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10 kid-friendly Halloween events near Akron / Canton with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 10 towns. The earliest to open is Fall Season at Kuchta Farms, on September 5. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
Working beef and grain farm in southern Stark County with a 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins, a barrel train, big slide and farm animals.
Farm, winery and brewery with an 8-acre corn maze, wagon rides, duck races and a pumpkin cannon in a ticketed fall play area behind the taproom.
Fall farm with a large corn maze, wagon rides, barnyard play area and pumpkin picking; flashlight maze nights Oct 2–3 and a not-so-spooky trick-or-treat weekend Oct 24–25.
Family farm fall festival with an 8-acre corn maze, wagon rides out to pick pumpkins, a kids' straw maze, small barnyard zoo and a country store.
Large corn maze south of Youngstown open into the night on weekends, with cider, wine and beer for grown-ups; one September Friday is a 21+ tasting night.
Century-old family orchard in Trumbull County with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins on fall weekends, plus a farm market and donut shed.
City of Green's walk-around trick-or-treat trail in Central Park, with local businesses handing out candy, a costume contest and a movie.
Free family fall festival along Main Street in downtown Akron with costumed fun, kids' activities, food and music.
Free downtown Halloween street party with a costume contest, Akron Zoo animal encounter, market vendors, food trucks, a DJ and an evening pyro show; tasting cups sold for adults.
City-run family fall festival at the Tallmadge Recreation Center with hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatable games, food trucks and DJ music.
Cedar Crest Farm Fall Festival, Downtown Akron Fall Fest, Fall Harvest at Maize Valley, Fall Season at Kuchta Farms, Honey Haven Fall Festival, Maze Craze, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Fall Season at Kuchta Farms on September 5, 2026.
Cedar Crest Farm Fall Festival, Downtown Akron Fall Fest, Fall Harvest at Maize Valley, Honey Haven Fall Festival, Maze Craze, Nightmare on Front Street, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Cedar Crest Farm Fall Festival, Fall Harvest at Maize Valley, Fall Season at Kuchta Farms, Honey Haven Fall Festival, Maze Craze and U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins at Hartford Orchards, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Downtown Akron Fall Fest and Tallmadge Fall Street Festival list free admission on the official site.
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