Downtown Akron Partnership

Located along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal, Lock 2 is one of 19 locks once used to move canal boats. Now it's an open and inviting public space that hosts events or people just walking through.

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Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival Returns to Downtown Akron November 2 With Special Guest AppearancesOn Saturday, November 2, from noon to 6 pm, Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) will once again transform Cascade Plaza into an approximation of the fictional town of Stars Hollow for the Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival, a beloved annual event showcasing Akron-area coffee vendors, boutique shopping and art experiences, themed photo opportunities, live music, Gilmore Girls-inspired activities and meets and greets with two special guests from the show.

Akron Symphony Orchestra Introduces Special Discounted Tickets for Children and StudentsThe Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO), under the leadership of Executive Director Paul Jarrett, is excited to announce a new initiative to make live orchestral music more accessible to younger audiences.

The Akron Public Art Commission awards Contractor, Artists, and Designs for Phase One of Control Box WrappingAkron’s Public Art Commission (APAC) has selected 14 residents of the City of Akron to showcase their art on 20 Traffic Control Boxes in 10 wards in various locations across the city.

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