11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Every Friday.
The Market at Lock 3 features fresh produce, farm products, art and more! Taste our specialty hot dogs from Lock 3's grille wagon for lunch and enjoy the summer Friday afternoons with FREE use of sports equipment in our new Grotto area. Equipment includes bocce sets, Frisbees, cornhole, marbles, kites, gloves and balls.
Downtown workers can ride the trolley FREE on Fridays from one end of Main Street to the other – Canal Place to Northside.
This event replaces the Wednesday & Friday markets at Cascade Plaza.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The last Saturday of each month.
Local growers and farmers present farm-fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables along with home-baked treats, jellies, jams, relishes, pickles and fresh breads.
More than just a great Saturday morning farmers' market, HomeGrown Saturday Mornings feature attractive events the whole family can enjoy! Admission is always FREE!
WAKR’s Tom Dayton radio show, live 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Pancake breakfasts to benefit local charities, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., $5. Live music, 10 a.m. – noon. Historic Trolley rides of Downtown, 11 a.m. and noon. Children’s Science Investigation: make-and-take science projects, FREE. Lock 3 History Museum and American Toy & Marble Exhibit, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., FREE.
July 2009
2nd Annual Fruit and Vegetable Carving Competition
Saturday, July 25
Join us for the 2nd Annual Fruit and Vegetable Carving Competition presented by West Point Market. Over 20 professional and amateur chefs from all over the country create unique and exquisit works of art from fruits and vegetables as they compete for prizes.
Children's Science Investigation (CSI) -In The Stars: Explore the night sky where science and mythology converge. Bring your favorite flashlight and tuna or cat food can and make a constellation of your very own.
WAKR's Tom Dayton Live Broadcast, 8am-10am
$5 Pancake Breakfast benefitting St. Philip's Episcopal Church and North Hampton United, 8:30am-11pm
Historic Trolley Rides of Downtown, 11am and Noon
Lock 3 History Museum and America Toy and Marble Exhibit, 10am-1pm
Live Music, 10am-Noon
August 2009
3rd Annual Melon Drop
Saturday, August 29
Lock 3 is planning more events for this day so please check back often.
The 3rd Annual Melon Drop benefitting The Akron Canton FoodBank! Bring your kids to drop watermelons, honeydew and canataloupes off the State St. parking deck and see who can make the biggest SPLAT!
Children Science Investigation (CSI): Drop and Bounce - Explore Newton's Law of Gravity while observing the annual Melon Drop. Make your own chemical reaction bouncy ball and join the fun!
$5 Pancake Breakfast benfitting St. Vincent Elementary and Our Lady of the Elms - Panther Pride, 8:30am-11am
WAKR's Tom Dayton Live Broadcast, 8am-10am
Historic Trolley Rides of Downtown, 11am and Noon
Lock 3 History Museum and Toy and Marble Exhibit, 11am-1pm
Live Music, 10am-Noon
September 2009
Healthy Food To Keep You Running
Saturday, September 26
Lock 3 is planning more events for this day so please check back often.
Children's Science Investigation (CSI): On Your Mark, Get Set, Blast Off! - Enjoy the post fun of the Kid's Fun Run and turn an average water or 2 liter bottle into a rocket! Launch your rocket off our launch pad.
$5 Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Kiwanis Club, 8:30am-11am
WAKR"s Tom Dayton live broadcast, 8am-10am
Historic Trolley Rides of Downtown Akron, 11am and Noon
Lock 3 History Museum and Toy and Marble Exhibit, 10am-1pm
Live Music, 10am-Noon
October 2009
Halloween Harvest Special
Saturday, October 31
Lock 3 is planning more events on this date so check back often.
Art The Experience will host a pumpkin carving display. View the artists carving pumpkins and get tips for your own pumpkins for the big night!
Children's Science Investigation (CSI): TBA
$5 Pancake Breakfast to benefit Miller South Drama Club
WAKR's Tom Dayton live broadcast, 8am-10am
Historic Trolley Rides of Downtown Akron, 11am and Noon
Akron History Museum and Toy and Marble Exhibit, 10am-1pm
Live Music, 10am-Noon