Souls & Sounds: An afternoon of remembrance, rhythm and creative expression at Chestnut Ridge Park

Name: Souls & Sounds: An afternoon of remembrance, rhythm and creative expression at Chestnut Ridge Park
Start: 2025-11-01T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-11-01T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 1926 19th St SW, Akron, OH 44314-2774, United States

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1926 19th St SW, Akron, OH 44314-2774, United States | Akron, OH

🌼Celebrate Día de Muertos with music, color, and creativity at Chestnut Ridge Park Amphitheater!
Join us for Souls & Sounds: A Day of Remembrance and Joy, featuring The Drecking Crew bringing lively, fall-inspired tunes to the historic stone amphitheater.
🎶 Live Music & Festive Vibes
Get ready for feel-good rhythms, dancing, and a vibrant afternoon in the park.
🎨 Creative Fun for All Ages
J. LaBuda Designs will offer free skull face painting, and families can take part in bright, meaningful craft activities inspired by Día de Muertos traditions—celebrating loved ones with light and color instead of fear and fright!
🧺 Bring a Picnic & a Chair
Settle in for this free community event full of music, laughter, and connection at one of Akron’s most beautiful parks.

📍 Where: Chestnut Ridge Park Amphitheater, 1926 19th St SW, Akron, OH 44314
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 1 | 2 PM – 4 PM
💛 Cost: Free & open to the public

This event is made possible through a placemaking grant from ArtsNow and the Summit County Land Bank (with support from the National Endowment for the Arts) and is presented in partnership with Artists Making Progress (AMP).