Events in Downtown Akron

Downtown events, culture and entertainment pack the calendar with wide-ranging things to do and see. Whether you’re looking for a day of family fun or to catch a performance by your favorite band, downtown Akron offers so many options.

To suggest an event for inclusion on our interactive events calendar, click here. Events must be held within our 49-block District. All Events are subject to approval. Email info@downtownakron.com for questions.

For a listing of events, festivals, arts and culture events and more throughout Summit County, please visit SummitLive365.org, LiveAkron.com, and VisitAkron-Summit.org.

Fare-Free Weekends on METRO Direct

1:45 pm | 4 pm | 6:15 pm

Yeti Squad Bike Ride

Dirty River Bicycle Works

National Park Scenic Excursion 2025

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station

2025 Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration

Casual Commander Days

Full Grip Games

Joe Augustine Trio

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Microsoft Excel Part 1

Akron-Summit County Public Library

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Full Grip Games

Lorcana Mondays

Full Grip Games

Rubber City Comics Facebook Live Show

Rubber City Comics

Casual Commander Days

Full Grip Games

Akron Financial Empowerment Center at Main Library

Akron-Summit County Public Library

OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Microsoft Excel Part 2

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Mayor Shammas Malik - 2025 State of the City Address

Vinyasa Yoga on the Plaza

Akron RubberDucks vs Chesapeake Baysox

Kickboxing on the Plaza

Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls

Missing Falls Brewery

"BLU-esday Tuesday" Blues Jam

Comedy Open Mic

The Daily Pressed

Pub Quiz Trivia at Missing Falls

Missing Falls Brewery

The Speakeasy Sessions Open Mic Night

Baxter's Speakeasy

Beyond Startup: Talent Unlocked - Winning the Startup Hiring Game

Bounce Innovation Hub

Foundation Directory Online Clinic

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Business Plans 101

National Park Scenic Excursion 2025

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station

Camp Creative: Rainbow Day

Akron Art Museum

Explore City Tours Presents: Akron Canalway Food Tour

Line Dancing on the Plaza

Cascade Cornhole Clash

Open House - Become a Vendor at Northside Marketplace!

Northside Marketplace

Magic the Gathering Standard

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Full Grip Games

Akron RubberDucks vs Chesapeake Baysox

Akron Symphony Chorus Presents: Broadway Karaoke Experience

Jilly's Music Room

Cam Girl, Gemini Lounge, Hams, Daily Suicide

Rubber City Comics Facebook Live Show

Rubber City Comics

Book it on METRO!

METRO Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Job Readiness - Create a Resume Employers Will Notice

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Free Thursday at Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum

National Park Scenic Excursion 2025

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station

Tour: Petah Coyne's Untitled #1381 (Sisters - Two Trees)

Akron Art Museum

OhioMeansJobs: One-on-One Assistance

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Explore City Tours Presents: Akron Canalway Food Tour

Instagram Marketing for Your Business: Strategies for Promoting and Growing Your Brand

Microsoft Excel Part 3

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Akron Children's Museum

Hip Hop Step on the Plaza

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Akron RubberDucks vs Chesapeake Baysox

Pilates on the Plaza

OpinioNation Trivia at Missing Falls

Missing Falls Brewery

InterpRotations With Tyler Hawes

Jilly's Music Room

Graphic Novel Book Club: Hot Comb by Ebony Flowers

Akron Art Museum

Cruise Into Summer

OpinioNation Trivia at Missing Falls

Missing Falls Brewery

The Phoenician Scheme

6:15 pm | 8:30 pm

National Park Scenic Excursion 2025

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station

Hower House Museum Tours

Hower House Museum

Spring Exhibitions

Summit Artspace

Explore City Tours Presents: Akron Canalway Food Tour

Party on the PNC Plaza

exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality

Akron Civic Theatre

Friday Night Magic Standard Showdown

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Full Grip Games

Friday Night Magic Draft at Full Grip Games

Full Grip Games

The Groundhog Show

Overboard with Cats on Holiday

Gin Cocktail Essentials

Colatura, Posture, Inpatient

Akron RubberDucks vs Chesapeake Baysox

Barbara Rosene Quartet

Jagged Little Pill - Tribute to Alanis Morissette

Jilly's Music Room

Fare-Free Weekends on METRO Direct

The Phoenician Scheme

1:45 pm | 4 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:30 pm

Spring Exhibitions

Summit Artspace

National Park Scenic Excursion 2025

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Akron Northside Station

Hower House Museum Tours

Hower House Museum

Duck Derby 2025

Cascade Locks Park Association/Mustill Store & House

The Groundhog Show

Polymer Palooza

Mastering Brunch Cocktails

Select Limited Saturdays

Full Grip Games

Explore City Tours Presents: Akron BLU Zone Food Tour

Beach Glass Brunch: Framed Art for Dad

Northside Marketplace

Mike Protich (of Red Sun Rising & The Violent)

Labra Brothers with Lady Lyre

Akron Urban League YP Black Music Month Celebration Kickoff

Jilly's Music Room

Akron RubberDucks vs Chesapeake Baysox

The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

The Knight Stage

Moises Borges & Ava Preston: A Very Special Bossa Nova Duo

Saturday Night Fever

Baxter's Speakeasy

Pressed Saturdays

The Daily Pressed

Downtown Akron Restaurant Specials & Happy Hours

A Growing Conversation: Artworks From Our Collection

Akron Art Museum

Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books

Akron Art Museum

William Richards: The Vastness Beyond Vision

Akron Art Museum

Psychology Takes Flight

The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

She Said, She Said: Contemporary Women Artists

Akron Art Museum

Spaghetti Warehouse BOGO

Spaghetti Warehouse

The Collector by Logan Wood

The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

Locked Windows by Sarah Leemaster

The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

Silver Fox by Micah Anderson

The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

Why Akron? Reflecting on 60 Years of the Archives of the History of American Psychology

The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

St. Clair's Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict

The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology

Payton Burkhammer: Lamest Place in the World Research Exhibit

Akron Soul Train

Saloni Parekh: Chaturanga

Akron Soul Train

Anna Young: Life's a F*cking Joke

Akron Soul Train