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IngenuityFest 2026: America Dreams
This land is your land. This land is our land. This land is Ingenuity.
Join us September 25-27 for IngenuityFest 2026: America Dreams. This annual weekend-long fundraising event celebrates imagination, engineering, and the arts across four floors in our warehouse in the St. Clair & Superior Neighborhood in Cleveland OH. Established in 2004, this year marks 21 years of IngenuityCleveland!
✨ Dates/Times ✨
Friday 9/25 6:00pm-1:00am
Saturday 9/26 1:00pm-1:00am
Sunday 9/27 1:00pm-6pm
🎟️ Tickets 🎟️
$20 - Day Pass
$30 - Weekend Pass
Free - Kids 12 & Under
We're thrilled to share that all work showcased at IngenuityFest2026 will be presented under our annual theme of "America Dreams." With this theme, we will be paying tribute to American Heroes and celebrating the diverse voices that make up the United States.
This land is your land. This land is our land. This land is Ingenuity.
Every day of the festival features a mix of hands-on activities for all ages. Interact with innovative and immersive exhibits that explore the intersection of arts & engineering. Will you experiment with electronics, fire, water, sound, lights, paper, chalk, clothes? Will you join the masterminds behind our STEAM & STEM labs? The possibilities are endless when you can dream.
IngenuityFest: America Dreams is a Big Loud Dirty Messy Space for Exploration! Please be aware that IngenuityFest is held in a building over 100-years old with uneven floors, narrow stairs, and other aspects that require Attendee to use caution. Each person who enters the property during IngenuityFest ("Attendee") by such entrance agrees, recognizes, and acknowledges that by attending IngenuityFest 2026, he or she may be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, illness, or other loss. Attendee voluntarily assumes all risks in attending the event, whether occurring before, during or after the event, and releases and holds harmless Ingenuity and/or the owner of the venue, and their respective agents from all related claims.
Oktoberfest at The Van Aken District
Prost! Join us for the First Annual Van Aken Oktoberfest!
Celebrate the flavors, music, and traditions of Oktoberfest right here at Van Aken District! Grab your friends, throw on your favorite lederhosen (optional—but encouraged! ), and spend the evening enjoying festive fun throughout the District.
Live Music
Enjoy performances from Gemütlichkeit Clevelander Musikanten, bringing authentic German-inspired tunes to set the perfect Oktoberfest atmosphere.
Merchant Specials
Explore exclusive Oktoberfest-inspired food and drink specials, seasonal offerings, and promotions from Van Aken merchants.
Games & Activities
Challenge your friends to classic Oktoberfest-style games and enjoy fun activities for all ages throughout the evening.
Whether you're stopping by for a pretzel and a beer, shopping your favorite local businesses, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, there's something for everyone at Van Aken's newest fall tradition.
Friday, October 2
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Van Aken District
Free to attend! Gather your friends and family and help us kick off what we hope becomes a favorite annual tradition.
The Thorn at the KeyBank State Theatre
The Thorn tells the epic story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity.
The Thorn, a powerful and popular theatrical event, seen live by over one million people, will return this Fall 2026 with 23 performances throughout September and October. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Thorn continues its legacy of bringing the passion of Jesus to life through a visually stunning and emotionally moving narrative. Over the past year, The Thorn has continued to captivate audiences nationwide, drawing more than 160,000 fans to its sold-out performances.
The Thorn offers audiences a unique theatrical experience in a show that has been hailed as “Cirque meets ‘The Passion’” thanks to its compelling mix of drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, engaging narrative storytelling, and timeless spiritual perspectives. The story spans from creation to the formation of the early church.
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 16, 2026, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Oct 17, 2026, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Talespinner Children’s Theatre Opens Its 15th Anniversary Celebration with The Remember Balloons
The Remember Balloons is a moving dance-theatre production based on the award-winning children’s book by Jessie Oliveros. Young James imagines that everyone carries their memories inside balloons, but when his grandfather begins losing his, James discovers that the stories Grandpa has shared can live on through him. Through movement, storytelling, and imaginative visuals, this intergenerational production offers families a warm and hopeful way to explore memory loss, aging, caregiving, and the power of shared stories.
