What’s Happening on Main Street – December 2017
Recurring Events
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Dicken’s Victorian Village – Cambridge
Take a trip back in time and experience old world England as historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio, is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village each holiday season. From November through mid January each year, visitors are invited to stroll amidst over 92 scenes of 166 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from Victorian society.
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. -
Take a Hike – Cleveland
Take a Hike offers five (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, 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.
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North Pole Express – Lebanon
The LM&M Railroad will have our station area decorated with lights for the Christmas season. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available on the platform while you wait for your train and are included with your ticket. Each passenger will receive one cookie that is peanut free, egg free, tree nut free, and dairy free. Every passenger will receive a FREE souvenir hot chocolate mug. Each child will receive a special “North Pole Express” souvenir train ticket.
During the hour long journey Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh. We encourage you to bring your own camera, pictures with Santa are allowed and encouraged. Balloon artists will also be on-board the train.
December 1
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First Friday: Home for the Holidays – Delaware
Kick off the holiday season with an entire weekend of celebrations! Welcome to “Home for the Holidays,” a Christmas wonderland brought to you by Main Street Delaware. Join other families and feel the sense of love and community all night with live reindeer, carolers, free carriage rides, ice skating, a magnificent tree light, and a special visit from Santa and the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan! All of these elements create wonderful Christmas memories for families.
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First Friday: A Christmas Night – Greenville
Head to downtown Greenville for a magical night of Christmas cheer.
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First Friday: Moonlight Madness – Marietta
First Fridays feature special shopping hours where downtown businesses are open late from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. so our community can shop local in Downtown Marietta!
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First Friday: Merry Moonlight Madness Sale – Middletown
It’s the most magical time of the year here in Downtown Middletown! Join us for First Friday Festive Fun with family friendly activities including a tree lighting ceremony, Letters to Santa, choirs and carolers and more! And of course, all your favorite downtown shops will be open late so be sure to join us for the Third Annual First Friday:Merry Moonlight Madness Sale in Downtown Middletown! Get up to 40% off your ENTIRE purchase at participating locations when you draw a “snowball” at checkout!
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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.
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First Friday: Downtown Tree Lighting – Tipp City
Come one come all to our Community Tree Lighting in Downtown Tipp City! We will be counting down and lighting our donated tree at the corner of North 3rd and Main Street! Join us for free hot chocolate and cookies, the community band, Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in on a fire truck followed by take your own pictures, a short presentation and then the big count down! We will gather in the greenspace of Zion Lutheran Church at 6pm and kick off from there!
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A Very Merry Main Street Christmas – Van Wert
Join Main Street Van Wert for a Very Merry Main Street Christmas thanks to Central Insurance Companies at Fountain Park in Downtown Van Wert. Truly Divine will provide Christmas Treats and Hot Chocolate, Music from Weston Thompson and Santa Claus will be joining us to light up the park at 6PM.
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Downtown Churches Walking Tour – Wooster
Main Street Wooster and the city’s downtown churches invite you to take a moment to enjoy a quiet tour of historic church structures. Music, decorations and refreshments can be enjoyed during this free annual self-guided tour.
December 2
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Steeple Walk – Cambridge
All are welcome to the downtown Cambridge Steeple Walk. See the beauty, architecture and grandeur of Cambridge’s homes of worship. The doors of each church will be open for a self guided tour and a member of the congregation will be available to answer questions. All churches are located near Steubenville Avenue. This tour is FREE.
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Holiday Open House – Delaware
Join us for the fifth annual Main Street Delaware Holiday Open House. Main Street Delaware’s annual Holiday Open House features specials and free community events for all! Come downtown and enjoy our local shops, see Santa in his home away from the North Pole, and much more. Stores will be open their regular business hours all day Saturday.
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Dash for Dancer – Delaware
Oh, no! Santa has lost Dasher the reindeer! Explore downtown, following Santa’s clues to find him and have fun along the way. Along the way, you’ll gather reindeer treats, make crafts, and even see a hidden space or two within our downtown. Begin your hunt at the Main Street Delaware office at 20 E. Winter St. Stop by anytime between 11 am – 1 pm to pick up your first clue.
