It’s a busy fall weekend in Akron, one of the busiest we’ve seen in a while, so there are a lot of choices if you’re looking for something to do. 

We put our search skills to work and drummed up this quick, non-comprehensive list — be sure to check out Brittany Moseley’s fall festival offerings as well. It will keep you busy into November.

Weather-wise, the forecast for Saturday looks great and fallish, with a high of 69 degrees and sun. Sunday may prove more challenging, with a 50% chance of showers and a high of 74 degrees.

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Saturday, Oct. 5:

4th Annual Akron Latin Festival at Cascade Plaza from 4 to 9 p.m. Food, music, entertainment and more are on tap.  

Civic Saturday Akron, a gathering to celebrate community and civic purpose, 981 W. Market St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., civicsaturdayakron@gmail.com

Akron Zips football vs. Bowling Green at InfoCision Stadium, 3:30 p.m.

Brew at the Zoo: Halloween bash at the Akron Zoo, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with drinks, music and Halloween vibes.

Cinema at the Civic: “Pulp Fiction” at Akron Civic Theatre, 6 p.m.

Summit County Faith & Blue at Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative works to reinforce the ties that bind law enforcement and the public together, through the common bonds of faith and fellowship.

Last Letter Project Presents Speedbump Fest, Musica, 51 E. Market St. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.

Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. From ceramics and jewelry to furniture and art, there’s something for everyone at this annual showcase of artisans. (Courtesy of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens)

Fire Truck Pull, Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls at 11 a.m. Grab nine friends and see if you all have what it takes to pull a Cuyahoga Falls fire truck — all 40,000 pounds of it — 40 feet in the fastest time.

Fall into Nature, Bath Nature Preserve, 4160 Ira Road,  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bath Township will host an afternoon of seasonal activities, including face painting, hayrides and a pumpkin patch, at the picturesque Bath Nature Preserve.

Wonderfest, 88 Oakdale Ave., noon to 7 p.m. Celebrate Akron’s West Hill neighborhood at this arts and culture festival. 

Fall Family Outing, Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls, 1 to 9 p.m. Take in a lumberjack show, go on a hayride and enjoy refreshments, naturalist activities and bonfires at this all-day event hosted by Summit Metro Parks.

Power of a Dream Domestic Violence Workshop: “The Hush – The Hand that Rocks the Cradle,” sponsored by Sisters Helping Sisters Ministries, 11 a.m. to  2 p.m. Maple Valley Branch Library, 1187 Copley Road. For more information or to make reservations, email powerofadream10@gmail.com or call 888-909-6723.

St. Mary Church restoration campaign fundraiser at St. Sebastian’s Zwisler Hall, 6:30 p.m. Features a drum-off and battle of the bands. The “Second Century” campaign is designed to refurbish and restore areas of St. Mary Church and school.

Sunday, Oct. 6:

Akron Zips women’s soccer vs. Ohio at FirstEnergy Stadium, 1 p.m.

The Speakeasy Sessions Open Mic Night at Baxter’s Speakeasy, 22 N. High St., 7 to 10 p.m.

All weekend long: 

Ohio Mart, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. From ceramics and jewelry to furniture and art, there’s something for everyone at this annual showcase of artisans.

Harvest Festival, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all days. This annual festival gives guests the chance to explore seasonal traditions, including an apple cider press and apple butter making, at a working 19th century farm.

Ongoing:

“The Woman in Black,” Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron, select dates through Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. (Sundays) and 8 p.m. (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays).

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Zake has deep roots in Northeast Ohio journalism. She was the managing editor for multimedia and special projects at the Akron Beacon Journal, where she began work as a staff photographer in 1986. Over a 20-year career, Zake worked in a variety of roles across departments that all help inform her current role as Signal Akron's editor in chief. Most recently, she was a journalism professor and student media adviser at Kent State University, where she worked with the next generation of journalists to understand public policy, environmental reporting, data and solutions reporting. Among her accomplishments was the launch of the Kent State NewsLab, an experiential and collaborative news commons that connects student reporters with outside professional partners.