25th Annual Princess Night Prom Dress Giveaway
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 10am - 3pm
Location
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
198 Hill St
Details
Altrusa International of Akron invites all girls from high schools throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond to choose the prom dress of their dreams FREE at Altrusa’s 25th annual Princess Night Project, presented in partnership with The University of Akron. A completely free shopping experience awaits.
Since 2001, local members of Altrusa International, a volunteer service organization, have helped make prom dreams come true for nearly 3,500 girls by providing them with a free prom dress. This year’s Princess Night Project will be held from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron, Ohio 44325. Free parking will be in E.J. Thomas Hall parking deck ONLY. All other UA lots are subject to ticketing.
No recommendation, pre-registration, or qualification is needed. Any girl who attends can choose from over 2,000 gowns hanging by size on the many racks. Altrusa asks only for the name of the girl’s school and how she heard about Princess Night Project.
Once checked in, the girls select a gown with the help of aides to direct them to the proper sizes. The aides act as “personal shoppers,” helping make selections from the dresses. The event also offers a large selection of dressy shoes, purses, and jewelry.
