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What’s Happening on Main Street – March 2020

Recurring Events

  • March 2-7: Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster
    Restaurant & Retail week is the perfect event for you and your family to experience the very best of  historic downtown Wooster! Participating restaurants will offer specials for one week only, a select lunch menu for $10 and/or a select dinner menu for $20. Participating retailers will be offering special discounts and promotions during the week. Retailers will be open until 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 5th to allow for you to shop after work and then grab a bite to eat or drink. This year, you will have the chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite downtown business! For your chance to win, take a selfie at a participating restaurant or retail location, make sure to tag the appropriate business and the #UniquelyWooster.

March 5

  • Celebrate Portsmouth – Portsmouth
    Main Street Portsmouth is excited for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board members. Dinner will be served at 7 and will feature chicken, ribs, green beans, potatoes, coleslaw, and bread from the Scioto Ribber. Admission also includes an open bar and cake from Union Mills Confectionery. Music will be performed live by Mr. Andy Russell. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items. This event is one of Main Street’s larger fundraisers, and goes a long way in ensuring the continuation of our programming, events, and grants.

March 6

  • First Friday: March for Art – Delaware
    Local businesses act as art galleries and display artwork created by students from Delaware City Schools. During First Friday, the community is invited to stop by these “art galleries” and view the amazing artwork students have created. Take some time to explore many different types of art at participating downtown establishments, including live music, artist demonstrations, author book readings, and more!
  • Kent Rainbow Weekend – Kent
    Join Main Street Kent for the first ever Kent Rainbow Weekend! Complete with comedy, a bar crawl, art exhibits, storytelling, drag shows, live music/DJs, workshops and more, come to downtown Kent and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community!
  • First Friday: Shamrock & Roll – Marietta
    Head to downtown Marietta for this music walk-themed First Friday! Local musicians will be setup in downtown shops and St. Patrick’s Day flare will be on display.
  • First Friday: Think Spring! – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment. Remember to check out the Medina City Schools Student Art Show!
  • First Friday: St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl – Tipp City
    Let’s kick off March together with Downtown Tipp City‘s 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day themed Beer Crawl around Downtown Tipp City! Bring your friends and come decked-out wearing your green! Stroll around sampling beers in shops, restaurants, and other establishments downtown.
  • First Friday: Scavenger Hunt – Troy
    Businesses will be open late so that you can shop, dine, and explore! March’s First Friday will feature a Scavenger Hunt!
  • First Friday: “Donut” Miss First Friday – Wadsworth
    “Donut” miss this First Friday. Need we say more? Shop local, dine local, and show lots of love to your downtown small businesses!

March 7

  • Kent Rainbow Weekend – Kent
    Join Main Street Kent for the first ever Kent Rainbow Weekend! Complete with comedy, a bar crawl, art exhibits, storytelling, drag shows, live music/DJs, workshops and more, come to downtown Kent and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community!
  • Kent Rainbow Weekend Bar Crawl – Kent
    You’re invited to join Main Street Kent for the inaugural Kent Rainbow Weekend Bar Crawl. Check in at the Venice Cafe from 5-8pm on Sat., March 7 to pick up your bar crawl pass, Absolut mason jar and rainbow swag; and enter the grand prize raffle. Head out on the town to enjoy the night, complete with Absolut drink specials and lots of entertainment. Downtown businesses will be hosting LGBTQ+ live music, drag shows, art exhibits, karaoke, open poetry readings and more. Grab dinner at a local spot and visit as many bar crawl establishments as you wish.

March 12

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina
    Head to Medina for a “tropical evening” of shopping, dining, and socializing. Pick up an event guide at the Medina County Visitors Bureau, and then head out to the stores and restaurants for some fun. Hawaiian shirts and beach wear encouraged! Every LNO guest will receive a shopping passport to use at participating businesses for a chance to win a massive gift basket, or $200 Main Street Medina bucks! Collect a stamp for each purchase you make that evening. When you have 5 stamps, turn your passport back in at the Visitors Bureau to be entered into the drawing.

March 14

March 17

  • St. Patrick’s Day 3.1 Beer Run – Piqua
    Happy St Patrick’s Day!! We can’t think of any better way to celebrate than with the 3.1 Beer Run! Come celebrate with Mainstreet Piqua by running a 5K and drinking a beer at every mile. Don’t drink beer? No problem – we have a root beer option!

March 18

  • Portsmouth Today – Portsmouth
    Join Main Street Portsmouth for their quarterly forum highlighting positivity through a series of speakers who will update guests on their public events and projects, answer questions anyone may have, and hear input from those in attendance.

March 19

What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2020

February 1

  • Chocolate Crawl for a Cause – Medina
    Chill Ice Cream has a new way to Indulge your sweet tooth – Hand made chocolates! What better way to celebrate than to have YOU sample these gourmet chocolates while supporting a local charity! Your $10 ticket will benefit Faith in Action, a local non profit that provides transportation for home bound seniors to get to their doctor appointments.
  • Ice-A-Fair – Vermilion
    The 12th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair is almost here! Join us in downtown Vermilion on Saturday, February 1, 2020 for a day of fun, ice sculptures and more. Enjoy more than 60 sculptures in downtown Vermilion, as well as the Ritter Public Library’s 2020 Chocolate Festival and Fire & Ice, a blazing display flames set to music and accompanied by fire dancers. You’ll be mesmerized as you watch the melting ice put our the fire…or does the fire topple the icy tower? It’s free and magical! Join us for the Meltdown Party afterwards at the Vermilion Boat Club, short stroll from the center of town.
  • Ice-A-Fair Meltdown Party – Vermilion
    You’re invited to “Meltdown” following Ice A Fair. Just a short walk from the center of town and the site of Fire & Ice, a spectacular display that caps the day, the party starts at 7PM. For $30 a person, enjoy music, heavy hors d’oeurves and a cash bar. There will be chances to win with more raffles including everyone’s favorite, COLD HARD CASH:$1000 frozen in a block of ice! Relax around the fireplace or enjoy the view of the river and Lagoons.

February 7

  • First Friday: Love is in the Air – Delaware
    Visit downtown shops and restaurants for a date night, time with friends, or the whole family to celebrate LOVE! Main Street is throwing a wedding! A previously selected winning couple will get married by Mayor Riggle inside Gather. The community is invited to attend and celebrate true love! Snuggle up with your love for a romantic carriage ride through the downtown. Rides are $15 per couple.
  • First Friday: Love is in the Air – Marietta
    With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ll be celebrating the season of love downtown! Shops will feature love-ly gifts, display themed window decorations, and downtown shoppers will have the chance to show off your big heart for #MyMarietta.
  • First Friday: Sweet Stroll – Medina
    1st Friday in February will include a Sweets Stroll of delicious treats, a Musical Flash Mob at the Gazebo, interactive Live Art at the Visitors’ Bureau, and Sweet Deals at the shops … open late!
  • First Friday: I ♥ Middletown – Middletown
    Do you 💜 Middletown? Then be sure to join us for February First Friday: I 💜 Middletown, presented by Middletown City Schools! We will celebrate the incredible talent of our student community through their art, music and education! Come join the #middierising revolution and support the future of Middletown!
  • First Friday: Will You Be My Valentine? – Millersburg
    Shop, Eat, and Stay in Millersburg! Enjoy sweet deals and the decadence offered at all the participating businesses while taking in our beautiful historic downtown.
  • First Friday – Painesville
    Join the fun in Downtown Painesville and enter to win a Valentine’s Basket worth over $200!! Start at the Gage House where you can earn tickets by taking pictures with the “I Love Downtown Painesville” sign. 💗 Show your pride and earn more! Don’t forgot to grab an exclusive shoppers guide to take you through the area, highlighting local businesses that have more treats created with you (and your loved ones) in mind. You won’t want to miss this event just in time for Valentine’s Day!
  • First Friday: Chocolate Walk – Tipp City
    Love chocolate? Then sign-up fast for the February First Friday Chocolate Walk in beautiful, historic Downtown Tipp City! Come explore our wonderful downtown businesses while receiving unique and delicious treats along the way! Come out with your friends and loved ones for this special event with limited space. Tickets can be purchased via the link below or at the Tipp City Public Library or Grounds for Pleasure Coffee House.
  • First Friday: Live Models – Troy
    February’s First Friday will feature Live Models in the windows of our downtown stores and businesses. Businesses will be open late so that you can shop, dine, and explore!
  • Chocolate Walk – Van Wert
    Take a sweet stroll through downtown Van Wert! Show the event bag at each Chocolate Stop on the map to sample or collect nearly 20 chocolate treats. Grab friends or invite someone special and enjoy this excursion through downtown Van Wert. A limited number of tickets are available.
  • Soups vs. Soups! – Van Wert
    After Main Street Van Wert’s Chocolate Walk! Do you have what it takes to make a great soup to warm up the cold and hungry Choco-walkers? We want you to enter the first annual Soup Competition! $10 entry fee. Winner of the best soup, gets to boast a cool trophy for the year, receives half of the entry fees and takes home a large, hand-thrown bowl from potter Steve Smith! The more people who enter, the bigger the pot! We will be featuring David Holbrook & Denny Altaffer as our musician that night. Eat soup and listen to Jimmy belt out all the favorites!
  • First Friday: Downtown Date Night & Candyland Scavenger Hunt – Wadsworth
    Head downtown for a fun night of shopping, dining, and activities for all ages! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so tonight is the perfect chance to find something special for the loved ones in your life! There will also be a fun Candyland-themed scavenger hunt!

February 8

  • Annual Chocolate Walk – Delaware
    The Main Street Delaware Chocolate Walk is a tasty experience you won’t want to miss! With your $20 ticket, you will visit businesses and receive a treat at each one. Each business thoughtfully prepares a chocolate treat for you to experience their business in a unique, yummy way.
  • Main Street Kent Chocolate Walk – Kent
    Ticket holders can pick up Chocolate Walk maps, “passes,” and bags to collect their chocolate treats. Guests can stop at participating businesses to gather their chocolate surprises while shopping, having lunch, coffee, and/or drinks along the way. Ticket holders will be entered in a drawing for the grand prize: an overnight stay at the Kent State Hotel & Conference Center and dinner for two!
  • Black Bag Bingo – Lebanon
    Looking for a Fun Night Out with your girlfriends? Play for a chance to win designer handbags! Coach, Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Michael Kors and more will be up for grabs when Black Bag Bingo returns.
  • Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk – Portsmouth
    Join Main Street Portsmouth for the Annual Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk to collect sweet treats and check out our many wonderful shops and restaurants.
  • Workshop for Entrepreneurs – Van Wert
    Everyone who dreams of starting a business is encouraged to attend this free event. This free Fair offers a wide variety of assistance, counseling and information to promising entrepreneurs and emerging new businesses. There will be speakers on topics including: Starting Right: What’s First, Financing and Incentives, and an Ask the Experts session where area professionals will do a Q&A with the audience. A special element to the fair is the announcement of the Business Plan Challenge where individuals looking to begin a business in Van Wert County can create, submit, and present a business plan to a panel of judges for the chance to win business development funds.