This family-friendly downtown scavenger hunt is free of charge so all families are able to participate and make memories in downtown. However, Main Street Delaware is also accepting voluntary donations to help fund Christmas downtown or boxes of cereal to donate to local food banks.
Don’t forget to stop by the Santa House, located at Strand Theatre, to tell Santa you’ve found Dasher once you’re done. Santa House will open at 1 pm on Saturday. The ice skating rink at Willis Education Center will also be open on Saturday from 12 – 9 pm. -
Jolly Holiday Boutique Hop – Greenville
Ladies mark your calendrs for the First Annual Jolly Holiday Boutique Hop. Shop four fabulous boutiques located in Historic Downtown Greenville. Youniques Boutique, Sadie Grace, The Blue Bow & Sweet Annies Cabin. Enjoy refreshments at each boutique along with in store specials. Donate any child’s winter hat & gloves to any participating boutique and your name will be entered into our GRAND PRIZE HOP drawing.
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Light Up Lakewood – Lakewood
It’s a most joyous of Lakewood traditions and it’s back in Downtown Lakewood for an 11th consecutive year. The spirit of the season will come to life with holiday cheer when Light Up Lakewood 2017 takes place on Saturday, December 2. Light Up Lakewood celebrates the season and the richness of our city’s vibrancy. This free, family-friendly event in Downtown Lakewood features a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, winter fireworks, live music, ice carvings, hot chocolate, food trucks, children’s games and much more. Attendees are invited to stroll Lakewood’s downtown district and visit local stores and restaurants while taking in the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday celebrations.
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Holiday Loft Tours – Marietta
This one-night only 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!
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Holly Jolly Run – Piqua
These annual 5K & 10K runs make use of the beautiful Piqua PATH. Download your registration at www.mainstreetpiqua.com or sign up online at www.cantstoprunningco.com Same day registrations are accepted.
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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.
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Holiday Open House – Portsmouth
The Annual Main Street Portsmouth Holiday Open House will be held, as usual, on two different dates this year—one before Small Business Saturday and one after. These dates fall on November 18 and December 2. These events are an extension to Small Business Saturday and allow the community and regional shoppers to join the business owners downtown for great deals, free refreshments, door prizes, and more. Show a loved one you truly care by finding the perfect gift downtown, where you find the uniqueness a box store lacks. We look forward to seeing you downtown soon, spreading holiday joy and being a part of this wonderful community.
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Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour – Tipp City
Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Home Tour is a seasonal event that is sure to put you in the Holiday mood! Whether you and your significant other are looking for design ideas; you are interested in the charm of Tipp City’s historical homes; or you and a group of gal pals are kicking off the Season with our tour, shopping and feasting in our historic downtown shops and restaurants, we welcome you!
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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 our Christmas Tree Ship, an icebreaker stocked with Christmas trees and holiday cheer. It’s a heartwarming sight to see the breaker make its way down the river with a US Coast Guard escort, which you’re welcome to tour. There’s music from Vermilion’s own Sid Jordan and the Vermilion Community Band, cookies, donuts and hot chocolate to keep you warm and awards for the winners of the Christmas coloring contest.
December 3
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“Delaware: You’re Home for the Holidays” Christmas Parade – Delaware
Come out for the annual Main Street Delaware Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is “Delaware: Your Home for the Holidays.” The Delaware Post Office will be collecting children’s letters to Santa along the route. Be sure to have your little ones write their wish list and the Post Office will be sure to get them delivered safely!
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Holiday Tour of Homes – Painesville
Six historic locations will be open and on display by the Downtown Painesville Organization to celebrate the holiday season from 1-4 pm. Starting at the Railroad Museum on Railroad Street, the self-guided tour will take you through the Conway Land Title Building, Painesville United Methodist Church, Fitzgerald’s Irish Bed & Breakfast, the Social Parlor in College Hall at Lake Erie College, and will end at the Collacott House. Individuals are also encouraged to attend vespers at Lake Erie College following the tour at Morley Music Hall.
This tour is to celebrate the holiday season with the community. It is also an opportunity to see and learn about the historic architecture which is not normally open to the public. Proceeds from this event will go to the Downtown Painesville Organization to support its mission of “Building a strong future, while preserving our historic past.”
December 4
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Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for Cash Mob Monday!
