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.
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.
Best Seats in the House Contest
Now - March 24, 2023
Enter for a chance to win 4 VIP tickets to a Cleveland basketball game in a lower-level suite plus get a pair of Flexsteel recliners or a Flexsteel Sofa of your choice! ($2,000 value).
saturday February 11, 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.
February 17, 2023 | Downtown kent
Enjoy live British Invasion music at 20 different venues with over 20 bands in downtown Kent, Oh.
Presented by Wayside Furniture.
47th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival-Playhouse Square
Kent American Roots Festival
April 28, 2023 | Downtown Kent
Enjoy Free Live Americana music at over 18 downtown Kent venues. Presented by Wayside Furniture.
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.
WOW! Wade Oval Wednesday Concert Series
University circle
Enjoy a family-friendly community concert series every Wednesday from June through August. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy free live music of all genres.
Rock the Docks
Springfield Lake
Local family-friendly community festival with rides, food, music and events. Wayside is thrilled to continue our support of Rock the Docks!
July 15, 2023 | Downtown kent
The 15th Annual Kent Blues Fest presented by Wayside Furniture on Saturday July 15th beginning at 1pm in Downtown Kent. Featuring over 30 bands at over 20 venues. FREE of charge.
Enjoy all genres of live music every Friday, June -Aug, 7-9pm at the Springfield Lake Gazebo. “Life is Better by the Lake”.
The Madonio Animal Trust-Dog Days of Summer
August 2023| 11am-4pm
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.
Kent Rocks Music Fest
September 15, 2023 | Downtown Kent
Enjoy the 2nd Annual Kent Rocks Music Fest presented by Wayside Furniture. Friday September 15th. FREE live music of all genres in downtown Kent in over 20 venues with over 20 bands.
Pints & Pies Craft Beer & Pizza Festival
October 2023 | Akron Civic Theatre
Enjoy craft beer from local and out of state breweries paired with all types of pies-pizza, savory and sweet.
October 2023
Every Friday-Sunday in October at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. More than a dozen Treat Stations Presented by Wayside Furniture.
Nov 24th-Nov 27th
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 24th through Nov 27th or until $200,000 is given.