On Saturday, I’m volunteering at Summit Metro Parks’ Truck-or-Treat at Silver Creek Metro Park. The family-friendly event gives kids the chance to explore the vehicles that keep the metro parks running — and collect some treats along the way. There will also be games, apple cider, popcorn and, of course, Metro Leaf, the park district’s iconic mascot.
I haven’t donned a mascot outfit since high school when I was one of the seven dwarves in my city’s holiday parade. But you can find me at the popcorn station, filling bags and definitely not sneaking any popcorn.
Truck-or-Treat is just one of the many events happening in and around Akron this fall. This weekend alone includes Downtown Akron Fall Fest and Cuyahoga Falls’ Nightmare on Front Street.
For more events, check out our guide to fall events in Akron and the surrounding area.
Your weekend plans
Stock up on titles to fill your bookshelf Friday at the Friends of Main Library Book Sale. The two-day sale is Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the downtown branch of the Akron-Summit County Library. Attendees can browse books from a variety of genres and fill a bag for $5. (Bring your own or pick up a bag there.)
The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present “The Planets” Saturday at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The orchestra will perform works by Charles Ives, Gity Razaz and Franz Liszt. The Akron Symphony Chorus will join the orchestra for the final piece of the evening, Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $60.
Celebrate 20 years of “Shaun of the Dead” with the Nightlight on Sunday. When zombies overtake London, Shaun, an unmotivated salesman, and his best friend team up to protect their loved ones from the undead. The theater will host two showtimes Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Tickets are $8 to $11. Check out the Nightlight’s website for more showings.
