SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A celebration of local history will meet the magic of autumn at the Shaker Historical Society when it presents a weekend of fall festivities later this month.

The big weekend will get under way with the 4th Annual Shaker Soirée: Gala in the Grove, scheduled for 8-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. This event will be followed by the annual AppleFest community festival, set for noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 27.

The Gala in the Grove will feature live music, autumn-inspired hors d’oeuvres, and seasonal drinks set among the museum’s heirloom apple trees.

A Visionary reception kicks off at 7 p.m. Sept. 26, with the main event running from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at givebutter.com/shakersoiree2025 .

The $50 Visionary ticket includes early access, a complimentary specialty

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