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More Around Town
Check out these other great activities going on in Downtown Akron on New Year’s Eve!
The Akron Police Department Museum Grand Reopening
Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center
217 S. High St., Mezzanine Level
6-11 p.m.
The Akron Police Museum holds a fascinating collection of Akron’s history. The museum features nine completely new exhibits: Chiefs, Violent Crime, Non Violent Crime, Pretty Boy Floyd, Officer Weatherholt, Gambling, Akron Riots, Gangs and the Timeline. Visit the Akron Police Museum to learn more about an integral part of Akron’s history.
St. Bernard Church
Catholic Mass
44 University Ave
4:30 p.m
Visit this beautiful, Romanesque Revival style Catholic Church for New Year’s Eve mass.
Zion Lutheran Church
New Year’s Eve Entertainment & Food
139 S. High Street
6-10 p.m.
Food Court
6-10 p.m.: Food Court serving Homemade Hungarian sausage, sauerkraut, chili, hot dogs, sloppy joes, nachos, desserts, pop, coffee and tea.
7, 8 & 9 p.m.: Lion Players
7-8:30 p.m.: Face Painting
Sanctuary
6-6:30 & 7-7:30 p.m.: New Hope Worship Band
8-8:30 & 9-9:30 p.m.: ICHTHUS Praise Band
Check www.downtownakron.com for a full listing of events going on in Downtown on New Year’s Eve and every day of the year!