Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

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Featured Events

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Into the Breeches

8 p.m. / Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Akron Express Rails & Runways

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Akron Children's Museum

The Longest Table Community Potluck

12:30p.m. - 3 p.m. / Lock 3

The Silence of the Lambs 35th Anniversary

7 p.m. / The Nightlight

Main Event Many Voices: Tia Williams

6:30p.m. - 8 p.m. / Akron-Summit County Public Library

Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo

1:30p.m. - 5 p.m. / John S. Knight Center

Featured Business

Diamond Deli

Diamond Deli is a New York-style deli, serving their signature corned beef sandwiches.

378 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
Telephone: (330) 762-5877

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Lock 3 Goes Live: Akron’s Biggest Summer Starts SoonSummer in Akron just leveled up. Lock 3 is back and bigger, louder, and more electric than ever. With nearly 110 events and a goal of 250,000 visitors in 2026, downtown’s signature venue is launching a season packed with music, festivals, food, and nonstop energy. For all the details, visit Lock3Live.com.

El Patrón Tequilería & Cuisine to Celebrate 5 Years in Business with Ribbon Cutting

Akron Zoo Sets New Attendance RecordFounded in 1953, the Akron Zoo is a non-profit, world conservation zoo with more than 2,000 animals from around the world. Located just west of Downtown Akron, the zoo strives to connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action. The Akron Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

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