Rededication of the John Brown Monument

Akron Marathon Wellness Challenge

Downtown Akron Akron, OH, United States

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 […]

Akron Recovery Court and Akron OVI Court Present: Oksana Baiul

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

Join us as the Olympic Gold Figure Skating Champion discusses her journey to lifelong recovery. This event is free, but registration is required. Click HERE to sign up today! To kick off National Recovery Month, Akron Municipal Court Judge Jon Oldham will welcome Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baiul who will share how she overcame alcoholism. […]

19th Annual Achieving Dreams Back to School Bash 3

DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn 3180 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH, United States

Join Us for Project GRAD Akron’s 19th Annual Achieving Dreams Fundraiser! Get ready for Back to School Bash 3—a fun and unforgettable evening featuring a lively reception, interactive “adult twist” classes, auctions, a school store, the Homecoming Court presentation, dancing, and more! This unique event has something for everyone and supports a great cause. Proceeds […]

Akron Zoo End of Summer Bash

Akron Zoo 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, United States

Visit the Akron Zoo and celebrate the end of summer! This family-friendly event includes tickets to sample mocktails, a build-your-own mocktail station, special animal experiences, free caricatures, good music and much, much more! Adult tickets include 6 mocktail tastings for anyone 15 or older. Child tickets include 3 mocktail tastings for children between 2 and […]

Bicentennial Pickleball Recreational Round Robin Tournament

Shaw JCC 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH, United States

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7 for the Akron Bicentennial Pickleball Recreational Round Robin Tournament at Shaw JCC! First group of 24 players will play on 6 courts from 2:00-4:00 pm; 15-point games with a limit of 20 minutes each Second group of 24 players will pay on 6 courts from 5:00-7:00 pm; also 15-point […]

Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Ed Davis Community Center 730 Perkins Park Dr, Akron, United States

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 […]

Akron Artwalk

Summit Artspace 140 E. Market St., Akron, OH, United States

Every three months, ArtWalk is held in the Historic Arts District on Thursday nights from 5 – 9 p.m. Community members are invited to the quarterly celebration to enjoy food, music, art, and more. Each ArtWalk will have a specific theme that engages visitors with the arts in new ways. ArtWalk is always free and open to […]

2025 Community Celebration Picnic at the Landings

The Landings at Canal Park La Salle Dr, Akron, OH, United States

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.

Bicentennial Pickleball Intermediate Round Robin Tournament

Shaw JCC 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH, United States

Join us on Sunday, September 14th for the Akron Bicentennial Pickleball Intermediate Round Robin Tournament at Shaw JCC! First group of 24 players will play on 6 courts from 2:00-4:00 pm; 15-point games with a limit of 20 minutes each Second group of 24 players will pay on 6 courts from 5:00-7:00 pm; also 15-point […]