Main Street Kent to Welcome Spring with Putt Around Downtown Event

by Central Portage VCB | Mar 27, 2021 | Events

March 23, 2021                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kent, OH – On Saturday, April 17, downtown Kent will take the shape of a miniature golf course for Putt Around Downtown. Main Street Kent is hosting this...

Kent Walking Tours Bring Breath of Fresh Air to Community

by Central Portage VCB | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

Kent, OH — In an effort to create more engaging outdoor activities and arts entertainment for the community, the Main Street Kent design committee has developed a web-based public art walking tour in downtown Kent! The team decided wintertime would be the...

Have fun this winter in Portage County.

by Central Portage VCB | Dec 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

Get rid of the winter blues and come enjoy time in our winter playground. With three state parks, a county trail system, and local seasonal park activities, winter is a great time to visit Portage County. Throughout the season outdoor adventurers visit our area to...

The holiday lights are shining bright in Portage County.

by Central Portage VCB | Dec 1, 2020 | Events

Why not enjoy a little holiday cheer this year. Gather your family and enjoy viewing the holiday light displays around the county.  And don’t forget to support local by shopping small this holiday season. ATWATER Dillonville Light Display  Dates: December 1-31,...

Main Street Kent Presents Halloween Edition of “Story Walk Kent”

by Central Portage VCB | Oct 6, 2020 | Events

Kent, Ohio — Main Street Kent presents The Hallo-Wiener Story Walk, a fun Halloween-themed activity promoting literacy, activity, and community! All are invited to head downtown to read the story, page by page, in the business windows of downtown Kent, enjoying...

The “Picking Portage” Tour

by Central Portage VCB | Sep 10, 2020 | Events

There has never been a better time than right now to come “Pick Portage”.  That’s right! We are asking you to come “pick us”. Our farmers are bringing their harvested crops to the local farmers markets and you can’t pick any fresher than that.  Apple season has...

THE FARMS, ORCHARDS AND CORN MAZES OF PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO.

by Central Portage VCB | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

FARMS AND ORCHARDS BECK’S FARM AND MARKET 1199 E Garfield Rd. Aurora, OH 44202 216-314-3415 | becksfarmandmarket.business.site   BECKWITH ORCHARDS ADDRESS: 1617 Lake Rockwell Road, Kent, OH  44240 TELE: (330) 673.6433 HOURS OF OPERATION: August 1st –...

Come play and stay.

by Central Portage VCB | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

Calling all golfers! Those clubs have been sitting in your closet long enough. Time to venture out and enjoy a few rounds of golf.  Did you know that there are (7) different golf courses in Portage County, all within a short distance from each other? It’s a...

Grab your magic wands and come enjoy a week of wizardly fun!

by Central Portage VCB | Jul 7, 2020 | Events

Wouldn’t we all like to add a little wizardly fun to our lives right now?  During the week of July 20-25, Downtown Kent would like to invite you to enjoy a week of magically-themed events.  Due to COVID-19 Main Street Kent’s yearly “Wizardly World of...

It’s the weekend! Let’s talk weekend plans.

by Central Portage VCB | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

Looking to get out of the house this weekend?  Would a weekend that includes two markets, a drive-in movie, hiking, kayaking, birding and food interest you?  If so, check out this weekend itinerary. But first.  Make your hotel reservations.  CLICK HERE for area...