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.

Tue, Sep 1

Toddler Tales

Stories, songs, and cuddles for toddlers at the library.

Kent Free Library, Kent

1–4 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 11

Family, Flicks and Fun

Family movie experience at PBS Western Reserve in Kent.

PBS Western Reserve, Kent

0–18 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

Kent State Golden Flashes Football vs. Wofford College Terriers Football

Watch Kent State Golden Flashes take on Wofford College in college football action.

Dix Stadium, 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 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

Thu, Nov 5

Senior Cycling

Senior Cycling at FT/Middlebury Trailhead

10:00 AM FT/Middlebury Trailhead, Kent

0–18 yrs

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