Free, outdoor activities for all this summer in downtown Akron.
From Kickboxing to Zumba, roller skating and more, Summer Downtown features free events and activities for all ages and abilities.
Download the Summer on the Plaza Schedule. (coming soon)
Wellness on the Plaza
All downtown fitness classes are free to attend and pre-registration is encouraged. All classes take place on Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron. Click on the titles for more information and to register.
Vinyasa Yoga on the Plaza with Yoga Squared
Tuesdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | May 21 - September 3
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Kickboxing on the Plaza with Black2Life Fitness Ministry
Tuesdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | May 21 - July 9
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Zumba on the Plaza with Deidrinelle Moton
Tuesdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | July 16 - September 3
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Line Dancing on the Plaza with JustUs Line Dance Crew
Wednesdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | May 22 - September 1
Sundays | 3 - 4 p.m. | May 26 - September 29
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Summer Ready Fitness on the Plaza with Summer and her team of instructors at Summer Ready Fitness
Thursdays | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | June 6 - September 5
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Pilates on the Plaza with Pilates by Murphys
Thursdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | May 23 - July 11
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Bootcamp on the Plaza with Mary Anderson
Thursdays | 6:40 to 7:20 p.m. | July 18 - September 5
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Pop-Up Workout on the Plaza
Sundays | 2 - 3 p.m.
tai chi, self-defense, meditation, fencing, dance classes
Happy Hour, Cornhole League & Live and Local Concerts
Wednesdays | June 5 - August 28
Line dancing: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Summit Sports & Social Cornhole League: 6 - 8 p.m.
Live & Local Concert: 7 - 9 p.m.
- June 5 | Deep South Akron
- June 12 | Wishgarden
- June 19 | Umojah Nation
- June 26 | Latin Jazz Players
- July 3 | No Live & Local Concert: Akron Rib, White & Blue Festival
- July 10 | Thor Platter*
- July 17 | Molly O'Malley*
- July 24 | A-Go-Go*
- July 31 | Wallace Coleman*
- August 7 | Run Katie Run*
*presented by Lock 3
Roller Skating on the Plaza
All downtown roller skating events are free to attend.
Skate Nights: Lace up your skates for some old-school roller-skating action.
- Music provided by DJs
- Skates available to rent for $2/pair, or bring your own (free)
- Food and drinks available for purchase from The Shed
Skating is on the concrete of Cascade Plaza.
Saturdays | 5 - 8 p.m.
2024 Skate Night Dates & Themes:
- May 25 • 70s Flower Power: Plant & Skate (feat. DJ Jeremy of Mic Drop Entertainment)
- June 8 • Youth Skate Night: 2000s Night – R&B
- June 29 • Retro Game Night (video game music, Techno, upbeat Lo-Fi)
- July 13 • Italian-esque (feat. DJ Jeremy of Mic Drop Entertainment)
- July 27 • Olympics Night
- August 10 • Metal Night (feat. Mall Goth Meg)
- August 24 • Pride Skate
- August 31 • K-Pop Night with Mic Drop Entertainment
Downtown Akron Walking Tours
Downtown Akron After-Hours Walking Tour: Join Downtown Akron Partnership for a guided walking tour of downtown Akron the fourth Wednesday of every month. Learn about public art projects, small businesses and downtown developments.
Meet and end at Cascade Plaza (Main St. between Huntington Tower and PNC Tower).
4:30 p.m. | May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, and September 26.
Free Wi-Fi is available on Cascade Plaza powered by DSI.
Support for summer programming is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Musicians, performances and cultural events are made possible with support from Ohio Arts Council.