Akron’s area code — 330 — has become more than a three-digit number.
It’s now a celebration of the city.
330 Day, or March 30, as well as the days leading up to it, follows similar festivities in Detroit (313 Day), Cleveland (216 Day), Milwaukee (414 Day) and other cities.
Since 2016, the Rubber City has hosted concerts, community programming, small business specials and maker’s markets. It’s less a single event and more of a citywide celebration. Below is a list of related events across Akron.
330 Day at House Three Thirty
March 28 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
House Three Thirty (532 W. Market St.)
It’s a party in the 330! House Three Thirty will celebrate the Rubber City with a full day of activities. This free event includes live music, art classes, a sound bath, circus performances and more. There will also be markets with local vendors and Akron-themed items. Reserve a spot here.
LOVE 330 Day
March 30 | noon – 2 p.m.
International/Lounge Piano in Jean Hower Taber Student Union (303 Carroll St.)
Hosted by the University of Akron’s service organization, Serve Akron. Participants will play a game of Jeopardy with questions about downtown Akron and the university with a chance to win Akron-themed prize baskets and write on a “Why I Love 330” board. Find more details here.
The Summit FM Presents: The 9th Annual 330 Day Concert & Festivities
March 30 | 3:30 p.m.
Robins Theatre (160 E. Market St., Warren)
The Summit FM stations will host a full day of 330 celebrations in downtown Warren (which also has the 330 area code). The day will start at the Raymond John Wean Foundation (147 W. Market St., Warren) with an interactive Wellness Music & Movement Showcase and live music performed by Marc Lee Shannon. Before the concert, Modern Method Brewing (125 David Grohl Alley, Warren) will host a pre-party with a set by Summit Music DJ Chad Miller.
Food trucks will be on site before the concert starts at 7 p.m. in the Robins Theatre. Artists performing include Barry Carroll, Black Wolf & the Thief and headliner The Labra Brothers. The 330 Day concert is free to attend. Find the full lineup and register for the event here.
330 Shirt Day
March 30
Social media (Instagram or Facebook)
Rep the 330 with pride — and possibly win a cash prize. The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau is encouraging residents to wear their favorite shirts representing 330. To participate in the contest, participants must post a selfie wearing 330 apparel and include the hashtag #330ShirtDay. Prizes include a package valued at $330 or a group prize of a $100 donation to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Find the full list of rules and past winners here.
Run 330
March 30 | 5 p.m.
Second Sole Akrun (1466 N. Portage Path)
Akron’s fitness community is meeting up at Second Sole Akrun to participate in a group run and walk. All paces are welcome. There will also be demo shoes available to try on. Find more information here.