December 6
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Historic Warehouse District Holiday Tour – Cleveland
This popular annual event features tours of Warehouse District apartments along with new developments in the neighborhood and nearby areas. At stops along the way, enjoy delicious food samplings from neighborhood restaurants and bars. Live music adds to the festivities and the evening winds down with a dessert reception.
December 7
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Light Up Vermilion – Vermilion
The streets of downtown Vermilion brighten for this evening of holiday shopping and fun. Downtown merchants open their doors for extended evening shopping hours, many offering special deals and refreshments to visitors. Stroll the downtown district, stop for hot chocolate or something more grown up and get yourself in the mood for winter holidays. Bring the kids to Main Street where they can write a letter to Santa and make a Christmas lantern to light the way.
The Vermilion Arts Guild will be open that night serving up sweet treats. All the artwork and jewelry in the gallery that evening will be 10% off. This is a great place to shop small, shop local and shop for Christmas.
After you shop, head over the Ritter Public Library for a free holiday concert by the Vermilion Music Association Concert Band at 7PM. ‘Tis the season to enjoy your community!
December 9
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Ugly Sweater Tavern Trek – Kent
Enjoy tasty Great Lakes Brewing Company beers on a fun holiday trek around downtown Kent. Start at the Venice Cafe: pick up your trek pass and special cup between 5pm and 8pm, and enter the Ugly Sweater Contest. Then, visit participating locations at your leisure and enjoy discounts on Great Lakes beers along the way! Tickets are $10 per person.
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Children’s Night – Millersburg
Santa is coming to town! Stores will be open till 8pm to give you a chance to enjoy Millersburg at Christmas! Stop at the Village Toy Shop to see Santa then head on into The Hotel Millersburg to create Christmas cards for our military! Shops will have special treats for the children…and maybe something for the adults too!
December 16
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Mega Mob – Marietta
Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for this extra special, one-time-only Mega Mob! Mega Mob features not one, not two, but SIX downtown businesses for participants to explore on a Saturday afternoon.
All Mega Mobbers will receive a Mega Mob Passport which will guide you on your shopping adventure. Make sure you have your holiday shopping list in hand, because every shopper who gets a punch at all six stores on their passport will be entered to fun prizes, giveaways, and more! No shopper will walk away empty-handed, so invite your friends and join us for a fun shopping experience in downtown Marietta!
December 20
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Lunch Time Shop Hop – Chardon
Uptown employees and guests, join us for shopping and dining throughout the square for a mid-week lunchtime break.
What’s Happening on Main Street – November 2017
Recurring Events
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Dicken’s Victorian Village – Cambridge
Take a trip back in time and experience old world England as historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio, is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village each holiday season. From November through mid January each year, visitors are invited to stroll amidst over 92 scenes of 166 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from Victorian society.
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. -
Take a Hike – Cleveland
Take a Hike offers five (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, 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.
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North Pole Express – Lebanon
The LM&M Railroad will have our station area decorated with lights for the Christmas season. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available on the platform while you wait for your train and are included with your ticket. Each passenger will receive one cookie that is peanut free, egg free, tree nut free, and dairy free. Every passenger will receive a FREE souvenir hot chocolate mug. Each child will receive a special “North Pole Express” souvenir train ticket.
During the hour long journey Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh. We encourage you to bring your own camera, pictures with Santa are allowed and encouraged. Balloon artists will also be on-board the train.
November 3
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First Friday: A ThankFULL Holiday – Delaware
Live the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday by joining family, friends, and neighbors downtown for November’s First Friday, Thankfull Holiday, sponsored by the United Way of Delaware County Hunger Alliance. Celebrate the joys of the season and put nourishing food on the table for ALL in our community.
There will be lots of fun, free activities for the whole family. Bring a shelf-stable food donation to fill oversized shopping carts throughout the downtown and share what you are thankful for on our Gratitude Wall. For every 5 or 10 items donated, receive a shopping pass for 5% or 10% off at participating businesses. In addition, there will be children’s crafts, face painting, and street magic performances by Magic Nate. -
First Friday: Chocolate Walk – Greenville
Explore the shops of downtown Greenville and receive some delicious chocolate along the way. Tickets are on sale now.
