Let’s explore social events in Akron, OH happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Akron where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Akron
Golf at Turkeyfoot Lake!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Turkeyfoot Golf Course Maintenance
Let’s play at Turkeyfoot! This is a nice course. It has been a few years since we’ve played this course as a group, and it never disappoints.
**\*\*Limited Openings\*\***
**We have 4 tee times starting at 12:10pm. Please arrive at the course no later than 11:40am. We will do a random draw for foursomes at 11:50am.**
* $53 18 holes w/cart (before $10 rebate)
* $39 18 holes walking (before $5 reba(…)
Patio Party at Roses Run- featuring
“ Identity Crisis.”
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Roses Run Country Club
Please join us on Thursday, July 25, for Roses Run, outdoor patio party. . The music starts at 5:30 food specials start being served at 4 o’clock. We need people to go early and grab tables at 4:30-5:00, if at all possible so we can at least be in the same vicinity with one anotherThere are food and drink specials. There will be dancing on the patio on the beautiful 18 hole golf course at Roses R(…)
Hampton Hills/Spring Hollow and dinner Sara’s Vinyard right around the corner.
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 2925 Akron Peninsula Rd
This runs off of Adams Run from what a ranger told me and Linda last week. If not we can do Adams run it is all same place. I would not say it is easy. But it is not intimidating at all. I did it a couple years ago. It is near Sarah’s Vineyard. We will have to take a chance on sitting together she is not taking reservations yet.I was thinking if we would like we can stop in there and have a bite t(…)
Stow-Kent French Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Los Girasoles Mexican Restaurant
Weekly meetup(…)
Botzum to Red Lock on the Towpath – 22 miles RT
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Botzum Trailhead
**Ride Name:** Botzum to Red Lock on the Towpath
**Distance**: 22 miles round trip
**Rating**: Beginner. Recreational speeds, 11-13 mph.
**Ride Type**: Out and back.
**Restrooms:** Restrooms at starting point, along the route and at the halfway point.
**Ride Leader**: Lynn, 330-606-8471
**Note:** I try to start the ride on time.
**Starting point:** Botzum Trailhead, 2928 Riverview Rd., Akro(…)
Empowering Epilepsy’s Akron Support Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center
Join Empowering Epilepsy for our in-person Akron Support Group in Fairlawn, Ohio. Meet others who understand epilepsy, learn strategies to better manage your seizures, and make new friends.
Contact Leigh Goldie at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for more information.
This is a free in person event. Registration is required for meeting privacy.
[https://empowe(…)
Camping Weekend! East Harbor State Park – Lakeside Marblehead
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: undefined
We are head north to Lake Erie for a camping and party weekend. This event is in conjunction with the Party on the Point scheduled for Sat 7/27.
Join us as we setup camp at the beautiful East Harbor State Park. This is a HUGE camping destination – with lots of mature trees on the shores of Lake Erie. There is so much to do here – hiking, kayaking, swimming, sports and more.
We currently have 3 si(…)
In Search of True Friendship (Free Event)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Portage Community Bank
**Why do so many of us feel like we are alone when we have so many more ways of connecting with others than ever before? Are we missing out on forming true friendships by failing to consider the spiritual impulse for those connections?**
**It seems to be our instinct – and need – to be connected to others. But we also seem to have created increasingly fractured and isolating social structures tha(…)
Reiki Share: Amplify Your Healing Energy
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 147 College St
Join us for a powerful Reiki share experience on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, designed to nurture your spirit and elevate your practice.
**Immerse Yourself in Healing Energy** Feel the palpable buzz of collective healing energy as we come together in this sacred space. Whether you’re a seasoned Reiki master or a curious newcomer, you’ll be enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth(…)
Shower of Sound – Crystal Bowls and Shamanic Journey
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Terra Amma Center
A Shower of Sound flows over you during the chakra cleansing! The sound waves are never stagnant yet flow and swirl around you, like a warm, soothing shower, for an immersive experience of tranquility.
