Akron Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Akron OH

26 August, 2021

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AKRON, OH — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Check out what's new on your Akron Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a festival, a talent show, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Akron: Buchtel Cluster Back To School Carnival When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Buchtel CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Buchtel CLC 9-12: Thursday, August 26 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMMain lobby, parking lot, front grassy area Learn More Arts Booster Picnic - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Thursday and August 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Ahead of the Curve - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday and August 26 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMReelAbilities Film Festival Cleveland @ Akron celebrates Akron Pride Festival! Join us for a screening and discussion with photographer Autumn Bland and disabilities/LGBTQ+ activi... Learn More Teen Advisory Board - Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library What: Event listing from Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library: Thursday, August 26 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMTry new things, talk about your interests, and be creative while you earn volunteer hours. Learn More CHS Open House - Coventry High School When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Coventry High School What: Event listing from Coventry High School: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Buchtel CLC Girls Varsity Volleyball Game When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bridges K-8 What: Event listing from Bridges K-8: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe Buchtel CLC girls varsity volleyball team will play Uniontown Lake High School/Middle School at 7 p.m. on August 26. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Featured Event: Cash for Diabetic Test Strips Buying Event When: Friday, August 27th at 12:00 a.m. What: We're doing our special buying event this weekend in Northeast Ohio. We are based in Youngstown. We're paying Cash for Diabetic Test Strips. Call 330-822-4009 and we can give you a quote on how much we can pay for your kind of strips right over the phone.  Legally turn your... Learn More Featured Event: Cash for Diabetic Test Strips Buying Event (Mike Smith) Special Board of Audit and Review - City of Fairlawn When: Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Fairlawn What: Event listing from City of Fairlawn: Friday, August 27 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMThe Board of Audit & Review will meet to approve purchase orders, award bids, and/or approve disbursements. http://www.fairlawn.us/calendar.aspx?EID=3362 Learn More FB, Band & Cheer - Massillon Perry Football Game When: Friday, August 27th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Friday, August 27 from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PMreturn time is approximate Door @2, room 106 and RR Learn More Bicentennial Gazebo Rented - Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center What: Event listing from Springfield Twp Senior / Community Center: Friday, August 27 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://www.springfieldtownship.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1270 Learn More Board of Education Special Meeting - Coventry Local When: Friday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Coventry Local What: Event listing from Coventry Local: Friday, August 27 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Football vs. Tallmadge - Ellet High School When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Football Game 2 @ Walsh - North High School When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: North High School What: Event listing from North High School: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Varsity Football Game at Norton - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More East CLC Varsity Football Game - Bridges K-8 When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bridges K-8 What: Event listing from Bridges K-8: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe East CLC varsity football team will play Perry High School at 7 p.m. on August 27. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Kenmore-Garfield Varsity Football Game When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bridges K-8 What: Event listing from Bridges K-8: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe Kenmore-Garfield varsity football team will play Norton at 7 p.m. on August 27. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Ellet CLC Varsity Football Game - Bridges K-8 When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bridges K-8 What: Event listing from Bridges K-8: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe Ellet CLC varsity football team will play Tallmadge at 7 p.m. on August 27. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More North Varsity Football Game - Bridges K-8 When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bridges K-8 What: Event listing from Bridges K-8: Friday, August 27 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe North varsity football team will play Walsh Jesuit High School at 7 p.m. on August 27. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More The Akron Equity March to Akron Pride Festival 2021 When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Akron Pride Festival What: Event listing from Akron Pride Festival: Saturday, August 28 at 7:00 AMDetails The Akron Equity March Step off is at 10 a.m. The March will begin on Main Street (near Spaghetti Warehouse) at 10 am and proceed to Lock 3… More https://www.facebook.com/events/201572307692950 Learn More JV Volleyball Tournament - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Saturday, August 28 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PMUsing the main gym, ACT gym and concession stand. Contact coach Stacey Myers with questions. Learn More Akron Pride Festival 2021 - DOWNTOWN When: Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Akron Pride Festival What: Event listing from Akron Pride Festival: Saturday, August 28 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PMGoing 1.5K Interested 3.9K Shares 392 https://www.facebook.com/events/725420907983249 Learn More Primary Kids Create: Yarn Painting - Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library What: Event listing from Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library: Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMCreate a colorful masterpiece using yarn instead of paint! Pick up a kit with everything you need, while supplies last. Learn More Kids Yoga: Stories & Stretches - Highland Square Branch Library When: Saturday, August 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Highland Square Branch Library What: Event listing from Highland Square Branch Library: Saturday, August 28 from 11:00 AM to 11:40 AMJoin Miss Jill for simple yoga poses, stories, and songs. Geared to ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. If not, we have mats that you can borrow. Learn More Paws for Reading - Ellet Branch Library When: Saturday, August 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Ellet Branch Library What: Event listing from Ellet Branch Library: Saturday, August 28 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMPractice your reading skills by reading aloud to our doggie pals. This is a great way for children to practice their literacy skills. Learn More Soccer Game at Washington (Massillion) When: Saturday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Saturday, August 28 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Schedule is subject to change. Learn More Buchtel CLC Varsity Football Game - Akron Public Schools When: Saturday, August 28th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Saturday, August 28 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Buchtel CLC varsity volleyball team will play Chardon High School at 1 p.m. on August 28. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Northwest Adventurers Guild - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Saturday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Saturday, August 28 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMWe welcome adventurers of all experience levels. The Northwest Adventurers' Guild typically meets one Saturday every month. Registration is required. Learn More Cheerleading Leadership Retreat - East CLC 9-12 When: Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Saturday, August 28 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More GS vs. Field - Ellet High School When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Saturday, August 28 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More The Akron Urban League Art of Renaissance Gala When: Saturday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Akron Urban League What: Event listing from Akron Urban League: Saturday, August 28 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PMDetails We invite you to join us on August 28, 2021 at the John S. Knight Center for an evening of dinner, music, auctions and more. All proceeds… More https://www.facebook.com/events/289432709... Learn More Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret LXI When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wandering Aesthetics What: Event listing from Wandering Aesthetics: Saturday, August 28 at 7:00 PM through Sunday, August 29 at 12:00 AMDetails We're finally back and y'all know it's about to get SPICY! *** Built around three principles– RESPECT the Space, RESPECT the Performer and… More https://www.f... Learn More Leadership Camp - Manchester Middle School When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Manchester Middle School What: Event listing from Manchester Middle School: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More Stark State College Classes Begin - Akron Public Schools When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More City Series Girls Tennis Matches - Akron Public Schools When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Monday, August 30 (all day)Firestone CLC plays at North, and Ellet CLC plays at Kenmore-Garfield. For more information, call 330.761.2813. Learn More Begin 1st Quarter - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More 1st Day of School for 4th & 5th Graders When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 What: Event listing from Harris - Jackson CLC K-5: Monday, August 30 (all day) Learn More K-3 Student Assessments - Akron Public Schools When: Monday, August 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Monday, August 30 through Wednesday, September 1Students in grades K-3 will have an individual appointment with their teacher. The school will call to schedule the appointment. Meals and bus service will not be available on student asse... Learn More Teens Create: DIY Collage Notebook - Maple Valley Branch Library When: Monday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Maple Valley Branch Library What: Event listing from Maple Valley Branch Library: Monday, August 30 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PMGo back to school in style! Design your own notebook cover with recycled magazines. Stop into the library to pick up your very own kit. While supplies last. Learn More Story Time: Music and Dance - Goodyear Branch Library When: Monday, August 30th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Monday, August 30 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMToday we will include lots of music and movement with our stories. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs for young children. Stay afterward for an activity and a chance for parents to chat. Learn More Girls Tennis Match at Ellet - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Monday, August 30th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Monday, August 30 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Learn More Transition Meetings for Students/Parents (Grades K-3) When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Tuesday, August 31 (all day)Grades K-3 students and parents will receive individual transition meetings with their teachers August 30-September 1. Learn More Teen Crowd - Ellet Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 31st at 3:30 p.m. Where: Ellet Branch Library What: Event listing from Ellet Branch Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PMVideo games, arts & crafts, and exploratory activities to entertain, engage, and educate â�� and just have fun! Learn More Teen/Tween Anime & Manga Club - Kenmore Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore Branch Library What: Event listing from Kenmore Branch Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMThis is the first of an anime/manga club that will meet every other month to share and discover books and films in this genre. Snacks will be provided for those who participate. Learn More JV/Varsity Volleyball Game at Cleveland Central When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Soccer Boosters - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard and membership meeting in room 118. Contact Kathy Johnson at 330-283-8730 with questions. Learn More 8th grade students return - Litchfield CLC 6-8 When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Litchfield CLC 6-8 What: Event listing from Litchfield CLC 6-8: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More Crossword Puzzles & More - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMStop by the Culture & AV desk all month to pick up these brain puzzles to enjoy and solve at home. Learn More Book Club to Go - Odom Boulevard Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Odom Boulevard Branch Library What: Event listing from Odom Boulevard Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMConvenient, easy, and fun! Discussion questions included with each book. Pick up a new title on or around the first of each month. The September title is Good Eggs, by Rebecca Har... Learn More Mandalas & More - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMRelax and color at your leisure. Learn More Book Discussion: A Book Club to Go - Goodyear Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMNo meetings, no deadlines, just some great reads. Discussion questions and author information are included. This month's title is The Daughters of Erietown by Connie Schultz. Learn More On-Your-Own Book Club - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PMNo meetings, no pressure, just good reading! Learn More Pool Activities - Firestone CLC 9-12 When: Wednesday, September 1st at 2:00 a.m. Where: Firestone CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from Firestone CLC 9-12: Wednesday, September 1 from 2:00 AM to 5:00 PMPool Activities (lessons, FAST, adult swim). Contact Cindy Dial at 330-310-1550 with any questions. Learn More PTA Council Meeting - Fort Island Primary School When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Fort Island Primary School What: Event listing from Fort Island Primary School: Wednesday, September 1 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More I SPY CHALLENGE: September - Odom Boulevard Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Odom Boulevard Branch Library What: Event listing from Odom Boulevard Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PMFind objects in our I SPY terrarium and win prizes. The objects will change each month. This is a fun activity to do with little ones because it involves counting, colors, and voca... Learn More Baby Time with the Akron Art Museum - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What:Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for a special Baby Time with Sarah Gott from the Akron Art Museum. This Story Time is for children from birth to 2 years and their adult caregiver. Register to atten... Learn More Reading on the Run - Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library What: Event listing from Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMGrab a book and go. September's pick: If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura Learn More I-Spy Family Challenge: Can you find them all? When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library What: Event listing from Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMPlay I-Spy and find the new hidden pictures each month for a prize. Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Akron Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.