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Marie Antoinette Festival – Marietta
In 1788, the oldest town in Ohio was christened ‘Marietta’ to honor Queen Marie Antoinette and acknowledge the French for their support of the American Revolution. Now we celebrate that connection in royal style with a 3 day Festival for Marie Antoinette’s birthday!
Friday, November 3: First Friday Merchants Walk and Family Masquerade Ball. Merchants downtown will theme out their shops in French glam! Special activities will be found in the shops throughout the night, including a CAKE WALK!Family Masquerade Ball*
Saturday, November 4: 4th Annual Marie Antoinette Masquerade Extravaganza.
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First Friday: Ale in Autumn – Middletown
Join us for the Third Annual Ale in Autumn! Come taste the best fall selection of craft beers, brews, and cocktails that downtown Middletown businesses have to offer! Bring your DORA-approved beverage to the “game garden” hosted by the Middletown Young Professionals at Governors Square, located at the corner of Broad Street & Central Ave. Mingle with the people, play some games, and have some good old fashioned fall fun!
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First Friday: Family Movie Night – Tipp City
Join us downtown for November’s First Friday event where the Tipp City Public Library co-hosts with us to present a showing of Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ thanks to assistance of a grant from the Tipp Foundation! Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair to the corner of N. 3rd & Main St. at the Zion Lutheran Church lawn.
November 4
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Knowing Your Home: Kitchen Remodeling Workshop – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive and Cleveland Lumber Company for a presentation about Kitchen Remodeling. This workshop will focus on the process of remodeling your kitchen start to finish. Our Presenter will highlight the construction process, what to expect through out and the ways to get the most bang for your buck. Kitchen remodeling can be a pricey endeavor. This workshop will help you take the guess work out of the process and enable you to work smarter and get the results that you want within your budget and your timeline.
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Marie Antoinette Festival – Marietta
In 1788, the oldest town in Ohio was christened ‘Marietta’ to honor Queen Marie Antoinette and acknowledge the French for their support of the American Revolution. Now we celebrate that connection in royal style with a 3 day Festival for Marie Antoinette’s birthday!
Friday, November 3: First Friday Merchants Walk and Family Masquerade Ball. Merchants downtown will theme out their shops in French glam! Special activities will be found in the shops throughout the night, including a CAKE WALK!Family Masquerade Ball*
Saturday, November 4: 4th Annual Marie Antoinette Masquerade Extravaganza.
Sunday, November 5: Bloody Marie-Etta Brunch and Marietta Mansions Walking Tour.
November 5
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Marie Antoinette Festival – Marietta
In 1788, the oldest town in Ohio was christened ‘Marietta’ to honor Queen Marie Antoinette and acknowledge the French for their support of the American Revolution. Now we celebrate that connection in royal style with a 3 day Festival for Marie Antoinette’s birthday!
Friday, November 3: First Friday Merchants Walk and Family Masquerade Ball. Merchants downtown will theme out their shops in French glam! Special activities will be found in the shops throughout the night, including a CAKE WALK!Family Masquerade Ball*
Saturday, November 4: 4th Annual Marie Antoinette Masquerade Extravaganza.
Sunday, November 5: Bloody Marie-Etta Brunch and Marietta Mansions Walking Tour.
November 6
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Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for Cash Mob Monday!
November 9
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Top Shelf History Bar Crawl – Marietta
What did Rufus Putnam and his buddies enjoy when they needed a drink? Take your taste buds on a journey back in time to Marietta’s settlement with this exciting, new event called Top Shelf History! Sample popular adult beverages harkening back to 1780 through this bar crawl experience. Some of Marietta’s finest restaurants and bars will serve as stops for a historic dining and drinking adventure.
November 11
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Girls’ Night Out – Lebanon
Join Main Street Lebanon for an evening of fun and shopping!
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Downtown Piqua Horse Parade – Piqua
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.
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A Yuletide’s Winter Gathering – Tipp City
Join the Tipp City shopkeepers as they invite you to kick off the winter shopping season with their annual open house, a Tipp City tradition for more than 25 years! The historic district offers more than 35 locally owned boutiques and restaurants with specialties including toys, games, vintage finds and antiques, collectibles, fashions, handmade soaps, home decor, art, jewelry, and books. Round out your day with coffee, tea, dessert and full service dining at one of our award winning eateries. Bonuses include free pictures with Santa and horse drawn carriage rides through the four quaint blocks of Main Street. Stay the night in one of our local hotels because there’s more on day 2! Come see what all the buzz is about this holiday season! It’s worth the trip to Tipp!
