Free, outdoor activities for all this summer in downtown Akron.
From Kickboxing to Zumba, roller skating and more, Summer Downtown features free events and activities for all ages and abilities.
Download the Summer Downtown Schedule. (coming soon)
Wellness on the Plaza
All downtown fitness classes are free to attend and pre-registration is encouraged. All classes take place on Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron. Click on the titles for more information and to register.
Vinyasa Yoga on the Plaza with Yoga Squared
Tuesdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | May 20 - September 2
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Kickboxing on the Plaza with Black2Life Fitness Ministry
Tuesdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | May 20 - July 8
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Zumba on the Plaza with Deidrinelle Moton
Tuesdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | July 15 - September 2
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Line Dancing on the Plaza with JustUs Line Dance Crew
Wednesdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | May 21 - August 27
Sundays | 3 - 4 p.m. | May 25 - August 31
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Hip-Hop Step on the Plaza with Summer Ready Fitness
Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | May 29 - September 4
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Pilates on the Plaza with Pilates by Murphys
Thursdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | May 22 - July 10
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Functional Fitness on the Plaza with Mary Anderson
Thursdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | July 17 - September 4
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Pop-up Yoga in the Northside District (details coming soon!)
Pop-up Zumba in Lock 3 (details coming soon!)
Summit Sports & Social Cascade Cornhole Clash
A weekly Cornhole League on Cascade Plaza
Wednesdays 6 - 8 pm
Session 1 May 28 - June 25
Session 2 July 9 - August 20
Teams of 2, or sign up solo! Prizes & cool, weird throwback trophies for champions.
Click here to register as a team or an individual.
Roller Skating on the Plaza
All downtown roller skating events are free to attend.
Skate Nights: Lace up your skates for some old-school roller-skating action.
- Music provided by DJs
- Skates available to rent for $2/pair, or bring your own (free)
- Food and drinks available for purchase from The Shed
Skating is on the concrete of Cascade Plaza.
Saturdays | 5 - 8 p.m.
2025 Skate Night Dates & Themes:
- June 14 • Flower Power Skate
- June 28 • Disco Cowboy Skate
- July 19 • Super Hero Skate
- August 23 • Pride Skate
- September 9 • Back to School Skate
Downtown Akron Walking Tours
Downtown Akron After-Hours Walking Tour: Join Downtown Akron Partnership for a guided walking tour of downtown Akron. Learn about public art projects, small businesses and downtown developments.
Meets and ends at Cascade Plaza (Main St. between Huntington Tower and PNC Tower).
4:30 p.m. | April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, and September 25.
Free Wi-Fi is available on Cascade Plaza powered by DSI.
Support for summer programming is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Musicians, performances and cultural events are made possible with support from Ohio Arts Council.