Thanks for stepping up to bat for Akron's future!

It is because of you that this event had a successful return in 2023. Stay tuned for details on the 2024 Growing Up Akron event, coming soon!


 

Canal Park

2023 Event Details

Friday, August 11, 2023 from 6-9 PM
Canal Park, 300 S. Main Street, Akron

Activities

  • Take batting practice with RubberDucks pitching coaches! As many balls as you can hit in 2 minutes, for $75. Only 15 slots available, so advance sign-ups are encouraged.
  • Run the bases! Kids up to age 14 are encouraged to join the fun run at 7:30 pm.
  • Bid on silent auction items! Check back one week before the event for a preview of available items.
  • Make some memories! Snap a photo with a RubberDucks mascot, take a picture in front of the Akron Mural in the Champion's club, or Turning Page Photo booth for fun event photos.
  • Have fun! Stroll the park, slide down the giant inflatable slide, practice your pitching, and have an evening of Akron-centric fun, all to a soundtrack by DJ Jason of National Event Productions in Columbus.

Become a Sponsor

Growing up Akron logo

Presenting Sponsors

  • Ilene Shapiro logo
  • Summit County Job and Family Services logo
peg's foundation
Akron Children's Hospital ACME logo Community Support Services GPD Group Keystone Technology Consultants State & Federal Communications Gallagher Insurance Brouse McDowell
ADM Board Direction Home Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC TRIAD United Way Summit & Medina Roger & Sally Read Summit County Children Services FirstEnergy Foundation Nami Summit County PNC Bank Oriana House

Umpire Sponsors

Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
Patty and Peter Geise
KeyBank Foundation
John and Liz Menefee
John Scaglione, Realtor
Sikich
Summit County DD Board
Summit County Public Health
Karen Talbott
Darrell Wright, Dan LaHaie