Civic Saturday Akron

05/08/2026

Torchbearers members were proud to volunteer at The Longest Table! Hi! Thank you for sharing about The Longest Table! 📷 Mal McCrea

This event promoted one of our core values: Connection. Akron residents from all walks of life came together to share a meal and conversation.

We’re currently accepting applications for Torchbearers Class of 2027! If you’re a young professional who lives or works in Akron and is looking to deepen your connection to your community and neighbors, apply before June 30. https://torchbearersakron.com/apply/

04/23/2026

Yay! Bring the kiddos and make a day of it with Akron Children's Museum and The Longest Table Akron at Lock 3 this Saturday!

04/22/2026

We wanna know— what are YOU bringing to the Longest Table April 25 at Lock 3?! Friends, cookies, kale salad, vibes?

🤳🏽Record a quick video

🥗 Tell us what you’re bringing you’re bringing to The Longest Table

👋 Post it on your social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) OR email 📧 your clip to [email protected] for us to share!

Looking for ideas? 💡 Based on our RSVPs, we could especially use main dishes like casseroles, rice and beans, baked pastas, wings etc… homemade or store-bought, simple is perfect!

Want to donate food to share with the whole community? Restaurants, businesses, local farmers we’d love to feature your fare— message [email protected]

RSVP and more info at civicsaturdayakron.org

In case of rain we move to Apr 26 same time/same place! ☀️

See you at the Longest Table!

03/24/2026

Yay hooray it’s The Longest Table Akron at Lock 3— a shared meal in the heart of downtown Akron, April 25 from 12:30 PM to 3 PM! 🎉

There are so many folks bringing this table together and we’d love for you to join in!

BECOME A TABLE HOST 🥙
• invite a handful of friends
• coordinate with your guests to bring food for your table
• welcome new folks joining your table
• consider applying with a friend to share the fun
• apply through April 10 at action.civicsaturdayakron.org

VOLUNTEER 👋
Help make this first Longest Table Akron an experience to remember! Opportunities include:
• making food for the potluck
• welcoming and seating guests
• being a roving host
• community art
• set up and clean up
• posting flyers around town
• inviting folks on social media

SPONSOR OR DONATE 💝
Help fill our community potluck tables with delicious local food — make an in-kind or tax-deductible donation at action.civicsaturdayakron.org (link in profile)

RSVP AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS 💌
• Grab your spot at civicsaturdayakron.org

VERY SPECIAL THANKS to The Longest Table Akron event sponsors and grantors:

Miller’s Party Rental Center Miller's Party Rental Center
Susan and Terry Yingling
Mary Coyle
Norka NORKA Beverage
Arts Now ArtsForward ArtsNow
Summit Artspace Summit Artspace
Longest Table Community
civicsaturdayakron.org

🎨 by Christina Turner happywonderfool.com

03/19/2026

HUGE thanks to Miller's Party Rental Center for sponsoring The Longest Table Akron at Lock 3 -- providing tables and chairs for hundreds of neighbors to gather for good food and good company! We are grateful to be in community with you!

Miller's Party Rental provides a wide and innovative selection of products and services that will enhance your style and creativity.

03/19/2026

We're so excited for The Longest Table Akron at Lock 3 April 25, and we invite YOU to help shape the gathering!
Volunteer, host a table, give a gift -- there are so many ways to make this free community potluck a joyful and impactful moment for all of Akron! Find your spot -->

Join your neighbors for a free community potluck in downtown Akron, April 25! Host a table, volunteer, or just come share a meal. A Civic Saturday Akron event.