go any time Fall Hiking Spree


Through Nov. 30. Hike at least eight designated trails to receive hiking rewards. Rewards are free to Summit County residents, but out-of- county residents pay $10 for first-year hikers, $5 for veteran hikers. 975 Treaty Line Road, Akron and all Acme Fresh Market stores. 330- 865-8065. www.summit metroparks.org.


Akron Art Museum


Newly renovated, the only art museum in Akron has more than 12,000 square feet of gallery space, which focuses on art produced since 1850. Although this museum holds works from national and inter- national artists, you’ll also find works from Ohio artists. Special exhibits run throughout the year. www.akronart museum.org.


Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Regular Excursions


Sundays in September and October (plus Monday, September 5), and on Saturdays and Sundays in November. Fall departure times vary by month. $15 adults, $10 ages 3-12 and include the Voices of the Valley audio tour. Processing fees apply to all online sales. 800-468-4070. www.CVSR.com.


Pro Football Hall of Fame


Why Canton? The American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on Sept. 17, 1920. For the love of the game, you won’t want to miss this football frenzy. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays. 330-452- 0243. www.profootball hof.com.


Souvenirs of Yesteryear Display


Special showing of Hoover memorabilia from the collections of Hoover retirees and employees. Tours are at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Hoover Historical Center, 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton. 330-490-7090, 800-362- 9846. www.walsh.edu/ hooverhistoricalcent.htm.


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Nov. 18-19. Christmas in the Woods. Craft show with more than 160 vendors featuring baked goods and hand-crafted items. Visit Santa too. Free parking and admission. 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Maplewood Career Center, 7075 SR 88, Ravenna. 330- 296-2892. www.mwood.cc.


Nov. 18-Jan. 29. Unwrapping the Holidays: The History and Traditions of the Yuletide Season. The exhibit looks at Hanukkah traditions, the meaning behind Kwanzaa, the Christmas tree, candy canes, mistletoe, holly, poin- settias, gingerbread houses and of course Santa Claus. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. 330-455- 7043. www.mckinleymuseum.org.


Nov. 22-Dec. 18. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This toe-tappin’ musical spins the Biblical tale of Joseph and his coat of many colors. An Akron holiday-season tradition. $14. 7:30 p.m. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. 330-836- 2626. www.weatherplayhouse.com.


Tuesdays. Arts Alive. Any Portage County youth age 5-21. Take workshops in the visual, literary and per- forming arts. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Dietrich Youth Center, 705 Oakwood St., Ravenna. 330-297-6667. www.arts alive2009.webs.com.


Wednesdays. Acoustic Wednesdays. Any musician interested in playing with a group of folks and having a good time is invited. 6-8 p.m. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick. 330-722-9364. www.medinacountyparks.com.


Thursdays. Preschool Story Time. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 330-643-9050. www.akronlibrary.org.


Thursdays. Poetry Alive. Any Portage County youth age 5-21. Join us as we write and share our poetry. 5 p.m. Dietrich Youth Center, 705 Oakwood St., Ravenna. 330- 297-6667. www.artsalive2009.webs.com.


Thursdays. Free Movies. Parking is free in the High/Market Street parking deck after 6 p.m. 6:30 Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 60 S. High St., Akron. 330-643-9015. www. ascpl.lib.oh.us.


Fridays. Freebie Fridays. Friend Family magazines on Facebook for your chance to win cool prizes via our Facebook page. From books to toys to games and DVDs, family fun awaits you. Friend us now at Facebook.com/NEOhioFamilyMagazines and respond to our weekly giveaway question for your chance.


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Saturdays. Story Time Sampler. Stories and activities with a different librarian every week. 11 a.m. Akron- Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 330-643-9050. www.akronlibrary.org.


Saturdays. Discovery Saturdays. Different naturalist- guided activities will be offered every week to keep you interested and busy, so stop by often and discover what is going on. Noon-5 p.m. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 4173 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick. 330-722-9364. www. medinacountyparks.com.


Sundays. Something-to-Do Sundays. Construct fun make-and-take projects, with a different one each week. Noon-5 p.m. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 4173 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick. 330-722-9364. www.medina countyparks.com.


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Show and Tell Me a Story. Ages 1 and up with adult. Join Naturalist Sarah Matheny for a special story time with puppets, songs and a craft. 10:30 a.m. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065. www.summitmetroparks.org.


Saturday 5


Nature Fest Arts & Crafts Show. Artisans and crafters who depict nature in their work will be featured. A bake sale provides sweets while you shop. This is a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping, especially for the nature lovers in your life. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot. 877-359-5235. www.wildernesscenter.org.


Creative Sculpting: Art Under Your Feet. Ages 8-12. Students in this class will sculpt and paint a one of a kind relief using flour salt dough as the medium and the mixed hues and textures of the forest floor in the fall as the inspiration. All materials provided. $10. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. 330-722-9364. www.medinacounty parks.com.


Young Birders: Nests. Ages 8 and up. Join naturalists and expert volunteer birders to explore birds through their nests. Includes a short walk to search for remains of the nesting season and then we will return to draw them. 10:30 a.m. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065. www. summitmetroparks.org.


Sunday 6


Puppet Show. People of all ages will enjoy another hilari- ous adventure of “Puppets Say the Darndest Things.” Includes a craft. 2 p.m. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065. www.summitmetroparks.org.


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*Creative Concoctions for Preschoolers. Ages 3-6. Our younger park friends are invited to create mysteri- ous mixtures and make marvelous messes in this fun, hands-on discovery program. All supplies are pro- vided. Come dressed for mess. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. 330-722-9364. www.medinacountyparks.com.


Wednesday 9


Nature through the Seasons. Ages 7-adult. The series consists of easy walks that explore our different parks from the first spring wildflowers to the last days of win- ter. Free. 10 a.m. Letha House Park West, 5800 Richman Road, Enclosed Shelter, Chatham Township. 330-722- 9364. www.medinacountyparks.com.


Thursday 10


Moon Walk. The winter months are fast approaching. Spend some time on the trail admiring the Sassafras Moon before the first snowfall. Come dressed for the weather. Free. 7 p.m. Letha House Park West, 5800 Richman Road, Enclosed Shelter, Chatham Township. 330-722-9364. www.medinacountyparks.com.


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Freewheelin’ Friday. Join a Metro Parks naturalist and Bike Patrol volunteers for the last of this year’s bike rides. Expect some hills on this 15-mile ride. Pack a lunch. Helmets required. 10 a.m. Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park, 5779 Riverview Road, Peninsula. 330-865-8065. www.summitmetroparks.org.


Eye Spy Trail: Special Edition. Days are growing shorter but the fun is never ending. Venture on the Eye-Spy Trail and attempt to find all glow-in-the-dark objects to determine your level of nighttime vision. Free. 6-8 p.m. River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. 330- 722-9364. www.medinacountyparks.com.


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K9 Kapers. K9 Kapers provides dog owners with an opportunity to socialize their pets with other dogs. These alternative hikes will interest both the dog and its owner while offering exercise and fun. All dogs must have an accompanying adult and 8-foot leash (non-retractable). We recommend bringing a towel for muddy feet and a water bowl. Free. 3 p.m. Letha House Park West Enclosed Shelter, 5800 Richman Road, Chatham Township. 330-722-9364. www.medinacounty parks.com.


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