March 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kent, OH - On Sunday, April 28, Main Street Kent will host the annual “Seven Courses of Kent” dinner party in downtown Kent. This special event will take place at Treno Ristorante, an upscale Italian restaurant located in the historical train depot overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Beginning at 5:00pm, […]
The ODNR Division of Wildlife, ODNR Division of Forestry, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Service (PSWCD) will be offering an afternoon field day to discuss and demonstrate options for wildlife and forestry management for private landowners. Various aspects of wildlife habitat, forest management / timber harvesting and conservation practices […]
All participating galleries and businesses will stay open until at least 7pm on the first Friday of each month, from April-December! Enjoy refreshments, view artist demonstrations and participate in activities throughout the downtown district. Visit at least 4 of the participating businesses and enter to win a raffle prize from a different location each month! Downtown Gallery – 141 E. Main St. […]
"Free live music every week from 10am-noon, with funding from the City of Kent and the Ohio Arts Council! Under the Haymaker Parkway bridge, decorated by our beautiful mural."
Using the history and stories gathered for his new book Small Town, Big Music, author Jason Prufer will provide a tour of locations in Kent significant to the history of Rock and Roll! Come learn and reminisce about Kent's Rock and Roll past and hear one-of-a-kind commentary and insight from Jason! Attendees will meet at […]
oin us for a group hike on the Headwaters Trail. Trailhead is located behind McDonald's in Mantua. We will walk 2.28 miles on a crushed limestone trail. Limited mobility accessible. A Physical Therapist from University Hospitals Rehab in Ravenna will be joining the group to lead stretching before walking. He will also walk with the group so if […]
No Reservations No Entrance Fee Food Menu A La Cart: Serving from 5:30-8:00PM Sausage or German Frank sandwiches $5.00 each Hot dogs, $2.00 each Potato salad or sauerkraut, $2.00 each Pastries $3.00 each. (Menu is subject to change) Bar Menu: Assortment of beer, wine, mixed drink cocktails, and soft drinks available for purchase. Bring your […]
"Superfly's season opener is officially the kick off to car events in Northeast Ohio and is one of our largest events of the summer. " Tickets required. https://www.superflyakron.com/season-opener-tickets
Create! Recovery kicks off its first workshop with a Paint Night! Join Katrina in exploring self expression through painting at Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center in Kent! This is a free event, but space is limited, so please register here to guarantee your spot: https://www.openunitedrecovery.org/event-info/create-recovery-presents-paint-night
This popular event features hundreds of local yard sales and draws thousands of visitors to town to shop for bargains and enjoy local shops and restaurants. Dates: May 17-19, 2019 Time: 9AM-5PM
Once in a while… magic happens…. in the musical world it sometimes happens like shafts of sunlight through a steel plate sky illuminating a patch of green somewhere up ahead and calling you to quicken your steps and inhabit that place before it disappears…. Alex Bevan and Dave J. Young approach that kind of event […]
Kent Ohio’s first Craft Beer Festival will be held on May 18th, 2019 in downtown Kent. The fest will run from 1pm to 7pm for VIP ticket holders and from 2pm to 7pm for General Admission ticket holders. During the festival, attendees will get to sample craft beers from some of Northeast Ohio's Best Breweries. […]
This event will feature 30 food trucks, live entertainment and children's activities. For more information, please contact Jessica at jsimons@tallmadge-ohio.org
Name a child who wouldn’t love to climb aboard a fire truck, big rig or bulldozer! Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types – public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, delivery and just plain cool – all in one place. Those young and young at heart will […]
"This is a sanctioned event that brings together teams from around the nation and Canada. They consist of a Men's Open division, a Women's Open division, and a Men's Over 35 division."
The Haymaker Farmers' Market is a producers-only marker for the Kent-area producers of local foods and farm crafts, bringing the best food to you every week of the year! Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, cheese, preserves, honey, maple, sweet treats, fresh roasted coffee, soaps, and much more! Approximately 40 vendors each week with an […]
The Haymaker Farmers' Market is a producers-only marker for the Kent-area producers of local foods and farm crafts, bringing the best food to you every week of the year! Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, cheese, preserves, honey, maple, sweet treats, fresh roasted coffee, soaps, and much more! Approximately 40 vendors each week with an […]
Live music, local art, Ohio wine, and food trucks! Plus, explore great shops, restaurants and public art in the downtown district. Hometown Bank Plaza and surrounding streets. Right near the Cuyahoga River and Portage County Hike & Bike Trails.