Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Akron–Canton this week: we found four free outings, including BAT-TACULAR!, The Great Akron Kids Costume Celebration and Track-the-Treat, plus one library program. One free day or event is coming up, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library and Stark Library, Main Library.
This week
Every free outing on this week’s Akron–Canton list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.
Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library · 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326
Songs and movement games that build early literacy skills. Made for ages 1 to 5, and all ages are welcome.
Stark Library, Plain Community Branch · 1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton, OH 44721
Bat crafts, a look at how echolocation works and a trip into the branch’s bat cave.
Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library · 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326
Themed crafts, snacks, a costume parade and a costume contest for kids from pre-K through grade 6.
Stark Library, Main Library · 1020 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
Trick-or-treating with a twist. Kids hunt for treats hidden around the library, while supplies last.
Nothing free on this day yet. Try an always-free place.
Mark the calendar
Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.
Stadium Park · 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
Nightly 4–11 p.m. Canton Parks and Recreation's 28th season. The crew builds more than 57 displays, and this year they run from Stadium Park through Monument Park and Waterworks Park. See them from the car or on foot.
Any day
Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.
Every week
Baby, toddler and preschool storytimes plus STEM programs.
Weekdays at Main and Fairlawn-Bath
Family storytimes and Pups and Pages.
Mon, Tue and Thu at Main
Every weekly storytime by day and branch: library storytimes in Akron–Canton.
Keep planning
November: things to do in Akron–CantonEvery dated listing for the month, by weekDecember: things to do in Akron–CantonEvery dated listing for the month, by weekLibrary storytimes in Akron–CantonBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Ice skating in Akron–CantonHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in Akron–CantonParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Christmas parades in Akron–CantonParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
The Nutcracker in Akron–CantonBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in Akron–CantonChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hoursThis week in Akron–CantonDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
This week we found four free outings for ages 0–6, including BAT-TACULAR!, The Great Akron Kids Costume Celebration, Track-the-Treat and Music & Movement (Akron Main). See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.
Holiday Lights at Stadium Park is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.
Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library and Stark Library, Main Library don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.
Yes. Akron-Summit County Public Library and Stark Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Akron–Canton that weekend, free ones flagged.
