The Akron Civic Theatre’s Club @ The Civic will present the album release party of “Prime” for The Help on Friday, September 19 at 8 p.m. Joining the fun will be Rebekah Jean, Nick Wilkinson & The Featured Players along with comedian/MC Willis Gordon.
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Events This Week
August 2, 2026 - August 9, 2026
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August 3
Sensory Sensitive Playtime at Little Diggers
August 3
A giant indoor sandbox with a calmer, quieter play environment with reduced music and dimmed lighting.
August 3
August 3
Messy Mondays
August 3
Hands on arts and crafts outdoors for Families and youth (ages birth to 5 years and all ages).
August 3
Fairmount Teen Curators
August 3
Teens will learn all of the ins and outs of putting on an art exhibit.
August 4
Truck & Tractor Night
August 4
An opportunity to learn about and get up-close to vehicles and equipment from our public service, parks and recreation, police, and fire departments.
August 4
Books, Beats and Bubbles
August 4
A musical storytime for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
August 7
Twins Days Festival
August 7
The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples!
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Twins Days Golf Outing at Gleneagles Golf Club – Twinsburg
(Open to all – twins & non-twins)
2:00 p.m. – Welcome Hot Dog Roast & Raffle (sponsored by Sheetz)
Twinsburg High School (10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH)
For registered/registering twins & their families only.
August 7
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 7
Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contests and more!
Friday will consist of Opening Ceremonies, Live Music & a Drone Show!
August 7
Sensory Friendly Day at the Medina County Fair
August 7
Lights and music will be turned off from 12-2 p.m.
August 7
Kids Nature Lunch and Learn
August 7
Explore, learn and play games while visiting the mobile nature center.
August 8
Crocker Kids in Westlake — Back to School Bash on August 8
August 8
Get excited about going back-to-school with a jam-packed lineup of fun, entertainment, giveaways & more! Highlights include: Music + Movement with Michelle, Mad Science, Jesse Jukebox, Twister Girl (balloon twisting), giveaways and more!
August 8
Once Upon a Story
August 8
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
August 8
Twins Days Festival
August 8
The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples!
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Twins Days Golf Outing at Gleneagles Golf Club – Twinsburg
(Open to all – twins & non-twins)
2:00 p.m. – Welcome Hot Dog Roast & Raffle (sponsored by Sheetz)
Twinsburg High School (10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH)
For registered/registering twins & their families only.
August 8
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 8
Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contests and more!
Friday will consist of Opening Ceremonies, Live Music & a Drone Show!
August 8
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