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 EANDC and the community for the 50th anniversary of the East Akron Labor Day Parade! The Parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of 7th Avenue and S. Arlington Street! The 50th annual East Akron Labor Day parade is Monday, September 1, 2025. This beloved tradition celebrating music, culture, and community takes […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City's Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Part 3 features "Escaping the Housing Trap" with speaker Charles L. Marohn, Jr., Founder and President of Strong Towns. For more information and to reserve your seat, CLICK HERE.
After discussions with the International Soap Box Derby team, we've mutually agreed to cancel the Bicentennial Soap Box Derby due to logistical and scheduling conflicts. This cancellation is in relation only to the upcoming Bicentennial event, not the other events that the Soap Box Derby hosts on a yearly basis. The Derby's Annual Senior Day […]
Save the date for Raíces, Ritmos & Recuerdos: Akron Latin Festival 2025. Check back soon for additional details about food, vendors, crafts and activities, event schedule, and more!
We are thrilled to offer a Bicentennial Pickleball Tournament as part of our Bicentennial celebration! The recreational division will take place on September 7 and the intermediate division will take place on September 14. September 21 will serve as a Rain Date for both divisions. September 7 - Bicentennial Pickleball Recreational Round Robin Tournament - […]
Join us for the marquee event of the Akron Marathon Race Series presented by Summa Health, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay! Our course is like a foot-tour through the city of Akron, highlighting our historic landmarks, colorful neighborhoods and majestic Summit Metro Parks. Racers begin in downtown Akron and cross the […]
The More childhood, please.™ Awards honor those who work throughout northeast Ohio to help children grow up and reach their full potential. This year’s event will be a dinner and awards ceremony that takes place the evening of Oct. 1, 2025. It will recognize individuals, businesses and families for the many and diverse ways they […]