The Remember Balloons is presented by Talespinner Children’s Theatre at Near West Theatre. For information about parking, accessibility, restrooms, and other facility details, please visit Near West Theatre’s Visit page.
Cost: Donation-Based (Pay What You Can)
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
Everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, CLIFFORD– bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination and the magic of unconditional love!
Emily Elizabeth absolutely adores her new puppy - the tiny red runt of the litter. But when her GIANT love makes Clifford grow into a GIANT, the family must trade their cramped city apartment for a home on Birdwell Island – where folks aren’t so sure about a house-sized, playful pup.
Worried his colossal clumsiness is keeping Emily Elizabeth from making friends, Clifford wishes he never grew so big - and it works! He enjoys a fur-tastic small-dog-sized day... until his adventurous BFF and her new island friends get stuck in a place from which only a BIG red dog can save them.
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical is full of extra-large laughs, joy and love - the paw-fect show for Clifford's growing young fans – and nostalgic parents who remember him too.
Showtimes: Saturday, 10/31 at 11am | Saturday, 10/31 at 2pm | Sunday, 11/1 at 2pm
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades PreK - 2
The 11:00 performance on Saturday, October 31, 2026 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical is a part of the Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s.
Ocean Blue
When Charlie, a young crab, dares to stand up to his older brothers and declare his desire for a different life, he is suddenly swept into danger—snatched by a gull searching for its next meal. But a dramatic shark ambush sends Charlie tumbling into “The Gully,” a deep-sea trench in the Atlantic Ocean where alien-like creatures glow in the darkness and Northern bottlenose whales dive to extraordinary depths. It is here that Charlie’s true adventure begins.
Journeying through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Oceans, Charlie travels alongside migrating whales and sea turtles. Along the way, he learns to survive and adapt, outsmart predators, and navigate the vast underwater world. Charlie discovers that courage, kindness, and friendship can change the course of even the smallest creature’s life.
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s stunning new production, Ocean Blue, brings the mystery and majesty of our oceans vividly to life through spectacular puppetry, immersive design, and heartwarming storytelling.
This state-of-the-art, one-hour theatrical experience blends sophisticated puppetry, dynamic digital projection, and captivating original music to transport audiences into a mesmerizing underwater realm. Bursting with fascinating ocean facts, playful humor, and moments of pure awe, Ocean Blue is designed to spark curiosity and ignite the imaginations of children aged 5+ — and the grown-ups who share the adventure with them.
Showtimes: Saturday, 1/30 at 11am | Saturday, 1/30 at 2pm | Sunday, 1/31 at 2pm
Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: 3-8
The 11:00 performance on Saturday, January 30, 2027 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
Ocean Blue is a part of the Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s.
The Invisible Boy
This story of kindness shows that the smallest gestures often have the biggest impact.
Meet Brian. No one notices him. No one includes him. He just feels invisible. But everything suddenly changes when a new student named Justin arrives. A bit of creativity helps form a new friendship, unleashing Brian’s lively personality and vivid imagination. This high-spirited musical, complete with fun songs and heartfelt humor, will help us all discover the possibilities that begin with a simple act of kindness.
Showtimes: Saturday, 3/6 at 11am | Saturday, 3/6 at 2pm | Sunday, 3/7 at 2pm
Recommended for ages: 5-10
Running time: 60 minutes
The 11:00 performance on Saturday,March 6, 2027 will have a sign language interpreter. Guests who need the assistance of the interpreter should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
The Invisible Boy is a part of the Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s.
Piano In The Dark featuring Brian Simpson, Marcus Johnson, George Granville In Candle Light
Piano In The Dark featuring Brian Simpson, Marcus Johnson, George Granville In Candle Light
Free Community Opening Celebration at the Akron Art Museum
Explore the reopened 1899 Building at the Akron Art Museum along with activities, performances, and tours across the day.
