Downtown Akron is getting ready to welcome the holiday season as Lock 3 kicks off its 22nd year of Winterblast on Friday, November 27, with a full day of family-friendly festivities.
Opening day runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., featuring ice skating, holiday shopping, the return of the Welcome Santa Illuminated Parade and an evening drone show and fireworks display.
The parade steps off at 6 p.m., traveling north along South Main Street from Cedar Street to West Bowery Street. A drone show, fireworks and the official lighting of Lock 3 will follow.
The Akron Bazaar Holiday Market opens at 5 p.m., offering handmade gifts from local artists and vendors.
Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy ice skating, ice bikes and the popular ice bumper cars.
Pricing includes:
Ice skating with rental skates: $10
Ice skating with your own skates: $5
Ice bikes: $10 for 15 minutes
Ice bumper cars: $12 for 10 minutes
Archie the Talking Snowman also returns, along with nostalgic holiday displays from the former O’Neil’s and Polsky’s department stores. These attractions are free to visit.
Families can also enjoy free visits with Santa on December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6–8 p.m.
More Holiday Events Ahead
Winterblast’s calendar includes the Artists Weekend Holiday Market November 27–29, Hands-On Holidays & Hotcakes on December 6, Akron’s Sauerkraut Ball December 12, Make Believe Midnight December 30 and Frost Fest January 23.
Regular Lock 3 winter hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Extended hours will be offered during the holidays.
For a full schedule, pricing and reservations, visit lock3live.com.
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