Looking for fireworks to enjoy around Portage County?  We found a few locations with plans to light up the sky.

Garrettsville Summerfest
Gigantic Fireworks Show
Date:  June 27, 2026
Time: 10pm
Festival dates: June 26-28, 2026
Location: Summerfest Midway
Main Street, Garrettsville, OH
www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com


Hiram’s Independence Day – America 250th Anniversary

Date: July 3, 2026
Time: 9:30pm
Location: Hiram College Football Field
hiram4th.com/


Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks

Date: July 4, 2026
Time: Dusk (approx. 9:45 pm)
Location: The fireworks are shot off behind the ball fields on W. Pioneer Trail. We recommend Kiwanis-Moore Park for the best views! Rain date: Wednesday, July 5
For more information see Aurora event listing.


Kent Heritage Festival

Date: July 3, 2026
Time: Festival: 11am-10pm | Fireworks: dusk
Location: Downtown Kent
Kent, OH
website

“Kick off America 250 with Kent Area Chamber of Commerce’s beloved Kent Heritage Festival. This free festival will be a day full of fun with vendors, food trucks, live music, fun for the kids, fireworks and more!”


Woodside Lake Park

Date: July 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 pm (at dark)
Location: 2486 Frost Road
Streetsboro, OH  44241
330.626.4251 | woodsidelake.com

Call the office at 330-626-4251 with any questions!


Nearby community fireworks:

Akron 
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 9:45 pm
Location: Lock 3, 200 S. Main St.
downtownakron.com

Canton
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Fireworks
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 9:45 pm
Entertainment: 6pm pm
Food Trucks will be on-site.
Location: 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH
Click here for additional information.

Hudson 
Date: Friday, July 3 (Rain date is Sunday, July 5)
6:00 p.m. – Barlow Farm Park opens to the public (food trucks, kids activities and DJ)
7:30 p.m. – Band takes the stage
9:45/10:00 p.m. – Fireworks kick off at dusk
hudson.oh.us