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 […]
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 […]
*****Due to weather conditions, tonight’s performance has been moved indoors to: Balch Street Theatre, 220 S. Balch St., Akron, OH 44302***** Akron History Takes Flight in Blimpulse, an Original Bicentennial Drama Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial with Blimpulse, a brand-new outdoor drama from Gum-Dip Theatre that brings 200 years of local history to life! This original, ensemble-driven drama […]
Inlet Dance Theater August 1, 2 ALL DANCE PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 8:45 PM ~ CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE PROGRAM 7:45 PM Firestone Park (between N. and S. Firestone Blvd. – Firestone neighborhood) https://www.inletdance.org/ Sponsored by the City of Akron, The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been established to honor the legacy of the legendary founding Artistic […]
Akron History Takes Flight in Blimpulse, an Original Bicentennial Drama Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial with Blimpulse, a brand-new outdoor drama from Gum-Dip Theatre that brings 200 years of local history to life! This original, ensemble-driven drama runs July 31–August 3 at Waters Park in North Hill. Set in a historic WPA-built amphitheatre, the piece weaves together sketch comedy, […]
Teens, children, and families, join us THIS SATURDAY, August 2nd, at the Main Library Amphitheater (the big concrete stairs outside on Main Street) for our SRP Block Party. No registration is needed, and we'd love to see you there!
Inlet Dance Theater August 1, 2 ALL DANCE PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 8:45 PM ~ CHILDREN’S INTERACTIVE PROGRAM 7:45 PM Firestone Park (between N. and S. Firestone Blvd. – Firestone neighborhood) https://www.inletdance.org/ Sponsored by the City of Akron, The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been established to honor the legacy of the legendary founding Artistic […]
Akron History Takes Flight in Blimpulse, an Original Bicentennial Drama Celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial with Blimpulse, a brand-new outdoor drama from Gum-Dip Theatre that brings 200 years of local history to life! This original, ensemble-driven drama runs July 31–August 3 at Waters Park in North Hill. Set in a historic WPA-built amphitheatre, the piece weaves together sketch comedy, […]
On Tuesday, August 5, the City of Akron will host the 42nd annual National Night Out in every ward across the city. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community relations and neighborhood unity. The goal of National Night Out is to strengthen participation in local […]
Bringing the Akron community together to get students and families prepared for back to school, the LeBron James Family Foundation is proud to host ALL IN AKRON on Thursday, August 7th at House Three Thirty and I PROMISE HealthQuarters alongside presenting partners Chase, Starbucks and Signal Akron. In an event for the entire community, the […]
Come dressed “to play” for this interactive dance performance event. Dancers will perform sections of Pilobolus’s works and will offer audience members a chance to explore movement in playful ways. Customized for all levels of mobility, the event is designed to build community and reawaken the senses; seats will also be available for observation only, […]
Pilobolus Aug 8, 9 Lock 3 Park (200 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44305) https://pilobolus.org/ Sponsored by the City of Akron, The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been established to honor the legacy of the legendary founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, and continues the tradition of free public performances by respected dance companies, […]
The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k brings the iconic landmarks of Goodyear right under your feet for a unique and unforgettable racing experience. Set a personal record on Goodyear’s Proving Grounds before making your way past the company’s historic World Headquarters and campus. More info here.
Your neighbors in Highland Square invite you to Civic Saturday Akron -- a joyful neighborhood gathering to celebrate community and shared civic power! Join us Saturday, August 9, on the corner of W Market & N Rose Blvd for a morning of music, inspiration, coffee, and conversation! 10 AM coffee, donuts, Civic Matchmaking 10:30 seated gathering begins featuring keynote speaker Dominic Moore-Dunson […]
Pilobolus Aug 8, 9 Lock 3 Park (200 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44305) https://pilobolus.org/ Sponsored by the City of Akron, The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been established to honor the legacy of the legendary founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, and continues the tradition of free public performances by respected dance companies, […]
Swing for Education — Support Education & Equity The Akron NAACP invites you to our 2025 Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the beautiful Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links. Enjoy a fun-filled day on the course while helping us raise critical scholarship funds for local students pursuing higher education. Whether you're a seasoned […]
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. Spaceflight historian and museum professional Matt Polner discusses the remarkable story of the Mercury spacesuit, forged in Akron and launched into the cosmos. Experience the trials and tribulations […]
PorchROKR, which takes place in the Highland Square Neighborhood, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor music festival experience, showcasing some of the best musical talent from around the region. With a variety of genres represented and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Come and enjoy a day of music, food and fun! […]
A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey Akron Rites of Passage Institute presents The Village Ball, a fundraising effort for the Akron African American Cultural Community Center & Museum Complex. Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. was a Jamaican political activist. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association […]
Join the Akron Art Museum for a surf-themed party featuring: Outdoor event Screen printing Beach themed cocktails Outdoor games (cornhole, limbo, jenga) More details to come.
Celebrate Akron LGBTQ+ Pride 2025 in Downtown! Enjoy local and national entertainers, exhibitors, interactive children's area, food trucks, nosh and so much more! The annual Equity March begins at 10:00 am. For more information, click HERE.
Join us for the Akron Rubber Ducks game at Bicentennial Bobblehead Night, as the Ducks take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Be one of the first 1000 fans to […]
Turbo Putt Disc Golf Presents Akron Urban Disc Golf Experience Sponsored By Play It Again Sports - Cuyahoga Falls. Registration closes on August 28th, click HERE to sign up!
The Historic Heights 5K will take you up and around the historic neighborhood of Goodyear Heights. Along the route you’ll pass 12 historic spots that tell the story of the origins of Goodyear Heights and our rich history as the Rubber City. For more information and race registration, click HERE.