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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 Or an activity of your choice Each activity should total 15 minutes or more. Challenge yourself and stay active all year! Register here. Registration will […] |
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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 […] |
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Save the date for the 2025 Downtown Akron Partnership Juneteenth Celebration. Check back soon for additional details.
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Join the Kirat Community Organization of Akron, OH, Inc., along with the Bhutanese Community Association of Akron, North Hill CDC, Kirat Community Organization of America, and Bhutanese Kirat Rai Organization of America Branch Akron for the Kirat Cultural Festival. The festival includes cultural dances and music, food, games, and more. The Kirat community has a […] |
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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. |
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Join Akron Area Congregations and Organizations in a Day of Caring for the Greater Akron Community. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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As a part of Akron’s Bicentennial Celebration, Better Kenmore's June First Friday will be replaced by The BLVD Block Party, a celebration of Akron’s Bicentennial in Kenmore on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Kenmore Parade starts at 10:00 am, see the Akron 200 METRO bus there! Ride the METRO bus for FREE on Saturdays & Sundays […]
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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.” […] |
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Every three months, ArtWalk is held in the Historic Arts District on Thursday nights from 5 – 9 p.m. Community members are invited to the quarterly celebration to enjoy food, music, art, and more. Each ArtWalk will have a specific theme that engages visitors with the arts in new ways. ArtWalk is always free and open to […] |
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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 at 11:00am at Firestone Park Community Center (1480 Girard St.) and will travel on Firestone Blvd., ending at the stadium. Programming will take place from […] |
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The BK5K race committee is excited to announce the 1st annual BK5K race for Akron, OH to be held on June 15th, 2025! Their mission of supporting area youth is possible because of community support and all proceeds go to various area youth organizations/programs demonstrating financial need. Register for the race by June 14! Additional […] |
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc & Eta Tau Lambda Chapter presents the 2nd Annual Black and Old Gold Scholarship Golf Open. Final Registration Deadline: June 16, 2025 |
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Contact DAmarios "Butchie Da'Barber" Walker for more information. Sign up your unit HERE
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Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial with a rare revival of the only Broadway musical that premiered right here in Akron 100 years ago, Dearest Enemy. The first musical comedy score by the famous team of Rodgers & Hart, this romantic comedy takes place in 1776, during the American Revolution, when Mary Lindley Murray detained British troops in […] |
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The Summer Soiree hosted by Best in Business & Capstone Business Alliance celebrates 200 years of immigrants and farming in Akron, Ohio. Experience a Night of Networking Magic: Step into a world where business meets pleasure at the **Best in Business - Summer Soiree**. Mark your calendars for **June 24th 2025** and get ready to […] |
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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 […] |
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Kick off the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health with the National Interstate 1 Mile on Friday night! The 8k will be held on Saturday. The course highlights The University of Akron’s campus with a unique tour of downtown Akron. WHEN: 1 Mile – June 27, 2025 8k – June 28, 2025 RACE […] |
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Family Day: Kid Dance Party - 11:00 am-2:00 pm, free admission is all day from 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Enjoy the summer weather and skate in a pop-up roller rink in the Museum Garden while listening to family-friendly musical performances. Families can participate in musically themed creation stations and activities as they dance, skate, and play. […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