November 12
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A Yuletide’s Winter Gathering – Tipp City
Join the Tipp City shopkeepers as they invite you to kick off the winter shopping season with their annual open house, a Tipp City tradition for more than 25 years! The historic district offers more than 35 locally owned boutiques and restaurants with specialties including toys, games, vintage finds and antiques, collectibles, fashions, handmade soaps, home decor, art, jewelry, and books. Round out your day with coffee, tea, dessert and full service dining at one of our award winning eateries. Bonuses include free pictures with Santa and horse drawn carriage rides through the four quaint blocks of Main Street. Stay the night in one of our local hotels because there’s more on day 2! Come see what all the buzz is about this holiday season! It’s worth the trip to Tipp!
November 14
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Boost Your Business Workshop: Clean Energy Opportunities – Marietta
Members representing UpGrade Ohio and the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council will discuss the latest opportunities available for Southeast Ohio communities and local businesses within the scope of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and public and private alternative vehicle improvements and investments. The workshop will include information about state-funded grants and financing for energy usage upgrades (through electricity and gas utility usage), a free renewable energy assistance program, community choice aggregation, mercantile customer pricing and demand response initiatives, energy performance contracts, and much more! Local communities, like the Marietta region, have much to gain as we move to cleaner and more affordable energy choices in the future.
Light breakfast refreshments and coffee provided by Huntington Bank on Third Street in Marietta. This event is free and open to the public. -
Holiday Open House – Painesville
Stroll downtown Painesville as you visit all the locations to get ready for the holiday season. Carriage rides, pictures with Santa, and tree lighting on the square.
November 16
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Knowing Your Home: Waterproofing Basics Workshop – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive and Integrity Waterproofing for a lecture-based workshop on all things associated with waterproofing.
November 17
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Medina Candlelight Walk – Medina
Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 33rd year of Medina’s Candlelight Walk – Northeast Ohio’s kick-off to the holiday season! Over 30,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Historic District across 3 days. The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10′ tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional ‘Parade of Lights’ through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!
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Holiday Welcome Weekend – Piqua, Tipp City, & Troy
Why shop the Big Box stores? We invite you to explore our historic downtowns for that one-of-a-kind gift, toy, and unique treasure for anyone on your shopping list. Grab your best friend, husband, mom or sister and head to a place that can handle all of your holiday shopping needs.
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Window Wonderland & Ohio Magazine Best Hometown Award Ceremony – Wooster
Main Street Wooster and the downtown Wooster merchants welcome children of all ages to Window Wonderland in downtown Wooster. Special this year, Window Wonderland will start a half hour earlier and include an awards ceremony with The City of Wooster where the Mayor will accept the “Best Hometown” award from Ohio Magazine.
November 18
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Hometown Holiday Horse Parade – Greenville
Voted best parade by the readers of Ohio Magazine in 2015, the lighted horse parade event boasts 90+ entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into downtown Greenville. The parade begins at 7 pm with entertainment leading up to the main event. Also, downtown businesses will be open late for holiday shopping and dining!
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Medina Candlelight Walk – Medina
Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 33rd year of Medina’s Candlelight Walk – Northeast Ohio’s kick-off to the holiday season! Over 30,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Historic District across 3 days. The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10′ tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional ‘Parade of Lights’ through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!
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Holiday Open House – Portsmouth
Join the business owners downtown for great deals, free refreshments, door prizes, and more. Show a loved one you truly care by finding the perfect gift downtown, where you find the uniqueness a box store lacks. We look forward to seeing you downtown soon, spreading holiday joy and being a part of this wonderful community.
November 19
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A Very Electric Christmas – Greenville
Flying South for the winter, Max gets blown off course and ends up lost at the North Pole. The many characters he encounters on his journey home make audiences wide-eyed with delight. “Merry and bright” indeed!
