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(Akron, Ohio) - For the fourth year, Downtown Akron Partnership is offering Discover Downtown Akron Passports. For just $15, passport holders receive admission to 17 different events beginning with First Night Akron on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. The remaining 16 events run through December 2015.
 Events include tours, free admission to popular venues, sports events, dining, theater and more. The passport has an actual value of $238 and the First Night Akron button is a $10 value in itself.
Passports are available for purchase beginning Nov. 28 at Acme Fresh Market, Actors' Summit Theater, Akron Art Museum, Akron Civic Theatre box office (located across the street from the Civic on the first floor of the Ohio Building), Angel Falls Coffee (Highland Square), the Library Shop on Main and NOTO. Passports are also available at www.downtownakron.com/passport and from the Downtown Akron Partnership office (103 S. High St.) A total of 1,500 passports will be available for sale. Schools and community organizations interested in selling Discover Downtown Akron Passports as a fundraiser can contact Kelli Fetter at 330-374-7676 for details.
Offerings are date specific and can be found at www.downtownakron.com/passport. When ready to redeem an event, present your passport for admission and receive a stamp. In some instances you must present your passport prior to the event to receive a ticket. Space may be limited at some venues, so advanced reservations are encouraged.
2015 Discover Downtown Akron Passport events:
First Night Akron 2015* ($10 value)
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - 6 p.m.-midnight - Downtown Akron
Rubber City Rollergirls bout ($13 value)
Saturday, January 3, 2015 - 5 p.m. (bout starts at 6 p.m.) - John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St.
The Nightlight ($9 value)
Free one time admission any Wednesday in 2015 (times vary) - 30 N. High St.
Dante Boccuzzi Akron (DBA) ($18 value)
One free order of Green Spaghetti any Mon.-Wed. in 2015 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. - 21 Furnace St.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (choose one date) ($18 value)
January 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; February 1, 7, 8, 2015 - Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., Akron 44308
Akron Civic Theatre* ($10 value)
Akron Zoo's "It's a Wild World Animal Show," Sunday, February 8, 2015 - 2:30 p.m. 182 S. Main St.
Free admission to the Akron Zoo (choose one date) ($7 value)
February 9-12, 2015 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Behind the Scenes tour with Actors' Summit* ($33 value)
Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 2-5 p.m. - Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., 6th floor
Tuesday Musical presents Lawrence Brownlee* ($25 value)
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 7:30 p.m., EJ Thomas Hall - The University of Akron - 198 Hill St. Akron, OH 44304
HBA Akron Home & Flower Show ($8 value)
Free admission Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 - 10 a.m.-8 p.m. - John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St.
MonsterPianos! at EJ Thomas Hall - The University of Akron* ($12 value)
Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 3 p.m. - 198 Hill St., Akron 44304
The Summit County Historical Society ($12 value)
April 1-30, 2015 - Wed-Sat from 1-4 p.m. (choose one date) 550 Copley Rd., Akron 44320
Akron Antiquarian Book Fair ($5 value)
Free admission Friday, April 3, 3-8:30 p.m. OR Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St.
Akron Symphony Orchestra Concert for Kids
Choose one date in May 2015 ($5 value)
Summer Exhibit at Hower House ($8 value)
One day in July-August 2015, Wed-Sat from 12-3:30 p.m. - The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron 44325
3 Day Guest Pass to the YMCA ($45 value)
August 1-September 30, 2015 - Redeem at University Park YMCA, 477 E. Market St., Akron 44304
Holidays at Hower House (Buy one, get one offer) ($8 value)
November 11-December 19, 2015 (choose one date) - The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron 44325
The Welty Family Foundation supports the Discover Downtown Akron Passport.
About Downtown Akron Partnership
The mission of Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown. DAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people, activity, business and a thriving civic life to the heart of Akron. Through strategic marketing, clean and safe programs and management of Downtown's resources, DAP works to promote downtown as a gathering place in the center of our community.
DAP's members include property owners, business leaders and government officials who want to improve the image of Downtown as a safe, convenient location for businesses, working professionals and families. DAP is governed by a board of trustees as diverse as the interests of our city. DAP is supported by Akron Community Foundation and GAR Foundation.
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