Downtown Akron Partnership

John S. Knight Center is a multipurpose event facility, which was named to honor the founder of the Akron Beacon Journal and Knight Publishing Company.

77 E Mill St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 374-8900

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The Akron Zoo Extends ClosureThe Akron Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28 due to extreme temperatures. The zoo will reevaluate on Thursday.

Bounce Innovation Hub Announces New Board Leadership Effective January 2026Bounce Innovation Hub announced today new leadership roles on its Board of Directors, unanimously approved at the organization’s December 10, 2025 meeting and effective January 2026.

Lunar New Year Celebration Returns to Downtown Akron February 28Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) announces that it will present the 5th annual Downtown Akron Lunar New Year Celebration, which will usher in the Year of the Horse inside the Akron Civic Theatre on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 3:30 to 8 pm.

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