# Things to do with kids in Akron, OH

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Akron, OH, in the Cleveland area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11.

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## Events ahead

- [45th Annual Holiday Tree Festival](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/45th-annual-holiday-tree-festival--listing-3361d32b0f3ae15c15f7e08e) — Nov 14 – Nov 22 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · John S. Knight Center, Akron · Free · checked Nov 9. Families walk through a display of decorated trees, wreaths and holiday gifts presented by the volunteers of Akron Children's, with proceeds supporting the hospital. Separately…
- [Deck the Hall Holiday Lights Celebration at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/deck-the-hall-holiday-lights-celebration-at-stan-hywet-hall-and-garden--listing-30530931bd719766d34b5299) — Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 7. Deck the Hall illuminates the historic 70-acre estate of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens with more than 1.2 million sparkling holiday lights. Families can embark on a self-guided tour…
- [Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/hands-on-holidays-and-hotcakes--listing-35411efdc4cdca6ba1233d34) — Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Akron Children's Museum · checked Nov 9. Families start with a hotcake buffet with a toppings bar in the Holiday Hotcake Hall, then head into the museum for make-and-take holiday crafts, face painting, hands-on STEM…

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- [This weekend in Cleveland](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/this-weekend.md)

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