Celebrate the reopening of the Akron Art Museum with a full day of art, music, family activities, gallery experiences, food and drinks, and community celebration. Explore the restored 1899 building, discover our newest exhibitions, and help us kick off an exciting new chapter for the Museum.
Afternoon Fun from 12 -4 PM
Food Trucks: Swenson’s Food Truck & Bereka Coffee Truck (11:30am-1:30pm)
Pop-up Installation from Jimmy Kuehnle
University of Akron Step Team performance (12:30pm)
Poster Printing with Wave Space Studio
Curator Tours at 1, 2:30, 4
Evening Happenings from 5 – 9 PM
The Sonder Bombs perform at 6:30 & 7:30
Choose Your Own Adventure Tours: 5, 6, 7, 8
Zygote Press Artmaking Station
Food Truck: Cado Cado Taco Truck (4:30-8:30)
Cash Bar (Last call at 8:30 PM)
New Exhibitions Opening:
Additionally, Naudline Pierre: May the Light Reach You, will be opening in the Arnstein Galleries.
Cleveland Ballet: Ballet on the Lake
Celebrate the lingering days of summer with a free outdoor performance set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Erie and Cleveland's vibrant waterfront.
Arrive early and enjoy the lakeside setting at North Coast Yard – plus food trucks, venue bar, and concessions. The FREE performance includes a full program featuring Dance of the Toreadors from Don Quixote, Picnic set to Tchaikovsky’s Dances for Piano and Violin, and the evening culminates with excerpts from Swan Lake.
Guests are encouraged to make reservations and arrive early.
Limited seating will be available, but feel free to bring your own seats.
Presented in partnership with One Cleveland, a citywide civic pride campaign celebrating the people, neighborhoods, and institutions that connect our community, Ballet on the Lake is an opportunity to gather, celebrate, and experience the beauty of dance along Cleveland's lakefront.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. If you made a reservation for the original date, you must make a new reservation for the September 19 event.
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival celebrates the cultural and artistic diversity of Tremont and the greater Cleveland area, featuring fine art, sculpture, original jewelry, children’s activities and programs, food booths, musicians and performers.
The Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival celebrates its 27th season on Saturday, September 19th (12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) in Cleveland’s Lincoln Park. This regionally acclaimed festival is presented by Tremont West Development Corporation and Cleveland City Council members: Austin Davis (Cleveland, Ward 7) and Jasmin Santana (Cleveland, Ward 14). The festival celebrates the cultural and artistic diversity of Tremont and the greater Cleveland area, and supports the endeavors of its visual and performing artists.
Now in its 27th year, the 2026 Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival is comprised of five Festival Villages:
Children’s Village: hand-on arts, historical, and educational projects:
Community Village: area non-profit organizations presenting material about their mission and services, along with local, independent merchants and vendors;
Cultural Village: fair trade merchants, and non-profits reflecting the ethnic diversity of the neighborhood and region;
Artists’ Village: Applications for exhibiting visual artists are accepted online in 15 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Fine Jewelry, Leather, Metal (non-sculptural), Painting (Oil, Acrylic, & Watercolor), Photography & Digital Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture (Paper, Bronze, Clay, Metal, Stone) and Wood.
Food Court: A dynamic area featuring a variety of food sales by Tremont and Greater Cleveland restaurants, food trucks and booths offering an eclectic mix of delicious eats from local vendors.
Arts Renaissance Tremont ( 7:30pm at Pilgrim United Congregational Church (2952 W 14th St) is bringing together five world class and diverse jazz musicians for an experimental evening. Some of them have never met; none have them have ever performed together in public. They’re each writing a new piece for this event. These five pieces will be rehearsed and performed in front of a live audience for the first time. Five world premieres with a five jazz greats who’ve never worked together? Welcome to UnchARTed Territory! Artists include Addison Frei (piano), Todd Coolman (bass), TJ Reddick (drums), Omar Lateef (trumpet), Charles Pillow (saxophone/flute).
