Discover Akron/Summit County

With a wonderful array of sites and attractions, accommodations and restaurants, meeting and convention facilities and countless recreational activities, Akron/Summit County should be your next destination for fun and excitement. Our proud heritage as a pioneering center of industry and innovation creates the foundation on which our community now rests. While visiting, you will not be able to ignore the sense of pride and accomplishment seen on the faces of our hospitality partners.

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What's Happening Around Town

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  • The Great Pumpkin Run: Akron

    Oct 20 , 9AM-12PM

  • Gamma Gala

    Oct 20 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Glassblowing Workshop: Pumpkin

    Oct 21 , 10:30 am to 12:30 pm or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

  • Pumpkin Pandemonium at Heritage Farms

    Oct 21 , Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What to do around Akron/Summit County

Akron/Summit County is a place where you can hit the trails and hike through beautiful landscapes, or see it all from the comfort of a train. It’s a place for people who want to enjoy a night at the theatre, or for those jamming along at a live concert. It’s a place where you can sit down to creative international cuisine, or you can chow down on local favorites like jojos and pizza, hamburgers, and more. If you're wondering what to do, Akron/Summit County has your answer!

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Play Eat Shop This Weekend

What should you do this weekend? We have a couple of ideas for you.

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The Perfect Lesson Plan

Students of all ages will encounter a number of entertaining and educational sites throughout the Greater Akron area. Begin your journey of learning at any one of these enlightening destinations.

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Embracing Diversity

Greater Akron rests upon a foundation built by the contributions and opinions of our diverse citizenry. We extend an open invitation to the LGBTQ community to experience and enjoy everything our area has to offer.

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Celebrate the Past

Akron/Summit County’s history is rich with contributions made by African-Americans and the area honors this fact with opportunities that visitors are encouraged to share.

More to Explore

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Music, art, theatre and more! Find events happening all over Greater Akron with the SummitLive365 event calendar.

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Experience Akron/Summit

The Magic of the Magical Theatre Company

 

Looking for a professional touring theatre for young audiences in Northeast Ohio? You’ll find what you need in Barberton’s Magical Theatre Company.  This not-for-profit theatre troupe was founded in 1972 to be an educational and entertainment resource for young audiences and families. Their programs introduce young people to the fun that happens on a stage during a performance, provide positive messages through drama, develop creativity, increase communication skills, build teamwork, and offer alternative methods to problem-solving. Magical Theatre Company has been accepted into the Ohio Arts Council's Presenting/ Touring Program, and is a member of the Ohio Arts Presenters Network.

 

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