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 […]
Join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7 pm at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall for the Akron Bicentennial musical event of the year! “A Concert For Akron, By Akron“ will feature all Akron performers and/or composers in a culminating celebration of our City’s musical heritage and talent. Featuring Akron’s premier musical ensemble, the Akron Symphony Orchestra under […]
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in true festive style on Friday, December 5th! Live Music: Enjoy the joyful sounds at Kenmore Branch Library and The Rialto Theatre. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Movie Trivia: Bring your friends and family to The Rialto Theatre to see who knows the most about this holiday movie […]
Join us Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1 pm on Akron's 200th birthday, at historic Perkins Square, as we mark our city's 200th anniversary in this special ceremony! The City of Akron will conclude the celebration of its founding 200 years ago by coming “full circle,” and ending the year where city founder General Simon Perkins […]
Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes at the Akron Children's Museum is on Sunday, December 7 from 10am-3:30pm. This exciting event combines seasonal traditions—including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas—with interactive activities and delicious treats for an unforgettable day of family fun. From the mouthwatering Hotcake bar to meet-and-greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus surprise visits from the Grinch and […]
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. Mark Greer, Executive Director of Akron 200, will moderate this discussion of the history of the African American Church in Akron. Panelists include Ophelia Averitt, Bishop Samuel Hampton II, Bishop Marc L. Neal, Rev. […]
Join The Well CDC on December 11th for Akron Hope's 11th Annual Wrapping Night. Together we’ll wrap over 500 gifts to hand out to local elementary students and families. A night of celebration, community, and Holiday cheer! Email mandi@thewellakron.com for more info!
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive evening of music, joy, and community spirit. The Akron Symphony's annual Holiday Pops concert is packed with beloved holiday classics and a few surprises to keep you smiling all night long. Sing along to your favorite tunes, marvel at the dazzling sounds of the full […]
Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family while supporting local hunger relief. 6:30am Registration begins 8:00am Race begins at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron OH […]