The Festival has free music and dance performances Saturday on the TACF Main Stage.
78 Pueblos y 1 Bandera en Cleveland
About 78 Pueblos y 1 Bandera
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, internationally recognized Puerto Rican muralist Héctor Collazo Hernández, founder of the 78 Pueblos y 1 Bandera movement, will travel to Cleveland to create a monumental Puerto Rican flag mural at CentroVilla25 in the heart of Clark-Fulton.
The mural will be created during a free community celebration that will bring together residents, families, artists, businesses, community organizations, and visitors for a day of culture, art, music, food, and community pride.
Play Day: Legends and Legacies
Play Days at the CMA are free opportunities for families to be creative and curious and connect through art together. Events include music, storybook readings, games, and art making for the whole family. Each event has a theme that relates to an exhibition, artist, or artworks in the CMA’s collection.
Who’s in your story? From ancient myths to treasured family traditions, discover how stories connect us to the people who help shape our lives. Explore myths, legends, folktales, and fables while celebrating the many forms of family, friendship, and community through art, literacy, and imagination.
Celebrando!
Celebrando is dedicated to honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Cleveland. It's a vibrant and engaging occasion filled with music, dance, and traditional cuisine, as well as educational and artistic presentations.
Waterloo Arts Fest
The annual Waterloo Arts Fest takes place in the artistically vibrant Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in the lakeside neighborhood of Collinwood in Cleveland, OH. Over the past twenty four years the festival has grown but it has always remained grounded in community and fresh with local art. For seven hours each year, the Waterloo Arts Fest reminds residents and visitors of the many assets in the Waterloo Arts District, of the incredible potential still to be realized and how wonderful it is to live in a city neighborhood with a great mix of people.
Shop at 90+ local maker booths and visit 10+ fine art galleries throughout the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District.
Visit 8 festival stages with 40+ local bands playing a wide-variety of music, in addition to indoor stages at various District venues.
Find creativity stations for people of all ages to engage with. There are craft tents, children's play areas, art demos and more!
Kent Parks & Recreation’s Art in the Park
WHEN:
Saturday, September 12th - 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, September 13th - 11 AM - 5 PM
WHO: Free and open to the public!
Kent’s Art in the Park Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day, has become a premier community event for the city. This festival is a family friendly experience that attracts residents from all over Northeast Ohio. Art in the Park is hosted in Fred Fuller Park, Kent’s oldest and largest park with majestic trees and scenic walking trails along the Cuyahoga river. 2025’s event featured over 100 artists who expressed their creative talents through photography, paintings, artful apparel, ceramics and pottery, drawings, jewelry, glasswork, metal, mixed media, sculpture and wood. This includes youth artists, who have a valuable contribution to the world of art. Art In the Park emphasizes the “Young At Art” with a designated area for artists 3rd through 12th grade.
There are numerous demonstrations throughout the two day event where community members can experience art with their own hands. The annual Sylvia Coogan Silent Auction is stocked with items donated by exhibitors to benefit future art programs. In addition to the wonderful visual art experiences, music is performed on the main stage throughout both days. Many of the regions favorite performers will delight attendees with a wide variety such as jazz, country, folk music and children’s interactive music. A variety of delicious food vendors will be available to choose from as well.
Art In The Park is a juried show featuring both local and regional artists. Monetary prizes are awarded to best of show, first, second, and third places. Ribbons are awarded for honorable mention and best display.
United We Dance: Company Performances & Inclusive Workshops
Join NPB for a vibrant community dance celebration featuring inclusive movement workshops for all ages and abilities, interactive experiences, and pop-up performances from NPB’s professional artists.
The concert will be presented outdoors near the historic rose garden at Lakeview Park. Stay after the concert to watch the sunset on Lakeview Beach.
Attendance is free! Lawn seating — bring a blanket or a chair.
