What's Happening in Medina This Week, October 19-25, 2026

Welcome to the third full week of October, and the week the Square really lights up. The Great America 250 Pumpkin Salute brings hundreds of carved pumpkins to Medina's Public Square Saturday evening, Ladies Night Out takes over downtown Thursday, and the Mill Street October Makers' Market closes the week Sunday in the South Town District. Quirk-O-Ween brings free family fun to Cuyahoga Falls Friday, Boo at the Zoo runs its final weekend at the Akron Zoo, and several pumpkin patches wrap up for the season. Whether you want a glowing night on the Square, a market morning, or one last trip to the farm, there is something here for you.

Monday, October 19

Acrylic Pour Pumpkin craft night at Medina Brewing Company

Start the week with a hands-on craft and a pint. Medina Brewing Company on South Court Street hosts an Acrylic Pour Pumpkin night Monday at 6:30 PM, where you pour colorful acrylic paint over a pumpkin for a one-of-a-kind fall decoration. It is a fun, low-key evening out right in the heart of downtown.

Tuesday, October 20

Homeschoolers Outdoor Education: Bats at the park district

The Medina County Park District's Homeschoolers Outdoor Education series turns to bats Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, a free program for home-schooled students to learn about the county's nocturnal neighbors. Registration closed October 18, so check the district's site for the next session if you missed this one.

Wednesday, October 21

A midweek catch-up on the season's ongoing events

No marquee event lands on Wednesday, which makes it a great day to catch the season's ongoing draws before the weekend crowds. Boo at the Zoo at the Akron Zoo runs daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM through October 25, the fall scenic rides on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad are still boarding, and the pumpkin patches are open for midweek visits. It is also a good night for a low-key dinner on the Square.

Thursday, October 22

Ladies Night Out in downtown Medina

Main Street Medina's Ladies Night Out returns to downtown Thursday evening, with participating shops and restaurants offering specials, treats, and a festive night of shopping on and around the Square. It is a favorite local tradition for a girls' night out, and a great way to support small businesses close to home.

Tales for Tots at the park district

For the little ones, the park district's Tales for Tots preschool program meets Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and again from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, a free story-and-nature session for young children. Registration closed October 21, so it is worth checking ahead for the next one.

Friday, October 23

Quirk-O-Ween in Cuyahoga Falls

The City of Cuyahoga Falls hosts Quirk-O-Ween Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Quirk Cultural Center on Grant Avenue, a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, crafts, snacks, and an inflatable haunted house. It is one of the best free family events of the season and an easy drive up State Route 8.

Bloodsucking Creatures at the park district

Friday afternoon the park district leads Bloodsucking Creatures from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, a free, no-registration program for all ages that takes a friendly look at the county's blood-feeding wildlife. A quirky, fun way to lean into the Halloween spirit.

Saturday, October 24

Great America 250 Pumpkin Salute on the Square

The week's marquee event is the Great America 250 Pumpkin Salute, Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Medina's Historic Public Square. Register a carved pumpkin, bring it to the Square, and watch hundreds of glowing jack-o'-lanterns line the courthouse steps as part of the city's America 250 celebration. Prizes go to the Funniest, Scariest, Most Patriotic, and Best Group Display pumpkins, with a costume contest, games, and music rounding out the night. The city is even hoping to set the Ohio record for the most lit pumpkins in one location. It is the perfect capstone for a perfect fall evening in Medina.

Creature Feature: Spiders at the park district

Before the pumpkins light up, the park district's Creature Feature series takes on spiders Saturday from 10:00 AM to noon, a free, no-registration program for all ages. A gentle introduction to the county's eight-legged residents, perfect for curious kids.

Boo at the Zoo, final weekend

The Akron Zoo's Boo at the Zoo runs its final weekend Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with trick-or-treat stations, themed areas, character meet-and-greets, and family-friendly Halloween activities. If you have not caught it yet, this is the last chance for the season.

Witches Weekend candle painting and a squishy-making class

Two hands-on craft options land Saturday morning. The Common Ground Warehouse hosts Witches Weekend Candle Painting at 11:00 AM, and Cool Beans Café runs a Halloween Squishy-Making Class. Both are cozy, creative ways to spend a fall morning in the South Town District.

Saturday farmers markets, still in season

The Saturday markets are still going. The Farmers Market of Medina County runs 9:00 AM to noon at Cornerstone Chapel on Granger Road through November 14, and the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market at Howe Meadow in Peninsula runs 9:00 AM to noon through the end of October. Grab local produce, baked goods, and fall flowers before the season winds down.

The Masque at the Akron Civic Theatre

For a spooky evening indoors, the Akron Civic Theatre hosts The Masque Saturday at 8:00 PM, a Halloween-season production in the grand historic theater. Check the Civic's calendar for tickets.

Medina Odd Fellows Halloween Bash

The Medina Odd Fellows host their Annual Halloween Bash Saturday from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, a costumed fundraiser for the lodge. It is also a good weekend for the lodge's Memorial Golf Tournament, held Saturday and Sunday. Check the Odd Fellows' site for details.

Sunday, October 25

Mill Street October Makers' Market

The South Town District's Mill Street October Makers' Market closes out the week Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with handmade art and crafts from local makers, food trucks, and live music along Mill Street. It is free to attend, and a lovely way to spend a crisp October afternoon supporting local creators.

Last call for the pumpkin patches

Sunday is the final day for several of the region's favorite fall farms. Heritage Farms' Pumpkin Pandemonium in Peninsula wraps up for the season, Sissons' Pumpkin Patch in Peninsula closes its final weekend, and Boo at the Zoo ends its run at the Akron Zoo. If you want one more hayride, corn maze, or pumpkin photo, Sunday is the day.

Around Town This Week

Boo at the Zoo wraps up October 25. The Akron Zoo's big Halloween event runs daily through Sunday, so grab a weekday or weekend visit before it closes for the season.

Halloween theater is in full swing. Deathtrap runs at Weathervane Playhouse through November 1, Evil Dead The Musical continues at the Knight Stage through November 1, and Ali Siddiq brings his Custom Fit comedy tour to the Akron Civic Theatre Sunday at 7:00 PM. There is a live show for every taste this month.

Pumpkin season is winding down. Heritage Farms' Pumpkin Pandemonium and Sissons' Pumpkin Patch in Peninsula both close Sunday, while Mapleside's weekend Pumpkin Village and Kingsway Pumpkin Farm in Hartville keep going a little longer. Plan your farm day soon.

Mark your calendar. The park district's Haunted Hidden Hollow returns October 31, and the citywide trick-or-treat in Cuyahoga Falls is Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. I will have the full Halloween-week details in next week's note.