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 Or an activity of your choice Each activity should total 15 minutes or more. Challenge yourself and stay active all year! Register here. Registration will […]
Show dates and times vary. Please see venue for details. Rock of Ages Presented by The Millennial Theatre Project It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a […]
The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k brings the iconic landmarks of Goodyear right under your feet for a unique and unforgettable racing experience. Set a personal record on Goodyear’s Proving Grounds before making your way past the company’s historic World Headquarters and campus. More info here.
Your neighbors in Highland Square invite you to Civic Saturday Akron -- a joyful neighborhood gathering to celebrate community and shared civic power! Join us Saturday, August 9, on the corner of W Market & N Rose Blvd for a morning of music, inspiration, coffee, and conversation! 10 AM coffee, donuts, Civic Matchmaking 10:30 seated gathering begins featuring keynote speaker Dominic Moore-Dunson […]
Pilobolus Aug 8, 9 Lock 3 Park (200 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44305) https://pilobolus.org/ Sponsored by the City of Akron, The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival has been established to honor the legacy of the legendary founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, and continues the tradition of free public performances by respected dance companies, […]
Join us for Hair Geek Studios’ 8th Annual South Main Street Back to School Block Party! We’re shutting down the block to celebrate our kids heading back to the books — with fun, games, free backpacks, school supplies, food, and vital community resources for parents and kids: school registration, after-school care, counseling, and more. August […]
Swing for Education — Support Education & Equity The Akron NAACP invites you to our 2025 Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the beautiful Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links. Enjoy a fun-filled day on the course while helping us raise critical scholarship funds for local students pursuing higher education. Whether you're a seasoned […]
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. Spaceflight historian and museum professional Matt Polner discusses the remarkable story of the Mercury spacesuit, forged in Akron and launched into the cosmos. Experience the trials and tribulations […]
PorchROKR, which takes place in the Highland Square Neighborhood, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor music festival experience, showcasing some of the best musical talent from around the region. With a variety of genres represented and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Come and enjoy a day of music, food and fun! […]
A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey Akron Rites of Passage Institute presents The Village Ball, a fundraising effort for the Akron African American Cultural Community Center & Museum Complex. Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. was a Jamaican political activist. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association […]
H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young People Elevate) and Village Keepers of Ohio presents a Back to School Cookout at Rankin Field, on Sunday August 17th. Free haircuts, food, backpacks, and school supplies! Youth/Adult Kickball Tournament
The Jerry Rowland Annual Back to School Event is returning to the Ed Davis Community Center! Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 – 5:00 PM Ed Davis Community Center - 730 Perkins Park Dr., Akron 44320Get ready for the school year with free haircuts, school supplies, and community resources to help your student start strong. This annual event is […]
