Special Events // 2025

Join us for our largest market yet! Our friends over at Punk Rock Flea Market Akron handed us the springtime reigns to continue on a great alternative community event at our Summit County Fairgrounds! 

Featuring 175+ unique-unusual-spooky-off kilter makers & artists from near and far, plus local food trucks! 

Held indoors at the fairgrounds arena, so come out regardless of rain or shine! 

http://altstmarket.com

*THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR ALL.  Do not buy tickets online from anyone.

I will be set up near Gift Shop inside the zoo (as you exit!!) SUNDAY ONLY!

The first ever Akron Zoo Renaissance Faire is happening May 17 & 18 🎭 There will be a market area brimming with local vendors, sword fighting demonstrations, live performances, Akron Glass Works demonstrations, live blacksmithing, a LANfest video game area, animal encounters and much much more! Food trucks will be on grounds selling all of your favorite foods, including turkey legs and pickles.

Plus, our friends at The Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Cafe will be providing a board game area and the zoo will be featuring their popular English Mild Beer (while supplies last)!

Costumes are encouraged, however, we ask adults not to cover their faces and real weapons are not permitted (plastic ones are fine). ⚔️ 

The Renaissance Faire is included with general admission and is FREE for Akron Zoo members. You can learn more and find the full agenda for both days on our website: https://www.akronzoo.org/renaissance-faire

Plus, our friends at The Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Cafe will be providing a board game area and the zoo will be featuring their popular English Mild Beer (while supplies 

Costumes are encouraged, however, we ask adults not to cover their faces and real weapons are not permitted (plastic ones are fine). 

Rock the Docks
Springfield Lake
Akron, OH 44312

June 26 - 29, 2025
Thu 6am-10pm (no vendors - rides only this day)

Fri 5pm-11pm

Sat 12pm-11pm

Sun 12pm-6pm

... Rock the Docks is a community festival held on the north shore of Springfield Lake complete with carnival rides, food and games! Highlights include free pontoon boat rides, children's events & workshops and Saturday morning free pancake breakfast. Local bands provide music throughout the weekend and our Saturday night spectacular fireworks display is not to be missed!

2459 Canfield Road, Akron, OH 44312

Akron Zoo, July 13! 10-4pm

Calling all artists! Let your skills run wild here at the Akron Zoo! Come see professional chalk artists make incredible chalk creations across the zoo's pathways and use this creativity to make your not-so-permanent mark on the ground.

Chalk will be available to purchase, then, draw anywhere within designated locations around the zoo!

General admission rates apply for this event and is FREE for Akron 

Saturday, August 9, 2025
12 PM - 6 PM
Downtown Akron, Rock the Lock Concert Series
Outdoors on S. Main St. from Cascade Plaza to Lock 3 Park

ARTISTS & MAKERS, FOOD TRUCKS & RAFFLES! FREE EVENT!

We Are the Weirdos Ohio presents XRAEART Clothing's 4th annual Punk Rock Flea Market Akron Summer event, which will be stacked with 125+ alternative artists/ vendors, crafters, unique makers and small local independent businesses from all over Ohio and surrounding cities, states and communities!

We’re talking food trucks, live music and cool drinks in beautiful downtown Akron. Just blocks away from The University of Akron.

Come celebrate and support the infinite talents of our proud resilient community with us this summer in the heart of the city at Punk Rock Flea Market Akron.

ORIGINAL ART & GRAPHIC APPAREL, ODDITIES, TAXIDERMY, BAKED GOODS & SWEETS, VEGAN TREATS, LIVE ART, VINTAGE CLOTHING, VINYL RECORDS, MACABRE CREATIONS, HANDMADE JEWELRY, LOCAL GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMIC BOOKS, VINYL FIGURES & TOYS, TWISTED PLUSHIES & DOLLS, COLLECTIBLES AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ALTERNATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY!

Every purchase you make with a vendor gets you a raffle ticket to use at the We Are the Weirdos Ohio raffle booth! 🤯

Food trucks, drinks (alcoholic beverages) and concessions!

FREE TO THE PUBLIC with no entry fees!

12 PM - 6 

Downtown Akron, Rock the Lock Concert 

Make sure to follow us on Facebook (@WeAreTheWeirdosOhio) and Instagram (@we.are.the.weirdos.ohio & @akronprfm) as we will be releasing more details and will be spotlighting vendors as we get closer to the show date!

Nov 15

Join us for a one-of-a-kind holiday craft show at the Akron Zoo! Experience the magic of the season surrounded by your favorite furry and feathered friends. 

Kick off the holiday shopping season at your Akron Zoo.  Enjoy a wild shopping experience as you visit a variety of crafters, artists and the zoo’s gift shop to find the perfect gift for that special someone.  Activities for kids are included during this unique shopping experience. 

Admission to the zoo is FREE for all guests.

Don't miss this opportunity to find the perfect gifts, enjoy family fun and make unforgettable holiday memories!