In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, Kent State University regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place […]
The Kent Flea & Makers Market celebrates all that is unique to Northeast Ohio including artists, collectors, bakers and craftspeople making and selling unique handmade/upcycle items, custom jewelry, soy candles, metal and wood art, unique textiles, pottery, hand blown glass, also great snacks, local honey, local maple syrup, etc. We will have fun for the […]
Open each Saturday on Franklin Ave. from 9am-1pm, with 9:00-9:30am reserved for self-identified vulnerable populations.
Open each Saturday on Franklin Ave. from 9am-1pm, with 9:00-9:30am reserved for self-identified vulnerable populations.
The Wizardly World of Kent main event typically takes place in downtown Kent, OH on the last weekend in July, with costume contests, crafts, photo booths, vendors and more. Downtown businesses offer activities and special menu items in the spirit of the event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the main event has been canceled, so […]
Due to pandemic guidelines, the traditional Art in the Park festival: typically held in Fred Fuller Park following Labor Day, will experience a virtual make-over! Community members and people all over the county will have access to featured artists and their work. Visit this page from August 1st to September 13th to take a virtual tour of […]
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 […]
Beer & Tickets Sold Between: JULY 14TH AND AUGUST 11TH, 2020 Join The Kent Jaycees for our annual Kent Craft Beer Fest, Virtual Edition, presented by Ray’s Place courtesy of Rivalry Brews (www.rivalrybrews.com). Enjoy sampling some of the great local beers all from the safety of your own home. Proceeds to benefit Eriesponsible (www.eriesponsible.org) to […]
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 […]
Kent’s Art in the Park, held the weekend after Labor Day, has become a premier community event for Kent. The show is a family event that attracts residents from Northeast Ohio communities. Last years event featured 100 artists who expressed their creative talents through photography, paintings, artful apparel, ceramics and pottery, drawings, jewelry, glasswork, metal, […]
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, this event has been transformed into a weeklong celebration, with participating bars and restaurants featuring a variety of seasonal beverages and specially prepared German fare. By eliminating the road closures, street vending, and live music stage, the celebration is meant to be enjoyed over the period of a week, […]
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.
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