Sample the City

All Day

Akron Marathon Wellness Challenge

Downtown Akron Akron

Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial! It's free to participate! Set a personal goal: Complete 200 wellness activities from January 7 – December 6 Choose your activity: Biking Hiking PT/OT Swimming Strength Training […]

Akron Bicentennial Signature Celebration Week

Downtown Akron Akron

Join us for Akron’s Bicentennial Signature Week! From the high-energy Bicentennial Concert Series and the show-stopping Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear, to the vibrant Heart of Akron Festival and Homecoming Feature the Future Exhibition presented by Bridgestone, this is the ultimate tribute to 200 years of Akron pride. The  Heart of Akron Festival, taking place  […]

Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear

Downtown Akron Akron

Celebrating Akron’s 200th Anniversary, we invite you to take part in the Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear! Neighborhood groups, civic groups, marching bands, schools, car clubs, athletic teams, choirs, and businesses, and more are invited to participate in what will the biggest Akron parade in the past 50 years! With an all new […]

Heart of Akron Festival

Downtown Akron Akron

This Independence Day, Akron turns 200—and we’re throwing a birthday party like no other! The  Heart of Akron Festival, taking place  July 3, 4, and 5 at Lock 3, invites the community to gather for a three-day celebration packed with live music, mouth-watering food, dazzling fireworks, a special  Sample the City tasting event, and Akron’s […]

Bridgestone Bicentennial Homecoming “Feature the Future” Exhibition

Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron

At Lock 3 Park, immediately following the Bicentennial Parade The Akron Bicentennial "Feature the Future" Exhibition, presented by Bridgestone, will highlight the technologies, innovations, advancements, and opportunities from a variety of industries and sectors currently at forefront in our city & region, and those on the horizon. Exhibitors will also highlight available opportunities (jobs/internships, opportunities […]

Bicentennial Homecoming

Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron

Following parade. Time and details to be announced.

Sample the City

Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron

Saturday, July 5 ONLY| 2 PM–6 PM  Get a taste of Akron—literally!  Join us for  Sample the City, a delicious, indoor, ticketed food tasting event featuring bite-sized signature dishes from over a dozen local culinary artists and restaurants. Tickets are $40 and quantities are limited, so grab yours while they last!  Tasting Vendors Include:  Soul Bowl 330, Prepped […]