Wayside Calendar of Community Events
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YEAR-ROUND
The Summit.FM
All Year
Wayside is thrilled to support the creative spirit of local artists. To become a member of The Summit and to listen on air, click the "learn more" button.
Time to Explore
ALL YEAR
Cleveland Metroparks Ten to Explore presented by Wayside Furniture. Each month it's "Time to Explore" the top 10 list of new locations to explore within the eighteen park reservations.
The Nightlight Cinema
All Year
Wayside is thrilled to support of The Nightlight Cinema! The Nightlight is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit movie theater in Akron, Ohio, dedicated to fostering community through cinema. From indie flicks and docs to cult classics and more, they’re passionate about playing great cinema worth seeing on the big screen, and make it a point to have something exceptional for everyone.
Cleveland Seed Bank
All Year
The Cleveland Seed Bank works to inspire, educate and grow a community network of seed savers. The Seed Libraries of the Cleveland Seed Bank are places where community members can access a selection of 24 organically grown, open-pollinated vegetable seeds, available free of charge at sponsored library branches.
Summit Metro Parks
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Wayside is thrilled to increase our support of Summit Metro Parks by sponsoring the following events.
Fishing Derbies-Firestone Metro Park; Mother's Day 5K-Munro Falls Metro Park; Native Plant Festival-Munroe Falls Metro Park; Music by the Lake-Munroe Falls & Silver Creek Metro Parks; Touch-a-Truck-Munroe Falls Metro Park; Films & Fireflies-Multiple park locations; Fall Family Outing-Munroe Falls Metro Park.
More information to come on each event! Stay tuned.
City of Stow Bow Wow Beach Dog Park
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Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of the City of Stow's Bow Wow Beach Dog Park located at Silver Springs Park.
Enjoy 7.5 acres of fenced park that includes a sandy beach and grassy knolls, and a 3-acre lake. For hours, rules and more information, click the "Learn More" button.
2025 Wayside Best Seats in the House Contest
Now thru April 4th, 2025
Enter for a chance to win 4 VIP tickets to a Cleveland basketball game in a lower-level suite with food and beverage. PLUS win two Flexsteel recliners! (Max value $2,000)
2024-2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
North Pole Adventure on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
NovEMBER - DecEMBER 2024 | Cuyahoga valley national park
Wayside is delighted to be the exclusive Sweet Treats Sponsor on the 2024 North Pole Adventure ride! Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! Get yours today.
Wayside Holiday Movies
Dec 15th, 2024 | Akron Civic Theatre
Enjoy a FREE holiday movie and popcorn at the historic Akron Civic Theatre presented by Wayside Furniture.
Elf: Showtime 2pm, Doors open at 1pm
The Polar Express: Showtime 6pm, Doors open at 5pm
Free tickets are available NOW at the Wayside Furniture Showroom and the Akron Civic Box Office.
Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Darling at the Akron Civic Theatre
February 8, 2025 | 7pm | AKRON CIVIC THEATRE
Enjoy a unique, immersive tasting event featuring wines both domestic and international, paired with an array of cheeses and chocolates presented by local producers and purveyors.
Kent Beatlefest
February 21, 2025 | Downtown kent
Enjoy live British Invasion music at 20 different venues with over 20 bands in downtown Kent, Oh.
Presented by Wayside Furniture.
49th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival
march 27th-April 5th, 2025 | Playhouse square
Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of CIFF.
2024 CONCLUDED EVENTS
Summit Metro Parks Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday April 13th | 9am - 2pm| firestone metro parks little turtle pond
Anglers 15 and younger each receive a $1 prize if they catch a golden trout. Please bring fishing gear. A limited number of rods and reels will be available for use during the derby, and worms will be available for purchase. Adults are not permitted to fish. Wayside is thrilled to be the Presenting Sponsor of this event.
Summit Metro Parks Special Needs Fishing Derby
Tuesday April 16th | Firestone Metro Park Little Turtle Pond
A day of fishing for special needs children and adults with awards for the largest fish caught! Presented by Wayside Furniture
Kent American Roots Festival
April 26TH | Downtown Kent
Enjoy Free Live Americana music at over 18 downtown Kent venues. Presented by Wayside Furniture.
