Reindeer Run

Open through January 27th!

The 150-foot "Reindeer Run" - a sledding hill constructed last year inside Lock 3, returns for another season after some 6,000 people enjoyed the ride in 2011. The slide is an all-season polymer coated slide designed to provide a fun ride for younger children. Adults may accompany children on the slide. Only toboggans and tubes provided by Lock 3 may be used. Sleds are rented for $3 for 33 minutes, and the number of sleds available each half-hour will be limited to ensure maximum fun.

There is a limit of 25 wristbands sold per half hour for the sledding hill.

Limited hours of operation:
o Thursdays - 6 pm - 9 pm
o Fridays - 6 pm - 9 pm
o Saturdays - 1 pm - 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm
o Sundays - 1 pm - 4 pm
o December 24: 1pm - 4pm
o December 26: 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm
o January 2: 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 9pm

All sledding session start on the hour and half hour.

Each rider must have a wristband attached to their wrist. One rider per sled. One rider at a time.

Pre-sale for specific time slots are available.

Lock 3 Food and Beverages

The concession stand at Lock 3 will again offer traditional bratwurst, chilis, soups and hot dishes to warm skating and sledding enthusiasts. Akron's own Thirsty Dog brews are offered, including Lock 3 Lager. A special keg of seasonal winter ale will be tapped the old-fashioned way as part of this year's Lighting Ceremony on November 23.
Traditional Glühwhein (German mulled wine) regional wines, Coca Cola soft drinks and hot chocolate are also available.

7th Annual Firefighters Chili Challenge

January 11, 11am - 1:30pm

Presented by The City of Akron

Ice Carving at Lock 3

January 12 4pm-8pm
January 13 1pm-4pm

Ice carving comes to Lock 3 on Saturday and Sunday, January 12th and 13th, as students from the University of Akron's Garde Manger Club sharpen-up their saws and chisels to practice for inter-collegiate competitions later this year.
Teams of students will be practicing their ice sculpting by carving ice blocks into sculptures for visitors.

The students are part of the University's Summit College Hospitality Management Program. The Garde Manger Club is a group of Hospitality Management students who have come together for vegetable and ice carving. The club is lead by Chef Richard Alford, CEC, CCE. Ice carving team members travel across the country competing in contests. Since 1994, the team has won four national ice carving competitions.