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What's happening in Northeast Ohio this weekend: Sept. 21-23

So many fun festivals!

The forecast is calling for a slight cool down, perfect timing for the first day of fall on Saturday.

Still, it won't be too cold to enjoy some outdoor activities. You could head to the Harry Potter bar crawl with your fellow muggles, check out the Ohio City Street Fest or make your way to Lorain for the FireFish Festival.

Here's a list of 10 things to do this weekend:

Akron Festival of Beers

What: There will be no shortage of adult beverages at Canal Park this weekend. In addition to live music and entertainment, visitors can sample more than 150 beers from 40 breweries. The festival will even include a special "QuAkron" section highlighting Northeast Ohio breweries. Get tickets here.

Where: Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron

When: Saturday 4-7 p.m.

Avon Lake Bicentennial Beer Festival

What: There's fun scheduled for everyone at the Avon Lake Bicentennial Beer Fest. Families can enjoy live music, food trucks and kids' activities while the adults sample beer from more than one dozen local breweries, such as Fat Heads, Working Class and Great Lakes. Learn more here.

Where: Miller Road Park, 33760 Lake Road, Avon Lake

When: Saturday 12-6 p.m.

Cleveland Armenian Festival

What: Embrace Armenian culture at St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church this weekend. You can try Armenian food and pastries, see live entertainment and enjoy fun games. Learn more here.

Where: 678 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights

When: Friday 5-11 p.m., Saturday 1-11 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.

Cleveland Heart Walk

What: Join the American Heart Association to raise money and awareness to the country's No. 1 and 5 killers, heart disease and stroke. Walk with your friends and family for a cause after trying some sunrise yoga and food from TownHall and Rebol. Register here.

Where: Mall C, 301 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland

When: Saturday 10 a.m.

FireFish Festival

What: Lorain's annual FireFish Festival is a celebration of art and interaction. Engage your senses with music, dance and fire, check out all the artwork and enjoy live music from Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. band. Learn more here.

Where: Broadway Avenue, Downtown Lorain

When: Friday and Saturday 4-11 p.m.

Harry Potter Bar Crawl

What: If you solemnly swear that you're up to no good, head to the Boozin' Through the World of Wizardry bar crawl, where you're encouraged to dress up in your wizarding robes -- even if you're a Slytherin. The crawl takes place at bars in Cleveland's Warehouse District and Flats. Get tickets here.

Where: Kickoff party is at 1299 W. 9th St., Cleveland

When: Saturday 12-9 p.m.

Johnny Appleseed Festival

What: Brunswick's Mapleside Farms has been an ideal fall destination for years. Head there this weekend for the 45th Johnny Appleseed Festival in celebration of its namesake's 244th birthday. Don't forget about Mapleside's giant Francisco Lindor corn maze. Learn more here.

Where: Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick

When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lights Fest

What: Send a lantern to the sky at Cleveland Lights Fest, taking place in North Ridgeville. Thousands will gather for food, music and fun before everyone lights their lanterns and launches them to the sky for a stunning spectacle. Get tickets here.

Where: Victory Park, 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville

When: Saturday 4 p.m.

Ohio City Street Fest

What: Head to Cleveland's hipster neighborhood as W. 25th Street fills with food and fun. Shop the local vendors, check out the area bars and businesses and enjoy the full schedule of entertainment. Learn more here.

Where: W. 25th Street, Cleveland

When: Sunday 12-8 p.m.

Ready Player Fun

What: Embrace the science behind videogames at the Great Lakes Science Center. Explore the scientific concepts behind videogames, both old and new. From a videogame themed dance-off to experiments on how to hit a videogame target, kids can learn all about the science behind their favorites like Fortnite. Learn more here.

Where: Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland

When: Saturday 12:15-4 p.m.

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