What's Happening on Main Street – May 2017
May 1
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Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for Cash Mob Mondays!
May 5
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First Friday: Upper Floor Tours – Greenville
Here’s your chance to tour the upper floors of the beautiful buildings of downtown Greenville.
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First Friday: Classic Car Cruise-In – Mount Vernon
Enjoy a wonderful evening in downtown Mount Vernon with dozens of classic cars from yesteryear.
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First Friday – Marietta
With about 22 restaurants and 40 active retailers, plus two hotels and a number of venues for night life, historic downtown Marietta is a destination for everyone and anyone to enjoy a night out on the town.
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First Friday: Chalk it Up! – Middletown
Chalk artists will line the streets to showcase their work, turning downtown Middletown into a living work of art, and listen to live music at Governor’s Square from the Madison High School Steel Drum Band!
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First Friday: Wine Vine – Tipp City
With your ticket you will get to travel from downtown from shop to shop and be able to choose from an array of wines recommendations.
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Wine & Chocolate Walk – Painesville
Enjoy delicious samples of a variety of chocolates and wines at participating merchants in downtown Painesville.
May 6
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Downtown Piqua Clean Up Day
Be a part of spring cleaning up downtown Piqua! There is always plenty to do so get your organization or family involved.
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Street Art Saturday – Portsmouth
Shop, eat, and stroll down the street to see local art and hear music that reflects our community the first Saturday of summer months.
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Hidden Places, Secret Spaces – Marietta
For one afternoon, you have special permission to visit areas of historic buildings that are normally off-limits so that you can explore a whole new side of Marietta!
May 11
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Historic Preservation: A Series – How to Save Marietta’s History
Learn from the experts at the Ohio History Connection on how to save your local history.
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Ladies Night Out – Medina
Get ready for Mother’s Day with a fun night out with family and friends in historic downtown Medina.
May 12
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Sounds of Downtown – Wooster
Come stroll along to wonderful music as Main Street Wooster presents “Sounds of Downtown!”.
May 13
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Girls’ Night Out – Lebanon
Girls, it’s time to come have some fun and shop and in Downtown Lebanon!
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Antiques in the Alley – Millersburg
Stroll the streets as you search for treasures to call your own. Find inspiration and ideas on how others have turned trash…into treasures. Browse antique stores or stop at the local brewery and try our local brew!
May 16
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Take a Hike!: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland
Tour the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain on the Civic Center tour.
May 17
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Take a Hike!: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland
Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.
May 18
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Knowing Your Home: Historic Roofing Material Maintenance – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive and 1st Choice Roofing Company, Cleveland, Ohio for a workshop that will highlight various historic roofing materials like slate, clay tile, cement, metal and wooden shingles.
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Take a Hike!: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland
Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel.
May 19
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Taste of the Arts – Piqua
A delightful evening of fun, music and food in downtown Piqua. Be sure to stop and see the various demonstrations in the storefronts while enjoying a variety of live music. Plus, there will be a huge selection of food options from various local restaurants and caterers.
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Party on Main – Painesville
Kick-off your summer in Downtown Painesville on Main Street with a huge dance party featuring the famous Disco Inferno.
May 20
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Main Street Greenville Downtown Planting Day
For the past 10 years, Main Street Greenville has planted flowers in the downtown district with the help of locals who Adopt-A-Box, volunteers, and our sponsors. Volunteer to help and report to the gazebo in front of the courthouse at 8 am.
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Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk – Middletown
This event is a wine & chocolate tasting just for the ladies, with some world class shopping, dining, and entertainment as an amazing bonus!
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Craft & Herb Festival – Wadsworth
There will be food, music, crafts. Lots to see and do for the entire family.
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Take a Hike!: Gateway District & Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tours – Cleveland
Tour the Gateway District’s incredible architecture, such as The Arcade and the 5th Street Arcades, East 4th Street, historic dime stores, such as Woolworth’s and Kresge’s, the transformation of the Garfield Building, the story of Rose’s Folly and more.Enjoy tales from the early days of Cleveland while learning about Moses Cleaveland, the Cuyahoga River, beautiful bridges, the historic B&O Rail Station and plans for a 25-acre park and the extension of the Towpath Trail on the Canal Basin Park Tour.
May 23
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Take a Hike!: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland
Tour the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain on the Civic Center tour.
May 24
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Take a Hike!: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland
Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.
May 25
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Knowing Your Home: How to Contract A Repair – Lakewood
This workshop will focus on the process of working with a home repair/improvement contractor. We will start with the basics of understanding your repair and then work our way through the process of getting estimates, scheduling the job and then making sure the repair has been completed in a workmanlike manner ensuring a well done job.
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Take a Hike!: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland
Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel.
May 26
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Dancing in the Streets – Troy
Take to the streets in downtown Troy and dance the night away!
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Sounds of Downtown – Wooster
Come stroll along to wonderful music as Main Street Wooster presents “Sounds of Downtown!”.
May 27
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Take a Hike!: Gateway District & Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tours – Cleveland
Tour the Gateway District’s incredible architecture, such as The Arcade and the 5th Street Arcades, East 4th Street, historic dime stores, such as Woolworth’s and Kresge’s, the transformation of the Garfield Building, the story of Rose’s Folly and more.Enjoy tales from the early days of Cleveland while learning about Moses Cleaveland, the Cuyahoga River, beautiful bridges, the historic B&O Rail Station and plans for a 25-acre park and the extension of the Towpath Trail on the Canal Basin Park Tour.
May 30
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Take a Hike!: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland
Tour the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain on the Civic Center tour.
May 31
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Take a Hike!: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland
Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.