Family Concerts are presented by: Akron Children's. The 2026–27 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Anne H. Jenkins and Tom H. Jenkins. Sensory Friendly concerts are generously sponsored by an Anonymous donor.
Oct 25
Celebrate Halloween with a spine-tingling family concert featuring dancing skeletons, witches, trolls, and galactic villains in thrilling favorites by Mussorgsky, Saint-Saëns, Berlioz, Grieg, and John Williams, alongside a brand-new Halloween-inspired work by Cleveland composer Clint Needham.
Pre-concert activities begin one-hour prior to concert.
This performance will feature American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, provided in partnership with The Heard, to help ensure a welcoming and accessible experience for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members.
Under 18s Free is a program of The Cleveland Orchestra's Center for Future Audiences, created with a lead endowment gift from the Maltz Family Foundation.
Music Therapy Circle: Join us for fun and engaging music activities before the concert begins!
Get creative at our coloring and crafting station! Join in and make a Halloween card to share with a friend or family member.
Join Nate the Great for a magical show full of tricks and treats for the whole family! Performances take place at 12:00 and 12:25 PM.
Explore and play different percussion instruments with a little help from our friendly student volunteers.
Below is a list of the features and services available at Severance for this concert. You may also request assistance in advance of a concert by calling the Severance Welcome Desk at 216-231-7300 or create a request using the button below.
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