October is the month of harvest festivals, apples, Halloween, and the beginning of the Orchestra and theater seasons. Learn all about the interesting things to do this month. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more. The list is updated daily.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland@aboutguide.com. Have an enjoyable month!

Through October 9, 2014
2014 Cleveland Italian Film Festival
What: See beautiful cinema from Italy, including several Oscar-winning films.
Where: Cedar Lee Theater, Cedar and Lee Roads, Cleveland Hts. and Capital Theater on Detroit Rd.
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through October 19, 2014
LEGO Travel Adventure
What: Explore and play with thousands of Lego blocks and creations.
Where:Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through October 19, 2014
Ohio Renaissance Festival
What: Enjoy Medieval food, entertainment, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Where: Harveysburg, Ohio
Time: 1030am - 6pm
Cost: Adults $18.95, Children $8.95; call 513 897-7000 for details.

Through November 2, 2014
Great Lakes Theater Festival's "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
What: See the raucous comedy by William Shakespeare
Where: Hanna Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through January 15, 2015
Common Ground: The Music Festival Experience
What: Explore this exhibit about the rock music festivals, from Woodstock to the present.

Where:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

October 3-5, 2014
St. Stanislaus Polish Festival
What: Enjoy Polish food, music, dancing, crafts and more at the Polish Shrine Church in Cleveland.
Where: St. Stanislaus Social Center, 6601 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, 44105
Time: Friday, 630pm -1030pm; Saturday, 4pm - 2am; Sunday, 11am - 7pm
Cost: Free

October 3 - November 9, 2014
Les Miserables
What: See the popular musical based on the Victor Hugo novel.
Where: Hanna Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: $15 - $70

October 4, 2014
Downtown Akron Art Walk
What: Explore 23 individual artist galleries, workshops, and music venues in downtown Akron's Northside district.
Where: Downtown Akron's Northside District; a free trolley connects the locations.
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Cost: free

October 4-5, 2014
Hale Farm Harvest Festival
What: Enjoy games, crafts, an art show, and lots of fall fun.
Where:Hale Farm and Village, Stow
Time: Saturday: 11am to 5pm, Sunday: noon to 5pm
Cost: Adults $10, Children $5

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

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