Jul 22, 2021, 09:02 AM

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

Play Eat Shop July 23 - July 25, 2021

Itinerary #1:  Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Akron RubberDucks

• Akron RubberDucks baseball is Akron's home of affordable, family fun! The Cleveland Indians Double-A affiliate play in beautiful in downtown's 7,630-seat Canal Park, which has the largest HD video board in Double-A baseball. A new restaurant and group areas in '14 too! Call or go online for information.

• There are two games this weekend on Friday, July 23rd as well as Saturday, July 24th.

• Be sure to check their website for tickets and any other information you might be looking for!

300 S Main St.| Akron, OH 44308 | 330.253.5151

https://www.milb.com/akron 

 

Chill Ice Cream

• Celebrate National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23rd with a fresh scoop from this locally-made ice cream shop.

• Fresh, local ingredients are used to make unique, artisan flavors.

• Be sure to check the website to check out what cool, new flavors they are serving that day!

209 S Main St. | Akron, OH 44308| 330.649.2834

https://chill-icecream.com/ 

The Peanut Shoppe

• An essential ball game snack right in its name.

• The best nuts are the freshest nuts, and that’s what the Peanut Shoppe offers every day to all who pass through its doors since the 1930s. The store sells a wide selection of healthy snacks, chocolate, candies, fresh peanut butter, and even sugar-free treats.

 203 Main Street | Akron, Ohio 44308|330.376.7020

https://www.facebook.com/peanutakron/ 

  

 

Itinerary #2: Cultural Captivation

 

Ohio Shakespeare Festival

• As a professional theatre company, the Ohio Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to articulating the inherently theatrical components of Shakespeare and his fellow playwrights throughout the ages in a manner that enables the collected imaginations of the artists to meet the collective imagination of the audience in a public celebration that transforms the world in which we live.

• Midsummer Night's Dream is playing on this weekend outdoors at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens!

103 S. High St. | Akron, OH 44308 |  888.718.4253

http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/

  

• Inspired by tequila, Luis Escudero dreamed of a place where a different take on Mexican culture & cuisine would be showcased. With over ten years of experience in the industry, he has dedicated his passion and vision to bring you the finest Mexican cuisine, tequila, and mescal!

• In light of Saturday being National Tequila Day, get your celebration on by visiting this newly-opened Mexican spot and supporting local businesses!

54 E Mill St.| Akron, OH 44308| 234.231.1665

https://bombatacos.com/ 

Mustill Store and Cascade Locks Park Association

• Located in their original site a Lock 15, these faithfully restored canal-era buildings are believed to have been built in the 1850s.

• Take a walk back in time and view the many interactive exhibits detailing the heyday of the canal and its role in shaping our region.

• Souvenirs, local goods, and more are available for purchase during museum hours.

• The store is also free to the general public, handicap accessible, and perfect for all ages.

248 Ferndale St.| Akron, OH 44304|330.374.5625: Cascade Locks Park

57 W. North St. | Akron, OH 44304: Mustill Store

https://cascadelocks.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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