Cleveland Oktoberfest
The Cleveland Oktoberfest Committee Delivers a 6-Day Blockbuster Event, Sept 4-7 & Sept 11-12, 2026
The mission of Cleveland Oktoberfest is to promote and support the arts by conducting live musical and artistic cultural performances for the general public. This serves to preserve, promote and perpetuate European Heritage within the Cleveland area, while at once advancing and fostering education and general awareness. Numerous charitable groups and organizations benefit from Cleveland Oktoberfest, including:
Civic groups such as the Berea Kiwanis, Berea Rotary Foundation, and MCE Boosters
Many charitable children & adult cultural dance and musical groups
Rainbow Babies Children’s Hospital main campus & St. John’s Westshore Hospital’s new Rainbow Babies Unit
Special needs youth groups including the Rainey Musical Institute, Camp Imagine, and the Children’s Achievement Center
Friday, September 4, 4 PM - Midnight Saturday, September 5, Noon - Midnight Sunday, September 6, Noon - Midnight Monday, September 7, Noon - 8 PM AND Friday, September 11, 4 PM - Midnight Saturday, September 12, Noon - Midnight
Chalk Party | Fiesta de Tiza
Join us at the Community Arts Center for an all-ages chalking event! Help us adorn the CAC with your drawings and imagination! Make your own stencil and explore chalking techniques inside and outside. The CMA’s mobile art van, Studio Go, is installing an interactive butterfly trail, a three-dimensional drawing space that is wheelchair accessible and great for those with limited mobility or looking for a new perspective. Engage with Yves Santana as he creates his own chalk drawing live during the event. Everyone can participate at Chalk Party! Bring your skills to the Community Arts Center and help us transform the space into a colorful canvas!
Born in Oakland, California, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Santana is a multimedia portrait artist whose work explores identity, resilience, and the emotional experiences that shape who we become. Working primarily in charcoal, acrylic, and airbrush, he creates expressive portraiture that blends realism with stylized exaggeration, using bold contrasts and striking features to evoke both strength and vulnerability. Read more about Santana on his artist website (opens in a new tab).
¡Únete a nosotros en el Centro de Artes Comunitarios para un evento de tiza para todas las edades! ¡Ayúdanos a adornar el CAC con tus dibujos e imaginación! Haz tu propia plantilla y explora técnicas de tiza, tanto dentro como fuera. La furgoneta móvil de arte Studio Go de CMA instalará un sendero interactivo Butterfly, un espacio de dibujo tridimensional accesible para sillas de rodas y ideal para quienes tienen movilidad reducida o buscan una nueva perspectiva. Participa con Yves Santana mientras crea su propio dibujo con tiza en directo durante el evento. ¡Todos pueden participar en la Fiesta de la Tiza! ¡Lleva tus habilidades al Centro de Artes Comunitarias y ayúdanos a transformar el espacio en un lienzo colorido!
Nacido en Oakland, California, y Criado en Cleveland, Ohio, Santana es un artista de Trabajando principalmente en carbón, acrílico y aerógrafo, crea retratos expresivos que combinan realismo con exageración estilizada, utilizando contrastes audaces y rasgos llamativos para evocar tanto fuerza como vulnerabilidad. Lee más sobre Santana en su web de artista (opens in a new tab).
70th Annual Hungarian Festival
Thousands will gather for the 70th annual Hungarian Festival this year to help celebrate 75 years of Hungarian scouting in greater Cleveland. All are welcome to Ohio’s largest Hungarian festival on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, September 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the German Central Park, 7863 York Rd., in Parma, Ohio. Presented by the American Hungarian Friends of Scouting, the event features delicious ethnic food, live musical entertainment, folk dancers, folk dance lessons, kids’ activities and much more!
A flag raising ceremony at 10:30 a.m. will open the festival followed by catholic and protestant church services in Hungarian at 11 a.m. The kitchens open at noon serving popular Hungarian delicacies like chicken paprikas with dumplings, stuffed cabbage rolls, grilled pork steak, Hungarian sausages, “lángos” (fried dough), chimney cakes, and jam filled crepes. The Café Budapest will feature scrumptious tortes, pastries, strudel, and espresso coffee. Beer and wine will be poured. All foods are available for take-out.
