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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron Pickle Fest returns on August 10 at Lock 3 at 200 Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the festival offers pickle-themed food vendors, wacky pickle games including a Pickle-lympics from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a chance to make your own pickle jar in the banquet hall—and free admission. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau launched the Summit Sweet Stroll — a trail featuring 20 shops that sell ice cream, popcorn, and candy. Participants must complete a digital or print passport by visiting at least 16 shops and redeem it at the John S. Knight Center by 5 p.m. on May 29 — receiving a limited-edition ice cream scoop and entry into a $250 prize drawing if they are 18 or older. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ A new community health foundation — the Trailhead Community Health Foundation — is forming from the sale of Summa Health and will set its budget once the sale finalizes, with first grants expected more than a year later. Over 100 community leaders met at the Akron-Summit County Public Library to discuss local needs, including housing and social factors affecting health in five counties. Signal Akron
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All the Many
7-9 p.m. — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Free entry — Discover a new band performing a diverse arrangement of music.
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Live Music with Ben Clark
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery — Wine and beer available — Enjoy live music outdoors while sipping on refreshing drinks.
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FREE Summer Parks Concert at Lock 3
7:30-9 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of beautiful music performed by the Akron Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Akron's great outdoors.
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Afternoon Ninja Activity
12:30-4 p.m. — Super Ninja World — Pricing info not specified — Engage in super fun ninja activities designed for ages 6-14.
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Forgotten History Forum Series
6-8 p.m. — Akron-Summit County Public Library — Free admission — Discover the gripping history of the Mercury spacesuit crafted in Akron and its impact on space exploration.
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Stretch Social with Flo
6-7:30 p.m. — Lone Spruce Area for Sand Run Metro Park — Free entry — Unwind and reconnect with a gentle outdoor stretch session for all bodies.
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City of Invention Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — The Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and soulful harmonies from local indie bands.
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LITFRANK Live in Akron, OH
7 PM – 12 AM — The Vortex — Meet & greets available — Experience an unforgettable night with LITFRANK and a lineup of rising stars in alt-rap and hip-hop.
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PorchROKR Music Festival
3-11 p.m. — Highland Square Neighborhood — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor music festival with diverse regional talent and a lively atmosphere.
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Girls Volleyball Triple Header
4:30-9:38 p.m. — Akron Firestone — Support your local teams in an exciting evening of volleyball action.
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