There are Endless Possibilities for Fun in Summit County, Ohio!

The Akron RubberDucks, a Minor League Baseball team, are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Canal Park, in downtown Akron, is their home. The Park is a state-of-the-art facility with fantastic food options and activities for the kids. They frequently host special events and promotions, along with fireworks nights! The RubberDucks have nearly 70 games in the season, so get ready to plan exciting, affordable fun.

History takes flight at MAPS Air Museum! This museum serves as a center of aviation history for Northeast Ohio. The museum features exciting educational displays of its collection of acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical archives. Their exhibits include: Medal of Honor, Fallen Feathers Memorial of Ohio, the Super Sabre Memorial Exhibit and coming soon there will be a Bob Hope Room. Events are ongoing throughout the summer and range from car shows and pancake breakfast fundraisers to craft beer festivals and military shows/conventions.

Hiking the trails of the Summit Metro Parks or the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the warmer weather. Take the family out for a hike or a bike ride to explore the wonder of nature. Summit Metro Parks consists of 16 parks, over 15,000 acres and more than 150 miles of trails. The CVNP was the ninth-most visited national park in the U.S. in 2022 and boasts 33,000 acres of unimaginably beautiful scenery. It’s also home to Brandywine Falls, one of Ohio’s largest waterfalls at over 60 feet! 

The Akron Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals from around the world, including lions, snow leopards, penguins, snakes, bears and more. The zoo is open year-round, with different admissions pricing depending on the season or special events. There are eight themed areas throughout the zoo, from Asia to Africa and South America to North America. Events are always happening at the zoo!  Enjoy time together for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, the annual Brew at the Zoo takes place in June, the Snow Leopard Spotlight and Murder Mystery are coming up in June, and there’s a Wine and Paint night in July. With so much to see and do, everyone is sure to have a wild time!

While you’re in Akron, be sure to stop by the Akron Children’s Museum and the Akron Art Museum. The children’s museum is a place where children learn through play and exploration in environments created just for them. This is a playful and interactive learning experience for children and their families. Learn about wind and air by sending parachutes through wind tunnels or try the discovery ramps where kids can make their own ball maze with ramps and tubes. At the Akron Art Museum, their featured exhibit from May through mid-August is "Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved My Life." Through mid-July they will have "Marilyn Stafford: A Life in Photography." There are also Family Days on Sunday afternoons and Camp Creative during the summer months.

The Akron Marathon Race Series, presented by Summa Health, is a pinnacle event each year. This is a three-race series that kicks off in June with the National Interstate Insurance 8K & 1 Mile. The Goodyear Half Marathon & 10K is up next in August and takes place at Goodyear World Headquarters. In September, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay rounds out the trifecta. This marquee event is a tour through Akron and highlights major landmarks, neighborhoods and parks. 

Relax with a drink from one of 19 stops on the eighth annual Summit Brew Path. Pick up a free passport at a participating brewery, complete at least 15 stops and get invited to the Brew Path Bash! Who doesn't enjoy a nice cup of coffee? The fifth annual Drip Drive is also taking place, and coffee lovers can enjoy 23 local coffee shops in the Greater Akron Area, all with unique drinks and atmospheres. 

Begin your family adventure at visitakron-summit.org and check out our Visitors Guide!