Summit Metro Parks Mother's Day 5K
Sunday May 12TH | 8am-10:30am | Munroe Falls Metro park
Celebrate Mom on Mother's Day with a 5K run, jog or walk at the beautiful Munroe Falls Metro Park. To learn more and register for the event, click the "learn more" button. Wayside is thrilled to support the 5K. All proceeds benefit the Summit Metro Parks Foundation.
Pre-Memorial Day Pop-Up Market
SATURDAY May 18TH| 10am - 6Pm | WAYSIDE FURNITURE SHOWROOM
Join us and a variety of local vendors for a Pre-Memorial Day Market! There'll be shopping, food trucks, live music, free health screenings and more! Plus, in addition to in-store specials, Wayside will also be matching donations to any Veteran or First Responder non-profit/charitable organization between 5/18-5/27. Click "Learn More" for event details!
Summit Metro Parks Native Plant Festival
saturday May 18th | 10am - 4Pm | Munroe Falls Metro park
Kick off the summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants. Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native plant nurseries to learn more about the vital role of native plants in our ecosystem. Browse a wide variety of plants available for purchase, or attend an educational session to better understand how to incorporate native plants into your landscaping. Presented by Wayside!
Pride in the CLE
June 1st, 2024 | 11am - 6pm | downtown Cleveland
Wayside is thrilled to be a partner of Pride in the CLE 2024!
Cleveland Zoo-Father's Day
June 16th | Cleveland Zoo
Take Dad to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Father's Day compliments of Wayside Furniture. All Dads get in Free on June 16th, 2024.
2024 Guardians Best Seats in the House Contest
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Enter for a chance to win 6 VIP tickets to the July 3rd Cleveland Guardians game, throw out the ceremonial first pitch and watch the after-game fireworks sponsored by Wayside, in the best seats in the house, in recliners from the infield!
Rock the Docks at Springfield Lake
June 27-June 29, 2024| Springfield Lake
Local family-friendly community festival with rides, food, music and events. Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of Rock the Docks!
A Whiskey Deemed Worthy
friday june 28th | 7pm |Akron civic theatre
On Friday, June 28th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Akron Civic Theatre taps into the growing interest in whiskey and bourbon tastings by putting our unique twist on a new immersive tasting event. At A Whiskey Deemed Worthy, presented by Wayside Furniture, whiskey lovers and the whiskey curious will enter a world of “liquid sunshine” and enjoy their choice of four pours from among 16 American whiskeys. The event will also feature ambient live music and a delicious array of noshes — a spectacular charcuterie presentation of meats, cheeses, vegetables, dips and breads; chicken wings; and sweet and savory selections. This event is for adults 21 years of age.
City of Stow Concerts on the Green
select fridays May 25th-July 5th | 6pm - 8Pm | stow city center complex
Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks and yard games in a family-friendly atmosphere on select Fridays May 25th-July 5th at the Stow City Center. Bring your lawn chairs and bug spray!
For more information, click the "learn more" button.
Wayside is excited to continue our support of the Concerts on the Green.
Kent Blues Fest
July 13th | Downtown kent
The 15th Annual Kent Blues Fest presented by Wayside Furniture on Saturday July 13th beginning at 1pm in Downtown Kent. Featuring over 30 bands at over 20 venues. FREE of charge.
Summit Metro Parks Touch-a-Truck
AUGUST 3RD | 10AM - 2PM| MUNROE FALLS METRO PARK
Kids get up-close and personal with a dozen Summit Metro Parks vehicles. Local law enforcement agencies will be present and Air Bear from Akron Childrens' Hospital will make a special appearance. Presented by Wayside Furniture.
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series
June-August| 4Pm - 8pm
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Cleveland Metroparks during weekly concert events. 39 total concerts this year!
Thursday night large stage shows at Edgewater, Merwin's Wharf and Euclid Beach.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday small stage shows at Huntington Beach, Emerald Necklace Marina and E. 55th
Wayside is thrilled to be the stage sponsor.
Summit Metro Parks Music by the Lake
Select Tuesdays | June-August| 7pm - 8pm | Munroe Falls & Silver Creek Metro Parks
Wayside is thrilled to Present Music by Lake. Enjoy six one-hour scenic outdoor lakeside concerts performed live by the park district's very own volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble.
