# Free things to do with kids in Akron–Canton this week

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 free outings this week; 1 free days and events coming up; 2 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Holiday Lights at Stadium Park** at Stadium Park, 1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718. When: Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027. Time: Nightly 4–11 p.m. Price: Free. 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. Official page: https://cantonparksandrec.com/holidaylights/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **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. Songs and movement games that build early literacy skills. Made for ages 1 to 5, and all ages are welcome. Official page: https://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/17053424 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **BAT-TACULAR!** at Stark Library, Plain Community Branch, 1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton, OH 44721. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. Bat crafts, a look at how echolocation works and a trip into the branch’s bat cave. Official page: https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2717458ea300e2631c1869 (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: 4–99. Themed crafts, snacks, a costume parade and a costume contest for kids from pre-K through grade 6. Official page: https://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/17110632 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Track-the-Treat** at Stark Library, Main Library, 1020 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. Trick-or-treating with a twist. Kids hunt for treats hidden around the library, while supplies last. Official page: https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2abb3d1e67cd9cb3391875 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Always free

- **Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library**, Downtown Akron, 60 S. High St. Free baby, preschool and STEM programs most weekdays. Official page: https://www.akronlibrary.org/events (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Stark Library, Main Library**, Canton, 1020 Market Ave. N. Family storytimes and reading-to-dogs nights. Official page: https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free library storytimes

- **Akron-Summit County Public Library**: Weekdays at Main and Fairlawn-Bath. Baby, toddler and preschool storytimes plus STEM programs. Calendar: https://www.akronlibrary.org/events
- **Stark Library**: Mon, Tue and Thu at Main. Family storytimes and Pups and Pages. Calendar: https://starklibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Akron–Canton this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/akron-canton/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Akron–Canton?
Holiday Lights at Stadium Park is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/akron-canton/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Akron–Canton?
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.

### Are library storytimes free in Akron–Canton?
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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).