Here are three things to do in and around Akron this weekend.
Your Akron weekend plans
The City of Akron’s free Summer Concert Series kicks off this week with shows at parks and community centers around town. In honor of the city’s bicentennial, the first and last weeks of the series will feature festivals before the concerts. On Friday, head to Ellet Community Center for yard games, face painting and food, plus music from Kent band American Steal. The festival begins at 6 p.m., and the concert goes from 7 to 9 p.m.
Akron isn’t the only thing celebrating a milestone birthday in 2025. Firestone Stadium turns 100 this year and will mark the occasion Saturday with a day of festivities. The fun starts at 11 a.m. with a parade from Firestone Park Community Center to the stadium. Afterward, guests can enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and touch-a-truck for the kids. And it wouldn’t be a stadium celebration without some games. Five softball games will take place, from a high school girls’ fast pitch game to a match between Akron Police and Akron Fire.
Join Summit Metro Parks for a Sunday bike ride on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Cyclists will meet at the Big Bend Trailhead (1337 Merriman Road) at 10:30 a.m. During a 12-mile round trip, you’ll learn about water reclamation in the area and the role people and the local environment play in the process. Attendees should bring their own bikes and helmets, which are required to participate.
Looking for more things to do? Check out our guide to summer events in and around Akron.
In case you missed it
Akron’s biggest parade in 100 years is taking to the streets July 5. If you or your organization want to take part in the Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade — whether as a participant, sponsor or volunteer — you have until July 1 to sign up.