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Medina Candlelight Walk – Medina
Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 33rd year of Medina’s Candlelight Walk – Northeast Ohio’s kick-off to the holiday season! Over 30,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Historic District across 3 days. The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10′ tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional ‘Parade of Lights’ through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!
November 24
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Holiday Open House – Lebanon
Join us for an old fashioned holiday event in downtown Lebanon. There will be a Christmas Tree lighting and a visit from Santa inside City Hall. There will be a Holiday Open House at the shops in downtown Lebanon Shops and FREE carriage rides 6:00- 8:00pm on Friday and 1:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday.
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Friday Night Shop Hop – Troy
Downtown Troy Merchants present Friday Night Shop Hop. Downtown will be open late!
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The Grand Illumination – Troy
Phone calls to the North Pole, visits with Santa in the newly constructed Santa House, carriage rides, holiday music, refreshments, shopping at local merchants, Mayor Beamish’s special holiday reading and the lighting of the tree.
November 25
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Small Business Saturday
Shop for this year’s holiday presents in an Ohio Main Street community.
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Christmas Parade – Cambridge
Floats, bands and even Santa make an appearance at this traditional event in Historic Downtown Cambridge.
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Breakfast with Santa – Lakewood
Santa Claus is indeed coming to town, and it’s sooner than you think. Breakfast with Santa returns to Downtown Lakewood on Saturday, November 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon when Jolly Saint Nick himself visits. This fun-filled, family-friendly event is open to all ages and is anticipated to sell out quickly. Tickets for both seatings (9 and 10:30 a.m.) of Breakfast with Santa are on sale now.
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Holiday Open House – Lebanon
Join us for an old fashioned holiday event in downtown Lebanon. There will be a Christmas Tree lighting and a visit from Santa inside City Hall. There will be a Holiday Open House at the shops in downtown Lebanon Shops and FREE carriage rides 6:00- 8:00pm on Friday and 1:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday.
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Old Lebanon Holiday Walk – Lebanon
Discover old Lebanon on a festive holiday walk.
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Merry-etta Lighted Christmas Parade – Marietta
Our 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 as well! After the parade, view the lighting of the City of Marietta’s Christmas Tree at the Armory.
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OSU Tailgate Party & Reverse Raffle – Vermilion
Join Main Street Vermilion’s OSU vs MI Tailgate Party with friends and friendly foes to watch these two college football powerhouses square off in the most anticipated game of the season at the most anticipated party of the year. Your ticket delivers plenty of tailgate-style food, beer, big screen TV viewing and a spot on the reverse raffle board where the grand prize is $1000.
November 26
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Old Lebanon Holiday Walk – Lebanon
Discover old Lebanon on a festive holiday walk.
November 27
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Christmas Walk & Parade – Mount Vernon
Each year, on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, people of all ages line the streets of downtown Mount Vernon for our traditional Christmas Parade and Walk. The smell of roasted nuts and cinnamon fills the air, children enjoy train and carousel rides, families get photos with Santa, and mom and dad shop for those one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. It’s a heart-warming time of celebration and community, brought together amidst the wonderful backdrop of beautiful, historic downtown Mount Vernon.
November 30
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Christmas Tree Lighting – Chardon
The annual lighting of the Christmas lights on Chardon Square, along with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Save the Windows Webinar
November 8th, 2017
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Join Heritage Ohio and Indow Window to learn why you should save your historic windows. Learn why historic windows are the best option for your old building and how restoration and weatherization can save you money on your energy bills.
Moreover, you will learn how you can become an advocate for historic windows. See what has been effective in other states and get others to join the cause to save old windows.
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 HSW AIA Continuing Education Credits.
Register for the webinar here.
McMansion Hell: LIVE Event in Columbus
The Young Ohio Preservationists are pleased to present McMansion Hell: LIVE featuring speaker Kate Wagner on Tuesday, October 17 at 8:00 PM at the Ohio Statehouse. Kate Wagner is well-known for “McMansion Hell“, which is a bi-weekly blog that aims to educate the masses about architectural concepts, urban planning, environmentalism and history by making examples out of the places we love to hate the most. Since its launch in July 2016, the blog has been featured in a wide range of publications, including the Huffington Post, Slate, Business Insider and Paper Magazine. During McMansion Hell: LIVE, blogger Kate Wagner will discuss merits of good design, contemporary architecture, and answer crowd questions.
