Main Street Kent

Downtown Kent is celebrating KSU Homecoming as we Paint the Town Blue & Gold! The Kent State Homecoming court and Flash will be our official judges and prizes will be awarded — including one for “Flashiest!”
And while you're downtown admiring the Blue & Gold decor, enter Main Street Kent's "Where's Flash?" contest for a chance to win a Kent State University swag basket and a $100 Kent Card! More info at https://mainstreetkent.org/wheres-flash
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Help create safer, more welcoming communities for everyone, regardless of s*x, gender identity, or s*xual orientation at Safe Space: LGBTQ+ Ally Training.
Standing Rock Cultural Arts Events hosts this special training on Tuesday, October 13 from 6pm - 8pm. If you’ve ever wanted to become a better ally but weren’t sure where to start, begin by reserving a spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-space-lgbtq-ally-training-tickets-1998910091894 🌈

Join your community of LGBTQ+ folks and allies on Saturday, October 17, at 11:00 am for the Rainbow Weekend 5k walk and fun run! Follow the Portage Hike & Bike Trail from North Water Brewing and back, where an End of the Rainbow Party will be taking place at the finish line. Get in on the fun, sign up now at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Kent/RainbowWeekend5K
The beneficiary of the 2026 Rainbow Weekend is the Portage County Pride Fund, offered through The Portage Foundation. This fund exists to serve the Portage County community—students, young adults, families, and local organizations—by helping meet essential needs with timely and practical support. 🏳‍🌈🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

We're excited to bring Browse & Bloom to Kent, in partnership with Leaf home and blooms. On Sat., Oct. 17, ticket holders will check in at Bell Tower Brewing Co. to pick up their map, flower carrier, and first stems...then spend the afternoon browsing downtown Kent, picking up a total of 15 blooms along the way! Final stop: Leaf home and blooms, where their floral designers will assist in creating a beautiful bouquet. Join us! https://www.facebook.com/share/18AdMhVWxd/

We are just days away from the 1st night of the John Hiatt Residency at The Kent Stage on Oct 3rd & 4th. Get your tickets now at kentstage.org or on the Kent Stage app

Check out this cute new vintage shop in Acorn Alley! 🛍️

Grab a contest card at any participating downtown Kent business and Find Flash to win big!

Submit your answers online to be entered for a chance to win a Kent State University swag basket and a $100 Kent Card! For every 5 answers you get correct, you’ll get one chance to win. If you get them all correct, you’ll get 5 chances!

Deadline to enter is October 5 and a winner will be announced by October 9. No purchase required.

Downtown Kent is celebrating Parents & Family Weekend and KSU Homecoming as we Paint the Town Blue & Gold! The Kent State Homecoming court and Flash will be our official judges and prizes will be awarded — including one for “Flashiest!”

And while you're downtown admiring the Blue & Gold decor, enter Main Street Kent's "Where's Flash?" contest for a chance to win a Kent State University swag basket and a $100 Kent Card! More info at https://mainstreetkent.org/wheres-flash

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We have a lot of fun at our Kick the Hate Kickball Tournament! Want to join this year? Register at https://mainstreetkent.org/rainbow-weekend/

Business owners and managers! Join MSK and the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for a meet up on Mon., Oct. 19 at 9am in the beautiful space at Blacktail Events in Kent, Ohio. We'll be joined by Thoomn Studios who will share the inside scoop about digital storytelling. Meet other business owners and have some coffee with us. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-biz-meetup-digital-storytelling-video-design-marketing-tickets-2001899715940