February 14

  • 26th Annual Medina Ice Festival – Medina
    It’s time for the 26th Medina Ice Festival, February 14-17, 2020, the biggest, longest Ice Festival in Northeast Ohio! The event is free an open to the public. View over 100 ice sculptures, sponsored by individual businesses in Medina.

February 15

  • 26th Annual Medina Ice Festival – Medina
    It’s time for the 26th Medina Ice Festival, February 14-17, 2020, the biggest, longest Ice Festival in Northeast Ohio! The event is free an open to the public. View over 100 ice sculptures, sponsored by individual businesses in Medina.

February 16

  • 26th Annual Medina Ice Festival – Medina
    It’s time for the 26th Medina Ice Festival, February 14-17, 2020, the biggest, longest Ice Festival in Northeast Ohio! The event is free an open to the public. View over 100 ice sculptures, sponsored by individual businesses in Medina.

February 17

  • 26th Annual Medina Ice Festival – Medina
    It’s time for the 26th Medina Ice Festival, February 14-17, 2020, the biggest, longest Ice Festival in Northeast Ohio! The event is free an open to the public. View over 100 ice sculptures, sponsored by individual businesses in Medina.

February 20

  • Trivia Night in Downtown Tiffin – Tiffin
    Head to historic downtown Tiffin for a fun-filled night of competitive trivia every Third Thursday of the Month!
  • Vermilion in Bloom Ladies Night – Vermilion
    Every year, Vermilion in Bloom hosts three lively ladies nights to get us through winter and into the planting season. Wine, food and lively conversation fill the evening. Everyone is welcome and you’re sure to meet new people, see some familiar faces and learn more about what Vermilion in Bloom does for Vermilion.

February 22

  • Flash Back Dance – Cambridge
    The popular Flash Back Dance is back and this year Cambridge Main Street is celebrating Mardi Gras! Dance the night away with your friends and favorite hits!
  • Girl Scout Cookie Walk & Wine Pairing – Middletown
    Who doesn’t LOVE Girl Scout Cookies?! Come join us in historic downtown Middletown for a family-friendly Cookie Walk! After checking in at the beautiful Windamere, you will walk to different shops, eateries and establishments to get 8 different Girl Scout cookies. For our 21 and older friends, each “Cookie Stop” will have a specially selected wine pairing available for purchase (not included in ticket price, sold separately at each location). Girl Scout cookie in one hand……paired wine in another…….does it get any better?!
  • Girls Night Out – Millersburg
    Girls just wanna have fun…and Millersburg is where to have it! They will be open and ready to pamper you. Each store will be full of surprises-for you to make a great memory with your friends and family! But, the fun certainly does not stop at 8 – the pubs are going to be rocking long into the night! Make it a true adventure and spend the night….why not have someone ELSE cook breakfast for a change! Buy your Punch card for just $5.00 at The Hotel Millersburg starting Feb 7th. Everyone who visits 75% of the stores will be eligible for a chance one of two Amazing Prizes!
  • 2nd Annual Winter Writing Festival – Ravenna
    The 2nd Annual Winter Writing Festival celebrates the written word in downtown Ravenna. New this year is the Speaker Series featuring Kent native Jason Prufer author of “Small Town, Big Music” and Award-winning Author Angela Johnson! Writing workshops are scheduled at locations all around town, The WICK Poetry Center from KSU will again be leading a poetry slam, a Story Walk is being planned and more! Don’t forget to visit our downtown merchants while you are enjoying the day as we are also welcoming back our book Pop-Up Shop featuring The Learned Owl Bookshop. Register for your workshops as space is limited and the first 200+ registrants will receive a swag bag for attending!
  • Taste of Troy Trivia Night – Troy
    Taste of Troy Trivia Night is one of Troy Main Street’s favorite events to host. It is a night of food, fun, and community! Tickets are $25 per person (includes 1 drink ticket) or $175 per table. Additional beer/wine tickets are $5 each. (Credit card payments are subject to a service fee). All event and drink tickets must be purchased in advance! In between each round of trivia, you will get to sample a food item from a local Troy restaurant. Prizes from local businesses will be awarded to teams who win a round of Trivia.

What’s Happening on Main Street – January 2020

January 3

 
  • First Friday: Fire & Ice – Delaware
    Warm Yourself by the FIRE as you enjoy the art of ICE sculpting. Fire barrels and an ice sculptor will be in downtown Delaware for your enjoyment.
  • First Friday: Fire & Ice Festival – Marietta
    Back for its fourth year, the Fire & Ice Festival will kick off the new year in downtown Marietta with ice sculptures staged throughout and additional fun to enjoy!
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Medina
    Bundle up with Winter Sales at participating merchants, stroll the Street Tree Art Walk, and enjoy special “Blue Dot” Art Walk locations.
  • First Friday: Meet Our New Director – Painesville
    Please join the Downtown Painesville Organization Board to welcome the new Executive Director, Joy Severa, at The Gage House.
  • First Friday: Roaring 20s Murder Mystery – Troy
    Troy Main Street will be set up in the back room of Winans Chocolates + Coffees with a list of questions you will have to find the answers to in order to solve the murder mystery. Various downtown businesses will participate as suspects and you will have to stop in each business to ask them a question and then see if you can solve the mystery with the answers you receive. Anyone who guesses the correct Murderer will be entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of the night. Costumes are encouraged! This is a free event.
  • First Friday: Aloha! Tropical Winter Luau
    Grab your grass skirt and head downtown to shop local, enjoy a tropical drink, and have fun celebrating the new year!

January 9

 
  • Founders Day Breakfast – Painesville
    Join Downtown Painesville for a panel discussion to learn more about Downtown Historic Painesville. Come ready to guess some of the most unique discoveries from the application process for the National Register of Historic Places. The panel will include Tara Carlson, Preparer, Lynn White, City Planner, and Bill Smith, Historian.

January 16

 

January 22

 
  • Annual Kick-Off & Awards – Delaware
    This is a progressive dinner through downtown Delaware. All ticket-holders will begin at [gath•er] for appetizers, then continue throughout various venues in the downtown, and end at 1808 American Bistro for dessert and the awards ceremony! Tickets are available on the website.
  • Portsmouth Today – Portsmouth
    Join Main Street Portsmouth for their quarterly forum highlighting positivity through a series of speakers who will update guests on their public events and projects, answer questions anyone may have, and hear input from those in attendance. 

What’s Happening on Main Street – December 2019

Recurring Events

  • Christmas Light Show – Cambridge
    Visit the annual Christmas Light Show in historic downtown Cambridge.
  • Dickens Victorian Village – Cambridge
    Take a trip back in time and experience old world England at historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio. It is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village each holiday season. From November through December each year, visitors are invited to stroll amidst over 92 scenes of 180 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from the Victorian era. This innovative public art exhibition is enjoyed by families, couples, and groups alike – an experience that engages the senses as you explore the charming streetscape, striking historic architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries of Cambridge.
  • Stop, Shop, & Drop 20 – Chardon
    Chardon Tomorrow is challenging everyone to spend $20 at a locally-owned and operated business this holiday season. It’s time to give back to the local businesses who help sustain our local economy, donate to our organizations, and create our unparalleled sense of community.
  • Visit with Santa and Take a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride – Delaware
    Get into the holiday cheer in historic downtown Delaware with horse-drawn carriage rides and visits from Santa. See events for times and dates.
  • Pour with a Purpose – Cleveland
    Brrrr, it’s cold outside! Join the Gateway and Warehouse Districts to raise money to provide monthly appreciation (hot drinks and refreshments) to our neighborhood clean and safe ambassadors during the winter months. Learn more via the link and support a worth cause.
  • North Pole Express – Lebanon
    Experience the magic of a train ride with Santa himself. During your hour long journey, Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Celebrate with festive elves and holiday music while enjoying your hot chocolate and cookie. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh.
  • Visit Santa’s House and Tour Downtown Marietta in a Carriage – Marietta
    Take a free carriage ride through historic downtown Marietta and stop by to see Santa to let him know what you want for Christmas this year. See events for times and dates.
  • Downtown Tiffin Holiday Cash Give-A-Way – Tiffin
    Shop at participating businesses Nov 15 – Dec 21 and enter to win $1000 cash. No limit to number of entries! Each participating business will also pick a winner from their entries to receive a $100 gift card to their business. Winners will be drawn Sunday, December 22 at noon at the Court House Square.
  • Downtown Tiffin Holiday Window Contest – Tiffin
    Help Downtown Tiffin celebrate the Holidays with a downtown tiffin window contest! Stop by the participating businesses and vote for your favorite. Voting begins November 30 on Small Business Saturday and ends December 5th. Winner announced at the Christmas tree Lighting on December 6th.
  • Santa House – Troy
    Come visit with Santa in downtown Troy! Santa’s House is located on Prouty Plaza in downtown Troy and Santa will be available for visits throughout the holiday season.
  • Vermilion Arts Guild Holiday Show – Vermilion
    The final show of the season puts the focus on winter and the holidays. Shop for holiday gift items among paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, ceramics and more all created by local Vermilion artists.
  • Wellington Community Christmas – Wellington
    November 29 – December 9 – Catch the holiday spirit with daily events in historic downtown Wellington. See the event listing for a full schedule of events.

December 1

December 2

  • Story Mob – Marietta
    Story Mobs are a little bit different than our normal Cash Mobs. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and/or more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!

December 5

  • Christmas Lights on the Square – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow as they light up the square for Christmas! Along with the colorful lights, they will have live music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Cider and ginger snaps are served throughout the evening.
  • Light Up Vermilion! – Vermilion
    Christmas lights and shopping at night…in small town style. Come to Vermilion this evening an evening of holiday fun and activities.

