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CLEVELAND, Ohio \u2014 It\u2019s the first weekend of October in Northeast Ohio, which means festive fun is just getting started. The Guardians began a historic playoff run this week while the Cavaliers\u2019 preseason is just getting started. <\/p>\n
Live entertainment also isn\u2019t slowing down, from national acts like comedian Nate Bargatze and musicians like T-Pain to local performances like the inaugural All Cleveland Fest. Plus, fall festivals, haunted houses and clambakes are in full swing. <\/p>\n
Check out 29 things to do in Greater Cleveland this weekend and beyond. <\/p>\n
Related:<\/b> Your 2025 Cleveland.com Haunted Attractions Guide has arrived!<\/a><\/p>\n The Guardians rallied in dramatic fashion on Wednesday, defeating the Tigers, 6-1, to force a decisive Game 3 in their AL Wild Card Series. Tickets start at $88. <\/p>\n Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland <\/p>\n 3:08 p.m., Oct. 2 <\/p>\n mlb.com\/guardians<\/a><\/p>\n Nate Bargatze will bring his \u201cBig Dumb Eyes\u201d world tour to Rocket Arena for two nights this weekend. The comedian is coming off a huge gig as the host of the 2025 Emmy Awards. Tickets start at $61. <\/p>\n Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland <\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 3-4 <\/p>\n rocketarena.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n T-Pain, known for hit songs in the 2000s like \u201cBuy U A Drank\u201d and \u201cBartender featuring Akon,\u201d will bring his Grammy Award-winning talent to Jacobs Pavilion. Earthgang and Armani White will open the show. Tickets start at $81. <\/p>\n Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland <\/p>\n 8 p.m., Oct. 8 <\/p>\n jacobspavilion.com<\/a><\/p>\n After a six-year hiatus, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is bringing back<\/a> Boo at the Zoo this year. The family-friendly after-hours celebration includes immersive displays, trick-or-treating and more. Tickets start at $19. <\/p>\n Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland <\/p>\n 5 to 9 p.m., Oct 2 \u2013 Oct. 26<\/p>\n clevelandmetroparks.com\/zoo<\/a><\/p>\n The Roxy at Mahall\u2019s will host Corn Daze, a tasting event hosted by Rood featuring a team of West Side restaurants. Proceeds benefit the ALS Association Northern Ohio chapter. Aside from Rood, participating restaurants include Astoria, Artis, Parky\u2019s at Mahall\u2019s, Doc Lanky\u2019s Kyuu-Juu and Pachamama. Tickets are $10. <\/p>\n Mahall\u2019s, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood <\/p>\n 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 5 <\/p>\n mahalls20lanes.com<\/a><\/p>\n The inaugural All Cleveland Fest<\/a> is set for this weekend to celebrate the city\u2019s best live music, food and art. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Tickets start at $52. <\/p>\n Related: <\/b>All Cleveland Fest: Inaugural music, food and art festival coming to the Flats<\/a><\/p>\n Globe Iron, 2325 Elm St., Cleveland <\/p>\n 3 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., Oct. 4 <\/p>\n globeironcle.com<\/a><\/p>\n Brewnuts in Gordon Square is celebrating the release of Taylor Swift\u2019s 12th studio album by transforming into a showgirl-themed donut bar. Donuts and drinks inspired by \u201cThe Life of a Showgirl\u201d are in store, and of course, the new album will be playing on repeat. Free to attend. <\/p>\n Brewnuts, 6501 Detroit Ave., Cleveland<\/p>\n 6:30 a.m., Oct. 3<\/p>\n brewnutscleveland.com<\/a><\/p>\n Real Estate will celebrate the 11-year and seven-month anniversary of its fan-favorite third studio album \u201cAtlas\u201d at The Roxy. Trace Mountains will open the show for the indie-rock headliners. Tickets for the all-ages show start at $27. <\/p>\n The Roxy at Mahalls, 13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood<\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 3<\/p>\n mahalls20lanes.com<\/a><\/p>\n Veranda L\u2019Ni will host an Elvira-themed version of her fabulous drag bingo event in honor of Halloween. Proceeds benefit Dobama Theatre. Tickets start at $12. <\/p>\n Music Box Supper Club Concert Hall, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland <\/p>\n 8 p.m., Oct. 3<\/p>\n musicboxcle.