Winterblast

From the organizers: Akron, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2025 — The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is set to kick off the 21st season of winter fun on Friday, November 28th. Festivities run from 11am-11pm with a full day of ice skating. From 5-9pm, the Holiday Market opens up offering a great opportunity to support local artists while you get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Keep an eye out for Archie the Snowman, back from the North Pole and eager to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Don't miss the return of the O’Neil’s holiday displays featuring classics like the Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan. Then head over to Main St. at 6pm for the Welcome Santa Illuminated Parade (starting at Cedar and S. Main and making its way north down S. Main to W. Bowery). The parade will showcase vibrant floats, costumed characters and of course Santa himself! Immediately following the parade, the evening culminates with fireworks, and the lighting up of Lock 3. This Winterblast kickoff marks the 1-year anniversary of the reopening of the city’s redesigned Lock 3 park. The Lock 3 corridor saw incredible turnout this year — over 175,000 attendees in total, with more than 100,000 joining for Lock 3–hosted events! Lock 3 has generated a $10 million direct economic impact through ticket sales, concessions, and local business spending and up to $25 million total economic impact when accounting for indirect effects such as job creation, and tourism. "We’re so excited to welcome our community and guests alike to our Winterblast season in Lock 3,” said Akron Mayor Shammas Malik. “Lock 3’s redesign has been truly transformational for our downtown corridor, and this is only the beginning. If you haven’t checked out the new Lock 3, it’s time to come down and see what thousands of others already know, Lock 3 is a state of the art, world class park with events and facilities to match.” WINTER SEASON Lock 3’s Winter season is back this year with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy! From ice skating to thrilling ice bumper cars and ice bikes, there's something for visitors of all ages. Lock 3 will be filled with holiday music from 91.3 The Summit. Be sure to visit lock3live.com for a complete list of activities, pricing details, and operating hours. LOCK 3 WINTER HOURS Mon/Tues - Closed Wed/Thurs - 11am-9pm Fri/Sat - 11 am-11pm Sun - 11am-6pm ICE SKATING Ice Skating includes Skate Rental - $10 SKATE SIZES: Child 9 thru Adult 13 Skating with Own Skates - $5 Skating with double blade buckle skates. - $8 - No reservations needed. ICE BUMPER CARS: Wednesday –Sunday $12 for 10 minutes. Reservations online. To reserve, please visit Lock3Live.com. Reservations open Nov 14. Evelyn's Coffee & Banh Mi Cafe: Hours Mon–Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Sat: 9 AM - 4 PM Located inside Lock 3. ARCHIE THE TALKING SNOWMAN! Talk to Archie and take a walk through Miller’s Party Rental Holiday Lane to enjoy displays from the former O’Neils and Polsky’s Department Stores displayed in the former O’Neils Basement (enter near Skate Rental). Free admission. Check Lock3Live.com for hours (coming soon). Archie The Snowman Fan Club Day - December 20th 12-9 pm Visit with Santa Sun., Dec. 14th - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 20th - 11 am – 1 pm Mon. Dec 22nd - 5 – 7 pm Visit with Santa, bring your camera for photos. Free admission. Registration not required.

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