As you calm your thoughts and relax your body with the sounds of the crystal bowls, the rhythmic drumming begins!
You are ready to travel, to journey to the Spirit within.
Join us for an evening (…)
In-person Chinese Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Fairlawn Panera
We will have open discussion in Mandarin for the first hour and Mandarin and English the second hour. We have a native speaker and learners at different levels so all are welcome. We hope to see you there!(…)
Thursday Night Board Game Night.
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 131 Main St
Calling all Sydequest Games Adventurers! Join us for a thrilling evening of board games as we embark on epic quests, engage in strategic battles, and test our skills in a variety of different games. Connect with fellow gamers, make new friends, and challenge yourself in a night of fun and adventure. Thursday Night Game Night is the perfect opportunity to showcase your tactics, unleash your creativ(…)
Train/bike ride 14-23 miles
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Lock 29 (Peninsula) Trailhead
Meet at the train to depart at 11:10 a.m. with your bicycle ready to roll. We will flag down the car that carries the bikes, they load them, then enjoy the leisurely train ride..
We will take the train out to Akron Northside approximately 14 miles, and ride back to Peninsula for those wanting the ride short. For those wanting a longer ride, we will be bypassing Peninsula 5 MI and then returning t(…)
2024 NEOSWUG Summer Cookout
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Brushwood Pavillion – Furnace Run Metro Park
Once again, it’s time to fire up the grills! This years NEOSWUG Summer Cookout will take place on Thursday, July 25th from 12:00pm to 8:30pm at Brushwood Lodge (4955 Townsend Rd · Richfield, OH) in the Furnace Run area of the Summit Metro Parks.
For those who have attended this event in the past, you may be confused by the timeframe of the meeting? We are going to do things a little different thi(…)
Morning Walk & Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Ernie’s Bicycle Shop
Meetup Group for a delightful morning of socializing and exercise. We will kick off the event with an easy 1 hour (or so!) walk on the trail meeting at Ernie’s Bicycle Shop 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647. Our walking adventure will include more than just the trail! Afterward, we will gather for coffee and conversations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, discover a new trail, or sim(…)
Community Board Game Night!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Great Oaks Tavern
We hold a weekly game night at Great Oaks Tavern every Tuesday. We have a large collection of 1,000+ modern board games, and plenty of friendly faces to guide you through from picking out a game to getting started playing.
We meet in the private event space off to the right when you arrive. Tell the host at the front you are here for game night! There is a full menu & bar with plenty of options f(…)
Bash / Picnic
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 3710 Harvard Ave NW
HARE: Shorthairs
2:00pm Prelube / 3:00 Chalk Talk
Location: Casa de Scratch & Sniff
3710 Harvard Ave NW Canton, OH
What to expect:
**Hash on bicycles** \- picnic following \- pot luck sides \- grilled meats
*Please leave a comment with pot luck side you are bringing.*
Shorthairs is providing baked beans, grilled burgers and hot dogs, and birthday cake.
*Vegetarians, identify yourself to Shorth(…)
Friday Night Board Games
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 9450 Hocking St NW
Join us for an evening of board games. We primarily play strategy based games (Euros, deck-builders, cooperatives, area control, etc, etc), but feel free to bring your party games or other favorites and you’ll likely be able to find some folks to join you.
Most nights we will have anywhere from 3-5 tables going.
Feel free to bring games you’d like to play and food/drink you’d like to enjoy or sh(…)
The Summit County Spanish Language Meetup Group Weekly Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Location in Panera by choice:
We try for the meeting room if it is open. If its nice we might be outside on patio. If room is busy and weather too cold we try to sit right outside the meeting room. Sometimes that is busy and we go on the other side of the restaurant , so please look everywhere.(…)
Christian Bible Study
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: undefined
My name is Pastor Daniel McElroy and I facilitate online bible studies every Monday. Our lessons incorporate christ centered teaching, prophetic ministry, practical messages, and end time teaching. Send me a email, to get to know you, and for for zoom link [email protected](…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Akron, you can try out Downtownakron.com, Akronlife.com, or Beaconjournal.com.
