Summer Events
Children's Summer Fun!
Please join us at the Central Park Amphitheater Wednesdays and Thursdays in June and July at 11 am and 10 am, respectively, for our Children's Summer Entertainment Series! Each week, there will be a different free show for children and their families. Bring a picnic along and enjoy the park after each show!
Presented by the City of Green
Central Park Amphitheater | 1795 Steese Road
Thursdays | 10 am
June 2 - Akron ZooMobile
June 9 - Realm of the Reptile
June 16 - Jason Alan Magic
June 23 - Outback Ray
June 30 - Jungle Terry
July 7 - Matt Jergens - Comedy Juggler
July 21 - Roots to Rhythm
Presented by the Green Branch Library
Central Park Amphitheater | 1795 Steese Road
Wednesdays | 11 am
June 8 - Outback Ray
June 15 - Mad Science
June 29 - Akron ZooMobile
July 13 - Jason Alan Magic
The City of Green has launched the Green Great Eight Race Series by teaming with eight 5K races held in the City. Run in five of the eight races and receive a Green Great Eight Race Series sweatshirt.
Registration for the Great Eight Races must be completed through each of the individual race registration pages. Information for each race will be posted as it becomes available.
Sponsorships
Interested in becoming a race series sponsor? Request more information by emailing communications@cityofgreen.org.
2022 Events
Saturday, May 7
Green Schools Foundation: Run for Education 5K
5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Glow Run for all ages.
Monday, July 4
City of Green: Raintree 5k and Fun Run/Walk
Monday, September 5
Green YMCA: Labor of Love 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sunday, September 11
Oak Clinic: Acorn Run 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, October 2
Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and 200m Youth Run
Register here.
Saturday, October 8
Akron Canton Airport: CAK 5k on the Runway
Saturday, October 22
Rayl Charitable Organization: HalloWin 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Thursday, November 24
Green Professional Association: Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
The Raintree 5k and Fun Run takes runners around the beautiful Raintree Golf Course in the City of Green where you'll find "Fast Fairways and Gorgeous Golf Cart Paths." This family fun event is perfect for participants age 5+.
The Raintree 5k is the second race in the City of Green Great Eight Race Series. Complete 5 of the 8 races to receive a FREE race series hoodie.
Date and Time
Monday, July 4, 2022
5k starts at 7:30 am
Fun Run starts at 8:45 am
Location
Raintree Golf and Event Center
4350 Mayfair Road
Register
Registration will be available at active.com.
art-A-palooza is a yearly fine arts event hosted in association with the City of Green and the Green Arts Council at Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road. This free event features over 60 regional artists, local food vendors, live music, and children’s activities.
Time
Saturday, August 20
10 am - 5 pm
Location
Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road
Front Pond
For more information, please contact parks@cityofgreen.org.