Cleveland October Events

October is the month of harvest festivals, apples, Halloween, and the beginning of the Orchestra and theater seasons. Learn all about the interesting things to do this month. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more. The list is updated daily.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland.guide@about.com. Have an enjoyable month!

Through October 5, 2008
Arsenic and Old Lace
What: See the classic mystery story performed on the stage.
Where: Huntington Playhouse, Bay Village
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through October 5, 2008
The Glass Menagerie
What: See Tennessee Williams' classic drama performed.
Where: Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through October 19, 2008
Ohio Renaissance Festival
What: Enjoy Medieval food, entertainment, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Where: Harveysburg, Ohio
Time: 103am - 6pm
Cost: Adults $16.99, Children $9.99; call 513 897-7000 for details.

Through October 31, 2008
Great Garden Adventure at Stan Hywet
What: See more than 100 flowers and other whimsical creations made from recycled "junk," scattered throughout the Stan Hywet grounds. It's fun for kids and adults, alike.
Where: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron
Time: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm (last admission is at 430pm)
Cost: Varies

Through November 30, 2008
Short and Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood
What: Explore two centuries of children's clothes, toys, furniture, and art in this unique exhibit about growing up in Northeast Ohio.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies

Through January 4, 2009
Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950
What: Explore the evolution of comic book heros in the mid-20th century, including Cleveland's own Superman.
Where: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Beachwood
Time: Varies
Cost: Free with museum admission

October 3, 2008
New Kids on the Block
What: Hear the popular boy band perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies

October 3 - 5, 2008
Slavic Village Polish Festival
What: Enjoy Polish music, food, dancing, and fun.
Where: St. Stanislaus Shrine Church, E 61st. St.
Time: varies
Cost: free

$45

October 3 - 5, 2008
Murray Hill Art Walk
What: Explore the many art galleries in Little Italy.
Where: Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood.
Time: Varies
Cost: free

October 3 - 26, 2008
"Noises Off"
What: See this fast-paced farce by Michael Frayn about an inept touring company.
Where: Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

October 10, 2008
Tremont Art Walk
What: Enjoy the many galleries of Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood at this monthly event.
Where: Tremont
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Cost: free

October 11 - 12, 2008
Heritage Days Festival
What: Enjoy 18th and 19th century re-enactors, with craft demonstrations, hayrides, skill competitions, kids activities, and more.
Where: Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Rd., Brunswick
Time: noon - 6pm
Cost: free

October 11 - 12, 2008
Hale Farm Harvest Festival
What: Enjoy games, crafts, an art show, and lots of fall fun.
Where: Hale Farm and Village, Stow
Time: Saturday: 11am to 5pm, Sunday: noon to 5pm
Cost: Adults $14.50, Seniors $12.50, Children $7.50

October 14 - 26, 2008
A Chorus Line
What: See the timeless Broadway musical.
Where: Playhouse Square
Time:Varies
Cost: Varies

October 16 - November 2, 2008
Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap"
What: See this timeless mystery play.
Where: Huntington Playhouse, Bay Village
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

October 19, 2008 - January 19, 2009
Artistic Luxury: Faberge, Tiffany, and Lalique
What: The Cleveland Museum of Art presents a comprehensive study of three of the greatest designers of the 20th century: Peter Carl Faberge, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and Rene Lalique. More then 300 objects, including some from the private collections of the royal houses of Britain and Monaco will be displayed.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

October 20, 2008
Celtic Thunder
What: Hear the popular Irish musicians perform.
Where: Wolstein Center, CSU, Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $37.50 - $57.50

October 21, 2008
Coldplay
What: Hear the popular band perform.
Where: Wolstein Center, CSU, Cleveland
Time: 730pm
Cost: $49.50 - $89.50

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

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