December 6

  • Home for the Holidays Weekend – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware brings you a holiday to remember! Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm.  Join other families and feel the sense of love and community as we light our magnificent Christmas Tree at the corner of William and Sandusky Streets. Delaware’s tree lighting is a magical experience. Other Friday night highlights include: – Horse-drawn carriage rides $1 per person, over the age of 5 – Life-sized snow globe – Frozen themed bounce house – Visits with Santa – Carolers and live musical performances – Magic and kids activities – Shopping and store specials
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Moonlight Madness – Marietta
    December’s First Friday is a favorite for all of Marietta to enjoy! Shops are open EXTRA late for Moonlight Madness, some staying open straight through ’til midnight! Participating stores will each have a savings bucket filled with snowballs, each marked with a discount percentage ranging from 10% to 50%. Shoppers can select their merchandise and at the checkout, select a snowball for their surprise discount! Every single shopper will enjoy a discount at all participating locations throughout this entire Hometown Holidays events. Grab your holiday gift lists and head downtown for this year’s Moonlight Madness to #shoplocal this holiday season!
  • First Friday: Hometown Holiday – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • First Friday: Hot Chocolate Walk – Middletown hot chocolate
    Downtown is getting HOT for our December First Friday! No matter the temperature outside, we will warm you up with a dozen or more Hot Chocolate Stops! Pick up your Passport Guide in Governor’s Square (corner of Central and Broad) to learn all of the tasty stops! Get stamped at each stop to be entered to win FREE HOT CHOCOLATE FOR A YEAR, thanks to our friends at Triple Moon Coffee Company and Mockingbirds! The event is family friendly but there will be “Boozy” & Delish Hot Chocolates options or mixers available for purchase at some stops for our 21+ friends.
  • Mount Vernon Christmas Festival – Mount Vernon
    The festivities downtown kick off in downtown Mount Vernon with Lights & Carols at 7:00 P.M. Santa arrives in style with a ride from Knox Motor Group. He starts the festivities by lighting the tree on the Public Square. After this, local musical groups will lead a Christmas Music sing along.
  • Christmas on the Green – Piqua
    Community caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, strolling characters, children’s activities and live entertainment make this family-oriented holiday celebration a “must do” on many calendars. Stop in and visit downtown Piqua’s many stores to choose the perfect gift for your loved one.
  • Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration – Tipp City
    Join Downtown Tipp City at the Zion Lutheran Church for the illumination of the Downtown Christmas Tree! This is a fun and festive event for all ages! Enjoy tunes from the Community Band, sing along with the Tipp City High School Choir, or snack on some delicious treats.
  • A Very Merry Main Street Christmas – Van Wert
    Head to historic downtown Van Wert for a day of festive celebration, including the Christmas tree lighting, Free train rides, crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, and photos with Santa. See the event listing for a full list of activities.
  • First Friday: Candlelight Walk & Gingerbread Village – Wadsworth
    Wadsworth’s traditional and cherished Candlelight Walk event a First Friday this year! Come downtown to get into the holiday spirit, stroll the luminary-lined streets, shop and dine local, and check out unique gingerbread houses on display inside of downtown businesses!
  • Downtown Churches Walking Tour – Wooster
    Tour 8 historical Downtown Wooster churches in one evening. At each church, participants can sing a Christmas carol, hear a bit of the church’s history & admire their Christmas decorations.

December 7

  • Northpole Adventures – Cambridge
    Help the less fortunate this holiday season and visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the gang from the North Pole in historic downtown Cambridge! Pre-registration is required and admission is by donation, either monetary or a non-perishable food item listed on the event page. All items will be donated to the Grace Pantry to help stock their shelves.
  • Home for the Holidays Weekend – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware brings you a holiday to remember! Dash for Dasher Scavenger Hunt – Santa has lost Dasher! Explore downtown Delaware following Santa’s clues to find him and have fun along the way. Main Street Delaware will collect a voluntary monetary donation or a box of cereal for our local food pantries. Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Shop downtown Delaware stores with holiday specials, deals or snacks! Participate by getting a stamp at each store you make a purchase, turn in your card for a chance to win Chocolate Walk tickets!
  • The Holiday Marietta Marketplace – Marietta
    The Holiday Marietta Marketplace is a unique, mobile curated market showcasing the products of local and regional vendors and small businesses. This marketplace is located in the heart of downtown, providing visitors the opportunity to browse booths of art, quality handcrafts, vintage goods, and much more!
  • Jingle Booze Holiday Bar Crawl – Marietta
    Join Marietta Main Street for a Holiday Bar Crawl. Participants will receive exclusive drink discounts and food offers, as well as custom merchandise opportunities.
  • Mount Vernon Christmas Festival – Mount Vernon
    The Christmas Showcase will provide various forms of Christmas themed entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! Check out downtown to join in and spread some Christmas cheer! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and check out all of the amazing gifts for sale at the Jingle Bell Marketplace. Visit the event page for a full list of events.
  • Downtown Piqua Holiday Parade – Piqua
    The tradition of celebrating the holiday season with an old-fashioned hometown parade is a long one in downtown Piqua. Families and friends, young and old, fill the streets for this festive event. After the parade kids can visit with Santa in the lobby of the Fort Piqua Plaza.
  • Downtown Holiday Open House – Portsmouth
    A follow up to Small Business Saturday, the Holiday Open House welcomes everyone to downtown Portsmouth to continue holiday shopping at local businesses. Downtown businesses will offer various discounts and sales, along with other holiday treats, for shoppers. The best gift you can give isn’t only the special, unique find in a local retailer, but the business you keep local! See you downtown soon!
  • Downtown Tiffin Christmas Walk – Tiffin
    Looking for a fun way to explore downtown Tiffin? The downtown Christmas Walk is a perfect way to see all the great downtown shops! For $20, your ticket allows you to visit participating location and collect a unique treat. There are typically 20-25 stops in the downtown area. Get a group of friends together and wear your walking shoes! Prior to the walk, $35 VIP ticket holders will enjoy a brunch at the Empire 138.
  • The Christmas Tree Ship – Vermilion
    No other community can boast a Christmas tradition like this one. Main Street Vermilion invites everyone, young and old, to bundle up and gather riverside at McGarvey’s Landing for the arrival of The Christmas Tree Ship!

December 8

  • Home for the Holidays Weekend – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware brings you a holiday to remember! Holiday Parade – The Post Office also be on hand to collect your letters to Santa along the parade route!
  • Mount Vernon Christmas Festival – Mount Vernon
    The theme of this year’s Christmas parade is “Christmas in the Movies” and will include prize categories as in previous years. The parade route will come up South Main Street, around the square, and continue up North Main Street ending at the Living Center. Many local restaurants will be open for refreshments before and after the parade.
  • Tour of Lofts – Portsmouth
    Main Street Portsmouth is bringing back a classic this holiday season with the Tour of Lofts. The tour is a casual Sunday stroll through various downtown Portsmouth loft apartments that highlight ingenuity and modern creative design that complements the lifestyle of living in a dearly loved, but old and storied, space in the heart of downtown.

December 13

  • Home for the Holidays: Fire & Ice! – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow on beautiful Chardon Square for one of the premier holiday events in Northeast Ohio! Home for the Holidays is a community-wide celebration with local organizations partnering together to usher in the holidays for residents and visitors. In addition to annual favorites, like Santa at the Theater, horse-drawn carriage rides, uptown shopping, carolers, the hot cocoa bar and gingerbread contest we’ll feature live ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer (Friday), and the FIRE & ICE tower lighting. And stay warm and fit with Great Lakes Race Timing’s Frozen 4k!
  • Children’s Night – Millersburg 
    Santa in his sleigh on the Courthouse Lawn will listen to all the children’s Christmas Morning wishes while Olaf and Elsa greet them at The Village Toy Shop. While strolling along your way, stop in at participating business’s Elf Stations for treats and goodies!

December 14

  • Home for the Holidays: Fire & Ice! – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow on beautiful Chardon Square for one of the premier holiday events in Northeast Ohio! Home for the Holidays is a community-wide celebration with local organizations partnering together to usher in the holidays for residents and visitors. In addition to annual favorites, like Santa at the Theater, horse-drawn carriage rides, uptown shopping, carolers, the hot cocoa bar and gingerbread contest we’ll feature live ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer (Friday), and the FIRE & ICE tower lighting. And stay warm and fit with Great Lakes Race Timing’s Frozen 4k!
  • Ugly Sweater Tavern Trek – Kent
    The Ugly Sweater Tavern Trek starts at the Venice Cafe (163 W. Erie St.), where attendees can check in from 5PM to 8PM to pick up their Great Lakes Christmas Ale pint glasses and trek “passes.” Pass holders will be entitled to $5 GLBC Christmas Ale (and other GLBC beers) at participating businesses. Attendees may visit as many or as few locations as they wish. All ticket holders will be entered in a raffle prize drawing. Prizes will also be awarded randomly throughout the evening for the “Ugliest Sweaters” worn by attendees. This is a great opportunity to explore downtown bars and restaurants, enjoy time with friends, and kick off the holiday season!
  • Mega Mob – Marietta
    Shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.
  • Holiday Loft Tours – Marietta
    This one-day-only, self-guided, exclusive event allows participants to tour upper-floor businesses and residences in Historic Downtown Marietta. If you’ve ever been curious about what lies above our first-floor storefronts, this is the perfect opportunity to sneak a peek!
  • Holly Jolly 5k/10k – Piqua
    Hit the ground running with the holiday tradition in downtown Piqua. These annual 5K & 10K runs make use of the beautiful Piqua PATH.

December 15

December 22

  • Free Movie Night at The Ritz – Tiffin
    Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon at The Ritz Theatre. Santa will be in the lobby from 11:00 – 1:00 and “Polar Express” will start at 1:00.

What’s Happening on Main Street – November 2019

November 1

  • First Friday: Pet Walk – Delaware
    Register your pet with Main Street Delaware for $10 and you’ll be able to walk your pet around to a list of businesses to collect treats from each one! You’ll also get the opportunity to have your photo taken with your pet by a professional photographer!
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Who’s Your Hero – MariettaSuperhero Costume
    This night, Marietta Main Street honors all of our heroes, whether they are first responders, those serving our country, movie or comic characters, or those who inspire us the most!
  • First Friday: Bee Thankful – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • First Friday: Shop Small – Middletown
    Get up, get out and #ShopSmall as Downtown Middletown kicks off Small Business month with a special First Friday featuring local favorites and downtown small businesses! Enjoy extended business hours, specials, live artists and more! Explore, shop, eat and drink LOCAL and show your downtown business community how much you care this First Friday!
  • First Friday: Thank You For Your Service – Painesville
    Join Downtown Painesville to support our veterans and active service members. Visit participating merchants to learn about local veterans and active duty personnel. Submit a photo and bio to info@mainstreetpainesville.org to celebrate or remember a special veteran or active duty personnel. Photos will be displayed at participating merchants.
  • Movie Night on the Lawn – Tipp City
    Join Downtown Tipp City for a showing of The Greatest Showman. Sing along with the award winning tunes or sit back and relax with the family! Bring your own lawn chair and blankets.
  • First Friday: Wadsworth History & Hauntings – Wadsworth
    Downtown Wadsworth is full of exciting history! Learn all about Wadsworth’s past while enjoying The Secret City Tour, Downtown Wadsworth Ghost Walk, and much more!

November 2

  • Black Bag Bingo – Lebanon
    Looking for a Fun Night Out with your Girlfriends? Play for a chance to win designer handbags! Coach, Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Michael Kors and more will be up for grabs when Black Bag Bingo returns.
  • Downtown Tiffin Scavenger Hunt – Tiffin
    Spend the day exploring downtown Tiffin for a chance to win great prizes! Teams of 3 or 4 will be tasked by visiting downtown businesses and completing different missions!
  • Main Street Van Wert Chicken Dinner – Van WertRotisserie Chicken
    Truly D’vine and Main Street Van Wert are selling $10 chicken dinners, including: 1/2 rotisserie chicken, baked beans, fruit, roll, and a cookie! Be sure to grab your ticket at either the Main Street Office and Truly D’vine or online. All proceeds go toward Downtown Van Wert Christmas Lighting!

