Good morning, Akron.

Eighteen downtown bars and restaurants will host the Holiday Spirits Bar Crawl on Dec.

27 from 5 to 10 p.m. in Akron, offering signature holiday cocktails, festive photo ops, live music, free shuttle service and special ticket pricing; proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Girl Scout cookie season in Western Ohio begins January 7, 2026 and will run through March, offering a mix of classic and new flavors with prices typically ranging from $5 to $7 (prices vary by troop).

Metropolis Popcorn in Cuyahoga Falls is partnering with actor Zack Ward to offer custom Scut Farkus popcorn tins for charity — supporting Good Neighbors, Inc. The tins are available for purchase today at locations in Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson.

Michael Allio, co-founder of St. James Therapeutics and former reality TV star, lives in Akron with his girlfriend and 9-year-old son as he expands his local skincare business and plans to release a children's book in February.

Fairlawn-based Sequoia Financial Group acquired Pasadena’s Sterling Financial Group, an independent advisory firm with a seven-member team, at 2:30 p.m. Dec.

22. The deal establishes Sequoia’s first standalone office in California and marks its 11th acquisition since 2023.

Local groups will host Kwanzaa events in Akron from Friday, Dec.

26 to Jan. 1. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Akron NAACP lead daily celebrations centered on the seven Nguzo Saba principles at various community venues.

Demarkus Minter became the first inmate at Summit County Jail to earn a high school diploma through the Career Prep+ program on Dec.

18. Officials say his milestone shows the value of education and note that he now plans to enroll in college courses at Stark State College.

Ohio Lottery officials confirmed that a ticket sold at Tallmadge Speedway matched all five white balls on Saturday night, awarding the winner $1 million.

Summit County offers free or discounted Lyft rides through its Arrive Alive program to curb impaired driving this holiday season; Christmas rides available Tuesday, Dec.

23, 6 p.m. to Friday, Dec. 26, 12 p.m., and New Year’s rides run Wednesday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. to Friday, Jan. 2, 12 p.m.

Deck the Hall Event

3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Celebrate the holiday season with an enchanting experience at this historic venue.

Deck the Hall

3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free Parking — Experience the festive charm of the season at a historic venue filled with holiday spirit.

Deck the Hall Celebration

3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Adults $28, Youth $15 — Experience 1.4 million lights and festive fun with family and friends.

Deck the Hall

3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — $15-$28 — Experience holiday magic with dazzling lights, festive décor, and visits with Santa in a beautiful estate setting.

Deck the Hall

3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Adults $28, Youth $15 — Experience a magical holiday season with 1.4 million lights and festive decor throughout the estate.

SmokeFace NYE Jam Session

9 PM–1 AM — Musica — $7 — Experience an exciting NYE jam session with Akron's own SmokeFace featuring music and creativity.

Richard Lloyd Live Performance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Musica — $23 — Experience the legendary guitarist Richard Lloyd as he showcases classic rock sounds in an intimate setting.

Spiritual New Year's Resolution Discussion

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Portage Path CLC — Free entry — Explore the spiritual path to happiness and personal growth inspired by Bahá’í teachings.

Karaoke Thursday at Musica

9 PM - 1 AM — Musica — Free entry — Grab a drink and take the mic at this fun karaoke night.

Susan Carson Live at Front St Social

7-11 p.m. — Front St Social — Free entry — Experience an evening of diverse music by Susan Carson and Rikk Mayr.