Learn why Akron is the City of Invention at the Invent Now Museum and Store. The original National Inventors Hall of Fame, this museum dedicated to tracing human, social and economic progress currently features rotating multimedia exhibits and attractions about innovative products, artifacts from the Patent and Trademark Office and portraits of all the honorees of the NIHF.
Tickle your funny bone at the Funny Stop Comedy Club. Located in the Smith Centre, this comedy club is open five nights a week for people to kick back, relax and laugh themselves silly. Stop by for amateur stand-ups, open mic nights and special guest star performances–including stars from Comedy Central!
See the Akron Racers beat out their competitors at the Firestone Stadium. This professional women’s softball team has been on the Ohio sports scene for over a decade and has proudly netted an all-time win-lose record of 149-94. These sports champs are part of the National Pro Fastpitch League. Come decked out in black, red and gray to show your support for these lovely ladies!