We scream, you scream… FREE ICE CREAM!
Join us for a sweet night with Mary Coyle Ice Cream bringing their delicious treats to the museum on Thursday, October 8th from 5-8pm!
Wear your PJs, hit the dance floor, and enjoy a night full of fun, music, and ice cream smiles.
And the best part? No school the next day for NEOEA Day… so bedtime can be pushed back just a little! BONUS! Check out our brand new exhibit, Scoop, Stack & Serve! sponsored by Mary Coyle!
General Admission - $8
Museum Members Admission - Free
Make plans you won’t want to miss! Join the PNC Grow Up Great program at the Akron Children’s Museum on October 15 & 16 from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM for an exciting, hands-on learning experience with PNC’s amazing educational team!
Through fun, interactive activities, children will explore the basics of earning, saving, spending, and sharing money—skills that build confidence, independence, and smart decision-making for life. Learning how to manage money at a young age is a powerful step toward a strong future, and we’re making it playful, engaging, and unforgettable!
- General Admission: $8 per person
- Museum Members: FREE
PNC Grow Up Great® is committed to helping our
youngest neighbors succeed in school and in life
Join us at the Mobile Learning Adventure for hands-on
activities to help families enjoy the magic of early
childhood education.
• Making Choices Disc Run
• When I Grow Up Photo Station
• Paper Hat Occupation Station
• Storytelling Tree
• Take Home Learning Resources
Join us on October 17 from 10 AM – 5 PM for our FREE Fall Fun Day, where families can explore, play, and celebrate the season together, at no cost! Enjoy hands-on activities like pumpkin science experiments, creative leaf art, and more interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination in children of all ages.
This is the perfect opportunity to experience the museum, make memories, and enjoy a festive day filled with learning through play. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime member of our community, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Admission is completely FREE, thanks to the generous support of the H. Peter Burg Family Foundation.
Come celebrate fall with us, we can’t wait to see you!
Come play and enjoy a special educator-led experience where fall fun meets real-life learning on Saturday, October 24th from 10 AM - 5 PM!
Children will explore hands-on activities inspired by the season while building important money skills through our Grow & Go Bank. From playful, autumn-themed challenges to interactive lessons on saving, spending, and sharing, these activities are designed to make financial literacy fun, engaging, and easy to understand, helping kids grow confident with money while they play.
General Admission: $8 per person
Museum Members: FREE
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween celebration at the Akron Children’s Museum on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st from 10 AM - 5 PM. Come dressed in your favorite costume and join us for a festive costume parade, hands-on activities, and plenty of playful surprises throughout the museum. Enjoy a special performance by the Hoban High School Choir as part of this joyful day of creativity and community fun—it’s the perfect way for little ones to celebrate in a cheerful, family-friendly environment.
General Admission: $8
Museum Members: FREE