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 […]
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 […]
Join us on September 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. for Art of Recovery: Supporting the Community Through Healing Akron ArtWalk! Experience a quarterly celebration of the arts featuring artist vendors, creative activities, music, food, and more throughout the Historic Arts District. ArtWalk is always free and open to the public, with donations gladly accepted. Due to building […]
Join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025 for a free Community Celebration at The Landings at Canal Park! Enjoy free hot dogs & burgers, and live music.
Sign up for the Bicentennial Pickleball Round Robin Tournaments to lock in your place on the court for Sunday, September 14, 2025! 2 Tournament Divisions: Recreational (beginning levels and players under a 3.0 DUPR): 2 - 4 pm Intermediate (Suggested DUPR 3.0-4.0): 5 - 7 pm Location: Shaw JCC (750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH […]
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.
After discussions with the International Soap Box Derby team, we've mutually agreed to cancel the Bicentennial Soap Box Derby due to logistical and scheduling conflicts. This cancellation is in relation only to the upcoming Bicentennial event, not the other events that the Soap Box Derby hosts on a yearly basis. The Derby's Annual Senior Day […]
Save the date for Raíces, Ritmos & Recuerdos: Akron Latin Festival 2025. Check back soon for additional details about food, vendors, crafts and activities, event schedule, and more!
We are thrilled to offer a Bicentennial Pickleball Tournament as part of our Bicentennial celebration! The recreational division will take place on September 7 and the intermediate division will take place on September 14. September 21 will serve as a Rain Date for both divisions. September 7 - Bicentennial Pickleball Recreational Round Robin Tournament - […]
Celebrating 200 years, the Akron Bicentennial is partnering with the Summit County Historical Society to host a series of Akron History Hikes to explore the stories and landmarks that helped shape our […]