Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

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Camp Creative: Create & Skate

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Akron Art Museum

12 p.m. - 1:30p.m. / Lock 3

Lock Bottom Blues & Jazz Club

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Lock 4

6:15p.m. - 8 p.m. / Akron-Summit County Public Library

Karaoke Thursdays

7 p.m. / Musica

Free Lunch Fridays

11:30a.m. - 1 p.m. / Cascade Locks Park Association/Mustill Store & House

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Lock 3

200 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 375-2877

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RubberDucks Welcomed 10-Millionth Fan to Canal ParkThe Akron RubberDucks welcomed its 10-millionth fan to Canal Park during the game on July 29. The 10-millonth fan, David Haller, his wife Nairmeen and their three children (Sara, David, and Jenna) were honored before the RubberDucks home game on August 1. The family received a RubberDucks number 10 jersey that read “Million” on the back and their son, David, got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Free Admission Offered for Summit County ResidentsThe Akron Zoo is offering its annual Community Days for Summit County residents. During the months of September, residents can reserve free tickets to visit the zoo as a thank you for their continued support of the Akron Zoo.

Akron Municipal Court Judge Jon Oldham to Host National Recovery Month Event Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana BaiulAkron Municipal Court Judge Jon Oldham will welcome Olympic Gold Figure Skating Champion Oksana Baiul on Thursday, September 4, 2025 for an event to kick off National Recovery Month.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.