Special Events // 2025

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!

FRIDAY NIGHT 🌙 August 22, 5-9pm

The Moonlight Market is back! As a customer and family favorite, this night event will have something to offer for everyone! Hosted outside under our pavilion, the Moonlight Market consists of a unique atmosphere with live music, food trucks, crafters & artisans, and so much more! 

September 20, 10am-4pm

Shop while you sip at The Prime Vine Winery! Stroll the beautiful grounds and visit local artists with handmade wares! 

Handmade on the Vine

Saturday,  September 27 9am-4pm

SATURDAY, October 18, 3-8pm

2085 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘊𝘶𝘺𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘖𝘏 44221

This 5-hour Halloween inspired event is taking place on the plaza, amphitheater, and within the pavilion in downtown Cuyahoga Falls featuring Ohio breweries, wine, mocktails, DJ, market vendors, food trucks, haunted history, costume contests, prizes, and more!

Our favorite event of the year with even more surprises. You've asked for this to be on a Saturday.  

𝘕𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘴𝘦 + 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴

Saturday,  November 8, 9am -3pm

Entry to guests is free, however donations are welcome. We are raising money for the Ellet Music Programs. At last year's craft show there were over 100 crafters. There is food, raffles, crafters and more. We look forward to seeing you then! Please spread the word, as we can make this a very successful event as we give back to the community of Ellet! 

We had close to 3,000 visitors attend our show in 2024 and would like to continue to increase attendance!

Nov 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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! 

Saturday,  November 29, 12-6pm

The Missing Falls Brewery Holiday Bazaar is an awesome time to shop some awesome crafts while drinking your favorite craft! We will have a collection of up to 50 vendors for you to shop from! So come and celebrate 'Small Business Saturday' by supporting your local makers and small business owners! The Bazaar will take place in our Event Space and in the halls of Canal Place.