Springfield Township Friday Night Concert Series
Fridays June - August | Springfield lake gazebo
Enjoy all genres of live music Fridays, June -August. 7-10pm at the Springfield Lake Gazebo. “Life is Better by the Lake”. Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of this concert series.
Wayside Customer Appreciation Days
AUGUST 17th & 18th | 12PM - 5PM|RED BRICK AMISH SHOP
THANK YOU for supporting our local, family owned and operated business for 87 years! Join us on Saturday Aug. 17th & Sunday Aug 18th for our Customer Appreciation Days where we will be serving Handel's ice cream sundaes and root beer floats from noon till 5pm.
The Madonio Animal Trust - Dog Days of Summer
AUGUST 17, 2024 | 11AM - 4PM | HOMETOWN BANK PLAZA
Downtown Kent at Hometown Bank Plaza will be filled with pet-related vendors, veterinarians, adoption groups, live music, food trucks and beer! As always, you can expect a dog parade and dog contests-including Best Dressed, Biggest, Smallest and new this year, Furthest-Traveled. Wayside is thrilled to support the Madonio Animal Trust.
Tennis in the Land
AUGUST 17 - AUGUST 24, 2024 | NAUTICA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX | CLEVELAND
Cleveland's ONLY professional women's sporting event! Tennis in the Land is a A WTA 250 tournament that brings top professional women's tennis players to the Nautica Entertainment Complex in the West Bank of the Flats. With an intimate, 2,000-person venue, Tennis in the Land gives all fans the ability to watch professional women's tennis from at most a few rows away!
Uniontown Lions Club Festival
AUGUST 14-17 | Hartville Marketplace
Enjoy a weekend filled with a Classic Car Show, Live Entertainment, parade, food trucks, games, rides and fireworks! Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of the Uniontown Lions Club Festival.
City of Stow Summer Sunset Blast
August 31-Sept 1, 2024 | SILVER SPRINGS PARK
Wayside is thrilled to present Summer Sunset Blast. The End of Summer Party! A family friendly event with food vendors, petting zoo, inflatables & rock wall, live music and fireworks! End the summer with a bang!
Kent Rocks Music Fest
SEPTEMBER 13TH | DOWNTOWN KENT
Enjoy the 3nd Annual Kent Rocks Music Fest presented by Wayside Furniture. Friday September 13th. FREE live music of all genres in downtown Kent in over 20 venues with over 20 bands.
Summit Metro Parks Films with Fireflies
FRIDAYS SEPTEMBER 20th - OCTOBER 4th | VARIOUS METRO PARK LOCATIONS
Join us for the ultimate summer movie experience! Enjoy an evening under the stars in a scenic setting while watching your favorite films with family and friends. Don't forget to bring snacks, bug spray and blankets or chairs. Visit summitmetroparks.org for start times. Presented by Wayside Furniture.
*Sept 20th: Movie: Over the Hedge. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm. 1828 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44313. A sensory-friendly movie night, with Summit DD and Autism Society of Greater Akron.
*Sept 27th: Movie: The Princess Bride. Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Shelter. 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron.
*Oct 4th: Movie: FernGully. Liberty Park Nature Center. 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg.
All movies begin at 7:30pm
Pints & Pies Craft Beer & Pizza Festival
OCTOBER 12, 2024 |7:00 Pm | AKRON CIVIC THEATRE
Enjoy craft beer from local and out of state breweries paired with all types of pies-pizza, savory and sweet.
Presented by Wayside Furniture.
Summit Metro Parks Truck or Treat
Saturday Oct 19th & 26th 5-7pm| goodyear heights & silver creek metro parks
Visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep the Summit Metro Parks beautiful while collecting treats from SMP staff. Costumes are encouraged for all ages!
Wayside is excited to support Truck or Treat.
After Thanksgiving Giving Event
Nov 29th - Dec 2nd | WAYSIDE FURNITURE
Bring in a donation for one of your favorite charitable organizations listed online and Wayside Furniture will make a matching contribution up to $100 Nov 29th through Dec 2nd or until $200,000 is given.