Things to do in Akron this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• Fake News - A Tribute to Huey Lewis
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron · See tickets
• The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Northfield Park Racino - Center Stage · See tickets

  This is a 21 & over/all weather event. Large purses and backpacks are not permitted. Doors open up to 60-minutes before show time, but guests can enjoy the gaming floor, dining…

• Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · House of Blues Cleveland · See tickets

  Doors open at 7pm. Music begins at 8pm. This is an All Ages event. This event is general admission (GA) standing room only with reserved seating in the balcony. For accessible…

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

• The Masque
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Akron Civic Theatre · See tickets

  Doors & event at 8:00PM. Admission includes 3 drink tickets, light appetizers, live music and dancing.

Outdoors & Sports

Touch grass, officially

• Akron Zips Mens Soccer vs. Xavier Musketeers Mens Soccer
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field, Akron · See tickets
• Armored MMA
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · Canton Civic Center · See tickets

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour
  Sun, Oct 25 · 7pm · Akron, Ohio · See tickets

  THIS IS A PHONE-FREE SHOW! NO RECORDING PERMITTED Photography, video recording, audio recording, screenshots, and live streaming are strictly prohibited during this performance.…

• Puppy Pals Live- The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · Goodyear Theater, Akron · See tickets

  Originally scheduled for April 11, 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

• MTP Presents: Evil Dead The Musical
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · John, James and Clara Knight Stage, Akron · See tickets

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• PUMPKIN CARVING PARTY!!!!
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · The Foundry, Cleveland · Free

  All ages welcome!