Akron KidsFest will bring kids and families to Lock 3 Park on Saturday, June 15, to experience science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through interactive play. The free festival begins at 10 a.m. and is a collaboration between Akron Children's Museum and the city of Akron. According to lead organizers Derek and Kelly Glover, the family festival … [Read more...]
‘Akron Adventures’ children’s podcast kicks off second season with Akron Children’s Museum live event
If the young people in your life haven’t heard yet, Akron has its very own podcast for children ages 7 to 12. And current and future fans will have the chance to listen to it live—and before anyone else. Akron Children’s Museum and Snow Day Productions will team up to present “Akron Children’s Museum Presents: Akron Adventures Podcast- An Exclusive Listening Party!” … [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Towpath Freedom 5k honors veterans Nov. 10
The 7th Annual Towpath Freedom 5k will honor U.S. veterans, along with supporting the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Saturday, Nov. 10. Registration begins 8:30 p.m. at Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St. in downtown Akron, and the event will kick off with a flag ceremony and National Anthem in honor of Veteran’s Day. Pins will be presented to those who have served. The race … [Read more...]
Signal Tree Fest celebrates all things Akron
Last Saturday was perfect weather to enjoy Akron's unique eats, sounds and art at the Signal Tree Festival, organized by the Devil Strip magazine and the city of Akron. Held at Lock 3 and Lock 4, located downtown, the event is one of a number of Akron August offerings. … [Read more...]
5KDEVO race July 30 honors one of Akron’s quirkiest cultural exports
Grab your sneakers and hold on to your energy domes: the 5KDEVO, Sunday, July 30, is the only area race to celebrate one of Akron’s most unique cultural exports. The race, which kicks off at Lock 3 in downtown Akron at 8 a.m., will celebrate all things DEVO, in honor of the world renowned band that formed here in 1973 under the philosophy of the “de-evolution” of society and … [Read more...]
Imagination takes center stage in Wandering Aesthetics’ play-based theatre classes for ages 2.5 – 13
Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding students to learn through imagination, physical and vocal exploration and experimentation. For more information, interested parties may contact Director of Education Kyle Jozsa via phone at 330.612.3090, email [email protected] or by visiting watheatre.com/youth. Payments for classes can be … [Read more...]
Open your imagination with Wandering Aesthetics’ fall 2016 classes for ages 2 and up
After a full year of growth and development, Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce their fall class schedule for 2016. Wandering Aesthetics’ Director of Education Kyle Jozsa will lead four highly-interactive classes designed for children ages 2.5 - 5, 5 - 9 and 9 - 13, beginning on Sept. 17. Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding … [Read more...]
Summit County kicks off mental health awareness campaign with rally July 22
'Change Direction' identifies five signs of mental illness, helps break stigma -- Change Direction Summit County – a local version of the national 'Change Direction' mental health awareness campaign – will officially launch with a lunchtime kickoff rally Friday, July 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lock 3. The event is free and open to the public. The 'Bringing Mental … [Read more...]
Rib, White & Blue Festival brings family fun to downtown Akron’s King James Way July 1 through 4
The City of Akron’s Rib, White and Blue Festival will take place July 1 through July 4 on King James Way (South Main Street) in downtown Akron. This year, 12 rib vendors from across the country will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in the “Best Of” competition. Other vendors scheduled to participate include: • Gift Concessions (fries, roasted corn, lemonade, … [Read more...]
Akron Children’s Museum sets up permanent home at Lock 3
City Council approves Children's Museum Lock 3 residency unanimously -- Akron Children’s Museum received support from Mayor Dan Horrigan and unanimous approval from Akron City Council to locate its home officially at Lock 3. Nearly 10,000 children, parents, grandparents and tourists packed the Akron Children’s Museum Pop-Up Site at Lock 3 presented by PNC, during the … [Read more...]