November 4

November 8

November 14

  • FaLaLaLa Local Holiday Expo – Portsmouth
    The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Portsmouth are teaming up to host the second Falalala Local Holiday Expo in the Scioto County Welcome Center, where local neighbors can come together and shop, or plan their shopping lists, based on area businesses or experienced crafters from their own community. You don’t need to order on Amazon or leave town for that special gift. We look forward to seeing you soon!

November 15

  • FaLaLaLa Local Holiday Expo – Portsmouth
    The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Portsmouth are teaming up to host the second Falalala Local Holiday Expo in the Scioto County Welcome Center, where local neighbors can come together and shop, or plan their shopping lists, based on area businesses or experienced crafters from their own community. You don’t need to order on Amazon or leave town for that special gift. We look forward to seeing you soon!

November 16

  • Light Up Downtown – Marietta
    It’s time to deck the halls in downtown Marietta! Join alongside groups of volunteers as they officially install the holiday decorations for the upcoming Merry-etta holiday season!
  • Christmas Open House & Chocolate Walk – Millersburg
    The Burg will be hosting a casual but festive Holiday Open House & Chocolate Walk. Hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm. Each participant will purchase a empty box-while visiting each shop you will be given a piece of Coblentz chocolate. You will go home…with much more than a $15.00 box of chocolate for sure! Stores will be decorated for the holidays, there will be sales and many more festive events taking place including Nutcracker dancers in the windows. So please join Historic Downtown Millersburg and let’s start the holidays off in style….AND WITH CHOCOLATE!
  • Downtown Piqua Holiday Horse Parade – Piqua horse-drawn sleigh
    Imagine horse-drawn carriages, hitches and riders, all outfitted with Holiday Lights, making their way down Main Street. Christmas banners and decorated street trees will create an amazing backdrop for this dazzlingly fun family-friendly event.

November 20

  • Friendsgiving – Delaware
    Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for everything we have and celebrate the simple things: family, friends, community, health and happiness. Let’s gather together to enjoy a wonderful meal and reflect on all for which we are thankful. Let’s propel thankfulness forward by showing our support toward the organization that works so hard to build our community. A portion of all proceeds from this event will be donated back to Main Street Delaware, the local downtown non-profit organization creating community in Delaware.

November 21

November 22

  • 2019 Candlelight Medina Walk – Medina
    The holiday season kicks off November 22-24, 2019, as Main Street Medina presents the 35th annual Medina Candlelight Walk. This annual, three-day event features a community Christmas tree and district lighting, live choral entertainment, an outstanding Holiday Parade of Lights, fireworks, visits with Santa Claus, and great shopping. New this year will be an expanded Medina Holiday Farmers Market and Christkindlemarkt on Broadway Street, and a 5k Run Santa Run by Second Sole.
  • Window Wonderland – Wooster
    The 2019 Window Wonderland is the perfect time for you and your family to ring in the Holiday Season in downtown Wooster! Santa will be coming off the roof, local shops and businesses will offer special activities, horse drawn carriage rides through downtown, window decorating competition, and much more!

November 23

  • City of Marietta Tree Lighting – Marietta
    Join Marietta Main Street for the City of Marietta’s official tree lighting! With thousands of lights, the vibrancy of our Christmas Tree nearly matches the vibrancy of downtown during the holiday season. Marietta Welfare League is providing cookies and hot cocoa and the Marietta Children’s Choir will perform. Let’s uplift the holiday season as a community and sing carols around the Christmas Tree.
  • 2019 Candlelight Medina Walk – Medina Medina Candlelight Walk
    The holiday season kicks off November 22-24, 2019, as Main Street Medina presents the 35th annual Medina Candlelight Walk. This annual, three-day event features a community Christmas tree and district lighting, live choral entertainment, an outstanding Holiday Parade of Lights, fireworks, visits with Santa Claus, and great shopping. New this year will be an expanded Medina Holiday Farmers Market and Christkindlemarkt on Broadway Street, and a 5k Run Santa Run by Second Sole.

November 24

  • 2019 Candlelight Medina Walk – Medina
    The holiday season kicks off November 22-24, 2019, as Main Street Medina presents the 35th annual Medina Candlelight Walk. This annual, three-day event features a community Christmas tree and district lighting, live choral entertainment, an outstanding Holiday Parade of Lights, fireworks, visits with Santa Claus, and great shopping. New this year will be an expanded Medina Holiday Farmers Market and Christkindlemarkt on Broadway Street, and a 5k Run Santa Run by Second Sole.

November 29

November 30

  • “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” Cambridge Main Street Christmas Parade – Cambridge
    Get into the holiday spirit in historic downtown Cambridge! Listen to the sounds of the season thanks to local bands, see the lighted floats, and more!
  • Small Business Saturday – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow as they celebrate Small Business Saturday with coffee, doughnuts, and lots of great giveaways and raffles.
  • 2019 Pub Crawl – Lebanon
    Hit the street of historic downtown Lebanon for the 2019 Pub Crawl.
  • Merry-etta Christmas Parade – Marietta
    The annual evening holiday parade will include floats, dance routines, carolers, and much more, all complete with festive Christmas lights. As usual, Santa Claus will make his appearance in the parade at the very end!
  • Small Business Saturday – Van Wert
    Remember to Shop Small this Small Business Saturday. Those brick and mortar and independents are your friends and neighbors. Stop by the Downtown Van Wert retailers, and visit the Pop Ups on Main St. By shopping in our downtown, the money is guaranteed to stay in Van Wert!
  • Shop Small Saturday – Vermilion
    Main Street Vermilion is the Welcome Center for Shop Small Saturday. Stop in and pick up your FREE 2019 canvas totes, buttons, balloons, crowns and other Shop Small swag. Our local merchants have also have some special Shop Small Saturday specials, sales and discounts you’ll find in your tote, also with information about shopping in Vermilion. The Vermilion Arts Guild will be hosting their Holiday Open House that day at the Main Street location. Enjoy 10% savings on everything in the gallery and treat yourself to the free hot chocolate bar. Shop small. Shop local. Shop Vermilion.
  • Small Business Saturday – Wadsworth
    #ShopLocal in downtown Wadsworth and support local community businesses and organizations!
  • Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shops – Wellington
    Support Wellington’s local businesses! Start with a great breakfast in one of our restaurants and then shop around town. There will be sales, promotions, and even a few extra pop-up shops peppered throughout town. Stop into the Main Street Wellington office to get information on who is participating and a canvas tote bag while supplies last.

What’s Happening on Main Street – October 2019

Recurring Events

October 3

October 4

October 5

  • Kent Oktoberfest – Kent
    Join Main Street Kent on Franklin Avenue for the sixth annual Kent Oktoberfest! Enjoy Polka music, German dancing, live entertainment, delicious local food, seasonal beer/cider and photo opps with Hans…aka Mr. Black Squirrel.
  • Fall Cider Crawl – Marietta
    Embrace the changing of the season with Marietta Main Street’s Fall Cider Crawl! Featured bars will offer specials, exclusive pricing and promotions, and other goodies exclusive to ticket holders.
  • Main Street Program Partners in Preservation Open House – Painesville
    American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are teaming up to grant $2 million in preservation funding, and College Hall has been chosen as a potential site! You can help Downtown Painesville by voting for us on http://voteyourmainstreet.org, and by attending this Open House event. This open house event will welcome guests into the main entrance area of College Hall to see the vision for upgrades and renovation through conceptual renderings, working toward the preservation of this historic treasure. Historical documents and artifacts will be on display that relate to the Woman Suffrage Movement and the rich history of the college and Painesville community.
  • Second Street Sales – Portsmouth
    Join Main Street Portsmouth downtown on Second Street to welcome outside vendors and bring the brick and mortar businesses to the sidewalks, for a day of the sidewalk sales that used to fill our streets.

October 7

October 10

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina
    It’s Witches Night Out! Dress up as your favorite good or bad witch, and haunt the district to shop for special deals, enjoy spooky snacks, convene with your coven, and have some fun. Grab a witch hat at the Main Street Medina table and get into the fun. Swag bags available for the first 200 guests.

October 11

  • Piqua Chocolate Walk – Piqua
    Enjoy a walk through downtown Piqua and visit over 20 locations offering chocolate goodness in all of its wondrous forms. Some stops have treats that can be enjoyed immediately and others will give you a treat to save for later.

October 12

  • Pumpkin Stroll – TiffinPumpkins
    Don’t miss the fall event of the year in beautiful Downtown Tiffin! Spend the day strolling from business to business gathering fall themed treats! All walkers receive a Pumpkin Stroll t-shirt.
  • Antique Car & Bicycle Festival – Wellington
    Come ROLL Through Time in Downtown Wellington. See a grand display of how we used to travel in style with vehicles manufactured prior to 1933. Everything was a little slower, and took more skill. But boy, oh-boy, were cars a work of art. Food and shopping vendors will be available, along with period music, and more.

October 17

October 19

  • Harvest Days & Fall Open House – Piqua
    Fall and holiday items, great food, fashion, decor, treats, antiques, and a pumpkin carving contest will delight you at this new event from Mainstreet Piqua.
  • Walking Tour: The Fine Art of Dying IV – Piqua
    This tour will take in areas not covered before and provide an insight into the burial customs and artistic carvings used in Piqua. The symbols used in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as the lamb, the rose and the urn will be reviewed and explained. The cemetery is a place of traditions and innovations, of massive memorials and small remembrances and examples of old world markers and new world adaptions. Tour is led by local historian Jim Oda.
  • HarvestFest – Tipp City
    Join Downtown Tipp City for a celebration of fall with music, food, and fun! Enjoy a Saturday evening in beautiful historic Downtown Tipp City, and listen to rockin’ tunes by The Big Wazu, enjoy frosty beverages or join in on the costume contest. This will be a fun & free event for all guests ages 21 and up!

October 20

  • Picnic at the Big Basket – NewarkNewark Longaberger Basket Building
    A rare opportunity to take a tour of the former headquarters of The Longaberger Company, known to many as the “Big Basket.” Explore the first two floors of the building, hear stories of Longaberger’s famed history, and enjoy food and live music while you picnic at the basket.
  • Medina Cars & Coffee Cruise-In – Medina
    Grab a cup of coffee on the Square, and then check out some of the beautiful, classic cars, street rods, and custom jobs parked around the Square.

October 21

  • Heritage Ohio Annual Conference – Newark

    Join us in Newark for 2 days of keynotes, workshops, and networking, October 22 and 23, plus a members only Legacy Circle Reception on October 21. We are bringing together the leaders of preservation and revitalization to provide you with an exciting and educational set of sessions, bringing back many of our most popular sessions and adding in some highly requested topics! Remember to book your hotel rooms, discounted rates end October 2nd.

October 22

  • Heritage Ohio Annual Conference – Newark

    Join us in Newark for 2 days of keynotes, workshops, and networking, October 22 and 23, plus a members only Legacy Circle Reception on October 21. We are bringing together the leaders of preservation and revitalization to provide you with an exciting and educational set of sessions, bringing back many of our most popular sessions and adding in some highly requested topics! Remember to book your hotel rooms, discounted rates end October 2nd.

