Join us (Main Street Kent) for the First Friday Art Walk series in downtown Kent! All participating galleries and businesses stay open until 8pm on the first Friday of each month, from May-October. Enjoy refreshments, view artist demonstrations and special exhibits, and participate in community art activities throughout the downtown district. Visit at least 4 Art Walk locations and enter to […]
December 23 – January 31 A Story Walk is a fun activity where children and families can follow a map through downtown Kent, reading a story in the business windows along the way. It’s a fun way of promoting literacy, physical activity, and community! Grab a hot chocolate and some snacks along the way, or […]
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 unique, family-friendly event where businesses will create a custom miniature golf hole for participating golfers to play. Golfers will check in at the Kent State Hotel & […]
Festival Locations: Hometown Bank Plaza Stage- North Water Street Dan Smith Community Park Stage - East Erie Street (2pm-9:30pm) Fireworks: Will be set off at Kramer Ball Fields (10 pm) They will be visible from Downtown Kent.
FREE LIVE BANDS. 23 VENUES.
Join us this summer for the Dan Smith Community Park Concert Series, presented by College Town Kent! Live music from area bands every Friday in July and August from 6-8pm. Free and fun for the family! Located beside Bricco, the Dan Smith Community Park is a community park featuring gathering areas, swings, a small stage […]
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. […]
Donnie Iris found his early successes in the industry while performing with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry. While with Wild Cherry in the late 70’s Donnie Iris found his identity as such, after performing under his birth name Dominic Lerace for the earlier part of his career. Struggling to build off the success of “Play […]
Live shows at 15 venues around Kent. For band schedule visit website.
Main Street Kent presents this family-friendly event where businesses create a custom miniature golf hole for participating golfers to play! Click here to learn more.
The 4th annual Kent Craft Beer Festival will be held on May 21, 2022 in downtown Kent, Ohio from 3pm to 8pm (VIP Tickets allowed early entry at 2pm). During the festival, attendees will get to sample craft beers from many local Ohio Breweries. Guests will also get to enjoy music and have the opportunity […]
Kent, Ohio - The Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from noon to 9pm in downtown Kent. The event will feature over 50 local artists, 7 live music performances, 13 Ohio wineries, and 6 local food vendors on N. Water St. and at the Hometown Bank […]
Come try some great food and beer as the Kent Local Amateur Foodies cook off to be crowned the best of Kent! All proceeds go to supporting the Coleman Foundation and Family and Community Services. General Entry $10.00 = wristband + 10 tickets $50.00 = VIP wristband, the unlimited pass Additional Tickets $1 each Ticket […]
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