Musical entertainment will be provided live throughout the day with the return of the Fészer Band from New Jersey and by local talent Walt Mahovlich and Harmonia. The Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble and the scout troops will perform in their colorful authentic folk costumes from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Members of the groups will provide Hungarian folk-dance lessons for all ages! An open dance party to Hungarian folk music will fill the evening from 6 p.m. to close. Programs such as a live wild animal show at 2:30 p.m., kids’ activities, a book fair, folk art and crafts, souvenirs and novelty items for sale will round out the day’s festivities.
All proceeds will benefit and support the activities of the nearly 200 Hungarian boy and girl scouts in Northeast Ohio. The first Hungarian scout troop in North America was established in Cleveland in 1951.
Admission is $12.00, free for children under ten. Parking is free, with handicapped spaces near the entrance gate and accessibility throughout the park. No coolers and no pets please. Cuyahoga Arts and Culture is a generous supporter of this event.
Hingetown Jazz Festival
Celebrating Local Jazz
Join us for a full-day celebration of Cleveland's jazz scene at three (walkable) locations and discover specials at participating businesses as you walk through Hingetown neighborhood.
The Hingetown Jazz Festival is an annual festival held on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend in the Hingetown neighborhood of Cleveland. It is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. We partner with with Open Tone Music as our 501c3 fiscal sponsor. We are currently raising funds through grants, corporate sponsorship, and donations
2026 Festival Lineup
Bop Stop at the Music Settlement
2:00 — Evelyn Wright Trio
5:00 — JT's Electrik Blackout
6:30 — John Klayman's Prism
8:00 — Grace Blackford Quintet
Saucy Brew Works
2:30 — The Kent State University Jazz Combo
4:00 — Cleveland State University Jazz Combo
5:30 — Tri-C Jazz Studies Fellowship Ensemble
Jukebox
3:00 — Jennifer James Trio
4:30 — University of Akron Jazz Combo
6:00 — Steve Kortyka's Rewired
El Barrio Market
If you haven’t heard yet, Hola Island Provisions is throwing our FIRST EVER MARKET on September 5th at the Pivot Center on W. 25th!
We’re bringing together a seriously fun lineup of local vendors — coffee, candles, pastries, food trucks, art + activities, vintage finds and MORE!
And we’re bringing back something special…
THE CAMPUS GRILLE COMEBACK POP-UP!
Chef Lou will be serving up FREE plates of arroz, habichuelas & pernil while supplies last
And the fun doesn’t stop at our market! Market Garden Craft Brewery is hosting a makers market that sounds awesome, and Mason’s Creamery has a killer event with FrankieLynn Hot Dogs as well so come hang out on W. 25th, support local businesses, grab some good food and make a whole day of it!
Saint Maron Church Summer Feast
Mark your calendars! Our Summer Feast is back, this time for Labor Day Weekend, September 4–6!
Join us for authentic Lebanese & Syrian food, live entertainment, and a weekend the whole family will love!
Cleveland Oktoberfest
The Cleveland Oktoberfest Committee Delivers a 6-Day Blockbuster Event, Sept 4-7 & Sept 11-12, 2026
The mission of Cleveland Oktoberfest is to promote and support the arts by conducting live musical and artistic cultural performances for the general public. This serves to preserve, promote and perpetuate European Heritage within the Cleveland area, while at once advancing and fostering education and general awareness. Numerous charitable groups and organizations benefit from Cleveland Oktoberfest, including:
Civic groups such as the Berea Kiwanis, Berea Rotary Foundation, and MCE Boosters
Many charitable children & adult cultural dance and musical groups
Rainbow Babies Children’s Hospital main campus & St. John’s Westshore Hospital’s new Rainbow Babies Unit
Special needs youth groups including the Rainey Musical Institute, Camp Imagine, and the Children’s Achievement Center
Friday, September 4, 4 PM - Midnight Saturday, September 5, Noon - Midnight Sunday, September 6, Noon - Midnight Monday, September 7, Noon - 8 PM AND Friday, September 11, 4 PM - Midnight Saturday, September 12, Noon - Midnight
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Family Art Class
This family class is an easy, joyful way to bond through art. With a thoughtful methodology, you'll spend an hour pleasantly painting in a cute children’s bookstore and leave with beautiful pieces you'll both be proud of. No pressure. No perfection.