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House Three Thirty’s R&B Sing-Along with DJ Mr. King
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: House Three Thirty
House Three Thirty is bringing back the best night of the week with a fresh take on the nation’s favorite R&B Sing-Along with DJ Mr. King!
2024 CLEO Eye on Success Awards
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Silver Lake Country Club
Join Us for an Afternoon of Celebrating Northeast Ohio’s Most Incredible Female Business Professionals!
GUNNY RUN 2024 – Motorcycle Registration
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: AMVETS Post 176
Every summer we ride for military members and their families! Every year we give back to those who give the ultimate sacrifice.
SUMMER RAVE – (B)RAIN FOREST EDITION
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Akron
Join us in downtown Akron on July 27th for the biggest SUMMER RAVE yet! More info coming soon!
Amanda’s Hat Bar
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 105 2nd St NW
This is a custom hat bar for you to create and design your very own hat. I will supply everything you need and offer creative assistance!
Hand Painted & Crushed Glass Sunflower with Resin Paint Sip Art Class
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Nauti Vine Winery
Join us to create this crushed glass, and hand painted sunflower on wooden circle with resin and black & white checked ribbon.
Bardstown Bourbon Meet-Up
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Vinifera Wine Bar
Sample four unique bourbons from Bardstown Bourbon Company while enjoying light appetizers and expert bourbon instruction.
4th Annual Bikers for BACM Poker Run
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: BACM (Starting Location) Ending at Block 7 Bar & Grill
Join us for the 4th Annual Bikers for BACM Poker Run, where we ride together, play poker, and support a great cause – don’t miss it!
1875 Winery Charity Concert & Mechanical Bull Riding Competition
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 1875 Winery & Restaurant
Get ready for a wild night of music & adrenaline at our Charity Concert featuring The Buck Naked Band & Mechanical Bull Riding Competition!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY Pressed Flower Crushed Glass Tree Resin Paint Sip Class
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 2022 Locust St
Join us to create this pressed fern and crushed glass Christmas tree in 8×10 frame.
ROXXXY ANDREWS FROM SEASON 9 OF RUPAULS DRAG RACE ALLSTARS
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Interbelt Nite Club
Come meet and greet roxxxy andrews from RuPaul’s drag race season nine All-Stars. Along with a host of local entertainers. Showtime 12:30 PM
Timi Funk @ The Taste of Akron
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Hardesty Park
Come join us for a night of funky tunes with Timi Funk at The Taste of Akron on July 25th!
SERBIAN SUMMER NIGHT
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
Get ready this summer as we welcome the incredible DJ Yazzy, all the way from Canada, for a night of unforgettable moments!
Stay Gone’s Christmas in July
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Vortex
Get ready to celebrate Christmas in July with Akron Pop Punk Band Stay Gone !
Free Family Fun Day
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Perkins Stone Mansion
Join us for a community celebration on the Society’s properties to celebrate the agency’s 100th birthday!
Trucker Hat Bar Party at Lost Trail Winery
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard
Get ready to make your new favorite Trucker Hat at our Hat Bar Party with She’s a Wildflower by Kimberly Jean!
Freedom in Chains, avarice & Torre$ 7/26
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Outpost Concert Club
Freedom in Chains, avarice, Torre$
Simply Queen
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Rock the Park – Presented by Strachan Novak Insurance
Simply Queen is back at Rock the Park this summer!
Thriving Together: Networking Event for Minority & Women-Owned Businesses
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 459 Morgan Ave
Come join us at “Thriving Together” – a networking event for minority-owned businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow!
Bags, Brews and Boobs Cornhole Tournament
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Ignite Brewing Company
Join us for a fun day of cornhole, beer, and good times at our Bags, Brews, and Boobs Cornhole Tournament – it’s gonna be a blast!