Saturday, December 9th is Light Up Akron Day!

The day begins with the Annual Cookie sale and Basket Auction at the First United Methodist Church from 9am till noon. Then, get some holiday shopping done at the Akron PTA’s large Craft and Vendor show that will be held throughout the Elementary School hallways from 10am till 4pm. Also that day, the merchants on Main Street will be open from 10am with extended hours until 8pm for a little Moonlight Shopping. A Polar Express-themed Scavenger Hunt called “the Akron Express” is planned for the day so you may want to grab information at Market on Main to start your adventure.

Village residents are encouraged to have their homes decorated for the holidays by December 10th and be ready to turn on their lights by 4:30pm when the fire whistle blows to begin the parade and light up the Village of Akron! But you will want to turn those lights on a bit early so that you can catch the Akron Central School Elementary Chorus in the Gazebo in Russell Park singing festive holiday songs beginning at 4:15pm prior to the parade.

Once the Gala Light Up Akron Parade begins, be ready to see floats, trucks, cars and more all lit up and making their way from ACS to Main Street and featuring the Akron Central School Santa Band. Sorry, there will be no candy throwing of any kind. A prize will be awarded for the most festive parade entry. Anyone interested in participating in the parade must be at the AAkron Rule Parking Lot across from the school by 4pm. Parade participants are asked to wear or have decorative lighting to promote Light Up Akron!

The parade route will begin on Bloomingdale and make its way onto Main Street continuing toward Russell Park. The Santa Band, Santa, Mrs. Claus and Mayor and Mrs. Patterson will exit at Church and Main Streets to proceed to the gazebo in Russell Park, where Pastor Dale Gooch will bless our community with prayer and Mayor Patterson will welcome everyone. Then, together with Santa and with assistance from the Santa Band, the community tree will be lit. Don’t forget your cameras as there will be pictures with Santa at the C. Dee Wright Center after the post-parade band and chorus performance in the gazebo.

We have many merchants, and restaurants that will be open this weekend for Small Business Saturday! We encourage those who are able to come down and support all our local businesses in the Village of Akron! Please be safe and courteous! Our local businesses need you now more than ever! Many even have curbside pickup for your safety! Please share this and encourage others to shop locally this holiday season!

You’re invited!!! 🤍

Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of The Vintage Boutique with us!

e are BEYOND thrilled to have been welcomed with open arms into the quaint and cozy village of Akron, NY and we can’t wait to you show our vintage inspired home decor & gift shop!

Join us for a ribbon cutting, door prizes and boutique giveaways to the first 20 customers!

We can’t wait to meet everyone and have our vision for SO long be brought to life.

Look for Ashley & Dan & say hello & take a look at our website www.shopthevintageboutique.com

We’ll see you soon!

In addition to free health screenings, a free farmers market, and family activities, we will have flu shots provided by Wegmans, a door prize, goodie bags, and fun for the whole family!

Akron Fire Hall presents Trunk or Treat

The Akron Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we will be hosting our first official Fall Fest for Saturday, October 14th. We would like to offer a big thank you to our sponsor Whiting Door for the generous donation of the Main street banner! The following is planned for the event

🍂 Cornhole Tournament with Cash Prizes- Sponsored by Jans Smoke Shop & Gas Mart

🍂 Chili Cookoff - Sponsored by One Church NY

🍂 Booze Ring Toss - Sponsore by Akron Lions Club

🍂DJ Music - Sponsored by Akron Lady Lions

🍂 Children's Costume Contest - Sponsored by Martin's Mercantile

🍂 Craft Vendors as well

🍂 Grilled Corn & Candy Apples ... plus much more!

Car, Truck & Motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to showcase their rides at this event in partnership with the Akron Chamber of Commerce. Live music from Yank The Cover & DJ Rockin’ Rick will be occurring on a temporary stage in the parking lot with vendors set up under the superstructure where the bar is also located. Food trucks will be present as well.