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Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday, June 1 • noon - 6 pm

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The Elephant Man

8:15p.m. / The Nightlight

Meet on Main: Kick Off to Summer Party

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Lock 3

Workshop: Creative Play With Liz Maugans

6:30p.m. - 8 p.m. / Akron Art Museum

Parks and Recreation Trivia!

7 p.m. / Missing Falls Brewery

Creative Exchange

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Bounce Innovation Hub

Spring Exhibitions

12 p.m. - 7 p.m. / Summit Artspace

Featured Business

Dirty River Bicycle Works

Dirty River Bicycle Works provides a one of a kind, stellar customer service experience in the sales of bicycles, repair, and accessories.

110 N Main St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 990-9300

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Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration Returns June 1, 2025Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) announces that the 2025 Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration will be held this year on June 1, from 12 – 6 pm, at the newly renovated Lock 3. Ebony Hill, co-chair of the Juneteenth planning committee, says “Our theme, ‘Revisiting Our History: Reclaiming Our Community,’ is both a remembrance and a charge. Juneteenth calls us to honor the struggles of our past, embrace our collective responsibility and actively shape a future rooted in unity, healing and Black excellence. By reclaiming our community, we restore pride, deepen connection and affirm our power to build what comes next.”

Akron Zoo to Host First-Ever Renaissance FaireThe Akron Zoo is hosting its first Renaissance Faire on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The family friendly event is included with general admission and free for Akron Zoo members. The event will feature a large vendor area, live performances including live Dungeons and Dragons, live blacksmithing and sword fighting demonstrations. Akron Glass Works will offer glass blowing demonstrations, plus the Green Dragon Inn will provide a board game area and LANfest will offer a video game area.

Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts 22nd Annual Zenith Awards LuncheonThe Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) held its 22nd annual Zenith Awards at the John S. Knight Center on May 7. With nearly 300 attendees, the Zenith Awards luncheon recognized hospitality industry partners throughout Summit County, ranging from attractions and restaurants to hotels and stores.

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