October 23

  • Heritage Ohio Annual Conference – Newark

    Join us in Newark for 2 days of keynotes, workshops, and networking, October 22 and 23, plus a members only Legacy Circle Reception on October 21. We are bringing together the leaders of preservation and revitalization to provide you with an exciting and educational set of sessions, bringing back many of our most popular sessions and adding in some highly requested topics! Remember to book your hotel rooms, discounted rates end October 2nd.

  • Taste of Geauga – Chardon
    Here’s your chance to experience several of Geauga County’s best restaurants in one fabulous event.

October 24

  • Culinary & Residential Tour of the Warehouse District – Cleveland
    The evening begins with an Opening Reception and continues with tours of five historic and modern residences led by knowledgeable and experienced guides. Throughout the event, guests will enjoy live music, a showcase of culinary delights from celebrated Warehouse District restaurants, wine, and craft beer. The evening concludes with a dessert and coffee reception.
  • Scare on the Square & Wadsworth Thriller – WadsworthWadsworth Thriller
    Dress up for the downtown trick or treat, followed up by Wadsworth’s famous Thriller. Afterward, dine with zombies at downtown restaurants! Go ahead, they’re not THAT scary!

October 26

  • Trick or Treat on Main Street – Cambridge
    Bring your favorite little ghost, goblin, princess, pirate or other costumed character to Historic Wheeling Avenue.
  • Brews & Brains on Main – Cambridge
    The virus has spread and the undead will be out on Wheeling Ave. The “antidote” can be found various spots in downtown Cambridge. This 21+ event is sure to be fun. Admission includes the “antidote” stops, admission to Hells Height’s Haunted House and a souvenir.
  • Clean Up Kent – Kent
    Time for fall cleaning in the City of Kent! Come to the Destination Kent CVB/Visitor Centre to pick up supplies and choose a spot on the map for your group to work. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut (while they last), then head out to Clean Up Kent!
  • Fall Clean Sweep – Marietta
    This day of volunteerism requires all hands on deck to support beautification efforts downtown! Many hands make light work, and Marietta Main Street need as much help as they can muster from local groups, residents, and visitors alike!
  • Peoples Bank Theatre Family Trick or Treat Festival – Marietta
    Starting at 5 pm,  a section of Putnam Street will be closed for the little ones to enjoy a street party filled with jumpy houses, food and soda, and more! Then, when you need a break from the gut-busting good time outside, you can enter the not-so-spooky haunted house and enjoy carnival games! However, once the sun begins to set at 7 pm, the ghouls will come out. For all of you young adults looking for a spooktacular time, join  enjoy the Disco Monster Mash, and a night-time of scares! There will be a DJ, costume contests, drinks & snacks, games, prizes, and more!
  • Ghost & Ghouls Costume Ball – Middletown
    The evening will feature the rocking band Velvet Crush, interactive games, costume contests, spooky snacks, cash bar + more! Each ticket will receive one complimentary signature, spirited cocktail. Tricks and treats will be around every corner, this is sure to be an evening that will haunt you forever.
  • Boo in the Burg & Ohio Wine Tasting – Millersburgwine glasses carved on pumpkin
    Join Historic Downtown Millersburg for a night of food, ghost tours, live entertainment and great wines.
  • Harry Potter Trick or Treat  – Tipp City
    Join the Merchants of Downtown Tipp City for a fun filled Trick or Treat. Dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character or in your most festive costume for a wizarding day Downtown!
  • Hometown Halloween – Troy
    Enjoy some spooky scares in historic downtown Troy.
  • Historic Main Street Trick or Treat – Van Wert
    Dress-up and visit the stores and offices in downtown Van Wert for the Downtown Business Owners Trick or Treat. Stop by the Wassenberg Art Center for some ghoulish craft kits. 

Picnic at the Big Basket

On Sunday, October 20th, you will have a rare opportunity to take a tour of the former headquarters of The Longaberger Company, known to many as the “Big Basket.”

  • Tour the 1st & 2nd floors of the Basket
  • Hear stories and company lore from Longaberger Family members and former Longaberger employees
  • Enjoy a picnic outside the Basket with food options available for purchase provided by area food trucks
  • Live music provided by Barley Bros.
  • Enjoy autumnal bliss in Licking County

What’s Happening on Main Street – August 2019

Recurring Events

  • Take a Hike – Cleveland Take a Hike Tour in Cleveland
    Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.
  • South Town Cruise-In – Medina
    Join Main Street Medina for a weekly cruise-in in Medina’s South Town, Tuesday evenings, May 21-September 24th from 4-8pm at 233 Lafayette Rd (the former Hawkins Market parking lot, soon to be the new home of Medina County Habitat for Humanity). See some of the best classic, collectible, rat rod, hot rod, and muscle cars in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy classic tunes from the 1950-70’s with DJ Bruce. The South Town Cruise-In is free and open to the public.
  • Painesville Friday Night Car Cruise – Painesville
    Painesville’s famous Car Cruise is every Friday on the Square in Downtown Painesville! Stroll through vintage, muscle and unique vehicles lining beautiful Veteran’s Park while enjoying music, ‘hot dogs on the hill’ and East Coast Custard! Every Friday night, all summer long.
  • Yoga on East Green – Tiffin
    Stretch out and relax with Yoga Chuck each Saturday morning from 9 – 10 AM on downtown Tiffin’s East Green.

August 1

  • Chardon KidsFest & Flea Market – Chardon
    The Kids Flea Market is a great opportunity for kids to get rid of those old, unused toys, games and clothes while providing a safe venue for learning the basics of entrepreneurship. KidsFest features games and activities including the dunk tank (with Chardon teachers!), tug-o-war, pizza eating contest, dancing with Jasmine Dragons, and much more!
  • Farm to Table Dinner & Pie Auction – Portsmouth
    This year’s Main Street Portsmouth Farm to Table Dinner and Pie Auction consists of homemade chicken noodle soup, salad, veggies, and a pie. The meal is prepared and served by Portsmouth farmers market vendors. There will also have a live pie auction, where guests can bid on pies made by our farmers market vendors and donated by members of the community. There will also be live music and an open beer bar.

August 2

  • First Friday: Celebrate Our Law Enforcement! – Delaware
    August First Friday! Come downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. and join us in celebrating our local heroes! This free family event will have lots of activities for kids, police cars for little ones to explore, and food. There will be a bike corral with check-in at the corner of Central and Sandusky, so your bike will stay safe and sound while you enjoy all this fun night has to offer!
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Downtown Art Walk – Marietta
    August’s First Friday is a special Downtown Art Walk, with a twist!
  • First Friday: Bee Kind in Medina – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • First Friday: Italian Fest – Middletown
    Buon giorno! Downtown Middletown is going Italian! Join Downtown Middletown for a festive First Friday filled with Italian fun! Italian themed food & drinks will be plentiful, including a community progressive dinner – Mangia Middletown! Come enjoy Italian music, bocce, a gondola race for the kids, a spaghetti eating contest, a family movie night, and more as we celebrate all things Italiano!
  • First Friday: Dog Days of Summer – Mount Vernon
    Your furry family is welcomed at the August 2nd Dog Days of Summer themed event. The Main Stage will host Three Rivers Bluegrass and the South Stage Entertainment is Soul Legacy. Meet Jungle Joe and his Crickey Croc friends. Bring your puppy pals for dog treats and giveaways. Don’t miss this PAWsome Event! Ever wonder what upstairs looks like downtown? Get a sneak peek into “Hidden Spaces” with Knox County Landmarks Foundation in August’s look at historic downtown buildings. A “DAWGUST Costume Parade” as part of the celebration. Looking for a new fur kid? Main Street Mount Vernon will be hosting a pet adoption event during First Friday. The First Friday Cruise-In is on the square for the 2019 season.
  • First Friday: Who is Your Superhero? – Painesville
    Join the Downtown Painesville Organization and participating merchants to celebrate our Superheroes. This First Friday is a kickoff to the National Night Out being held at Veteran’s Park. Come dressed as your favorite superhero and bring along you real life superhero. Stroll throughout the downtown and meet with local and to infamous heroes. You never know who you may see!
  • First Friday: Putt-Putt Downtown – Tipp City putt putt
    Join Downtown Tipp City for the second annual putt-putt adventure course through the downtown shops! Each participating shop will have their own unique miniature golf hole to challenge you along your way. This is a family-friendly event and you are encouraged to come decked out in your best golf gear!
  • Fridays on Prouty: Dayton Funk AllStars – Troy
    Performing legendary hits from the annals of Dayton, Ohio Funk history, this amazing twelve-piece All-Star group includes notables such as Tony Allen on guitar, Deron Bell on talk box, vocalist Felicia Jefferson and Ronald Nooks. Three horns, three keyboards and two percussionists. DFunk delivers a big authentic Dayton-funk sound.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: The Everly Set – Van Wert
    In 1957, teens Phil and Don Everly supercharged the vocal sound of Rock’n’Roll with Bye Bye Love and Wake Up Little Susie, unleashing the sparkling vocal harmonies that would influence The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Eagles, Peter Paul & Mary, and the Bee Gees. Now, six decades later, two acclaimed NYC singer-songwriters with a death-defying, three-decade age difference combine millennial innocence with baby-boomer pluck to present. The Everly Set; featuring Sean Altman & Jack Skuller celebrate The Everly Brothers, with songs like Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have To Do Is Dream, When Will I Be Loved, Crying In The Rain, Love Hurts, Bird Dog, Claudette, Walk Right Back, and more hits.
  • Movies in the Park: A Bug’s Life – Vermilion
     Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks. Or walk over to Poppin’ Around and get a bag of FREE popcorn from this popular merchant. Movies start at dusk.
  • First Friday: Around the World – Wadsworth
    This month’s international theme comes from “Around the World in 80 Days” and will be partnered with the Wadsworth Airport’s hot air balloon weekend! The American Legion will return with their hugely popular downtown BBQ.

August 3

  • Antiques in the Alley – Millersburg
    Do you love Antiques, recycled items, up-cycled or unique lawn art? Are you interested in true artisans and having an item that is truly one of a kind? Antiques in the Alley encompasses the entire town of Millersburg including the Courthouse Lawn, alleys, sidewalks and shops! The Burg throws open it’s doors and let’s everyone take the entire day to search for the perfect item to take home. Food and drinks can be found in any of our pubs and food trucks. Plan to stick around because the night brings entertainment-whether you prefer live or Karaoke, it’s all here.
  • Chalk it Up! – Vermilion
    August marks the fourth year for this colorful event that fills a portion of Main Street with colorful chalk art. This year’s theme is (drum roll, please): NAUTICAL! Enjoy bright chalk drawings created by local artistic talent. Enjoy some family and kid-friendly interactive opportunities, too.

