We Are

Better Kenmore CDC

We are a community development corporation dedicated to building a better Kenmore by improving the quality of life in Akron’s second largest neighborhood through cultural, artistic, recreational and business revitalization within the historic Kenmore Boulevard business district.

Things To See & Do On

The heart and soul of the Kenmore neighorhood, The BLVD is home to one of a kind dining destinations and unique shopping experiences. It is also Akron’s Music Row – home to multiple live music venues, guitar shops and recording studios. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors down to The BLVD for an authentic experience you won’t find anywhere else in Akron.

Foods & Drinks
Foods & Drinks
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Music & Arts
Music & Arts
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Shopping
Shopping
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Volunteer

Do you, your community group or a friend or relative want to help the Kenmore community or earn service hours? If so, become a Better Kenmore volunteer!

There are multiple fun and easy ways to get involved. Check out our current volunteer opportunities.

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Donate

Your gift to Better Kenmore Community Development Corporation is the gift that keeps giving: to your friends, neighbors and to you!

Learn more about how your donation to Better Kenmore CDC helps support our revitalization efforts on The BLVD and make a donation today!

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Events

Come Play!

There’s always something fun happening on The BLVD!

Check out these upcoming events!

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Light The BLVD

December 2024

Kick off the holiday season Friday, Dec. 6 as we Light the BLVD from 13th to 16th St.

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Boo on The BLVD

October 2024

Join us on October 26th. 2pm-4pm for BOO on the Boulevard! The Event will take place on Kenmore Blvd from…

Boo on The BLVD
September 6th First Friday

September 2024

KENMORE FIRST FRIDAY is back again this year on Kenmore BLVD (between 13th & 16th streets)!!!

September 6th Kenmore First Friday
August 2nd First Friday

August 2024

KENMORE FIRST FRIDAY is back again this year on Kenmore BLVD (between 13th & 16th streets)!!!

August 2nd Kenmore First Friday
July 5th First Friday

July 2024

KENMORE FIRST FRIDAY is back again this year on Kenmore BLVD (between 13th & 16th streets)!!!

July 5th Kenmore First Friday
June 7th First Friday

June 2024

KENMORE FIRST FRIDAY is back again this year on Kenmore BLVD (between 13th & 16th streets)!!!

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2024 First Friday

Kenmore First Friday brings thousands of residents and visitors together for the region’s best live music, food, craft brews, vendors and family…

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Blog & News

Get the Scoop

Get to know Kenmore’s people, places and things, and stay up to date on kenmore news!

Internationally known thrash metal musician Curran Murphy, part of Kenmore’s music landscape

August 2024

Interview and photos by Jim Carney Curran Murphy is an internationally known thrash metal musician who came to Ohio nearly 20 years ago to…

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Take a seat

May 2024

Written by Jason Chamberlain Edited by Ted Lehr Since 2021, you may have noticed black park benches on both sides of Kenmore Blvd, spanning…

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Iconic new wave musician Chris Butler has become a part of Kenmore’s expanding music community 

May 2024

Interview by Jim Carney Iconic new wave musician Chris Butler has become a part of Kenmore’s expanding music community. The member of The Waitresses…

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An Akron neighborhood guide to Kenmore

December 2023

“The people and the neighbors and the sense of pride of just living here, that’s what makes Kenmore, Kenmore.”

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The Center Yoga + Dance Studio to host grand opening celebration this weekend

October 2023

The Center Dance + Yoga Studio – which quietly began offering dance and yoga classes in the former Etta Mae Smith Studio of Dance…

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Our Store

We’re working to improve the quality of life in Akron’s second largest neighborhood through cultural, artistic, recreational and business revitalization within the historic Kenmore Boulevard historic district.

15% of your purchase goes directly to Better Kenmore!

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