Welcome to the Kiwanis of Portage Lakes!
Upcoming Featured Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on April 4, 2026, for the Portage Lakes Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at the historic Tudor House! This free community event is open to children of all ages and features games, prizes, the balloon pop, train rides, visits with the Easter Bunny, and of course—an exciting egg hunt. Enjoy food and other special guests. It’s a fun-filled day the whole family will enjoy!
New Franklin Memorial Day Parade
The New Franklin Memorial Day Parade returns on Monday, May 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM from Grace Bible Church and concluding at Manchester Cemetery with a heartfelt remembrance ceremony. Portage Lakes Kiwanis is proud to participate in this honored tradition, joining the community in paying tribute to those who served and sacrificed. Bring the family and help us celebrate and remember together.
Easter Egg Hunt (Apr. 4, 2026)
PLAC Run to the Beach (Apr. 11, 2026)
New Franklin Memorial Day Parade (May 25, 2026)
Portage Lakes Fireworks (TBD)
Dragons on the Lake Boat Festival (July 18, 2026)
Pirate Day on the Lake (TBD)
Fish Fry (TBD)
Rose Remembrance Day (Oct. 3, 2026)
Coventry Tree Lighting (TBD)
New Franklin Christmas Open House (TBD)
Santa Delivery (Dec. 24, 2026)
Upcoming events
Weekly Meetings
Come join us for our weekly meeting!
Our club is currently meeting every Wednesday. You can join us at 6:30 pm for dinner, which is catered by Lukity’s Restaurant, a full meal for just $15.00, or you can attend any meeting which begins at 7:00 pm. We’d love to have you.
We meet at the Civic Center, located at 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.
Telephone number (330) 644-8967.
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Community Partners
Coventry Township• City of Green • New Franklin
Portage Lakes State Park • Tutor House
PLAC • Purple Martin • Dragon Dream Team • Wednesday’s Child
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