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 […]
Join us for Akron’s Bicentennial Signature Week! From the high-energy Bicentennial Concert Series and the show-stopping Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear, to the vibrant Heart of Akron Festival and Homecoming Feature the Future Exhibition presented by Bridgestone, this is the ultimate tribute to 200 years of Akron pride. The Heart of Akron Festival, taking place […]
This Independence Day, Akron turns 200—and we’re throwing a birthday party like no other! The Heart of Akron Festival, taking place July 3, 4, and 5 at Lock 3, invites the community to gather for a three-day celebration packed with live music, mouth-watering food, dazzling fireworks, a special Sample the City tasting event, and Akron’s […]
This Independence Day, Akron turns 200—and we’re throwing a birthday party like no other! The Heart of Akron Festival, taking place July 3, 4, and 5 at Lock 3, invites the community to gather for a three-day celebration packed with live music, mouth-watering food, dazzling fireworks, a special Sample the City tasting event, and Akron’s Bicentennial […]
Celebrating Akron’s 200th Anniversary, we invite you to take part in the Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear! Neighborhood groups, civic groups, marching bands, schools, car clubs, athletic teams, choirs, and businesses, and more are invited to participate in what will the biggest Akron parade in the past 50 years! With an all new […]
This Independence Day, Akron turns 200—and we’re throwing a birthday party like no other! The Heart of Akron Festival, taking place July 3, 4, and 5 at Lock 3, invites the community to gather for a three-day celebration packed with live music, mouth-watering food, dazzling fireworks, a special Sample the City tasting event, and Akron’s […]
At Lock 3 Park, immediately following the Bicentennial Parade The Akron Bicentennial "Feature the Future" Exhibition, presented by Bridgestone, will highlight the technologies, innovations, advancements, and opportunities from a variety of industries and sectors currently at forefront in our city & region, and those on the horizon. Exhibitors will also highlight available opportunities (jobs/internships, opportunities […]
Explore some of Akron’s bygone past, from the thriving jazz clubs on Howard Street to the “Million Dollar Playground” at Summit Lake. Where were these places and where did they go? The ride will start from Cascade Plaza, and be about 7 miles on mostly flat terrain, almost entirely on the Towpath Trail and Main Street […]
The Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County presents the 75th Annual Summit County Italian-American Festival at Lock 3. 2025 Festival Dates: Thursday, July 10 | Friday, July 11 | Saturday, July 12 For more information, CLICK HERE.
The Downtown @ Dusk concert series will return to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden for its 41st season. This year’s series will take place on Thursdays with four concerts from Thursday, July 10 through Thursday, July 31. Each week, watch as local performers light up the Downtown@Dusk stage with their musical talents from 6:30–8:30 […]
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. Jon Miller, Director of the University of Akron Press, moderates a discussion of the new Akron history anthology debuting Summer 2025. The anthology features 27 authors, with several […]
The Downtown @ Dusk concert series will return to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden for its 41st season. This year’s series will take place on Thursdays with four concerts from Thursday, July 10 through Thursday, July 31. Each week, watch as local performers light up the Downtown@Dusk stage with their musical talents from 6:30–8:30 […]
Akron African American Cultural Association presents the 45th Annual Akron African American Festival July 18-20, 2025 at Lock 3.
Family Day: Water – 11:00 am-2:00 pm, free admission is all day from 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Looking to beat the heat this summer? Bring the family to experience a creative splash zone in the Museum’s garden! Families will jump into water-inspired art activities, while cooling off in sprinklers, kiddie pools, and slip & slides. Wear […]
The Downtown @ Dusk concert series will return to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden for its 41st season. This year’s series will take place on Thursdays with four concerts from Thursday, July 10 through Thursday, July 31. Each week, watch as local performers light up the Downtown@Dusk stage with their musical talents from 6:30–8:30 […]
Join Akron Children’s and Summa Health for a free, three-hour Mother, Baby and Family Health Fair with activities, entertainment and more! Meet our providers for mother and baby services, find out how to keep your kids healthy and safe, and enjoy summer fun downtown. We will host Touch-a-Truck, Meet the Mascots, food trucks, music and […]
Come out to Akron Northside Station on July 29 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Safety Day . This free, fun-filled event aims to raise awareness about railroad safety and offers engaging activities for all ages. More information coming soon!
The Downtown @ Dusk concert series will return to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden for its 41st season. This year’s series will take place on Thursdays with four concerts from Thursday, July 10 through Thursday, July 31. Each week, watch as local performers light up the Downtown@Dusk stage with their musical talents from 6:30–8:30 […]