August 4

  • Dog Days of Summer – Wellington dog in park
    Shop pet friendly vendors for items for YOU or your furry pals. Visit rescue and organizations that work to educate owners and help pets in need. Bring your leashed and friendly dog(s) to enjoy games, contests, demonstrations, crafts, treats, and more.

August 5

  • Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
    Come to Cash Mob Monday in downtown Marietta to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

August 8

August 9

  • 9th Annual Rivers, Trails, & Ales Festival – Marietta
    Mark your calendars! Join us for the 9th Annual Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival in historic downtown Marietta! A full weekend of road and mountain biking, paddling, hiking, trail running, regional craft beers, shenanigans, and general hometown FUN!
  • Fridays on Prouty: Sadie Bass Band – Troy
    County music singer Sadie Bass could be the poster child for outlaw country music. Her small-town roots taught her everything she needed to know about hunting, fishing, softball playing, pick-up truck driving and chasing her dreams. To Sadie, living the dream means writing songs about faith and family, romance and growing up country. Singing country music is what she loves best.
  • Hidden Spaces – Van Wert
    Hidden Spaces is back! Tickets are only $10 and when purchased gets you access to some of the great Hidden Spaces just steps off the sidewalk in Downtown Van Wert.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: John Denver Tribute – Van Wert
    Ted Vigil has an uncanny physical and musical resemblance to John Denver. When he takes the stage and begins to sing, the audience is transported back in time. Making a return trip to Van Wert, Ted will take you on a “Rocky Mountain high” as we finish another season of fun and music in Fountain Park.

August 10

  • Chardon BrewFest – Chardon chardon brewfest
    More than 25 local breweries will be pouring, plus live music and onsite food vendors. This event is truly a Geauga one-of-a-kind!
  • 9th Annual Rivers, Trails, & Ales Festival – Marietta
    Mark your calendars! Join us for the 9th Annual Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival in historic downtown Marietta! A full weekend of road and mountain biking, paddling, hiking, trail running, regional craft beers, shenanigans, and general hometown FUN!
  • Family Movie Night – Medina
    Join Main Street Medina for the 7th Annual Movie Night on the Square. Grab a blanket and some friends and enjoy a family friendly movie at dusk in our historic Uptown Park!
  • Hops in the Hangar – Middletown
    The 2nd Annual Hops in the Hangar is a unique, craft beer tasting event that will surely take flight! Beer has never looked so cool as being served in a huge, operating airport hangar – talk about unique ambiance! Hops in the Hangar will feature a wide selection of beer from breweries big and small and showcases a variety of aircraft. The professional skydivers jumping overhead will create an experience few will forget. The evening will be packed with beers, planes, food trucks, music and more.
  • Down a River, Down a Beer – Piqua
    Piqua’s 6th annual riverside craft beer festival to promote great beer and to encourage appreciation and conservation of the Great Miami River as a valued resource for our communities. Each year, Dr. Beer creatively curates a varied collection of 99 craft beers to sample. Fiery braziers burning in the river, live music and a very cool beer-swag silent auction add to the fun.
  • Downtown Tiffin Garage Sale Days – Tiffin
    Snag some great deals in downtown Tiffin!
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: Wally and the Beavs – Tiffin
    Wally and The Beavs performs a wide range of music: Including songs by Steely Dan, Chicago, Joe Cocker, and The Beatles; as well as Motown and classic-rock favorites. The band is known for very strong vocal harmonies complimented by a dynamic horn section. You can dance all night or simply sit back and enjoy the humorous stage antics and powerful music from Wally and The Beavs.
  • All Washed Up: Driftwood Art Contest – Vemilion
    All Washed Up is your opportunity to create something unique using materials found in abundance on local beaches.

August 11

August 16

  • Main Street Family Friday – Ravenna
    The whole family can and visit unique downtown merchants, tabled organizations around downtown and great restaurants. There will be fun activities, specials, entertainment and more before the movie, Mary Poppins Returns, starts at dusk on the square. Bring your blanket. This event is free!
  • Fridays on Prouty: The Jugtime Ragband – Troy
    With a bit of jazz, blues and swing; a pinch of old-time gospel and even classic showtunes this band promises an energetic amalgamation of upbeat Dixieland and swing tempos underlying a heavy dose of powerful 1920s inspired vocals styles. Influences include Louis Prima, Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong and the Boswell Sisters. Enjoy songs composed by some of the best songwriter from the early mind-twentieth century.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Van Wert Area Community Band – Van Wert
    The Van Wert Area Community Band is a group of musicians of all ages who enjoy playing their instruments and making music.

August 17

  • Classic Cruise-In Car Show – Cambridge
    Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will line up and down Wheeling Avenue in historic downtown Cambridge.
  • A Twist on Prohibition: A History-Themed Bar Crawl – Marietta
    Live it up roaring twenties style for one night in historic, downtown Marietta! Sadly, 100 years ago you couldn’t grab a drink… legally. Beginning in May 1919, the sale, manufacturing, and transportation of alcoholic beverages became illegal. Bootlegging, backwoods stills, speakeasies, and corruption all grew, creating rampant illegal consumption… and that’s just here in Washington County! But why are we telling you all this when you can learn for yourself during this fun bar crawl? Oh, and don’t forget you’ll be drinking for a good cause. This event serves as a fundraiser for both The Castle – Marietta, Oh & Marietta Main Street. Cheers!
  • Art in the Park – Painesville
    Come experience Lake County’s premier art show of the summer with over 60 artists and art vendors.
  • Rockin’ River Duck Drop – Piqua
    Do you have a duck in training? Want to sponsor a duck-lete? Make your selection and you could win awesome prizes. All proceeds of the Rockin’ River Duck Drop support Mainstreet Piqua.
  • 11th Annual Vermilion Harbour Triathlon/Duathlon – Vermilion triathlon athletes
    Hundreds of athletes and spectators descend upon Vermilion to compete in this annual event that tests physical endurance. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the Vermilion Harbour Triathlon/Duathlon is for YOU! The event takes place at Sherod Park, an ideal location for every stage of these swim/bike/run events.

August 18

August 23

August 24

  • The Great Marietta Marketplace – Marietta
    The Great Marietta Marketplace is a unique, mobile curated market showcasing the products of local and regional vendors and small businesses. This marketplace is located just footsteps from downtown, providing visitors the opportunity to browse booths of art, quality handcrafts, vintage goods, and much more.
  • Medina Fest – Medina
    Medina Fest will feature businesses, music, food, and activities unique to Medina. The four main event components include music, Medina family activities, a Medina business expo, and Medina restaurant row. The Medina County Farmers Market will also be part of the festivities.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: New Day Collective – Tiffin
    The New Day is a collective of vertan Detroit musicians. A new project, the band formed in 2019 and is currently working on their first record. Stylistically the band is rooted in Jazz Fusion, Funk, Rock, Latin, R&B and Hip Hop with a Detroit edge. The band plays a mix of originals and select covers from bands like The Brecker Bros, and Snarky Puppy and The Crusaders.

August 28

  • Wadsworth Food Truck Festival – Wadsworth
    This beloved community event is a great way to end the summer as the downtown will be lined with Wadsworth’s best food establishments and supporting food trucks! Don’t miss the delicious fun coming downtown Wadsworth!

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What’s Happening on Main Street – July 2019

Fireworks Displays

Recurring Events

  • Take a Hike – Cleveland Take a Hike Tour in Cleveland
    Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.
  • South Town Cruise-In – Medina
    Join Main Street Medina for a weekly cruise-in in Medina’s South Town, Tuesday evenings, May 21-September 24th from 4-8pm at 233 Lafayette Rd (the former Hawkins Market parking lot, soon to be the new home of Medina County Habitat for Humanity). See some of the best classic, collectible, rat rod, hot rod, and muscle cars in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy classic tunes from the 1950-70’s with DJ Bruce. The South Town Cruise-In is free and open to the public.
  • Duck Drop Coloring Contest – Piqua
    Practice staying within the lines and support a great cause. Prizes are listed on each coloring page. Completed pages are due by 7/25. Winners will be announced at the Farmers Market on 8/1.
  • Yoga on East Green – Tiffin
    Stretch out and relax with Yoga Chuck each Saturday morning from 9 – 10 AM on downtown Tiffin’s East Green.

July 3

  • Wadsworth Fireworks! – Wadsworth
    Main Street Wadsworth will be full of fun and food for the annual Wadsworth Fireworks! You don’t want to miss this amazing event and all of the fun!
  • Patriot’s Band, Ice Cream, & a Major Award – Wellington
    Main Street Wellington has a lot to celebrate as they kick off the Independence Day celebrations. A free “Old Fashioned” Community Ice Cream Social will take place before representatives from Independent We Stand, Do It Best,and Stihl award Main Street Wellington the Grand Prize of $25,000+ for winning the America’s Main Street Contest. Following the award presentation, grab a seat on the lawn to enjoy a performance by the Patriot’s Symphonic Band. The band performs a variety of music: patriotic, musicals, marches, and more.

July 4

July 5

  • First Friday: Chalk it Up for Freedom – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware invites everyone to mark their calendars for the “Chalk It Up for Freedom!” First Friday sidewalk chalk art event. Come on down, bring your own chalk, and join us in decorating our downtown sidewalks with your artwork.
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Fine Art Walk – Marietta
    Explore historic downtown Marietta and experience fine art and performance art all throughout downtown.
  • First Friday: Red, White & Medina – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • All American Heroes Weekend – Middletown
    Join Downtown Middletown for an action packed 2 day festival right here in Downtown Middletown! Featuring live music, games and fun for kids of all ages and special salutes to our heroes – home and away.
  • First Friday: Shops & Stars, & Stripes – Mount Vernon
    As we celebrate our own patriots and the ‘superheroes’ that defend our great nation, the COTC Central Ohio Technical College Superheroes will return to ‘marvel’ downtown Mount Vernon. Picture yourself at COTC and celebrate your inner superhero while you strike a pose with your favorite Action Hero. Children can enjoy artful mayhem, power-up games, flying giveaways and much more! In July, KCLF is premiering its new self-guided walking tour. Stop by their booth to get a free guide! Visit the classic cars at the Cruise In at First Friday.
  • First Friday: Dog Days of Summer – Painesville
    Come to Downtown Painesville to celebrate our pets. Participating merchants will have special treats and activities. You may even find some special gifts for your furry family members. Remember to take Fido to visit the classic cars at the car cruise downtown.
  • First Friday: Petting Zoo & Popcorn Too – Tipp City
    Downtown Tipp City will come alive with animals of all kinds. Stroll down Main Street with the entire family and spend your staycation with us! Kids of all ages will love getting to pet and learn about a variety of animals in an air-conditioned travel trailer. Pony rides, cotton candy, kettle corn, and face painting will be available as well.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Lima Symphony Pop Orchestra – Van Wert
    A Van Wert and LSO Independence Day tradition, the LSO Pops return to Fountain Park with an evening of pop music as well as inspirational and patriotic selections to help continue your 4th of July celebration. This year, the LSO Pops feature an exciting guest conductor who is sure to bring music to Fountain Park that will delight and inspire the entire family.
  • First Friday: Art in the Alleys & Non-Profit Night – Wadsworth
    Downtown Wadsworth has 4 unique alleys that are now activated with uniquely-strung Edison lights thanks to the City of Wadsworth, making them the perfect location for artists to set up and display their work! Wadsworth non-profits are also invited downtown to set up tables and connect with the community!

