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 […]
Join EANDC and the community for the 50th anniversary of the East Akron Labor Day Parade! The Parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of 7th Avenue and S. Arlington Street! The 50th annual East Akron Labor Day parade is Monday, September 1, 2025. This beloved tradition celebrating music, culture, and community takes […]
Join Us for Project GRAD Akron’s 19th Annual Achieving Dreams Fundraiser! Get ready for Back to School Bash 3—a fun and unforgettable evening featuring a lively reception, interactive “adult twist” classes, auctions, a school store, the Homecoming Court presentation, dancing, and more! This unique event has something for everyone and supports a great cause. Proceeds […]
Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. "Sole of Akron" – A City Told Through a Sneaker “The Sole of Akron: A Forgotten History Forum” is a unique experience that uses the anatomy of a […]
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 […]
A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Part 3 features "Escaping the Housing Trap" with speaker Charles L. Marohn, Jr., Founder and President of Strong Towns. For more information and to reserve your seat, CLICK HERE.
Join us for the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay! Our course is like a foot-tour through the city of Akron, highlighting our historic landmarks, colorful neighborhoods and majestic Summit Metro Parks. Racers begin in downtown Akron and cross the […]
The More childhood, please.™ Awards honor those who work throughout northeast Ohio to help children grow up and reach their full potential. This year’s event will be a dinner and awards ceremony that takes place the evening of Oct. 1, 2025. It will recognize individuals, businesses and families for the many and diverse ways they […]