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 31, 2009
Barkitecture at Stan Hywet
What: See a unique collection of "designer" dog houses, 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 October 4, 2009
Beethoven As I Knew Him
What: See this one man show about the live, times, and work of Beethoven
Where: Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

October 4, 2009 through January 18, 2010
Gauguin in Paris, 1889
What: See a sampling of the Post-Impressionist, Paul Gauguin's early work and that of his contemporaries
Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Time: Varies
Cost:[/b Adults $12, children free
br] Through October 25, 2009
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 $8.99; call 513 897-7000 for details.

Saturdays through November 20,2009
Farmhouse Suppers at Hale Farm
What: Help prepare and then enjoy a home-cooked, farmhouse supper while joining in the lively discussion about family life, politics, the War between the States, and other timely subject with the Martins, a 19th century farm family.
Where: Hale Farm and Village, Stow
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: unspecified fee; call 800 589-9703 for reservations and information.

October 2 - 4, 2009
Murray Hill Art Walk
What: Explore the many art galleries in Little Italy.
Where: Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood.
Time: Varies
Cost: free

October 19, 2009
Trimbach Wine Dinner
What: Enjoy a five-course tasting dinner, accompanied by the world-class wines of Trimbach.
Where: Baricelli Inn, 2203 Cornell Rd., Cleveland
Time: 630pm - 9pm
Cost: $55 per person (tax and gratuity not included); call 216 791-6500 for reservations.

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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