July 6

  • Red, White & Brews Bar Crawl – Marietta
    The Red, White & Brews Bar Crawl falls the weekend right after the Fourth of July and we invite you to join us downtown to celebrate! A variety of downtown bars will feature exclusive drink and craft beer specials just for ticket holders.
  • All American Heroes Weekend – Middletown
    Join Downtown Middletown for an action packed 2 day festival right here in Downtown Middletown! Featuring live music, games and fun for kids of all ages and special salutes to our heroes – home and away.

July 8 

  • Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
    Come to Cash Mob Monday in downtown Marietta to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

July 10

  • Summer on Winter Concert: Part II – Delaware
    Free, fun, outdoor summer concert series right here in our own historical Downtown Delaware! Part two of the series will feature The Reaganomics, who have been voted 614 Magazine’s “Best Cover Band” for the past 10 years in a row!

July 11

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina
    Round up your girlfriends and head to Medina for Ladies Night Out. Stroll the district for an evening of shopping, snacking, socializing, and fun.

July 12

  • Fridays on Prouty: Honey & Blue – Troy
    Honey & Blue, a self-described mix of pop, blues and soul, is fronted by singer/songwriters Adam Darling and Stephanie Amber. The duo recently released their second full length ‘All The Feels’. An album that showed listeners they refuse to be defined by any one genre. They have been featured on ABC 6 Good Morning Columbus, Broad and High (PBS), and are fresh off their first tour. The band is thrilled to back home and working on album number 3. In the meantime they are releasing the exciting Sonic Lounge Sessions, and singles to keep listeners engaged.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Waylon, Willie, & Cash – Outlaws & Highwaymen – Van Wert
    Enjoy an evening of hit songs featuring the music of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. This music defined a genre and a generation of country music. Backed by a stellar line up of professional recording artists and musicians from Nashville and Las Vegas, WWC features songs like On the Road Again, Ramblin Man, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Luckenbach Texas, Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue and many others.

July 13

  • Dog Day of Summer – Chardon
    Each summer, Chardon Square goes to the dogs for one afternoon! Dog-friendly activities, adoptables, experts, contests, and our annual pooch parade around the Square.
  • Downtown Summer Stroll – Tiffin
    Celebrate summer with a fun stroll around downtown Tiffin. Collect summer themed treats- think s’mores, sunglasses, frisbees & more while exploring all the downtown has to offer.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: The Brian Fitzy Band Featuring PRISCA- Tiffin
    Brian Fitzy is a multi-talented, funky, fun-spirited artist with a R&B/soul-pop feel to his music. PRISCA is a soulful artist who is unapologetically showing all of her colors. Her magical versatility and strength as a vocalist, songwriter and piano player, create musical nuances that steal your breath as you experience her performance. 
  • 5th Annual Town Creek Live! – Van Wert
    Join Main Street Van Wert for art, gourmet food trucks, duck derby, activities, Cornhole tournament, Ax throwing, unique performers and outdoor music!
  • Arts Guild Sea & Shore Summer Show – Vermilion
    Spend an hour searching Sea & Shore, the summer exhibit at Vermilion Arts Guild. You’ll find seasonal type artwork from more than 40 local talents including watercolor, acrylic, oils, mix media, collage, photography, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, fiber art and more including items crafted from our best natural resource, Lake Erie Beach Glass.

July 17

  • Historic US Route 20 Update/Refresh – Painesville
    The Historic US Route 20 Association aims to promote travel along the original 1926 alignment of US Route 20. This alignment avoids interstate highways and bypasses. The organization wish to bring people back into small town America, to shop locally and support local businesses to boost economic development in communities that may be bypassed by interstate highways or other more popular routes. The Association offers educational programs to these communities and works with local organizations and community leaders to discuss and implement the placement of historic markers indicating the original route to guide travelers and bring much needed attention to many small towns. The goal is to make US Route 20 a popular alternative to its more famous cousin, Route 66.

July 18

  • Christmas in July – Mount Vernon
    Join us for the 2019 Mount Vernon Christmas Festival Auction! Support an annual holiday tradition in downtown Mount Vernon (as it gets a facelift!) all while gaining publicity for your business. You are going to want to check out our new silent auction with exciting sponsorship opportunities such as a snowglobe photo experience, Mrs. Claus workshops, and more!

July 19

  • Main Street Family Friday – Ravenna
    Main Street Ravenna and our friends from the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Department present Main Street Family Fridays featuring Movie’s on the Square. July’s movie is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The whole family can visit unique downtown merchants and great restaurants! There will be fun activities, specials, entertainment and more before the movies start at dusk on the square. Bring your blanket! This event is FREE!
  • Fridays on Prouty: Shannon Clark & The Sugar – Troy
    Described by many as “fun, soulful, energetic, and charming,” Shannon Clark and The Sugar is led by the super-talented Shannon Perry Clark, who can be as soulful as Al Green, and as hard-driving as John Fogerty, all in the same breath; and is somehow able to connect the energy of both genres and many others with power and authority.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show- Van Wert
    This Billboard & Pollstar listed show is now in its eighth year of production with over 1500 performances. The highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast and costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and cast bring a colorful performance to over 45 years of classic hits. They are featured in Rolling Stone, Showbiz Magazine, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning news and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television and radio as the world’s greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.

July 20

July 21

  • East Green Summer Concert Series: Sunday Funday- Tiffin
    Lost State of Franklin headlines July’s Sunday Funday. They are pure Americana, born in foothills and surviving the cities. Lost State of Franklin is glory and grit, dirt roads and triumph, gone days and tomorrow’s dream, overcoming and succeeding when no one expects you still exist. They are the story of lost love and a love you’ll never leave, coal mines and shiny cars, rusted trucks and relentless steam trains.

    Opening for Lost State of Franklin are The Shazzbots, an intergalactic rock band and champions of music, art and all things creative, blast off for adventure in their Space Winnebago, to spread their rockin’ tunes to all the children of the cosmos!

July 24

  • Farm to Table – Painesville
    Celebrate local produce, local proteins, and great local chefs. Signature craft cocktails will be available with local beer and wine offerings. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by Horsefeathers.

July 25

July 26

  • Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl – Kent
    The Wizardly Weekend now includes the first ever Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl! Meet up with friends and have fun pictures taken in costume, then head out on the town for a magical evening in downtown Kent. Participants will be able to enjoy specials on Magic Hat beer and Pura Still beverages, and “magic potion” shots at over ten participating locations.
  • The Race That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4 K – Kent
    Magic Folk! On your mark — get set — RUN LIKE YOU’RE NOT SURE WHERE YOU’RE GOING! This year marks the 2nd annual Run That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4k fun run!
  • Final Friday: Game & Non-Profit Night – Troy
    Come t0 historic downtown Troy to play games of all kinds for all ages and to learn about local non-profit organizations. With over 30 organizations and businesses participating, this is sure to be a fun-filled evening.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Van Wert Area Community Band- Van Wert
    The Van Wert Area Community Band is a group of musicians of all ages who enjoy playing their instruments and making music.

July 27

  • Wizardly World of Kent – Kent
    Join Main Street Kent for this magical event! Enjoy live entertainment, street vending, magical treats, fun decorations, costume contests, food trucks, photo opportunities, activities, and more in the heart of downtown Kent.
  • Thunderfest Cruise In – Middletown
    Calling all classic cars, hot rods, street rods, rat roads, pulling tractors, motorcycles, Jeeps and MORE! Hourly cackle fest – ear plugs recommended! Come spend the day exploring unique cars, boutiques and eateries in historic Downtown Middletown!
  • The Wine & Dine Walk – Portsmouth
    Stroll through historic downtown Portsmouth for a day of delicious foods and pairings of wine.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: Papo Ruiz & Sweet Salsa- Tiffin
    Head downtown for a concert with a little Latin flair. Papo Ruiz y la Dulzura de la Salsa was formed in the Summer of 2006. They are an 13 Piece Salsa band. Their primary music style is Salsa and Latin Jazz.

What’s Happening on Main Street – May 2019

Recurring Events

  • Heritage Ohio Preservation Month Photo Contest

    Preservation Month is nearly here and 2019 marks the 10th year of our Preservation Month Photo Contest. This year’s theme is Urban Renewal, but with a twist. While Urban Renewal may have once consisted of demoing whole blocks of city buildings, without any care or thought about the people in the buildings, let alone the character of the buildings, Urban Renewal today means the revitalization of cities, its people, and its heritage.

    So, here’s your contest assignment: take a picture that captures your community’s best Urban Renewal efforts, whether an event image in a revitalized business district, a historic building once slated for demo that’s been saved and rehabbed, or even the underutilized block of buildings that will, once restored, again contribute to the renewal of the neighborhood. Entries are due by May 10th.

  • Take a Hike – Cleveland

    Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.

  • South Town Cruise-In – Medina
    Join Main Street Medina for a weekly cruise-in in Medina’s South Town, Tuesday evenings, May 21-September 24th from 4-8pm at 233 Lafayette Rd (the former Hawkins Market parking lot, soon to be the new home of Medina County Habitat for Humanity). See some of the best classic, collectible, rat rod, hot rod, and muscle cars in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy classic tunes from the 1950-70’s with DJ Bruce. The South Town Cruise-In is free and open to the public.

May 3

  • First Friday: Putter Around Downtown – Delaware
    Enjoy a miniature putt-putt course around the downtown businesses! For a fee of $5 per person, your family can go on a putt-putt adventure around our downtown businesses! Completed scorecards may be returned to the tent to be entered into a drawing to win a prize. Putters and balls will be provided.
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Garden Party – Marietta
    May’s First Friday is Garden Party, featuring a return of the Marietta Derby! While the horses are racing in Kentucky, downtown will welcome races of our very own and encourage shoppers to don their biggest and boldest hats as they shop and dine downtown.

  • First Friday: The Medina Derby – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • First Friday: Art Around Town – Middletown
    Join Downtown Middletown for an artist walk celebrating visual art, performing art and culinary art! There will be art in businesses, art on the streets, music in the air, and fun performances on stage! Bring the whole family and admire the incredible talent we have right here in Middletown! Art vendors will be set up along Central Avenue for one of a kind shopping and artists will be showcasing their skills with demonstrations, workshops and tutorials inside downtown businesses. Businesses will be open late just for you! Check in at Governor’s Square (corner of Central and Broad) to get your “Art Around Town Passport Palette” to guide you around town. Visit businesses to be entered to win FREE workshops, classes and gift certificates for local artists, performers and more!
  • Annual Chocolate Walk & Wine Event/Ladies Night Out – PainesvilleChocolate
    Stroll throughout historic downtown Painesville to sample tasty chocolates at participating merchants. Wine provided by Virant, Grand River Cellars, and Debonee will be sold on Main Street. Entertainment will be provided by Levi Lynn near the corner of Main and State Street.
  • First Friday: May Memories – Tipp City
    Explore the hidden places and spaces of historic downtown Tipp City buildings! Step back in time and enjoy an inside look and a FUN history lesson of Tipp City.
  • First Friday: Downtown Game Night – Wadsworth
    Enjoy playing a variety of fun games downtown provided by downtown Wadsworth brick-and-mortar merchants and organizations!

