Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo

The family-fun event will include a unique nightly light show focused on animals near the zoo’s carousel, a s’mores station, up-close animal encounters, dinner at the zoo’s four-star green-certified restaurant and much more. Many of the zoo animals will also be on exhibit. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $9-$12. www.akronzoo.org.