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Akron Marathon Wellness Challenge

Downtown Akron Akron, OH, United States

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, OH, United States

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  […]

Heart of Akron Festival

Downtown Akron Akron, OH, United States

  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 […]

Heart of Akron Festival

Downtown Akron Akron, OH, United States

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 […]

Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear

Downtown Akron Akron, OH, United States

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, OH, United States

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, OH, United States

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 […]

Sample the City

Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

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 […]

Akron Rubber Ducks Game – Bicentennial Bobblehead Night

Canal Park 300 S. Main St., Akron, OH, United States

Join us for the Akron Rubber Ducks game at Bicentennial Bobblehead Night, as the Ducks take on the Erie SeaWolves. Be one of the first 1000 fans to receive a bobblehead of Judith Resnik, Akron native and Astronaut.

History on Two Wheels: Lost Entertainment of Akron

Cascade Plaza 122 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

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 […]

75th Annual Summit County Italian-American Festival at Lock 3

Lock 3 200 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

The Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County presents the 75th Annual Summit County Italian-American Festival at Lock 3. 2025 Festival Dates: Thursday, July 10 | Friday, July 11 | Saturday, July 12 For more information, CLICK HERE.

Akron Art Museum – Downtown@Dusk: Wishgarden

Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH, United States

The Downtown @ Dusk concert series will return to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden for its 41st season. This year’s series will take place on Thursdays with four concerts from Thursday, July 10 through Thursday, July 31. Each week, watch as local performers light up the Downtown@Dusk stage with their musical talents from 6:30–8:30 […]