Things to do in Kent

Kent is a Portage County college town on the Cuyahoga River, known for the lively Kent State campus, riverside Heritage Park, and a walkable downtown. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Kent, Ohio.

Fri, Jul 3

Kent Heritage Festival

Kent Heritage Festival—local celebration for the whole family.

12:00 AM North Water Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

SRC at Heritage Fest!

Community festival in Kent with live music and family fun.

11:00 AM West Summit Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

The James Hunter Six and McKinley James

The James Hunter Six and McKinley James at The Kent Stage.

7:30 PM The Kent Stage, Kent

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 15

Derek Hough - Symphony Of Dance: Encore

Derek Hough's dance & music spectacular in Kent.

8:00 PM Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

8–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 18

Kent Blues Fest / Kent Free Library

Blues festival at Kent Free Library with live music and community.

2:00 PM West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 18

Erin Nicole Neal & The Chill Factors - Kent Blues Festival

Kent Blues Festival featuring live blues music performances.

4:00 PM East Erie Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 23

Purrfect Paws 🐈 Cookie Decorating Class

Cat-themed cookie decorating class in Kent—creative fun for young decorators.

6:00 PM Park Avenue, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 24

Stewart Copeland

Concert by Stewart Copeland at The Kent Stage.

3:30 AM The Kent Stage, Kent

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 25

The Twisted Whiskers at Dan Smith Community Park Concert Series

Free outdoor concert series in Kent park—perfect for a family evening.

6:00 PM East Erie Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jul 26

Summer Door Hanger Workshop at North Water Brewing Co.

Summer door-hanger craft workshop—hands-on creative project for kids.

3:00 PM Lake Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

5–14 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 29

Stanley Jordan at The Kent Stage July 29th.

Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan at Kent Stage—live music for music fans.

7:30 AM East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, United States of America, Kent

13–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 11

Annual German Family Society Oktoberfest

German Family Society Oktoberfest in Kent with food and traditions.

3871 Ranfield Road, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 12

Annual Art in the Park Festival

Art festival in the park with family-friendly fun and local artists.

Fred Fuller Park, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 12

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Wofford College Terriers Football

College football: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Wofford at Dix Stadium.

Dix Stadium, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 26

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Ball State Cardinals Football

College football: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ball State at Dix Stadium.

Dix Stadium, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Ohio Bobcats Football

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Ohio Bobcats at Dix Stadium.

Dix Stadium, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 24

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Akron Zips Football

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Akron Zips Football at Dix Stadium

Dix Stadium, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Nov 17

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Miami of Ohio at Dix Stadium.

Dix Stadium, Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor