Select Events
Organizations that purchase a PBS Western Reserve nonprofit paid promotional announcement on-air package also receive a free listing in our Select Events column in the PBS Western Reserve program guide and online at PBSWesternReserve.org. For more information, call PBS Western Reserve at 1-800-554-4549.
Downtown Wooster Farmers’ Market — Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Saturdays, May 17–Oct. 4, from 10 AM to 5 PM
Main Street, Wooster
A weekly farmers’ market held in the heart of downtown Wooster with local vendors, artisans, wineries and musicians. Event is rain or shine, more information at VisitWayneCountyOhio.com.
Art and Wine Festival — Main Street Kent
Saturday, June 7, from 11 AM to 8 PM
Downtown, Kent
A great event featuring 50+ unique artists, Ohio wineries, local food and live music at the Hometown Bank Plaza and the Brewhouse Patio! Find more information at MainStreetKent.org.
Annual Ice Cream Social and Summer Reading Kick Off! — Akron-Summit County Public Library
Monday, June 9, from 2-3 PM
Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron
Kick start summer with a complimentary frozen treat provided by the Friends of the Highland Square Branch Library. Available while supplies last. All ages are welcome. Learn more at AkronLibrary.org.
Tuesday’s for Toddlers! — PBS Western Reserve
Tuesday, June 10, at 11 AM
Eastwood Mall Aquarium, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles
Join us for an engaging read-aloud and playful learning with the help of Daniel Tiger as we talk about a summer favorite — fireworks. *No mascot appearance. Learn more at PBSWesternReserve.org.
Bikes & Bobbers for Seniors — Summit Metro Parks
Wednesday, June 11, from 11 AM to 2 PM
521 South River Rd., Munroe Falls
Enjoy fishing, yard games, nature activities and more. Bring a bike to ride around the lake. Visitors with limited mobility have the opportunity to take a ride on a trishaw. For information, visit SummitMetroParks.org.
Creature Powers Coding — PBS Western Reserve
Tuesday, June 17, from 11 AM to noon
Liberty Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd., Liberty
Inspired by the WILD KRATTS, this program will challenge children ages 5-8 to create projects that explore different animals and their unique behaviors and traits using the ScratchJr app. Registration is required by June 13. Register at wtcpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=190080.
Touch a Truck — PBS Western Reserve
Saturday, June 21, from 11 AM to 2 PM
Brimfield Lions Park, 4484 Edson Road
Stop by the PBS Western Reserve booth to play in the sensory bin and pick up family resources at this family-friendly event featuring fire trucks, police cruisers, construction vehicles and more! No registration required.
Heritage Festival — Main Street Kent
Saturday, July 5, from 11 AM to 10 PM
Downtown, Kent
Live music, food trucks, vendors, the Kent Jaycees’ Ducks River Race, the Haymaker Farmers’ Market, coffee shops, art galleries, retail shops and more! See more at MainStreetKent.org.
Dino-Roars and Explore – Akron Zoo
Saturday, July 26, from 10 AM to 4 PM
Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron
Walk among the prehistoric past and learn how the Earth went from being covered in enormous dinos to the animals we know today. More information available at AkronZoo.org.
