Cavs Games
The Cavaliers will tip off the 2023/24 season, with two home games this weekend against the Oklahoma City Thunder (Friday) and Indiana Pacers (Saturday). Friday night’s home opener will feature a vintage T-shirt giveaway, and Saturday’s game will honor Breast Cancer Awareness night. $29+. Oct. 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, nba.com/cavaliers
Friday Family Fun at the Beachwood Branch of Cuyahoga Public Library
Enjoy some family-friendly fun centered around storytime. Families and caregivers will gather together to enjoy a story and craft time at this all-ages event. Free, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, cuyahogalibrary.org
Strange and Spooky Downtown Cleveland Ghost Walk
Search for the frightening as the sun goes down Downtown this Saturday. Guests will be able to retrace the footsteps of Cleveland’s supernatural past, visiting two cemeteries and listening for the voices of spirits departed in this authentically scary walking tour. Even if ghosts aren’t your thing, you don’t want to pass up this interesting night. $20, Oct. 28, 8-11 p.m., Public Square, Cleveland, strangenspooky.com
The Book of Mormon
Come celebrate the Good Word with an odd pair of missionaries. The Book of Mormon returns to Playhouse Square for a limited run from Oct. 24 to 29, putting on what The New York Times calls “the best musical of the century.” $25-$125, Oct. 24-29, various times, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Stage Fright at Coven
Enjoy a spooky-good time at this 21-and-over event. Guests can enjoy festive activities such as tarot readings, adult beverages and mocktails galore, and what would Halloween be without candy? There will be a costume contest to participate in, along with staged horror scenes to provide the perfect photo opportunities. The night will conclude at the witching hour before the afterparty starts. Tickets include an open bar and all proceeds will benefit Near West Theatre’s arts enrichment programming. $65-$120, Oct. 27, 4-9 p.m., 6702 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, nearwesttheatre.org
Kids Night Out: Halloween Kitty Canvas at Busy Bees Pottery and Arts Studio
Kids will be able to enjoy their own night out, parents-free, at Busy Bees Pottery and Arts Studio. They’ll have the chance to create a “creepy and cute” Halloween canvas painting in the spirit of the holiday. Ticket price includes instruction, supplies and one canvas per child. Paintings will be available to take home at the end of the night. $25, Oct. 27, 6-7:30 p.m., mentor.busybeesart
Fever Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Classical blends with contemporary in a delightfully festive way to create your favorite Halloween playlist, the way it was intended to be listened to: with a string section and candlelight. This candlelit concert is a festive Halloween treat for the eyes as well as the ears — and we’re not talking about candy. $35-$60, Oct. 27, 6:15-7:30 p.m., 1855 Ansel Road, Beachwood, feverup.com
Loreena McKennit at Goodyear Theatre
Enjoy Loreena McKennit and her signature electric Celtic sound that took her from small-town Canada to renowned worldwide fame. She created her own record label, Quinlan Road, a rarity in the music business, as well as three charitable organizations that are dedicated to human rights. She has also had the honor of performing for the late Queen Elizabeth II. $44-$120, Oct. 28, 7:30-11:30 p.m., 1201 E. Market St., Akron, goodyeartheater.com
Funny Bus Tours
Enjoy a chuckle on the Funny Bus as it tours through Cleveland on a Halloween-inspired tour. Guests will be able to enjoy a drink (guests must bring their own beer or wine) while exploring the scary side of the city, viewing some of Cleveland’s most infamous haunted houses. $29, Oct. 28, 1-8:30 p.m., 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, funnybus.net/cleveland
Mapleside Farms Fall Festival’s Spooky Fest
Enjoy family fun at Mapleside Farms with fall-themed activities such as their famous corn maze, a scenic hayride, and a ride down their 311-foot Super Slide. Of course, apple picking is a must, whether it be a bag of freshly picked apples or a tasty caramel apple to bring home for later. $17, Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m; Oct. 29., 11 a.m.-6 p.m, 294 Pearl Road, mapleside.com
The Cleveland Moms’ First Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Join the Cleveland Moms for their first annual Halloween Spooktacular at Market Square at Crocker Park. Guests will be able to enjoy fun activities such as trick or treating, face painting, bouncy houses, and a costume contest. Jungle Bob will also be in attendance, as well as character visits from Castle on a Cloud Entertainment. Free, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 239 Market St., Crocker Park, theclevelandmoms.com
Halloween Spooktacular at the Cleveland Institute of Music
Join the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra as it performs a repertoire of spooktacular music. Including guest conductor Kalena Bovall, a Kulas Foundation Visiting Artist, the musicians will perform wearing their Halloween costumes, for an added spooky touch. The audience will also have the chance to participate in a costume contest. Can’t make it? This event will be live-streamed online for those who are dying to view it. $18-$33, Oct. 29, 2 p.m, 11001 Euclid Ave., clevelandorchestra.com
Goth Brunch with Mimi Dromette
Enjoy brunch with a show: Dress in your best goth look and get ready to dance and enjoy some beats dropped by renowned Cleveland DJ Mimi Dromette, a descendant of famous Cleveland punk rocker Johnny Dromette. Mimi will be performing at the Winchester Music Tavern with a mix of goth, darkwave, post-punk and more. Free, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, thewinchestermusictavern.com
Red Wagon Farm Pumpkin Festival
What better way to celebrate autumn than with a wagon ride? Red Wagon Farm boasts a five-acre corn maze, pumpkins sold by the pound and a wagon ride through the “Land of Scarecrows.” If guests only want to go on a wagon ride, “single ride” tickets can be purchased separately from general admission. The food tent offers a variety of treats, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic apple cider. What better way to get in the fall spirit? $10, Oct. 29, 10 a.m-5 p.m., 16081 East River Road, Columbia Station, redwagonfarm.com
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