The Akron Black Artist Guild (ABAG) will launch its fourth annual Outlined in Black Exhibition with an opening reception on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Akron Soul Train, 191 South Main Street. The event marks the start of Exhibition Weekend, a two-day celebration of artistry and community presented in partnership with Akron200 […]
Akron is one of the birthplaces of the American cereal industry—home to Ferdinand Schumacher, the “Oatmeal King,” whose pioneering oat mill in the 1850s helped launch oatmeal’s popularity across the nation. We’re celebrating that deliciously quirky legacy with the first-ever Akron Oatmeal Festival! This free community festival highlights everything that makes Akron weird and wonderful, […]
Akron Black Artist Guild Exhibition Weekend continues with the premiere of Our Eyes See the Sun on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 4:15 PM at The Nightlight Cinema, 30 North High Street. Directed by ABAG President Dara Harper, the original documentary profiles BIPOC artists as they create work anchored in story, culture, and triumph. Following […]
Join us for the 4th Annual Downtown Akron Fall Fest! This year's kid-friendly Halloween-themed event will be bigger and better than ever, with trick-or-treat stations on Main Street, photo opportunities with beloved fictional characters, kid-friendly spooky train ride, food and beverage options, and live music from Wishgarden. Click HERE for additional details. Free and open […]
Middlebury’s annual trick or treat! Candy, games, and family fun. 4 – 6pm| Neighborhood Trick or Treat 7pm | Glo Party & Cookie Decorating at the Vincent House Email mandi@thewellakron.com for more info!
It’s Halloween, and something scary’s lurking in the dark! This thrilling night out will feature a spooky dance floor perfect for dancing the night away. 🎧 DJ Rybar spinning Halloween dance classics 🕺 Dance lessons from instructor Jen Garlando + a Thriller flash mob 👻 Costume contest 🍬 Trick-or-treating in the galleries 🎨 Art-making activities […]
The 2025 Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival presented by Downtown Akron Partnership returns on Saturday, November 1 from noon - 7:30 pm. We have lots of cool new stuff to celebrate in 2025: New Location: Lock 3 (just a couple blocks from the old location) in a beautiful newly-renovated venue with actual amenities like indoor restrooms & […]
Lieberth Community Vision Award Breakfast Honoring Robert DeJournett (Signature Class 21) Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00-9:00am John S. Knight Center This isn’t your typical awards breakfast. Join Leadership Akron for […]