Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

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Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday, June 1 • noon - 6 pm

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The Elephant Man

5:45p.m. / The Nightlight

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

Free Friday: Negative Zen, Avarice, Trojan Horse

8 p.m. / Musica

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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Curated Storefront Unveils Spring 2025 Media & Tour Guide Highlighting Akron's Vibrant Arts SceneCurated Storefront has released its Spring 2025 Tour & Media Guide, offering residents and visitors a look at new art installations and notable destinations throughout Akron's Contemporary Arts District.

METRO RTA Offers Free Rides on Saturdays & Sundays in June, July, and August for the Fourth YearMETRO Regional Transit Authority is bringing back Free Fare Summer Weekends for the fourth year in a row. Riders can take any METRO Direct route for free on Saturdays & Sundays through June, July, and August.

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.”

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