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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 […]

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 […]

45th Annual Akron African American Festival

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

Akron African American Cultural Association presents the 45th Annual Akron African American Festival July 18-20, 2025 at Lock 3.

Circa Surf at the Akron Art Museum

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

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.

Akron Latin Festival

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

Stay tuned. More info to come...

CAK’s Not-So-Scary Trick or Treat in the Terminal

Akron-Canton Airport 5400 Lauby Rd NW, North Canton, OH, OH, United States

Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) will host Trick-or-Treat in the Terminal on Friday, October 31, 2023 from 6pm-8pm. The Not-So-Scary event is FREE to all. More information to come.