Things to do in Akron

Akron is the Summit County seat south of Cleveland, known for the Akron Zoo and the sprawling Cuyahoga Valley National Park at its northern edge. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Akron, Ohio.

Wed, Sep 30

JILLY'S OPEN STAGES: MAGIC ALEX | MILES CROWL

JILLY'S OPEN STAGES: MAGIC ALEX | MILES CROWL at Jilly's Music Room

Jilly's Music Room, Akron

8–18 yrs

Wed, Sep 30

UA Wind Symphony

University of Akron's premier wind symphony performs at Guzzetta Recital Hall.

Guzzetta Recital Hall - The University of Akron, Akron

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Broadway Sing A Long

Sing your favorite Broadway tunes with others at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron.

7:30 PM E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron, Akron

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Ohio Mart

Ohio Mart artisan market at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Kids in the Garden

Hands-on garden exploration for kids at Summit Lake Nature Center.

Summit Lake Nature Center, Akron

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Archery Games

Fun archery games and competitions at Coventry Oaks.

6:30 PM F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, Akron

$10+5–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Delight Nights

Delight Nights—evening celebration at Akron Children's Museum.

Akron Children’s Museum, Akron

0–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Whose Live Anyway?

Improvisational comedy show at Akron Civic Theatre.

7:30 PM Akron Civic Theatre, Akron

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Intro to Archery

Beginner archery lessons at Coventry Oaks Lodge.

4:00 PM F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, Akron

$10+5–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Kids in the Garden

Hands-on gardening activities for kids at Summit Lake.

3:30 PM SLNC, Akron

5–12 yrsOutdoor