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8 p.m. / Jilly's Music Room

So Far So Good Grand Opening

12 p.m. / So Far So Good

STEAM Team Saturdays

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 12 - 1 p.m. (ages 5 - 7) / 1 - 2 p.m. (ages 8 - 11) / Akron Children's Museum

2:30p.m. / Akron Soul Train

7 p.m. - 11 p.m. / The Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Cafe

2024 Akron Football: Akron vs. Toledo

7 p.m. / Infocision Stadium–Summa Field

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Crave

Crave gives the best of both worlds with moderately priced, creative comfort foods served up in a sensual setting.

156 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 253-1234

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Opportunities to Shop Small in Downtown Akron Abound This Holiday SeasonThis holiday season, downtown Akron offers a plethora of ways to surprise friends and family with thoughtful, unique gifts while supporting local business owners and artists at the same time, and enjoying a festive, fun shopping experience. With holiday markets, gift cards, curated shopping guides, and even free transportation between downtown shopping venues, it has never been easier, or more fun, to support the local economy.

Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Accepting Applications for 2025 Destination Development GrantThe Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is pleased to announce that its 2025 Destination Development Grant Program is now open and accepting applications. This year the ASCVB will be awarding a total of $100,000 to Summit County organizations, businesses and events within the hospitality ecosystem.

City of Akron to Host Grand Reopening Celebration for Lock 3 on Friday, November 29Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced the grand reopening celebration for downtown’s Lock 3. The celebration will take place on Friday, November 29 immediately following the City’s Welcome Santa Parade.

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