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Crisp autumn air. Leaves changing colors. Magical holiday lights. The possibilities for fall and winter fun in Summit County, OH are endless and are closer to home than you may think.

Hale Farm & Village, a living history museum highlighting 19th-century life in the Western Reserve, hosts their annual Harvest Festival in October. This event is full of the best of autumn, including wagon rides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and a seasonal staple – apple cider! Hiking the trails of the Summit Metro Parks or the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the fall season. Take the family out for a hike or a bike ride to explore the wonder of nature.

Akron is home to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the former estate of Goodyear Tire & Rubber cofounder F.A. Seiberling. Don’t miss their Deck the Hall event, which celebrates the holiday season with one million lights decorating the estate and grounds. Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo has fun for the whole family, with dazzling light displays throughout the zoo and fun photo ops to capture special memories.

Begin your family adventure at visitakron-summit.org and check out our Visitors Guide!