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Get the NEW Downtown Akron Dollars E-Gift Card
Give ONE e-gift card they can use at MANY locations, including
- retailers
- restaurants
- services
- entertainment venues
It works just like any other gift card you've ever received, except better:
- One Downtown Akron Dollars E-Gift Card can be used in 21 (and counting) different downtown Akron locations.
- No plastic or paper cards to misplace: Downtown Akron Dollars E-Gift Cards live on your phone.*
- Easily check your card balance.
* You can also print out your card information, as desired.
Are you an employer or organization? Volume discounts are available.
Consider using Downtown Akron Dollars E-Gift Cards for employee rewards, holiday gifts, customer appreciation, welcome gifts, promotions, incentives, etc. Get access to reduced or waived fees for purchases over $1,000, plus direct assistance and a free Enterprise Account with business reporting. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Find out more.
Downtown Holiday Shopping Events
Nov. 16, 11 am - 4 pm • Shop-A-Holidays • Akron Zoo
Nov. 16 - 24 • 43rd Annual Holiday Tree Festival • John S. Knight Center
Nov. 23, 11 am - 5 pm • Holiday Open House • Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio
Nov. 24, 11 am - 2pm • Young Entrepreneur Pop-Up • Northside Marketplace
Nov. 29, 3 - 9 pm • Lock 3 Opening Day Ornament Painting with Street Craftery • Lock 3 Commons
Nov. 29, 4 - 9 pm • Akron Bazaar Holiday Market • 159 Events on Main and Summit Artspace
Small Business Saturday in downtown Akron
Park & Ride: Take the Shuttle on Small Business Saturday in downtown Akron
Nov. 30, 10 am - 4 pm • Akron Bazaar Holiday Market • 159 Events on Main and Summit Artspace
Nov. 30, 11 am - 6 pm • Missing Falls Brewery Holiday Bazaar • Missing Falls Brewery
Nov. 30, 12 - 4 pm • Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders End of Season Sale • Polsky Building
Artist Sunday in downtown Akron
Park & Ride: Take the Shuttle on Artist Sunday in downtown Akron
Dec. 1, 10 am - 4 pm • Akron Bazaar Holiday Market • 159 Events on Main and Summit Artspace
More Shopping Events in downtown Akron
Dec. 2, 2 - 7 pm • ZipsGuide Made in the 330 Market • The University of Akron Taber Student Union
Dec. 4, 5 - 7 pm • Myers Holiday Shop Preview Night • Myers School of Art
Dec. 5, 10 am - 5 pm • Myers Holiday Shop • Myers School of Art
Dec. 6, 10 am - 5 pm • Myers Holiday Shop • Myers School of Art
Dec. 7, 10 am - 3 pm • Cliff Curtis Glassblowing Demo • Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio
Dec. 14, 2 pm - midnight • Deck the Elves • Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar & Cafe
Dec. 14, 2 - 7 pm • All the Creatures - An Alternative Holiday Market • Missing Falls Brewery
Dec. 14, 4 - 7 pm • Wine & Shop • Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio
Downtown Akron Shopping and Dining Guides
Check out the updated Downtown Shopping Guide
NEW: A Zips Guide to Shopping Small & Local in Akron (by University of Akron students)
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