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.
From slow-cooked barbecue and authentic Italian cuisine to fresh sushi and exquisite small plates, Kent eateries can satisfy a range of cravings. Enjoy special “prix fixe” menus offering a three-course meal for one set price at each place. (Hours and days of operation will vary by restaurant. Please check with them before visiting.) Menus will […]
Join us in downtown Kent for the 2019 series of Art Walks -- on the first Friday of every month from April through December! Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more at these participating locations: FJKluth Art Gallery Standing Rock Cultural Arts Events Each + Every Kent State Downtown Art Gallery McKay […]
Kent, OH – The popular Wizardly World of Kent event, formerly known as Kent Potterfest, draws people from all over Ohio and beyond. This year, Main Street Kent has partnered with Magic Hat Brewing Company to add another fun element to the magical weekend -- the Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl! The Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl […]
Magic Folk! On your mark -- get set -- RUN LIKE YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE YOU'RE GOING! This year marks the 2nd annual Run That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4k FUN RUN! This non-competitive** 5 3/4 K FUN RUN will take you on a magical journey through the Kent State University campus to kick […]
This event will feature costume contests for kids and adults, live music, crafts, activities, photo booths, games, vendors, face painting, and more. Many downtown businesses will offer activities and special menu items in the spirit of the event. The Hometown Bank Plaza, Dan Smith Community Park, and other public areas will be home to a […]
Join us (Main Street Kent) in downtown Kent for the 2019 series of Art Walks -- on the first Friday of every month from April through December! It's a fun way to spend a family-friendly evening in the downtown district, with lots of great eateries along the way. Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on/make-and-take […]
International Festival in downtown Kent. Enjoy live multi-cultural performances at the Dan Smith Community Park and a Passport Excursion at many downtown businesses! Participating businesses will offer activities and food/beverage samples from the countries they choose to represent during the event. Passports will be available for purchase for $5 each at “Customs” in the Dan […]
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 win a raffle prize from a different location each month. (No purchase necessary.) Bring the kids or make a date night of it! Grab dinner at a […]
Enjoy live polka and dancing, local bands, German fare, seasonal beer (and cider!) and fun photo opps with Hans the Black Squirrel. Play a little corn hole on the street, have a blast with your community, and support MSK!
Families are welcome to trick-or-treat at downtown businesses from 5-7pm, then be a part of a costume contest at the Hometown Bank Plaza at 7:15pm. Activities geared toward young children will also be set up at the plaza, as well as a photo opportunity at the nearby gazebo. For a full list of trick-or-treat locations, please […]
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 win a raffle prize from a different location each month. (No purchase necessary.) Bring the kids or make a date night of it! Grab dinner at a […]
Kent, Ohio -- Start the holiday season with a fun family activity that promotes literacy, activity, and community – read a story, page by page, in the business windows of downtown Kent! Main Street Kent and Kent City Schools have partnered to present Story Walk Kent this year from Nov. 17 – Dec. 7. The […]
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with us at the Hometown Bank Plaza! Enjoy a LIFE SIZE snow globe photo opportunity, free peppermint white chocolate hot cocoa, gift card give aways and festive holiday music. Be sure to grab a drink, a bite to eat, and shop our unique local shops in support of Small Business Saturday! […]
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 win a raffle prize from a different location each month. (No purchase necessary.) Bring the kids or make a date night of it! Grab dinner at a […]
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