron–Canton list by the town in each address. This week has 3 dated outings, and 2 more are coming up. There is also 1 place to go any week.

Last checked Oct 30, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/akron-canton/akron/

## This week in Akron

- **Music & Movement (Akron Main)** at Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Official page: https://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/17053424 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Great Akron Kids Costume Celebration** at Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4 and up. Official page: https://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/17110632 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **A day at the Akron Zoo** at Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307. When: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 11am–4pm. Price: $11–$21 per person; under 2 free. Ages: all ages. Official page: https://www.akronzoo.org/hours-admission (checked 2026-10-30)

## Coming up in Akron

- **Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo** at Akron Zoo, Akron Zoo, Akron, OH. When: Select nights Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026. Time: 5–9pm. Price: See the zoo’s site. Christmas lights. Official page: https://www.akronzoo.org/wild-lights (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet** at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, OH. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 3–9pm. Price: Adults $28, youth 3–17 $15; members $22 and $12. Christmas lights. Official page: https://stanhywet.org/events/deck-hall-0 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Places for little kids in Akron

- **Akron Children’s Museum**, 216 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44308. Indoor play. Ages: Young kids. Price: See the museum’s site. Official page: https://akronkids.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Akron this week?

Music & Movement (Akron Main) (Fri Oct 30), The Great Akron Kids Costume Celebration (Sat Oct 31) and A day at the Akron Zoo (Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Akron?

Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo on Nov 20 and Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet on Nov 27.

### Is anything free for kids in Akron?

Yes. Music & Movement (Akron Main) and The Great Akron Kids Costume Celebration are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Akron?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Akron–Canton pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 30, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Akron–Canton listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.