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February 9 – 23
Acme Fresh Market Baby Photo Contest
- 1 Winner in each of four (4) categories will win FREE Gerber Baby Food for a year
- Sponsored by Gerber’s / Nestlé
- For details, rules, and entry visit www.acmestores.com/babycontest beginning February 9
April 1 – 30
2nd Annual Acme Fresh Market Food Drive
- 100% of all donations will go directly to the Akron/Canton Regional Food Bank (Acme 20 – Cleveland Food Bank)
- Purchase a $1 coupon and a gift card will be donated to the food bank (in increments of $25)
- Purchase a $5 or $10 coupon and specific items from the “most needed” list will be donated to the food bank
- For more information visit www.acmestores.com
April 27 – May 11
2nd Annual Acme Fresh Market Pet Photo Contest
- Sponsored by Nestlé Purina
- 1 Winner in each of Six (6) categories will win Free Purina pet products for a year
- For details, rules, and entry visit www.acmestores.com/petcontest beginning April 27
May 1 – June 30
Acme Sponsored . . . Spree for All . . . Metro Parks Serving Summit County
- Hiking forms will be available at all of our 16 convenient locations beginning April 15
- Hikers on foot and those with strollers, wheelchairs, walkers and canes enjoy flat, easy trails during this award-winning hiking series
- To receive rewards, complete five hikes – on five different trails, the same trail or any combination of trails – and submit a completed hiking form
- Hikes are FREE for all participants
- Rewards are FREE to Summit County residents
- Out-of-county residents pay to receive their hiking rewards ($10 for first-year hikers, $5 for veteran hikers)
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330.865.8065
May 11
Acme Fresh Market’s Mother’s Day Cake Decorating
- Mother’s Day is celebrated at all of our 16 convenient locations
- Children ages 12 and under can decorate a FREE 8” heart shaped cake especially for Mom
- Limit of one cake per family
- Registration is required and begins on April 22nd at the customer service desk
May 14 – 19
Acme Sponsored . . . The Junior League of Akron Designer ShowHouse 2013 . . . 657 Ridgecrest Rd., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations beginning April 13
- Admission is $20.00 per person (age 12 and older)
- For more general information: jrleagueakron@sbcglobal.net or call 330.836.4905
June 12 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Music by the Lake . . . Silver Creek Metro Park / Bathhouse . . . 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
- FREE lake swimming
- Live music from 6 – 7:30 pm
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
June 18 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Music by the Lake . . . Munroe Falls Metro Park / Lake Area . . . 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
- FREE lake swimming
- Live music from 6 – 7:30 pm
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
June 20 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Pops ‘N More . . . Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Pavilion . . . 40 Axline Ave., Akron
- FREE one hour concert
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last.
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
July 1 – August 31
Acme Sponsored . . . Inaugural Summer Biking Spree . . . Metro Parks Serving Summit County
- Biking forms will be available at all of our 16 convenient locations beginning June 15
- Cyclists of all ages will enjoy this first-time event and earn rewards in the process by riding at least five sections of the multipurpose trails
- They include the 34-mile Bike & Hike Trail, 22.4 miles of the Towpath Trail and the new 4-mile Freedom Trail, which opens in Tallmadge in spring 2013
- Rewards are FREE to Summit County residents. Out-of-county residents pay to receive their rewards ($10 for first-year riders, $5 for veteran riders
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
July 10 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Music by the Lake . . . Silver Creek Metro Park / Bathhouse . . . 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
- FREE lake swimming
- Live music from 6 – 7:30 pm
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
July 16 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Music by the Lake . . . Munroe Falls Metro Park / Lake Area . . . 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
- FREE lake swimming
- Live music from 6 – 7:30 pm
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
July 18 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Pops ‘N More . . . Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Pavilion . . . 40 Axline Ave., Akron
- FREE one hour concert
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last.
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
July 30
Acme Fresh Market Cup . . . Firestone Country Club . . . 452 E. Warner Rd., Akron
- Local First Tee Chapters will compete for the coveted Acme Fresh Market Cup.
