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.

Thu, Jul 2

All American Burger and BBQ Festival

All-ages burger and BBQ festival at Lock 3 with food and entertainment.

Lock 3, Akron

0–18 yrs

Thu, Jul 2

Delight Nights

Evening music and fun at Akron Children's Museum.

Akron Children’s Museum, Akron

2–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Erie SeaWolves at Akron RubberDucks

Minor-league baseball: Erie SeaWolves at Akron RubberDucks.

6:35 PM 7 17 Credit Union Park, Akron

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Kids in the Garden

Hands-on gardening class for kids at SLNC—learn to grow and explore nature.

3:30 PM SLNC, Akron

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Kids in the Garden

Gardening program for kids at Summit Lake Nature Center in Akron.

Summit Lake Nature Center, Akron

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Chuck Ragan W/ Cody J. Martin

Chuck Ragan W/ Cody J. Martin at Musica

7:30 PM Musica, Akron

0–18 yrs

Thu, Jul 2

Akron RubberDucks vs. Erie Sea Wolves

Akron RubberDucks vs. Erie Sea Wolves at 7 17 Credit Union Park

6:35 PM 7 17 Credit Union Park, Akron

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jul 3

Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris at Lock 3 Live

7:00 PM Lock 3 Live, Akron

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jul 3

FREE ICE CREAM AT SUMMIT MALL

Free ice cream giveaway at Summit Mall—a sweet family treat.

Summit Mall, Akron

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jul 3

Easton Union, Post Saga and JT’s Electrik Blackout

Easton Union, Post Saga and JT’s Electrik Blackout at Lock 4

Lock 4, Akron

0–0 yrs

Fri, Jul 3

July Kenmore First Friday

First Friday community event in Akron with street activities.

6:00 PM Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH 44314, United States of America, Akron

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Donnie Iris with Michael Weber

Classic rock legend Donnie Iris plays outdoor Lock 3 venue.

Lock 3, Akron

13–18 yrs

Sat, Jul 4

4th of July Cookout

4th of July Cookout at Hoppin Frog

Hoppin Frog, Akron

0–0 yrs

Sat, Jul 4

Mr. Jeff, Great Day for Ducks and Dirty Lookz

Live music performances at outdoor Lock 3 venue.

Lock 3, Akron

13–18 yrs

Sat, Jul 4

☆STAR SPANGLED BANGERZ 3!☆

Star Spangled Bangerz 3 festival celebration in Akron.

9:00 PM The Vortex, Akron

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day Celebration in Akron—patriotic festival with fireworks.

5:00 PM East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305, United States of America, Akron

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Dance Party with DJ Xay and DJ Jaz & Fireworks

Dance party with DJs and fireworks at Lock 3 for 4th of July.

Lock 3, Akron

5–18 yrs

Sun, Jul 5

Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window

Art exhibition and program at Akron Art Museum.

Akron Art Museum, Akron

5–18 yrs