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Connected for Climate: Kent's Green Calendar
Interested in some brief highlights about the City’s Climate Action Plan initiatives and other sustainability related work? Curious about sustainability-related events happening in the area this month? Read on and stay tuned to this page as it will be updated with information throughout each month!
Looking for information about past snapshots or events? Check out the Kent’s Green Calendar Archive section at the very bottom of this page.
We would be pleased to add your event to Kent’s Green Calendar! Contact the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, Julie Morris at julie.morris@kentohio.gov for more information about submission requirements, and with any questions you have about the below information.
City of Kent’s Sustainability Work - Snapshot for November 2026:
- Additional letters of support for State legislation House Bill 303 (Community Solar) sent to Ohio's Senate Energy Committee
- Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure review work underway via participation in NOPEC's first Charging Smart Cohort
- Speaking of electric vehicles, as of November 1, 2026, the EV charging stations at City Hall have helped Kent avoid 3,314kg of greenhouse gas emissions, which is like planting 85 trees and letting them grow for 10 years!
Kent’s Green Calendar - Sustainability Events for November 2026:
Select the event from the dropdown to view associated details.
11/7/26 - Haymaker Farmers' Market
Visit the Haymaker Farmers' Market website for full market day details.
11/11/26 - Cookbook Exchange at the Kent Free Library
November 11, 2026 - 7pm-8pm
Kent Free Library - 312 W. Main Street in Kent
Bring your gently used cookbooks to swap with other cooks and bakers! We will also share favorite recipes, so please bring a copy/copies of your favorite recipe to share with the group. Registration is not required. Adults | Learn more: kentfree-oh.whofi.com/calendar/event/352593?method=embed
11/11/26 to 11/13/26 - Sun in Leo's Clothing Swap
November 11th through 13th, 2026 - 12pm-7pm
154 E. Main Street in Acorn Alley, downtown Kent
Join us for our monthly clothing swap! Bring a bag and take a bag!
Our clothing swap is a free way to refresh your wardrobe by bringing a bag of clothing and accessories to then swap out with textiles from our bins. The bins contain an assortment of clothing and accessories for you to decide what you can re-wear or up-cycle.
How it works:
Bring a bag of your unwanted clothes, take home a bag of our bin clothes
a bag donation equals a free bin bag haul from the bins
bin bags are $5 to anyone who doesn’t donate but still wants to participate
Visit https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetKent/posts/save-these-dates-for-sun-in-leos-next-clothing-swap-nov-11-13/1536073861877212/ or https://suninleo.shop/ for full details.
11/14/26 - Main Street Kent's Clean Up Kent: Fall Edition
November 14, 2026
9am-11am
Clean Up Kent! Stop at the gazebo located at W. Main/Franklin Ave. to check in, grab some supplies (gloves, trash bags) and donut, then head out to pick up litter and clean up graffiti in downtown Kent.
11/14/26 - Pre-Holiday Sip & Shop
November 14, 2026
11am - 4pm
Skip the holiday hustle and enjoy a more relaxed way to shop local at Main Street Kent's Pre-Holiday Sip & Shop in downtown Kent from 11am to 4pm! Start your day at Bella Vita Wellness Company in Acorn Alley (154 E. Main St., Suite E) to check in and pick up your free Sip & Shop tote and shopping pass—available to the first 100 guests. Then, sip and shop your way through downtown Kent, where participating businesses will offer special discounts just for Sip & Shop guests. At most participating businesses, make a purchase during the event and receive a free holiday ornament to take home.
Participating businesses include Bell Tower Brewing, Bella Vita Wellness Company, Board and Bevy, Branded in Kent, Daisy Pops, Flourish Plant Mkt., Gigi’s Ristorante & Market, Hippie Fox Rocks, Keys by Keleigh, Laziza Craft Kitchen, Leaf Home & Blooms, Off the Wagon, Silver and Scents, Squirrel City Jewelers and Sun in Leo.Come early, grab your tote, enjoy a drink and find something special while supporting downtown Kent businesses—all before the holiday rush begins! Full details at: Pre-Holiday Sip & Shop
11/14/26 - Haymaker Farmers' Market
Visit the Haymaker Farmers' Market website for full market day details.
November 14, 2026
10am - 4pm
409 W. Main Street in Kent
The Kent Flea will have over 50 vendors with gift's galore. Wood craft, pottery, unique hand made jewelry, lots of sweet treats and too much more to mention. Stay tuned to their Facebook and Instagram pages for pictures. Full details at: The Kent Flea Holiday Shows
11/19/26 - Kent Environmental Council's November SEEK Program: Become a Food Waste Warrior!
November 19, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kent Free Library
312 W. Main Street, 2nd Floor, in Kent 44240
We hope you will join us this month to learn about the food waste problem in the United States and learn how to solve it by buying smart, using it up, sharing and composting.
Then visit several displays to chat with representatives of various solutions about how to reduce food waste right here in Portage County -- including information on the new FREE composting bin open to householders for commercial composting. Just fill a container and drop it off.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11/19/26 - Rooted Kent's Home Repair Basics class
November 19, 2026
6:30pm - 8pm
211 Cherry Street in Kent
Led by Jon Farrell and Josh Lehman, Home Repair Basics is a practical, beginner-friendly class that teaches essential home maintenance and simple repair skills. Each session covers useful topics such as fixing common household issues, basic plumbing, electrical safety, drywall repair, painting, and general upkeep to help homeowners save money and gain confidence in caring for their homes. The class is ideal for new homeowners, renters, or anyone looking to learn fundamental skills in a relaxed, step-by-step environment. Tools and materials will be provided during class. No previous experience is necessary. Visit the website for full details.
11/21/26 - Haymaker Farmers' Market
Visit the Haymaker Farmers' Market website for full market day details.
11/28/26 - Festival of Lights and Small Business Saturday
Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday! Start the day at 154 N. Water St., where we'll be handing out free reusable shopping totes (some with free gift cards inside!), insider Small Business Saturday and 12 Days of Christmas holiday shopping information, hot cocoa and holiday treats. This is also the start of the annual MSK Elf Hits Downtown Kent contest, so pick up your contest card and get an early start. Take festive photos with our Black Squirrel Elf and at the big holiday tree at Hometown Bank Plaza. Grab lunch, snacks and sips -- and enjoy your time downtown.
Then...stay for the Festival of Lights presented by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce!The Festival of Lights is 5:00–8:30pm at Hometown Bank Plaza! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5:30pm to Hometown Bank Plaza, joining the Mayor to light up downtown and officially usher in the season. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, children’s books, a craft at the Marvin Kent Train Car and letter-writing to Santa at the Gazebo. Carriage rides begin after Santa’s arrival, departing from The Loft.
Visit the website for full details.
11/28/26 - Haymaker Farmers' Market
Visit the Haymaker Farmers' Market website for full market day details.
Support of our local businesses, organizations and parks is also a significant component of sustainability! Select the following links to access information about additional events happening in our area!
Kent's Green Calendar Archive