- Time: TBD
July 30 – August 4
Acme Sponsored . . . Bridgestone Invitational . . . Firestone Country Club . . . 452 E. Warner Rd., Akron
- Details to be announced
August 2 11:30 am
Acme Sponsored . . . Pro Football Hall of Fame Fashion Show . . . Memorial Civic Center & Cultural Center – 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton
- Acme Fresh Market is the wine sponsor
August 7 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Music by the Lake . . . Silver Creek Metro Park / Bathhouse . . . 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
- FREE lake swimming
- Live music from 6 – 7:30 pm
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
August 13 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Music by the Lake . . . Munroe Falls Metro Park / Lake Area . . . 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
- FREE lake swimming
- Live music from 6 – 7:30 pm
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
August 15 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Pops ‘N More . . . Firestone Metro Park / Coventry Oaks Pavilion . . . 40 Axline Ave., Akron
- FREE one hour concert
- Dessert provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last.
- Cancelled if it rains – Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. if wet weather is in the forecast
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
September 1 – November 30
Acme Sponsored . . . 50th Annual Fall Hiking Spree . . . Metro Parks Serving Summit County
- Hiking forms will be available at all of our 16 convenient locations beginning August 15
- Hike at least eight designated trails to receive hiking rewards
- Rewards are FREE to Summit County residents
- Out-of-county residents pay to receive their hiking rewards ($10 for first-year hikers, $5 for veteran hikers)
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
September 28
Acme Sponsored . . . Akron Marathon Presented by Time Warner Cable . . . 300 S. Main St., Akron (Canal Park)
- 7:00 am start
- 26.2 miles – Full Marathon
- 13.1 miles – Half Marathon
- 5 Person Relay
- Kids Fun Run
- Acme Fresh Market is the Post Race Experience AND Half Marathon Sponsor
- See Acme mascots, Buck and Buffy
- For more information or to register visit www.akronmarathon.org
October – Date to be determined
Henry’s Acme Sponsored . . . Pancake Day . . . Buchtel High School . . . 1040 Copley Rd., Akron
- Details to be announced
October 5 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Fall Family Outing . . . Goodyear Heights Metro Park / Main Entrance . . . 2077 Newton St., Akron
- FREE hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, live music, apple cider, cookies and more
- A wheelchair-accessible hay wagon is available
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
October 12 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Fall Family Outing . . . Silver Creek Metro Park /Bathhouse . . . 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
- FREE hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, live music, apple cider, cookies and more
- A wheelchair-accessible hay wagon is available
- For more information visit www.summitmetroparks.com or call 330-865-8065
October 12 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations beginning August 19
- A child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 12 10 am – 12:00 pm
Acme Fresh Market Pumpkin Decorating Day
- Halloween is celebrated at all of our 16 convenient locations
- Time TBD
- Purchase a pumpkin and watch your child(ren) ages 12 and under decorate it for FREE
- Refreshments will be served
October 13 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 18 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- A child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 19 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 20 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 25 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 26 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
October 27 3:00 – 8:00 pm
Acme Sponsored . . . Boo at the Akron Zoo . . . Akron Zoo . . . 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron
- Tickets on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- child under 2 AND not collecting treats Free
- Trick-or-treaters $9
- Observer / Zoo Member Free
- Observer / Non Zoo Member $5
- Special Appearance: Acme mascot, Buck or Buffy, Time TBD
- For more information visit www.akronzoo.org
November 29
Acme Sponsored . . . First Night Akron . . . . Downtown Akron
- $10 Admission buttons on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- Indoor, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve family fun event
- Features the region’s best in music, dance, theater, visual and interactive arts
- Children under 10 are free with button wearing adult
- Free shuttle buses and event guides
- Special Appearance: Acme mascots, Buck and Buffy
- For more information visit www.firstnightakron.org
December 8
Acme Fresh Market Breakfast with Santa
- Details to be announced
December 31 6:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Acme Sponsored . . . 18th Annual First Night Akron . . . . Downtown Akron
- $10 Admission buttons on sale at all of our 16 convenient locations
- Indoor, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve family fun event
- Features the region’s best in music, dance, theater, visual and interactive arts
- Children under 10 are free with button wearing adult
- Free shuttle buses and event guides
- Special Appearance: Acme mascots, Buck and Buffy
- For more information visit www.firstnightakron.org
