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Poe in the Park

January 17, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

| FASN/Visitors Center

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday and learn about his literary contributions and a famous Ohioan who was a Poe fan. We will also listen to readings of several of Poe’s most famous works.

Details

Date
January 17, 2026
Time
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Venue

Location
1828 Smith Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

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Age Group
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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