First Night 2013

Make plans for New Year's Eve and join the fun in Downtown Akron on Monday, Dec. 31 from 6 p.m.-midnight. Now in its 17th year, First Night Akron is a New Year's Eve celebration unlike any other.

This family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts brings the community together with indoor entertainment and fun for all ages featuring the region's best in music, dance, theater, visual and interactive art!


Admission buttons are just $10 and children 10 and under are free. Buttons are sold… Show more at ACME Fresh Markets, participating FirstMerit branches and many other locations. Visit www.firstnightakron.org for complete event details and a list of button sale sites.


Consider getting the Discover Downtown Akron Passport and explore 16 Downtown Akron events in 2013 starting with First Night Akron - for only $15!


Whether you haven't been Downtown in years, or you're here often and are just looking for a good deal, the Passport gives you admission to 16 different events. It kicks off with First Night Akron 2013 and includes your admission button (a $10 value in itself!)


Other events include exclusive tours, free admission to popular venues and events, music and more. For a complete list of offerings and how to purchase, visit www.downtownakron.com/passport.

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