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, […]
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 […]
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 & […]