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 […]
In September, the Akron Art Museum will open the first solo museum exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore. McMoore (1950–2009) lived and worked his entire life in Akron, creating enormous drawings […]
As we celebrate the history of our city and the region, this is a great time to document our individual histories. The Akron Bicentennial in cooperation with The University of […]
The CORE invites adults aged 50 and older to join our new class: “Building Your Comfort Level with Technology.” This five-week program will help you: Boost your digital skills so you can […]
Commemorating 200 years of Akron’s history, civic pride, and community spirit, Akron 200 continues its Bicentennial Beautification Initiative, organizing neighborhood cleanups across the city! Residents, friends, community groups, houses of worship, and volunteers are invited to sign up and join us for one or more community cleanups. You don’t have to live in the neighborhood where you volunteer. All are […]
The Sherbondy Hill Neighborhood cleanup scheduled for Saturday, October 18th has been cancelled. Join us in East Akron at 8:00 am and North Hill at 10:00 am on October 18th or Middlebury, University Park, and West Hill on Saturday, October 25th!
The fall tradition is back! Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin! Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a […]
Commemorating 200 years of Akron’s history, civic pride, and community spirit, Akron 200 continues its Bicentennial Beautification Initiative, organizing neighborhood cleanups across the city! Residents, friends, community groups, houses of worship, and volunteers are invited to sign up and join us for one or more community cleanups. You don’t have to live in the neighborhood where you volunteer. All are […]
Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Rialto Theatre on October 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the […]
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 […]
This one’s for the movie lovers, the fantasy fans, the thrill-seekers. The Akron Symphony has loaded this concert with cinematic drama. Elfman’s Sleepy Hollow sets a spooky tone, Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead is gorgeously gothic, and Eidelman’s The Tempest casts a storm of Shakespearean mystery. Finally, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite swoops in and sets E.J. Thomas Hall ablaze. It’s mythical, magical, and […]
Join Jon Miller, director of The University of Akron Press, for a presentation on the recent publication of "Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History," which includes a rich collection of in-depth essays. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726. This book includes the earliest days of the city's history to present and is a […]