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 […]
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 that depict many of the people he encountered. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. He drew […]
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 Akron Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology will sponsor an 8 week workshop on guided autobiography beginning in late September on Tuesday afternoons, 1 pm […]
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 use devices and apps with confidence. Stay healthy and safe with tools that support your well-being and protect you from online scams. Stay connected with family, friends, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate everything weird and wonderful about Akron's historic West Hill neighborhood at Wonderfest! Kick things off with the West Hill 5K of Wonders - register at bit.ly/5KofWonders25 ! After your run (or walk) through the neighborhood, stick around for live music, a handmade market, food trucks, beer garden, kid's activities, free art workshops and more! Register […]
Celebrate Akron's bicentennial with a look at 200 years of historic apparel from local collections. In honor of Akron's 2025 bicentennial celebration, this exhibit will feature original period clothing and accessories from: Hower House Museum Ohio Regimental Civil War Military Ball Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Twilight Theatre University of Akron Archives and Special Collections Also featured […]
Join the Akron-Canton Airport for their 9th annual CAK 5K on the Runway on Sunday, October 5th 2025! Race Features One of a Kind Experience running on an actual runway, through the Ohio Air Guard Facility, and a great Start / Finish at the MAPS Air Museum One of the BEST finisher medals around FREE […]
Art is scientifically proven to promote healing. Seniors are invited to join us for FREE at the Akron Art Museum. Each registered senior will receive a bag to fill while they visit with sponsors, including providers from healthcare, government, cultural institutions, and service agencies dedicated to seniors throughout Summit County. Plus, an opportunity to tour […]
Join us for the Grand (Re)Opening of Reservoir Park Community Center on Tuesday, October 7th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at 1735 Hillside Terrace, Akron 44305. Come celebrate the newly renovated center, see the improvements, and reconnect with your community in this refreshed space!