There is a parking lot behind the building.
The instructor is sensitive to disabilities, having 2 invisible ones herself (including sensory issues).
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Summer Concert Series at Keyser Barn
The City of Cuyahoga Falls is excited to announce the return of the Summer Concert Series at the Keyser Barn. The series will feature three FREE outdoor concerts featuring a variety of musical genres. We'll see you at the Keyser Barn!!
Sunday, August 9, 2026
5:00-7:30 pm
Opening Act: The Skoolies
Main Act: Gray beard Band
Food Trucks: Dreamsicle Ice Cream Truck, D&M Grille, Sodahh
Summer Concert — The Big North Band
Celebrate America 250 at this summer’s amphitheater concerts featuring American music. This month, we enjoy a truly American art form as The Big North Band entertains us with their love and respect of traditional country music! This group of talented musicians is dedicated to helping preserve the heritage of the classic country sound, and will be a great way to conclude our celebration of American music.
Held indoors if inclement weather. No registration required.
Visit The Big North Band on Facebook at www.facebook.com/100063495877322
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.
Family FUNday: Starlight Paper Collage
Join us at the Community Arts Center for Family FUNday as we create our own “starlight collage”! Inspired by light reactions, technology, and the launch of the ArtLens gallery, guests are invited to create collaged compositions from UV-reactive paper. This mixed-media approach encourages experimentation and allows each participant to reflect on transformation found in shadows and light-reactive materials.
¡Únete a nosotros en el Centro de Artes Comunitarios para el DIVERSIÓN Familiar mientras creamos nuestro propio collage de luz estelar! Inspirados por las reacciones de la luz, la tecnología y el lanzamiento de la galería de lentes de arte, los invitados están invitados a crear composiciones collageadas con papel reactivo a la luz ultravioleta. Este enfoque de medios mixtos fomenta la experimentación y permite a cada participante reflexionar sobre la transformación encontrada en sombras y materiales reactivos a la luz.
Family Canvas: Art in Nature
Free to all
This monthly program welcomes Metroparks naturalists each month at moCa as they facilitate interactive workshops focused on nature-based themes.
Each session features three nature stations inside moCa and outside our front door in Cleveland Metroparks’ Mobile NatureTracks, alongside an immersive artmaking experience led by Wave Space Studio. Observe, reflect, and create while exploring the shared ground between ecological systems, contemporary art, and everyday experience.
The program is connected to the exhibitions currently at moCa Cleveland, with a strong thematic anchor in Ohio Now: State of Nature. Participants are encouraged to consider how artists and naturalists alike use observation, experimentation, and curiosity to understand the world around them.
Developed in partnership with moCa and the Cleveland Metroparks.
Family Fun supported by PNC.
Live at the Lake Summer Concerts
The popular, family-friendly summer concert series will be on Friday nights at Coe Lake Park. Concerts are from 8-10 p.m. Every night there will be different food trucks and beer and wine sales starting at 6 p.m.. Free admission and parking!
There will be a free shuttle service from the Berea Recreation Center (451 Front St). It will run from 6-10:30 p.m.
Symphony at Sunset
Lake Erie sunsets paired with chamber orchestral music make for perfect Sunday evenings.
Sundays, June 7th - August 30th
Voinovich Park (800 E 9th St Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114)
7-8:15PM
Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor every Sunday evening (June 7th - August 30th) for free, family-friendly chamber ensemble music performed by OPUS 216! From 7-8:15pm, enjoy relaxing music while watching the Lake Erie sunset at the northwest corner of the park. Symphony at Sunset is proudly produced and managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc., in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.