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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Each year, Wizardly Weekend brings wizards and warlocks of all kinds to downtown Kent as it transforms into the world of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter-themed weekend to return to downtown Kent

Alton Northup and Editor-in-chief July 18, 2024

Downtown Kent is quickly transforming into a wizardly world. On July 19 and 20, Main Street Kent will hold its annual Wizardly Weekend. Activities like the Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl, Magical Movie Night,...

Laser light show comes to Kent

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter April 9, 2024

This Sunday, Main Street Kent hosted a laser light show with the help of Laser Encore, a Minnesota-based laser company. The show was only a day before the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, bringing in lots of...

Crooked River offered succulent "plant flights," or succulents planted in glass, to customers for the Crafty Crawl.

Main Street Kent hosts first-ever ‘Crafty Crawl’ featuring crafted goods and craft beers

Colleen Burns and Gianna Cicchi June 26, 2022

Craft beer, local arts and crafts, music and food were part of Main Street Kent's first Crafty Crawl event on June 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Kent’s streets were filled with eager customers who made their...