May 4

  • Jane’s Walk – Kent
    Using the history and stories gathered for his new book Small Town, Big Music, author Jason Prufer will provide a tour of locations in Kent significant to the history of Rock and Roll! Come learn and reminisce about Kent’s Rock and Roll past and hear one-of-a-kind commentary and insight from Jason. Attendees will meet at Hometown Bank Plaza and the walking tour will leave promptly at 12 pm.
  • RiverCon – Middletown
    Come experience where Star Wars and the Great Miami River meet. At this new event, guests will have the chance to participate in a Star Wars costume contest, a 5-mile Star Wars costume bike ride or 5K costume walk on the Great Miami River Trail (pre-registration required). But, that’s not all! Train like a Jedi with a variety of fitness activities and learn how to stay safe with water-related demonstrations.

May 6

  • Cash Mob Monday -Marietta
    Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

May 7

  • Petunia Party – Marietta
    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to party at 6 a.m. with fellow volunteers and hang 300+ flower baskets in downtown Marietta? Well, wonder no more! You’re invited to our Petunia Party!

May 9

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina
    Celebrate Mothers’ Day with this fun evening in the district. Shop for a great gift and enjoy time together.

May 10

  • 25th Annual Taste of the Arts – PiquaPiqua Taste of the Arts
    The Official Kickoff to Summertime in Miami County! Taste of the Arts is a one-day family-friendly arts event that features local restaurants and caterers serving taster-size portions of their popular menu items; plus live entertainment and children’s activities in the Main Street Kids Zone.

May 11

  • 21st Annual Gazebo Garden Walk – Wellington
    The 21st Annual Gazebo Garden Walk is Wellington’s way to officially welcome spring!  There will be over 60 vendors outside and inside of the Town Hall, and next door in the Fire Station with handmade crafts, art, photography, jewelry, clothing, home decor, quilts, purses, garden art, flowers, plants, edible treats, kettle korn, upcycled items, antiques, and more. Lunch will be served in the Town Hall between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

    Come out an visit with friends and neighbors while shopping for spring and summer items. It’s also the day before Mother’s Day and a great place to find your favorite Mom’s a gift!

May 16

  • Third Thursday: Barking Lot Party – Tiffin

    Celebrate four-legged friends and beautiful weather! Make your way up & down Washington Street exploring all Downtown Tiffin has to offer. Trivia Night is back and will start at 7:00 at the Chandelier! Register a Trivia Team or just spend a relaxing evening Downtown!

May 18

  • Kent Craft Beer Fest – Kent
    Kent’s first Craft Beer Festival in downtown Kent. The fest will run from 1pm to 7pm for VIP ticket holders and from 2pm to 7pm for General Admission ticket holders. During the festival, attendees will get to sample craft beers from some of Northeast Ohio’s Best Breweries. Guests will also get to enjoy live music and have the opportunity to sample tasty food from local restaurants and food trucks. Click through the link to see all participating breweries. 

  • Hidden Places Secret Spaces – Marietta
    For one afternoon we have special permission to visit areas of historic buildings that are normally off-limits in Marietta! Travel at your own pace and visit the stops in whatever order you like. Your host at each location will provide details about the structure’s history and reveal what clues it holds to Marietta’s past.

  • Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk – Middletown
    The 7th Annual Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk hosted in historic downtown Middletown  is a wine & chocolate tasting just for the ladies, with some world class shopping, dining, and entertainment as an amazing bonus! Although walking is involved, we can’t promise that you will burn more calories than you consume!

  • Clean & Green – Van Wert
    Join Main Street Van Wert for our annual Spring Clean & Green! Adult & student volunteers will plant flower planters, hanging baskets, sweep sidewalks and other clean-up. Bring Your Own Broom and help keep Van Wert beautiful.

  • 14th Annual Craft & Herb Festival – WadsworthWadsworth Craft & Herb Festival
    Head to downtown Wadsworth for the 14th Annual Craft & Herb Festival, featuring dozens and dozens of vendors in the historic downtown.

May 24

May 31

What’s Happening on Main Street – April 2019

April 5

  • First Friday: Civic Pride – Delaware

    April’s First Friday will feature many community partners who focus on sustainable efforts including Delaware County Health District, Sustainable Delaware, Preservation Parks, Soil and Water Conservation and Kroger! There will be eco-friendly demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, giveaways, and your chance to meet live Ohio Native turtles!

  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent

    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more.

  • First Friday: Marietta’s Birthday Party – Marietta Celebration

    Enjoy cake, celebration, & history! The community will join together to share their love for Marietta, who is turning 231 years old in 2019!

  • First Friday: Spring into Medina – Medina

    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.

  • First Friday: April Showers Bring May Flowers – Middletown

    Come to downtown Middletown and celebrate SPRING! We are hoping the April showers stay away so we can stay dry while we explore all our downtown has to offer!

  • First Friday: Open Late Friday – Mount Vernon

    Downtown Mount Vernon businesses will offer shopping, sales, refreshments, and prizes as they welcome shoppers to Mount Vernon.

  • First Friday: Once Upon a Princess – Painesville

    Stroll throughout the enchanted downtown businesses and merchants to meet our very special princesses. Registration will be at Fairport Dance Academy where you will be able to pick-up your passport. Meet all the princesses for a chance to win a special prize.

  • First Friday: Easter Egg Hunt – Tipp City Easter Eggs

    Head to downtown Tipp City for an Easter Egg Hunt with FREE bunny photos at the Library! Kids can stroll around the downtown collecting candy and eggs in participating businesses and you can get your Spring Easter photo taken with our cute bunny as well.

  • First Friday: Superheroes Unite! – Wadsworth

    All ages are invited to pull out their best superhero disguises and head to downtown Wadsworth for this fun event!

April 6

  • Putt Around Downtown – Kent

    Enjoy miniature golf in downtown Kent! Each putt putt hole will be uniquely designed by 18 individual business. Ticket holders will check in at the Venice Cafe and receive a commemorative golf ball, scorecard and pencil, ticket for raffle prize drawings, and a drink ticket. Play at your leisure from 1 to 4pm, do some shopping, have lunch and drinks along the way, then join us for a drink and raffle prize drawings at the 19th Hole (Venice Cafe).

  • Spring Shop Hop – Tipp City

    Spring is in the air so it’s time to get a spring in your step and hop through downtown Tipp City’s shops! Grab your check in cards at any participating downtown business to get started. Once you fill your card you can leave them at any participating business for a chance to win!

  • Easter Egg Drop – Wadsworth

    Enjoy this fun family event and win prizes during this annual event.

April 8

  • Cash Mob Monday – Marietta

    Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time!

April 12

  • 2019 Medina Beer Festival – Medina Beer

    Join Main Street Medina for the 2019 Medina Beer Fest. The event will be hosted by Williams on the Lake, and will feature over 30 craft beers, food, entertainment, raffles, beer swag, InFocus Photo Booth, and loads of fun.

  • Trivia Night – Van Wert

    Gather your four smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates for Main Street Van Wert Trivia Night.

April 13

  • Chocolate Walk – Chardon

    You won’t want to miss Chardon’s second Annual Chocolate Walk! Shop, sample, and see all that Chardon has to offer! Hop from participating restaurants to businesses to shops for sweet treats and special offers. Ticket price includes a treat at each stop, a 2019 custom event tote, and a special map/shopping pass for the day. Grab your friends and have some fun!

April 18

  • Annual Downtown Celebration – Marietta

    Join Marietta Main Street at The Adelphia Music Hall t0 reflect on 2018 and highlight accomplishments of our downtown businesses, community leaders, organizations and more! Mix & mingle while enjoying appetizers, a cash bar, and live music.

  • Third Thursday: Blooming Artist Stroll – Tiffin

    Celebrate Spring in downtown Tiffin! Make your way up Washington Street exploring all Downtown Tiffin has to offer. “Blooming Artist Stroll” features artists and musicians in downtown businesses. Win door prizes while enjoying one-of-a-kind art! Free & fun for everyone!

April 19

April 20

  • Earth Day 2 Miler – Chardon

    This is a unique race opportunity that breaks the norms of standard races. The Earth Day 2 Miler is a chance to get everyone out for a race while reducing the waste created by common road races.

April 25

  • Revitalization Series Workshop: Promotion – Wadsworth

    Join Heritage Ohio in Wadsworth on for the 2nd Revitalization Series Workshop of 2019. The focus of this workshop will be on promotions. Though Main Street programs do many of the critical tasks through design, economic vitality, and organization, the promotions committee is, in general, responsible for activating the downtown through events. Events are what everyone knows Main Streets do, it is one of the highly visible aspects of what we do and can sometimes be the only thing that many in our communities know about us.

    Get ready for a day packed with tools to help you succeed in this area. Find out how partnerships can enhance your events, learn how to create unique experiences, tackle social media to improve marketing efforts, tell your story through video, and create the one thing Main Street can’t survive without, a sustainable volunteer culture.

April 26

  • Downtown Pub Crawl – Mount Vernon

    Enjoy a fun, adults-only night out on the town! Tickets are $20 per person and include a complimentary pub crawl bottle opener, exclusive drink specials from participating businesses, live music and entry into giveaways at each location which includes gift cards, t-shirts and more.

  • Downtown Troy Cruise-In – Troy Classic Car

    Join Troy Main Street for an evening full of amazing vehicles, games, and fun for all ages.

April 27

  • Clean Up Kent: Spring Edition – Kent

    Time for spring cleaning in the City of Kent! Come to the Destination Kent CVB/Visitor Centre to pick up supplies and choose a spot on the map for your group to work. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut (on us — while they last) then head out to Clean Up Kent! Trash bags, brooms, dustpans, and rubber gloves provided. Thank you for helping us keep Kent beautiful.

  • Clean Sweep – Marietta

    This day of volunteerism requires all hands on deck to support beautification efforts downtown, including Harmar Village. Many hands make light work, and we need as much help as we can muster from local groups, residents, and visitors alike!

  • Downtown Spring Cleanup – Portsmouth

    Main Street Portsmouth is get things ready for spring planting and the many guests that will visit with TOSRV and warmer weather, but need your help to make it happen. Help keep the community clean and show your pride in the community.

  • Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners’ Fair – Vermilion

    The 15th Annual Vermilion in Bloom Gardener’s Fair will bring the sights and smells of spring to Sailorway Middle School. Shop for flowers and plants from local growers, unique planters, garden art, fairy gardens, one-of-a-kind original art, soaps and lotions and more!

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