CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s time for a sweet weekend in Northeast Ohio as lovebirds prepare for Sweetest Day on Oct. 18.

The lovey-dovey tradition has roots in Cleveland dating back to the 1920s, when a local candy company employee began passing out bags of candy to those in need to share the love.

In honor of the candy-coated holiday, check out a few romantic events in Northeast Ohio to celebrate this Sweetest Day:

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Steak

2179 W. 11th St., Cleveland

Steak in Tremont will continue to offer its Sweetest Week prix fixe meal through Oct. 19 . The

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