Akron Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week

Akron OH

30 August, 2021

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AKRON, OH — Wondering what there is to do in the Akron area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Akron. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a festival, a board game night, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Akron: 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 Open House for Kindergarten (busing from HJ to Annex) When: Monday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 What: Event listing from Harris - Jackson CLC K-5: Monday and August 30 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 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 and 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 Summit Lake Neigborhood Farmer's Market When: Tuesday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Let's Grow Akron Inc What: Event listing from Let's Grow Akron Inc: Tuesday, August 31 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMSummit Lake Neighborhood Farmer's Market offers locally grown produce and value added products at affordable prices each week at the Summit Lake Community Center. Cash, credit, debit, EBT, WIC ... Learn More Varsity Tennis Match at Falls - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Tuesday, August 31st at 4:15 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Tuesday, August 31 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM 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 Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers(FTD Flowers) 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 Book Discussion Club - Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 1:30 p.m. Where: Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library What: Event listing from Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMJoin us on Wednesday, September 1 at 1:30 pm to discuss Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce. Learn More After-School Fun Club - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin Mr. Josh for Fun Club! Each week we will have an activity for you:Sept 1: Games!Sept 8: Galaxy and/or Tie Dye ShirtsSept 15: DIY Marshmallow CatapultsSept 22: LEGO-Mania Learn More Show Choir, Chamber Choir, Dance Ensemble Auditions When: Wednesday, September 1st at 3:30 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Wednesday, September 1 from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More After-School Hangout - Odom Boulevard Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 3:30 p.m. Where: Odom Boulevard Branch Library What: Event listing from Odom Boulevard Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMJoin us after school to play games, participate in a planned craft or activity, work on homework, read a book, or just hang out with your friends! Learn More Teen After-School [censored] - Goodyear Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Goodyear Branch Library What: Event listing from Goodyear Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCome and join us for some after-school [censored]! Learn More East CLC Girls Varsity Volleyball Game When: Wednesday, September 1st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Wednesday, September 1 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMThe East CLC varsity volleyball team will play Our Lady of the Elms High School at 5 p.m. on September 1. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Zoning Commission - Springfield Township When: Wednesday, September 1st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Springfield Township What: Event listing from Springfield Township: Wednesday, September 1 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.springfieldtownship.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1252 Learn More CBD and Medical [censored] - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLearn about CBD, medical [censored], and the uses and applications for both substances. Learn More Bedtime Stories with Friends - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PMJoin Miss June for an evening of relaxing stories, songs, stretching and rhymes. Learn More Pro Football HOF College & Career Fair (OG & Elite) When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Thursday, September 2 (all day) Learn More No School for Students - I PROMISE School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: I PROMISE School What: Event listing from I PROMISE School: Thursday, September 2 (all day) Learn More 1st Day of School for K, 1, 2 & 3rd Graders When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Harris - Jackson CLC K-5 What: Event listing from Harris - Jackson CLC K-5: Thursday, September 2 (all day) Learn More Helping Hands Raffle Fundraiser for Meals On Wheels When: Thursday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: VANTAGE Aging What: Event listing from VANTAGE Aging: Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 AMDetails At Meals On Wheels NEO, we hand make and deliver our meals with love and nutrition for seniors facing hunger. Be part of our Helping Hands… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2012511572243989 Learn More Paw Patrol Story Time Kick-off - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMJoin Miss Mindy and a very special guest for a virtual Paw Patrol themed Story Time! Stop by the library for a Paw Patrol Take and Make bag. Register to receive a zoom link. Learn More Virtual Preschool Story Time: Just Desserts When: Thursday, September 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMRead, sing, and dance along to activities all about our favorite sweet treats! Register to receive a Zoom link. Learn More Story Time at Hereford Park - Highland Square Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Highland Square Branch Library What: Event listing from Highland Square Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Miss Meile for fun stories and activities at Hereford Park in the Highland Square neighborhood! In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held inside the Highlan... Learn More It's Story Time - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin Miss June each week for stories, singing, movement and