The County of Summit and the City of Akron have officially proclaimed May 29th as Sojourner Truth Day, an annual day of recognition to honor the life, legacy, and profound contributions of Sojourner Truth to our community and its rich history. In celebration of her unwavering commitment to justice and equity, the day will feature a brief commemorative […]
Commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) here in Akron, Ohio in 1935. Founder's Day Weekend is June 6, 7, and 8, 2025. For more information and registration, click here.
Explore some of Akron’s bygone past, from the thriving jazz clubs on Howard Street to the “Million Dollar Playground” at Summit Lake. Where were these places and where did they […]
Due to inclement weather conditions, this bike tour has been cancelled. Join us for the next tour exploring hidden stories and lost landmarks during our Signature Celebration Week on July 6, 2025.
Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by the FirstEnergy Foundation, with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Uncover the vital role Akron’s Deaf community played in shaping the city’s legacy as the Rubber Capital of the World and the city's identity as the “Crossroads of the Deaf.” […]
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Firestone Stadium on Saturday, June 14th! The celebration will include a parade, food trucks, live entertainment, touch-a-truck, and featured softball games. The Parade kicks off […]
A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Part 2 will feature the Akron Innerbelt, with Siqi Zhu, Director of Planning & Urban Technology of Sasaki, and Mordecai Cargill, Co-founder and Creative Director of ThirdSpace Action Lab. For more information and to reserve your seat, CLICK […]
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 Bicentennial […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore some of Akron’s bygone past, from the thriving jazz clubs on Howard Street to the “Million Dollar Playground” at Summit Lake. Where were these places and where did they go? The ride will start from Cascade Plaza, and be about 7 miles on mostly flat terrain, almost entirely on the Towpath Trail and Main Street […]