Summer Events
- Green Great Eight Race Series
- FreedomFest
- Raintree 5k and Fun Run
- art-A-palooza
- Children's Entertainment Series
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.
2021 Events
Saturday, May 1
Green Schools Foundation: Run for Education 5K
5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Glow Run for all ages.
Sunday, July 4
City of Green: Raintree 5k and Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, July 10
Akron Canton Airport: CAK 5k on the Runway
Sunday, August 29
Oak Clinic: Acorn Run 5k Run/Walk
Monday, September 6
Green YMCA: Labor of Love 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sunday, October 10
Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and 200m Youth Run
Register here.
Saturday, October 23
Rayl Charitable Organization: HalloWin 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Thursday, November 25
Green Professional Association: Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
FreedomFest is the City of Green's community festival to kick off the 4th of July holiday season. Join us for a full day of family fun activities, games, local food vendors, live music, skydivers, and fireworks! Parking and admission are FREE.
Date/Time
Saturday, June 26, 2021
12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Boettler Park
5300 Massillon Road
Parking:
Free parking for FreedomFest will be available at Boettler Park and at various parking lots along International Parkway. Handicap parking will be available at Boettler Park.
Green Good Neighbors Back-to-School drive:
Donations of a school supply item will be accepted as event admission to benefit Green Good Neighbors as part of the Back-to-School drive.
Items for donation:
Pens, pencils, crayons, 3-prong pocket folders, college and wide ruled spiral notebooks, college and wide ruled loose leaf paper, pink erasers, glue sticks, bottles of glue, and plastic pencil boxes.
Pets are prohibited. Guests are prohibited from bringing sparklers or other fireworks.
FreedomFest is held in partnership with:
Activities and Games
Open 12 pm - 9 pm. SuperGames will make every attempt for these activities to be COVID compliant and safe.
| Giant Connect 4 | Scarecrow Slide | Ziplines |
| Giant Corn Hole | The Patriot Slide | 9 Hole Putt Putt |
| Giant Horseshoes | Ballistic Swing | Axe Throwing Inflatable |
| Giant Guess Who | Extreme Air Inline | Dartboard Inflatable |
| Giant Tic-Tac-Toe | Grand Slammer | Pop-a-Shot Inflatable |
| Bouncin' Barnyard | Klime Wallz | QB Blitz |
| High Voltage Jr. Obstacle Course | Pirates Revenge |
Food Vendors
Open 12 pm - 11 pm
| AC Ice Cream | Dippin Dots | LaDow's Concessions | Beer & Wine Garden |
| Ahimsa Grille | Double Deuce Kettle Corn | LaMacaron French Pastries | |
| Cheezylicious | John's Gyro King | Mydee Good Eatin' | |
| Chick-fil-A | Kona Ice | Southern Thangs |
Live Music, Entertainment, and Fireworks
Performances and times are tentative.
| 12 pm - 1 pm | Dr. U. R. Awesome | Bubble Show |
| 3 pm - 3:30 pm | Dianna Durkin Dance Studio | Dance Performance |
| 5 pm - 5:30 pm | MacConmara Dancers | Dance Performance |
| 6 pm - 7 pm | Chris Casalinuovo | Music: Classic Rock |
| 8:15 pm | Skydivers | |
| 8:30 pm - 10 pm | Boaterhead | Music: Yacht Rock Classics |
| 10:15 pm | Fireworks Show |
In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks show may begin before 10:15 p.m. or postponed to Sunday, June 27. Additional information will be posted to the City of Green’s Facebook page.
Event Map
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
Sunday, July 4, 2021
5k starts at 7:30 am
Fun Run starts at 8:45 am
Location
Raintree Golf and Event Center
4350 Mayfair Rd
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 21
10 am - 5 pm
Location
Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road
Front Pond
For more information, please contact parks@cityofgreen.org.
Please join us at the Central Park Amphitheater Thursdays in July and August at 10 am 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!
Location: Central Park Amphitheater | 1755 Town Park Blvd
Time: Thursdays in July and August | 10 am
2021 Schedule
Dr. U. R. Awesome - Bubble Fun
Thursday July 15
Dr. U. R. Awesome is a professional Bubbleologist and perennial world record setter. His interactive bubble shows allow you to make your own bubbles as well!
Learn more.
Realm of the Reptiles - Reptile Show
Thursday, July 22
Bring nature into the lives of your children! Watch their eyes open as Marissa shares the riveting world of reptiles with your young people!
Learn more.
Matt Jergens - Juggler
Thursday, August 5
Matt Jergens is a professional juggler who combines a blend of comedy and incredible skills to create a unique family friendly show perfect for all ages.
Learn more.
Sparky B - Child-Friendly DJ
Thursday, August 12
With over 30 years in the business, Sparky B is no stranger when it comes to entertaining crowds! Known for his crazy stage show, guests from all over the world have experienced true entertainment by the man himself.
Learn more.
Outback Ray - Animal Show
RESCHEDULED: Monday, August 16 | 12:30 pm
Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show is fun, exciting and very educational. This hands on show is extremely entertaining for kids of all ages.
Learn more.