rhymes. There will be an open play time after stories. Learn More Alumni Meeting - LRC - East CLC 9-12 When: Thursday, September 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Thursday, September 2 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Jazz Band Audition - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Thursday, September 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Thursday, September 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Chamber Music Auditions - Miller South School VPA 4-8 When: Thursday, September 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Miller South School VPA 4-8 What: Event listing from Miller South School VPA 4-8: Thursday, September 2 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM Learn More Resume Review - Firestone Park Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Firestone Park Branch Library What: Event listing from Firestone Park Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMIncrease your chances for success with a more impactful resume. Learn More Interim Pick-up Day - I PROMISE School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: I PROMISE School What: Event listing from I PROMISE School: Thursday, September 2 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Varsity Tennis Match at Firestone - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 4:15 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Thursday, September 2 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Learn More BS vs. Coventry - Ellet High School When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ellet High School What: Event listing from Ellet High School: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What: Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMA welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through lively conversation about a pre-read title. The Speculative Fiction Group usually meets the first Thu... Learn More Sounds of Akron: Charlie Wiener - Kenmore Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore Branch Library What: Event listing from Kenmore Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCharlie Wiener combines story with song, sometimes in a humorous way or to illustrate, always to entertain. Songs touch the heart, kindle memories, evoke emotion; background stories enrich ... Learn More Puzzled at the Library - Portage Lakes Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Portage Lakes Branch Library What: Event listing from Portage Lakes Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMTired of completing the same jigsaw puzzle over and over again? Join us each month as we work together to complete new challenging puzzles with friends. Please register. Learn More Teen/Tween Art Class - Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library What: Event listing from Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMClasses will provide three different art experiences. Registration begins August 1. Learn More Movies@Main - Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Akron-Summit County Public Library What: Event listing from Akron-Summit County Public Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 8:05 PMItâ��s never quiet enough! Learn More Ellet CLC Boys Varsity Soccer Game - Akron Public Schools When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Thursday, September 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe Ellet CLC boys varsity soccer team will play Coventry High School at 7 p.m. on September 2. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More No School - I PROMISE School When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: I PROMISE School What: Event listing from I PROMISE School: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More School Pictures - NIHF STEM High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 7:30 a.m. Where: NIHF STEM High School What: Event listing from NIHF STEM High School: Friday, September 3 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Stories with the Sheep - Northwest Akron Branch Library When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Northwest Akron Branch Library What:Event listing from Northwest Akron Branch Library: Friday, September 3 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for Story Time under the trees at the Perkins Stone Mansion as the sheep graze nearby on Mutton Hill. Sheep provided by The Summit County Historical Society and Silver Meado... Learn More Early Release - NIHF STEM High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:30 p.m. Where: NIHF STEM High School What: Event listing from NIHF STEM High School: Friday, September 3 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Vital Vax and Go @ Akron-Summit County Public Library When: Friday, September 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Highland Square Branch Library What: Event listing from Highland Square Branch Library: Friday, September 3 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMNo appointments are needed. Insurance cards (if available) and IDs, as well as IDs/birth certificates for those 12-17 years old are required. In partnership with Summa Health and Summ... Learn More FB, Band & Cheer - Lake Football Game When: Friday, September 3rd at 3:30 p.m. Where: East CLC 9-12 What: Event listing from East CLC 9-12: Friday, September 3 from 3:30 PM to 10:30 PMreturn time is approximate Door @2, room 106 and RR Learn More Varsity Volleyball Game at Home - Kenmore-Garfield High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore-Garfield High School What: Event listing from Kenmore-Garfield High School: Friday, September 3 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM All start times are JV,Varsity to directly follow v. Andrews Osborne Learn More Kenmore Varsity Girls Volleyball - Akron Public Schools When: Friday, September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Akron Public Schools What: Event listing from Akron Public Schools: Friday, September 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Kenmore CLC varsity girls volleyball team will play Andrews Osborne Academy at 5 and 6 p.m. on September 3. For tickets, visit https://akronschools.com/departments/athletics/tickets. Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.