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Hello Akron! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Adults-only egg hunt with mimosas, snow leopard returns to a revamped habitat, and mind-bending bubble show + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Playful pursuit at the museum: Akron Art Museum will host Sip and Search, an adults-only egg hunt March 28 in downtown Akron with mimosas and prizes, including a golden egg print by Mark Mothersbaugh — get event details and pricing.

Legends of the Wild refresh: Akron Zoo snow leopard Tai Lung is back in his habitat after a renovation. The expanded space fits a second cat, and the zoo plans to bring in a female — read the full story.

City eyes housing rehab strategy: Akron is weighing a loan fund to preserve affordable rentals after moving to provide a $400,000 loan to buy 32 apartments on Zahn Drive, with the pilot in early stages — see how it could work.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Test your wits at family trivia
• Celebrate regional student art at White Rabbit
• Bowl to support Akron Youth Mentorship
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Shareable bites, live vibes: Craving more than leftovers? At Jilly’s Music Room, the menu is 100% gluten-free, with American tapas, smart cocktails, and live sets that keep the night moving. Small plates lead to the stage, and the weeknight feels easy.

Your miles, upgraded: Second Sole Akrun does thoughtful, no-rush fittings and stocks the good stuff: shoes, socks, insoles, and gadgets for towpath jogs and trail days alike. The right fit helps you fine-tune your setup and rediscover how much nicer Summit County miles can feel with gear that actually matches your stride.

Movie night, but better: Ditch the multiplex and find films worth discussing at The Nightlight, Akron’s nonprofit indie cinema serving art-house hits, cult favorites, and curated series. Settle in with a cozy bar and real-deal concessions, perfect for low-key weeknights or casually impressive dates.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🔮 Spheres Bubble Show: Orbs @ The Goodyear Theater | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Prepare to be hypnotized by soap, light, and a room full of adults pretending it’s just for the kids. Spheres Bubble Show Presents Orbs turns bubbles into art, with giant floating sculptures, lasers, and that satisfying pop. Bring curiosity, leave oddly serene.

🕵 Sherlock Holmes and the 1st Baker St Irregular @ Tallmadge High School | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Craving clever fun that won’t rot your brain? This family-friendly Holmes romp stars Wiggins as she helps crack The Red-Headed League and The Blue Carbuncle, perfect for a night you’d rather outthink than outdrink, so bring the kids, the grandkids, and your inner deduction nerd.

📖 Akron Book Fest @ Akron-Summit County Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think you’ve met all the storytellers in town? Downtown at Main Library, Akron Book Fest corrals 75-plus local authors, illustrators, and publishers for signings, panels, workshops, kid activities, and mingling with fellow readers, plus free advance copies while they last, and guilt-free book shopping.

🖍 Unleash Your Creativity: Drawing and Painting (Ages 7-10) @ Akron ArtWorks | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Your kid is turning cereal boxes into art? Enroll them in this ages 7 to 10 class for drawing and painting fundamentals, perspective, and color play, with guidance and no glitter explosions. Creative chaos contained, they learn depth and shading, you get quiet, everyone wins.

🌺 24th Annual GAOS Orchid Show @ Petitti Garden Centers Tallmadge | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Akron’s orchid diehards are back with their 24th annual show, and yes, they’ll fix that sad grocery-store orchid on your windowsill. Bring your plants for affordable repotting, new pots if you need them, and feel good that proceeds support the Greater Akron Orchid Society.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Pageant @ Summit Mall Fairlawn Ohio | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Summit Mall with a low-pressure pageant where all ages shine, and everyone leaves with a trophy and tiara. It’s sweet, silly, and beginner friendly, the kind of wholesome chaos that pairs nicely with a soft pretzel, then a nap.

✂ Craft Connections @ Barberton Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:30 AM – Break out of your routine and get crafty with neighbors at this all-ages, drop-in library session. Whether you’re glue-gun savvy or still battling safety scissors, everyone’s welcome. Registration, and a full headcount for groups, keeps the glitter stocked, so sign up here: https://events.barbertonlibrary.org/calendar/Events

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Akron report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 54°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 31%

Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 92%

Rain before 4pm, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

On the 13th hole of Chenoweth Estates, this Colonial features a two-story foyer and a tray-ceiling living room. The kitchen offers granite, a center island, stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Perks include a first-floor primary suite, a family room with stone fireplace opening to a golf-view patio, a finished lower level with bar and gym, and an EV-ready garage.

Take a peek inside →