2026 Akron Children's Festival
Join us for our inaugural Akron Children’s Festival presented by Case Preparatory Academy! A FREE event packed with fun for the whole family!
2026 Akron Children’s Festival presented by Case Preparatory Academy
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 🕒 5–8PM
📍Summit County Fairgrounds (Arena Complex - 229 E. Howe Rd., Tallmadge, OH 44278)
Join us for our inaugural Akron Children’s Festival presented by Case Preparatory Academy!
We are excited to invite you to this FREE* family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find summer camps & family resources. Register now for character visits with Bluey, Marshall & Stitch, Candy Hunt, Fun Zone & Bounce Park, Fun Zone, Tunnel Zone, family bingo, prize game area, balloon artist, face painter and tons of other activities! Event is indoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, family bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, magician and more!
Register Now! This event will sell out!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Akron Prep!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor All About Dance! by Kristen!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Wings of Change Therapy, Inc.!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Davey!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Kid's University!
Featured Activities:
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT: Meet & Greet with Bluey, Marshall, and Stitch! PLUS, Cupcakes or Cookies and special stickers!
- CANDY HUNT: Candy & Prizes!
- FUN ZONE: Bounce Park Area | Tunnel Zone | Fun Zone – for participants with an Everything Pass, Ultimate Everything Pass, or Fun Zone Wristband to enjoy this fun! Be sure to register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
- PRIZE GAME AREA: Get Tokens to play our fun prize game area! Win great prizes via our Claw Machine & other fun games!
- Balloon Artist | Face Painting
- Free Treats, including FREE Timbits from Tim Hortons!
- Fun Games & Contests: Family Bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, Limbo Contest, Hula Hoop Contest – win prizes!
- Stage Entertainment: Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
- Summer Camps & Child Care: Find your summer camp or care options before they sell out
- Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, & Family Resources!
🚚 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor?
Visit our vendor page / Learn More: CLICK HERE
Registration Options (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)
Event is indoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150)– ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- Early Entry (5PM - 8PM)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) Must get by 6PM
- DOES NOT INCLUDE BOUNCE PARK / FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CHARACTER MEET & GREET OR PRIZE GAME AREA
- FUN Pass – Includes:
>>Special Activities: Stage Contest – Family Bingo (6:10PM) Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (6:25PM Main Stage) | Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (6:50PM).
>>CANDY Hunt: 7:20PM - 3 different candy hunts; 4 & under, 5-8 years, 9-12 years)
>>Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops or bubble gum!)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300)
- General Entry (6PM - 8PM)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- DOES NOT INCLUDE BOUNCE PARK / FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CHARACTER MEET & TREAT OR PRIZE GAME AREA
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $8 (Limit 100)($10 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Early Entry (5PM - 8PM) - includes all adults in party
- BOUNCE PARK / FUN ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone (All Day)
- 5 Activity Tickets: Used for variety of Claw Games and Spinner Prize Game.
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) Must get by 6PM
(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $12 (Limit 40)($20+ Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
- Private Candy Hunt (5:30PM)!
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT – 1 PRIORITY ENTRY TICKET (PICK 1): Get Special 15-minute early entry to either (PICK Either): Marshal (5PM), Bluey (6PM), Stitch Character(7PM) + Cookie or Cup Cake Bar. Good for 1 CHILD.
- PICK ONE ITEM BELOW (Up to a $20 Value!):
o Character Mystery Box (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE)
OR
o Bubble Wand (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE
Add-On Fun Items:
(1) Bounce Park / Fun Zone Wristband
– $5 online / $7 at event
- Includes Bounce Park Area, Tunnel Zone, Fun Zone!
(2) Activity Tickets
– 5 for $5 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event for 5 or $1.50 each at event
- FUN Game Area (1 Tickets) – Used for variety of Claw Games and Spinner Prize Game.
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT – 2 TICKETS: See Marshal (5:15-5:50PM), Bluey (6:15-6:50PM), Stitch Characters(7:15-7:50PM) + Cookie or Cup Cake Bar.
(3) Bubble Wand ($8 online / $10 at event) (SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE )
(4) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($3 / $4 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE
What’s in the VIP Bag?
- Kids Meal Coupons
- Special Passes to Activity Centers
- Plus, More Surprises!
💥Refer-a-Friend Bonus💥
We are offering a “Refer-a-Friend” bonus. TOP 5 people who refers the most attendees will receive 50 Activity Tickets good for the event. We will award the winner at check-in!
Character Meet & Treat + Cookie & Cupcake Bar Schedule:
- 5PM-5:15PM: Marshall Character Meet & Treat (ULTIMATE PASS ONLY)
- 5:15PM-5:50PM: Marshall Character Meet & Treat (General Entry – 2 Activity Tickets)
- 6PM-6:15PM: Bluey Character Meet & Treat (ULTIMATE PASS ONLY)
- 6:15PM-6:50PM: Bluey Character Meet & Treat (General Entry – 2 Activity Tickets)
- 7PM-7:15PM: Stitch Character Meet & Treat (ULTIMATE PASS ONLY)
- 7:15PM-7:50PM: Stitch Character Meet & Treat (General Entry – 2 Activity Tickets)
- 7:50PM: Character Visit ENDS
Event Schedule Highlights presented by our Stage Sponsor Clever Bee Academy:
- 5PM: VIP ENTRY OPENS (DIAMOND/ EVERYTHING / ULTIMATE PASS)!
- 5:05PM: BOUNCE PARK FUN ZONE / TUNNEL ZONE OPENS!
- 5:45PM: Magician (Main Stage)
- 5:50PM: CANDY HUNT – ULTIMATE PASS ONLY (Candy Zone)
- 6:00 PM GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS
- 6:10PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
- 6:25PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
- 6:50PM: Let’s Make a Deal Gameshow (Main Stage)
- 7:05PM: Magician (Main Stage)
- 7:20PM: CANDY HUNTS – 4 & Under, 5-8, and 9-12 year olds (Candy Zone)
- 7:50PM: Character Visit ENDS
- 8:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Invite your friends! Don’t miss the biggest family party of the Spring!
How to Join the Fun:
1. Click "Register" online
2. Choose your admission level + any add-ons
3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name)
4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building)
5. Let the fun begin!
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