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.
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.
Guardians Best Seats in the House Contest
April 15 - August 26
Enter to win 6 VIP Tickets to a Saturday night Guardians game! After the game enjoy fireworks presented by Wayside Furniture from the best seats in the house…on the field in recliners!
Time to Explore
Now - December
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.
Pup Crawl
April 1st-May 31st | Summit Co. Breweries
Visit local breweries across the county, collect passport stamps, view adoptable animals during Mobile Adoption Center visits and win prizes!
Kent American Roots Festival
April 29th | Downtown Kent
Enjoy Free Live Americana music at over 18 downtown Kent venues. Presented by Wayside Furniture.
Summit Metro Parks 11th Annual Mother’s day 5K
Sunday May 8th | Munroe Falls Metro Park
Sunday May 8th | Munroe Falls Metro Park | Celebrate Mom and raise funds for the Summit Metro Parks Foundation. Course is jogger stroller-friendly. Register now!
Bark in the Park
Saturday, May 21st | Lock 3 Park, Akron
Summit County’s largest celebration of pets! Over 2,000 animal lovers and their furry family members come out for the annual Pledge Walk and Pet Expo.
Sounds of Summer
Last Friday of every month starting May through September | Cleveland Metroparks
Enjoy free live music from all genres, food trucks and beautiful views of different venues throughout the Cleveland Metroparks.
May 27th at the Coast Guard Station, June 24th at the Wildwood marina, July 29th at the Stinchcomb memorial, August 29th at Huntington Beach and September 30th at Squires Castle.
Wayside is thrilled to Present "Sounds of Summer".
Concerts on the Green
May 28th, June 29th, July 27th, August 10th | Stow City Center Campus 6-7:30
Enjoy free live music from all genres, food trucks and yard games. Wayside is thrilled to support the City of Stow Concert Series.
Springfield Township Friday Night Concert Series
Enjoy all genres of live music every Friday, June 3rd-Aug 19th 7-9pm at the Springfield Lake Gazebo. “Life is Better by the Lake”.
Music by the Lake
Six Tuesday evenings | Summit Metro Parks
Enjoy live music at two beautiful metro park locations. June 7, July 12 and August 9 at Munroe Falls Metro Park; June 21, July 19 and August 16 at Silver Creek Metro Park.
WOW! Wade Oval Wednesday Concert Series
June 15-August 17th | University circle
Enjoy a family-friendly community concert series every Wednesday from June 15th through August 17th. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy free live music of all genres.
Rock the Docks
June 23-26 | Springfield Lake
Local family-friendly community festival with rides, food, music and events. Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of Rock the Docks!
Festa Italiana of Cuyahoga Falls
July 15, 16, & 17 | Cuyahoga Falls River Front
Enjoy great food, grape stomping, live music and concerts featuring ESC8PE and Juke Box Heroes. Wayside is thrilled to help support Festa Italiana.
Kent Blues Fest
July 16th, 1pm
The 13th Annual Kent Blues Fest presented by Wayside Furniture on Saturday July 16th beginning at 1pm in Downtown Kent. Featuring over 30 bands at over 20 venues. FREE of charge.
The Madonio Family Animal Welfare Trust-Dog Days of Summer
Date TBD
Downtown Kent at Hometown Bank Plaza will be filled with pet-related vendors, veterinarians, adoption groups, live music, food trucks and Thirsty Dog 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 Family Animal Welfare Trust.
Uniontown Lions Club Festival
Date TBD
Enjoy a weekend of rides, food and fun on the grounds of HRM Complex adjacent to the Hartville Marketplace.
Wayside Wellness Fair at Akron Civic Theatre
September 17th | Akron Civic Theatre
Free Event with free health screenings, wellness booths, free food samples. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Roizen-What to Eat When More details to come!
Trick or Treat Fest
October, 2023
Every Friday-Sunday in October at the Cleveland Zoo from 11:30am - 3:30pm. More than a dozen Treat Stations Presented by Wayside Furniture.
After Thanksgiving Giving
Nov 25th-Nov 28th
Bring in a donation for one of your favorite charitable organizations listed online and Wayside Furniture will make a matching contribution up to $100 through Nov 28th or until $200,000 is given.
Wine Cheese and Chocolate Darling at the Akron Civic Theatre
February 2023
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 in downtown Kent
February 2023
Enjoy live British Invasion music at 15 different venues with over 15 bands in downtown Kent, Oh.
Presented by Wayside Furniture.
47th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival-Playhouse Square