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ohio City Inc. is spending Saturday afternoon celebrating the fall season with its Oktoberfest celebration. German and Bavarian food, local brews and live music help set the vibe. Free to attend and open to the public. <\/p>\n Market Square Park on Market Avenue, Cleveland <\/p>\n 3 to 8 p.m., Oct. 4<\/p>\n ohiocity.org<\/a><\/p>\n Grammy winner and six-time Academy of Country Music Awards<\/a> winner brings her stylish bell-bottomed look and hip country sound to Blossom. Muscadine Bloodline and Lauren Watkins will open. Tickets for the nearly sold-out show start at $134. <\/p>\n Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls<\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 4 <\/p>\n blossommusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n Clambake season is in full swing in Greater Cleveland. This weekend, some restaurants like All Saints Public House in Gordon Square, M Cellars in Geneva, Poppy on Larchmere and Stancato\u2019s Italian Restaurant in Parma will offer clambake meals. Some events require tickets and prior reservations, while other restaurants allow for walk-ins. <\/p>\n Various locations<\/p>\n Oct. 3-5 <\/p>\n cleveland.com\/entertainment\/2025\/09\/where-to-find-northeast-ohios-best-clambakes-in-2025.html<\/a><\/p>\n The \u201990s pop trio will return to Northeast Ohio this weekend at MGM Northfield. The band of brothers is best remembered for their 1997 hit song \u201cMMMBop.\u201d Tickets start at $72. <\/p>\n MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield<\/p>\n 8 p.m., Oct. 4 <\/p>\n mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Hofbrauhaus Cleveland\u2019s upcoming brewmaster\u2019s dinner<\/a> will feature authentic German cuisine and, of course, beer. The event includes a half liter of beer, a Bavarian charcuterie board, buffet entrees like whole roasted pig and brewery tours. <\/p>\n Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland <\/p>\n 5 p.m., Oct. 4<\/p>\n hofbrauhauscleveland.com<\/a><\/p>\n Patterson\u2019s Fruit Farm\u2019s fall tradition of family fun returns with a corn maze, slides, pedal tractors, apple picking and much more. Admission $8, weekdays; $12, weekends (seniors $7). Ages 2 and under free. Open daily through Nov. 2, weather permitting.<\/p>\n 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland<\/p>\n 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday to Sunday<\/p>\n pattersonfarm.com\/familyfunfest<\/a><\/p>\n The Queens of the tour\u2019s title are legit: Rock Hall of Famer Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills join forces for a night of hits, ballads and songs that will send Boomer and Gen-X R&B fans directly back into the proverbial \u201cday.\u201d Tickets start at $70. <\/p>\n Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland <\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 5 <\/p>\n rocketarena.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n French electronic duo Air will perform their 1998 studio album \u201cMoon Safari\u201d in Northeast Ohio as part of a 2025 world tour. Tickets start at $77.<\/p>\n MGM Northfield Park, 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield<\/p>\n 8 p.m., Oct. 6<\/p>\n mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com<\/a><\/p>\n Related:<\/b> R&B legends Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills coming to Rocket Arena<\/a><\/p>\n Great Lakes Theater is kicking off its 64th season with its current run of Stephen Sondheim\u2019s \u201cSunday in the Park with George.\u201d The show enters on French impressionist Georges Seurat, about whom little is known, as he creates his masterpiece, \u201cA Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte\u201d \u2014 a painting perhaps best known for its appearance in \u201cFerris Bueller\u2019s Day Off.\u201d <\/i>Tickets are $18-$119. <\/p>\n Hanna Theatre, 2067 E 14th St., Cleveland<\/p>\n Through Oct. 12 <\/p>\n greatlakestheater.org<\/a><\/p>\n Related:<\/b> <\/b>\u2018Sunday in the Park with George\u2019 review: Great Lakes Theater opens season with daring Sondheim musical<\/a><\/p>\n Hardcore punk band AFI, known for 2000s mainstream breakthrough tracks, performs in Cleveland next week. Tickets start at $54. <\/p>\n House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland<\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 7 <\/p>\n cleveland.houseofblues.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Cavs preseason is upon us, and the team will take on the Chicago Bulls for a preseason game at home next week. <\/p>\n Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland <\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 7<\/p>\n rocketarena.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Kentucky singer-songwriter brings his band The Food Stamps and his neo-traditional mix of country, bluegrass and honky tonk to town. Hayes Carll opens. 