Dan Smith Community Park Concert Series

Enjoy live music from area bands every Friday evening in July and August from 6-8pm, plus a special performance from 7-9pm on Friday, July 14 for the Kent Blues Fest!  Free and fun for the family, this concert series is brought to you by College Town Kent. Located beside Bricco, the Dan Smith Community Park is a pocket park featuring gathering areas, swings, a water feature, a stage, and a two little free libraries — fun for kids and adults of all ages — nestled in the heart of downtown Kent!

See full concert schedule HERE!

Home Heritage Concert Series

Come downtown for these free concerts at the Hometown Bank Plaza May through September, on select Thursday evenings, from 7-9pm. Located in the heart of downtown Kent at the corner of Main St. and Water St., the Hometown Bank Plaza is a family friendly space full of beautiful flower gardens and great for enjoying community events, live music, or a bite to eat!

See full concert schedule HERE.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market

The Haymaker Farmers’ Market runs year round, with May-Oct being the outdoor market! Enjoy live music as well as locally grown produce, eggs, meats, plants, fresh baked goods, art, community and more. Located on Franklin Ave. between Main St. and Summit St. under the Haymaker overpass, this producers-only market runs on Saturdays from 9am-1pm.
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Outdoor Dining

At every turn, there’s a great outdoor spot to enjoy food and/or drinks in downtown Kent:

101 Bottles
157 Lounge
Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Bistro on Main
Bricco
Dominick’s
Erie Street Kitchen
Euro Gyro
Franklin Square Deli
Fresco
Laziza
Nineteen 10
Over Easy Morning Cafe
Panini’s
Scribbles
Steak-EEZ
Taco Tontos
The Pub in Kent
Tree City Coffee
Troy Grille
Twisted Meltz
Water Street Tavern
Zephyr