Local events

Local events in Kent

City · Portage County · 28 events in the next 90 days from 5 public calendars

This weekend: Ribbon Cutting for The Golden Oven Bakery. Checked October 19; updated daily.

Today, Monday, October 19

  1. Downtown Business Meet Up

    9 to 10:30 a.m. · 124 South Water Street · Business and jobs

    Register here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001899715940 Join us for a MSK + KACC Downtown Biz Meet Up at Blacktail Events You're invited to a downtown business meet up at Blacktail Events on Mon., Oct. 19 at 9am. We'll have guests from Thoomn Studios there to talk about…

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

Next 7 days, Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26

  1. Leadership Lunchbox Series | The Multi-Generational Workplace | Dr. Lett

    11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Kent Free Library · Business and jobs

    Boxed lunch included. This session is sponsored by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. Session Info: The Multi-Generational Workplace: Leadership that Connects, presented by Dr. Tadarrelle Lett. Registration for The Lunchbox Series…

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  2. Bowman Breakfast

    9 a.m. to noon · Kent State University Ballroom · Food, drink and markets

    Join us as Sarah Spinner, J.D., Ph.D., shares her Kent State story and reflects on the relationships, experiences, and connections that have shaped her journey and her work at the Kent State University Museum. Click here to sign up- Bowman Breakfast Registration Wednesday, Oct.…

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  3. Ribbon Cutting for The Golden Oven Bakery

    1 to 2 p.m. · 1413 South Water Street · Business and jobs

    Join us in welcoming The Golden Oven Bakery at their grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Sunday, October 25th! The grand opening is at noon, with the ribbon-cutting following at 1 pm.

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  4. Community Dish

    2 to 4 p.m. · The River Merchant Restaurant & Wine Market · Community and volunteering

    To Register- https://members.eatdrinkohio.org/ap/Events/Register/YEFgO3yTNCzCK This event brings operators together with trusted industry partners and community stakeholders to discuss current industry trends, operational challenges, and practical solutions that will support…

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

Further out, November 1 to January 17

  1. Senior Cycling

    10 a.m. to 1 p.m. · FT/Middlebury Trailhead · Sports and fitness

    From Summit Metro Parks

  2. Hero's Ruck Linking Pets to Vets

    8 a.m. to noon · 201 East Erie Street · Business and jobs

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  3. Business Ignite

    8 to 9:30 a.m. · Tree City Coffee and Pastry · Business and jobs

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

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  4. Tree City Dinner & Awards

    Starts 6 p.m. · Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center · Food, drink and markets

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  5. Paws to Taste

    6 to 9 p.m. · Kent State Hotel & Conference Center · $85 Business and jobs

    From Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce

  6. Manufacturing Breakfast

    8 to 9:30 a.m. · Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center · Food, drink and markets

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  7. Leadership Lunchbox Series |Networking Without the Awkward | Amanda Cole

    11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Kent Free Library · Business and jobs

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

  8. Women2Women: Everyday Bandwidth

    11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. · 101 Crain Avenue · Business and jobs

    From Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

Public meetings, 15 in the next 90 days

Public bodies that post their agendas: each line links the agenda or notice.

  1. Board of Zoning Appeals

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

  2. Civil Service Commission

    Starts 5 p.m. · 319 S. Water St., Community Room · Public meetings

    Regular Civil Service Commission Monthly Meeting

    From City of Kent public meetings

  3. CancelledPlanning Commission-Cancelled, no agenda items

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  4. BHS Board Meeting

    6 to 8 p.m. · Public meetings

    Monthly board of trustee meeting. Open to the public. Call the office for more information.

    From Kelso House

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  5. City Council Regular Meeting

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  6. City Council Committee Meeting

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  7. Health Board

    Starts 5:30 p.m. · 201 E ERIE ST STE E · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  8. Standing Rock Cemetery

    Starts 4 p.m. · 1361 N. Mantua St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  9. Civil Service Commission

    Starts 5 p.m. · 319 S. Water St., Community Room · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  10. Board of Zoning Appeals Special Meeting

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St., Council Chambers · Public meetings

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  11. Planning Commission

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  12. Parks and Recreation Board

    Starts 5:30 p.m. · Old Jail, 497 Middlebury Rd · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

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  13. December 7, 2026 Shade Tree Commission

    Starts 5 p.m. · 319 S. Water Street, Council Chambers · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

  14. Shade Tree Commission

    Starts 5 p.m. · 319 S. Water Street, Council Chambers · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

  15. Planning Commission Meeting 1

    Starts 7 p.m. · 319 S. Water St. · Public meetings

    From City of Kent public meetings

Nearby

More within 10 miles: Portage County events lists every city and township.

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Compiled from the public calendars named above; every event links to the posting it came from. Checked October 19.

Cracked Buckeye, "Local events in Kent", https://crackedbuckeye.com/place/kent/events/, checked 2026-10-19.

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