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $158. <\/p>\n Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls<\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 7<\/p>\n blossommusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n Amerikkka\u2019s Most Wanted returns to Ohio with a 2024 record, \u201cMan Down,\u201d and, as the title suggests, 40 years of hits and hip-hop classics with Cube\u2019s signature teddy bear snarl. Tickets start at $40. <\/p>\n Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland <\/p>\n 8 p.m., Oct. 8<\/p>\n rocketarena.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy hayrides, fall foods, music, a giant slide and a massive corn maze. This weekend\u2019s theme is Wild Wild West. Admission $18, $15 Fridays.<\/p>\n 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick<\/p>\n Weekends through Oct. 26<\/p>\n mapleside.com\/fall<\/a><\/p>\n Punk-rap star Rico Nasty stops by House of Blues Cleveland as part of her Lethal North American tour. Tickets start at $42. <\/p>\n House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland<\/p>\n 7 p.m., Oct. 8 <\/p>\n cleveland.houseofblues.com<\/a><\/p>\n Follow five women who find pieces of their past as they clear out their deceased matriarch\u2019s home. Enjoy hit songs from the 1930s through the \u201890s.<\/p>\n Karamu House, 2355 E. 89th Street, Cleveland<\/p>\n Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 19<\/p>\n karamuhouse.org\/2025-2026-season\/<\/a><\/p>\n Follow along with the everyday students at a certain magical school, who just happened to be there as another famous wizard. Tickets $24, $21 for seniors, students and military.<\/p>\n Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River St., Chagrin Falls<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 5<\/p>\n cvlt.org\/show-item\/puffs\/<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy a daytime fall festival that gives way to spooky and frightening fun at night. Hop on your favorite rides, explore haunted mazes and outdoor scare zones as well as themed food, kids activities and live entertainment. Tickets start at $49.99. Haunted houses require additional cost.<\/p>\n 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky<\/p>\n Now through Nov. 2<\/p>\n cedarpoint.com\/events\/halloweekends<\/a><\/p>\n Related:<\/b> 2025 Haunted Attractions Guide<\/a><\/p>\n Downtown Cleveland, Inc. will host Fall Fun Days twice this month, offering free family activities, seasonal crafts and food trucks. The Oct. 4 event takes place at Voinovich Bicentennial Park, while the Oct. 18 celebration in Public Square features circus acts, line dancing and the ribbon-cutting for the new Public Square Hospitality Kiosk. <\/p>\n Voinovich Bicentennial Park, 800 E. 9th St., Cleveland <\/p>\n 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 4 and Oct. 18 <\/p>\n downtowncleveland.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland is showcasing Skeleton Grove, a display of 10- and 12-foot skeletons decorated by local artists, this season. Admission is $21 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12, and free for members.<\/p>\n Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland<\/p>\n 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Through Nov. 2 <\/p>\n holdenfg.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.cleveland.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CLEVELAND, Ohio \u2014 It\u2019s the first weekend of October in Northeast Ohio, which means festive fun is just getting started. 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Nate Bargatze <\/b><\/h2>\n
T-Pain<\/b><\/h2>\n
Boo at the Zoo<\/b><\/h2>\n
Rood Presents: Corn Daze<\/b><\/h2>\n
All Cleveland Fest<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Life of a Donut Bar<\/b><\/h2>\n
Real Estate: A Celebration of Atlas<\/b><\/h2>\n
Drag Bingo with Verandi L\u2019Ni: Halloween Edition<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Ohio City Oktoberfest <\/b><\/h2>\n
Lainey Wilson <\/b><\/h2>\n
Northeast Ohio clambakes<\/b><\/h2>\n
Hanson<\/b><\/h2>\n
OktoberFEAST at Hofbrauhaus <\/b><\/h2>\n
Family Fun Fest<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage <\/b><\/h2>\n
Air play \u201cMoon Safari\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n
\u201cSunday in the Park with George\u201d <\/b><\/h2>\n
AFI <\/b><\/h2>\n
Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls<\/b><\/h2>\n
Tyler Childers <\/b><\/h2>\n
Ice Cube – Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude <\/b><\/h2>\n
Mapleside Farms Pumpkin Village<\/b><\/h2>\n
Rico Nasty: Lethal North America<\/b><\/h2>\n
\u201cSistas: The Musical\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n
\u201cPuffs\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n
HalloWeekends at Cedar Point<\/b><\/h2>\n
Downtown Fall Fun Days<\/b><\/h2>\n
Skeleton Grove and Fall Forest Fest<\/b><\/h2>\n