Polymer Palooza! 2025

June 7 2025
1:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for Polymer Palooza on June 7th from 1 PM to 6 PM at the Akron Children's Museum and Lock3 Park. This exciting, free event is brought to you by Akron Children's Museum, Greater Akron Chamber, Polymer Industry Cluster, and Lock3 Park! Get ready for a day filled with fun, education, and community engagement!

Thursday Soccer! Dec 5, 2024 - Mar 13, 2025

December 5 2024 - March 13 2025
Cost: $264
Ages: 2-5
Mini Winter 2024 (ages 2 - 3.5) and Classic Winter 2024 (ages 3.5 - 5)

Hands-on Halloween

October 26 2024
10:00am-3:30pm
Cost: $12/Child & $10/Adult

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Times: 10:00am-3:30pm

 

Tickets:
Members: $10/Child, $8/Adult
Non-Members: $12/Child, $10/Adult

Purchase tickets now!

  • Tasty Treats
  • STEM Activities
  • Make and Take Crafts, Gourds and more!

Receive a treat w/ donation of fuzzy socks, any size and any color, for Summit County Children Services.

10:00am Doors Open! Let's have fun and get spooky together!

11:30am–12:00pm Dance Party with Mr Jeff with special guest appearances from the ACM Monsters Polly and Rubert!

12:15pm–12:45pm Dance Party with Mr Jeff with special guest appearances from special characters!

Thursday Soccer! Jun 27 thru Aug 29.

June 27 - August 29 2024
Cost: $198
Ages: 2-5

Classic Summer 2024 (ages 3.5 - 5). Parking is available in garage off of West State Street.

Mini Summer 2024 (ages 2-3.5). *Parent involvement required* Parking is available in garage off of West State Street.

Mini/Classic Hybrid Summer 2024 (ages 2 - 5). Parking is available in garage off of West State Street.

REGISTER NOW! SPACE LIMITED!

For Moms By Moms - May 3

May 3 2024
Cost: $50, or $45 if by April 26
Ages: Adults Only

Calling all incredible moms out there! Akron Children's Museum is hosting a special event to honor and celebrate amazing mothers in our community! Get a sitter and grab your mom squad to join us for an evening filled with adult-only festivities, laughter and endless fun.

TICKETS INCLUDE:
Bottomless Bubbly Bar (Prosecco, etc. while supplies last)
Fresh Floral Bouquet
DJ & Dancing, Appetizers & Sweet Treats
Serenity Room, Jewelry and Craft Stations
Raffle Baskets, Vendors, and MORE!

Book Your Tickets Here!

Grown Up Play Date Fundraiser: Vegas, Baby! March 2, 2024

March 2 2024
7pm - 12am

Auction is Active! Place Your Bids Now!

 

When: March 2, 2024 
Time: Event 7pm-12am, VIP access 6pm
Where: Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main Street Akron, Ohio 44308  

The Akron Children’s Museum invites you to take part in a very special evening benefit.  We are proud to announce our 7th Annual Grown Up Play Date: Vegas, Baby!  An upscale fundraiser “Where Akron Comes to Play'' Las Vegas style.

For one night, the Akron Children’s Museum (ACM) will transform into Las Vegas, Baby! Experience Las Vegas in Akron, Ohio and walk The Strip with nearly 300 guests for an evening with exceptional food, dancing, live entertainment, casino games  and FUN! With its engaging theme, premier auction, and countless surprises, the Grown Up Play Date is a highly anticipated yearly favorite of ACM’s expanding community of supporters, and a pivotal element in our nonprofit organization’s financial progress.

The Art of Play - Mindful Play Workshop - October 22

October 18-23 2022

The Art of Play
With Akron Soul Train Resident Artist Kyra Kelley
. . .
Akron Children’s Museum
Saturday, October 22, 10-11am
Families welcome!

Who says mindfulness has to be seated meditation? This hour-long workshop is an opportunity for ages 5 years and older to engage in mindful play. Together we will be present with our bodies and with each other, exploring physical spaces and imaginary places. Open to children, families, and those who embrace the child within.

Workshop admission is FREE with museum ticket purchase!

Register Now!

Hands-On Holidays

December 5 2021
10-11:30am / 11:30am-1:00pm / 1:00-2:30pm / 2:30-4:00pm
Cost: Non-members: $12 per child /$10 per adult Members: $10 per child / $8 per adult

 

Hands-on Holidays

 

Performances by Hyre CLC’s Show Choir   •  Design Your Own Reindeer Antlers   •  Snowman Popcorn   •   Visit by the Snow Sisters   •   Hotcake Station   •  Visit From the North pole   •  Build Your Own Wooden Toy   •   Make Own Snowman & Holiday Felt Ornaments   •   And More!

Accepting donations of new pajamas for Children’s Services Foster and Kinship families.

Event Time Sessions:

10:00-11:30am

11:30am-1:00pm

1:00-2:30pm

2:30-4:00pm

You can also add a Canvas Workshop for only $10/person ($12 non-member). 

 

**PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR

snowman canvas

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Snowstorm

Sanjib Bhattacharya's Dance Movement Workshop

July 31 2021
10:00-11:00am
Cost: FREE
Ages: Children 5-12 yrs

Sanjib Bhattacharya presents Dance Sutra- Dance Movements on July 31 from 10-11am for children 5-12 years and their families.

Get your body moving and your mind right with Akron Soul Train resident artist Sanjib Bhattacharya. Dance Sutra is a unique sequence of movements for enrichment of mind, body and soul.

Based on principles of Indian Classical & Contemporary Dance and Martial Arts, it helps improve body alignment and builds strength & endurance.

Dance Sutra can be customized to meet individual requirements, making it accessible to all levels; from children to seniors, beginner to advanced and fitness enthusiasts to professional performers.

Come be inspired, get moving, and have fun with the whole family by learning and appreciating this wonderful Indian art form.

 

Register

Pre-New Years Eve Ready, Set, Glow Party!

December 29 2019
6-8 PM
Cost: $10 for adult, $10 for children (General Admission), $15 for children (General Admission & Monster Mission Course)
Ages: 3-12

A special event for children to ring in the New Year at the Akron Children's Museum on Sunday, December 29, 2019. 6:00-8:00 PM.  Ready, Set, Glow tickets will go fast!  This is an event the whole family will enjoy! Meet Josh the Juggler along your way through our interactive exhibits with a fun scavenger hunt, balloon artist, face painter and more! Design your own glow in the dark cookie while enjoying a live DJ on the glowing dance floor before the ball drops at 7:59 PM!  Please consider bringing an item or two (new with tags) to help Kylie’s Bags of Love for ALL patients in the hospital boy/girl socks, small stuffed animals, card games, play dough, small crafts, Lip Balm, nail polish, journals, pens, coloring books, etc. This special event is sponsored by ACME Fresh Market, RSVP Food and Party Outlet, and Metis Construction, and State Farm Insurance.