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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Join us for a new series, "Discovering Our History", as we celebrate Akron's Bicentennial. This forum will feature the history of Akron's Health Department, with a moderated panel discussion. Admission is free, sign up HERE now! |
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Join Jon Miller, director of The University of Akron Press, for a presentation on the recent publication of "Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History," which includes a rich collection of in-depth essays. This book includes the earliest days of the city's history to present and is a celebration of 200 years of history. Jon will […] |
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Get a peek of the new exhibition via a guided tour of All This Luck in My Head, showcasing work by Akron artist Alfred McMoore. This free and accessible thirty-minute tour is led by Museum staff and will be joined by an American Sign Language interpreter from Greenleaf Family Center. Registration requested, drop-ins are welcome. FREE. […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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! |
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The Akron Black Artist Guild (ABAG) will launch its fourth annual Outlined in Black Exhibition with an opening reception on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Akron Soul Train, 191 South Main Street. The event marks the start of Exhibition Weekend, a two-day celebration of artistry and community presented in partnership with Akron200 […] |
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The Blue Heron Homecoming is an annual environmental festival that provides community members with a chance to learn about the Akron Waterways Renewed! (AWR!) program. The festival features representatives from the City of Akron, firms involved with the AWR! program, and community partners, including local non-profits and environmental groups. Highlights of the event include the […]
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Lace up your running/walking shoes for the first annual Flight of the Heron 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run at Blue Heron Homecoming! Our 5k Run/Walk is perfect for runners of all levels and a unique way to experience the Water Reclamation Facility which is usually closed to the public. This is a family friendly […]
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Akron is one of the birthplaces of the American cereal industry—home to Ferdinand Schumacher, the “Oatmeal King,” whose pioneering oat mill in the 1850s helped launch oatmeal’s popularity across the nation. We’re celebrating that deliciously quirky legacy with the first-ever Akron Oatmeal Festival! This free community festival highlights everything that makes Akron weird and wonderful, […] |
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Join us for YEAR TWO of Firestone Park YMCA and Bridgestone's Tread Together 5K, presented by NECA. A truly unique 5K run/walk on the Bridgestone Test Track in Firestone Park, Akron. Get your shoes ready for an amazing morning of running!! The event starts at 9:00am. Click HERE to register now! |
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Join us for the next Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. After a completely sold-out first installment, we are thrilled to present History of the Akron Sound Part Two, on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 pm at the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Join us […] |
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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 […]
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The Sherbondy Hill Neighborhood cleanup scheduled for Saturday, October 18th has been cancelled. Join us in East Akron at 8:00 am and North Hill at 10:00 am on October 18th […]
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The fall tradition is back! Get ready to tackle the 5K (3.1 miles) in downtown Akron this October. Open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers will enjoy a picture-perfect course. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a cup of apple cider while you choose the perfect pumpkin! Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run has become a […] |
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Join Jon Miller, director of The University of Akron Press, for a presentation on the recent publication of "Akron at 200: A Bicentennial History," which includes a rich collection of in-depth essays. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.434.8726. This book includes the earliest days of the city's history to present and is a […] |
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Join us for a new series, “Discovering Our History”, as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial. This forum will feature the history of Akron’s Water Department. Admission is free, sign up HERE now! |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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METRO is excited to host a community fair in celebration of being named the Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association. Join the celebration on Tuesday, October 28th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center. METRO Direct & METRO ADA will be FREE Tuesday, October 28th!
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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. This forum will be held at the Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture, where we will discuss Dr. McClain's research and legacy. Click […] |
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Join us for the next installment of the Discovering Our History Forum Series as we celebrate Akron’s Bicentennial and honor the stories that shaped our city. This engaging conversation spotlights Akron’s diverse immigrant communities and their invaluable contributions to our cultural fabric. Betty Lin-Fisher of USA Today will moderate a dynamic panel featuring Lida Ahmadi, May Chen, Dave DiDomenico, Samantha Mutebi, and […] |
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It’s Halloween, and something scary’s lurking in the dark! This thrilling night out will feature a spooky dance floor perfect for dancing the night away. 🎧 DJ Rybar spinning Halloween dance classics 🕺 Dance lessons from instructor Jen Garlando + a Thriller flash mob 👻 Costume contest 🍬 Trick-or-treating in the galleries 🎨 Art-making activities […] |
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The 2025 Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival presented by Downtown Akron Partnership returns on Saturday, November 1 from noon - 7:30 pm. We have lots of cool new stuff to celebrate in 2025: New Location: Lock 3 (just a couple blocks from the old location) in a beautiful newly-renovated venue with actual amenities like indoor restrooms & […]
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Asian Services in Action's Pearl Anniversary will be celebrated this Fall on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 to honor the legacy of serving, supporting, and advocating for not only Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) but also refugees and immigrants as they integrate into our Northeast Ohio communities. Their mission continues as they navigate the changing landscapes […] |
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Bring your friends and family to this free Akron Stories Screening at the Linda Theatre on November 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A curated selection of mini-documentary films from the Akron Stories project will be featured, sharing captivating tales from and about the people who made Akron the "Rubber Capital of the […] |