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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  • Front Country @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park Concert Series

    Nov 16 , 8- 10 pm

  • Akron Children's Hospital Holiday Tree Festival 2018

    Nov 17 , Thanksgiving 2-6pm, Sat. 10-8pm, Sun. 11-6pm, Monday-Wednesday 11-8pm

  • Thanksgiving Dinner with Abraham Lincoln

    Nov 17 , 3:30pm - 6:00pm

  • Akron Zips Football vs. Bowling Green

    Nov 17 , 3:30 PM

Akron Children's Hospital Holiday Tree Festival 2018

Nov 17 , Thanksgiving 2-6pm, Sat. 10-8pm, Sun. 11-6pm, Monday-Wednesday 11-8pm

Mark your calendars to join us Nov. 17-25, 2018 at the John S. Knight Center for the 37th annual Holiday Tree Festival presented by the Volunteers of Akron Children's Hospital! Join us, too, for the 2017 Holiday Tree Festival special events - the Preview Gala and Breakfast with Santa. The Preview Gala will be held Friday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center. For information on reservations, please contact Brittany Costa at bcosta2@akronchildrens.org or 330-543-0325. This year's Breakfast with Santa events will be held Saturday, November 17 and Saturday, November 24 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the John S. Knight Center. For more than 30 years, the Holiday Tree Festival has been the volunteers of Akron Children's Hospital's gift to the community. This holiday tradition would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors.

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.

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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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