Proceeds of this event benefit Heritage Ohio’s Save Ohio’s Treasures program, which aims to provide a funding bridge to make preservation of threatened or neglected historic properties a reality. Save Ohio’s Treasures is a revolving loan fund that will provide financial opportunities for historic property owners.
Tickets are just $25 online, or $35 at the door.
Purchase your tickets now!
Historic Tax Credit Coffee in Northeast Ohio
MONDAY November 6, 2017
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
9:30 – 10:30 Millersburg: Hotel Millersburg – 35 West Jackson Street
12:00 – 1:00 Canton: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Room – 222 Market Avenue North
2:30 – 3:30 Akron: Compass Coffee – 647 East Market Street
5:00 – 6:00 Ravenna: The Hive – 160 North Chestnut Street
What’s Happening on Main Street – October 2017
Recurring Events
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Ohio Main Street Program Farmers’ Markets
This summer, explore the unique downtowns and find tonight’s dinner at a farmers’ market in a Ohio Main Street & Downtown Affiliate community.
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Take a Hike – Cleveland
Take a Hike offers five (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, 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.
October 2
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Make Monday Awesome Food Truck Rally – Piqua
Monday got you down? Join Awesome Piqua for a Food Truck Rally and make your Monday awesome! Come to downtown Piqua and grab a bite to eat from area food trucks and hang out with the Awesome Piqua group. Find out more about what Awesome Piqua does and tell us your ideas for making Piqua more Awesome!
October 6
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First Friday: Fire Prevention! – Delaware
October’s First Friday will feature fire trucks throughout the downtown, live burn and rescue demonstrations by the Delaware Fire Department, and fire safety training. See the work our firefighters do every day. Explore the downtown and view the historic buildings that our firefighters work to keep safe.
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First Friday: Live Music – Greenville
Come to downtown Greenville for an evening of live music and fun.
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First Friday: MCS Tigers Night – Marietta
Marietta’s shops are open late for you to explore during the downtown scavenger hunt. PLUS the grand reveal of brand new MCS Tigers flags flying brightly throughout all of downtown!
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First Friday: Made in Middletown – Middletown
A night celebrating our regions most talented makers & shakers! Local artists, authors, and creators will be set up on the lawn of Governor’s Square. Downtown Middletown businesses will be featuring their handmade goods and Middletown proud products too, making this the ultimate Middletown Love FEST! Come celebrate your Middie pride at Made in Middletown!
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First Friday: Live Music & 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: Progressive Dinner – Tipp City
October’s First Friday event will feature our downtown eateries with samples of their delicious favorites! You’ll receive a guide book of the stops with their samples ranging the courses of a meal. Decide whether you’ll finish traditionally with dessert or eat dessert first! Some locations will have drinks to quench your thirst along the way.
October 7
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Fall Fest – Chardon
Head to downtown Chardon for this year’s Fall Fest! Free snacks, scarecrow decorating, balloon artist and live music!
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A Day of Harvest – Greenville
Fall has arrived in downtown Greenville with the annual A Day of Harvest event! Overflow your senses with fall favorites found in downtown Greenville! Be sure to check out all of the fall inspired items in the quaint shops and restaurants; including unique home decor, cozy fall fashions, and delicious autumn flavors!
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Old Lebanon Ghost Walk & Pub Crawl – Lebanon
Visit all the best haunted sites in Lebanon while sampling libations from four local pubs. Visit Lebanon’s downtown pubs including Doc’s Place, once the site of a mortuary, has a great selection of craft beers and plenty of spooky stories to tell.
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Marietta Zombie Fest – Marietta
Marietta Zombie Fest back for 2017!! Hosted in the stellar Historic Harmar Village from Maple Street and beyond, this years Zombie Fest already features more vendors, more music, more activities, and more FUN than last year! Check out The Jasons on our stage this year, along with the well- loved High Schoolers that ROCK!
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Holmes County Antique Festival – Millersburg
Two days of Markets, Arts, Crafts and Demonstrations. Located in Historic Downtown Millersburg, antiques are on display throughout the town in shop windows for all too see. The pubs will be open and the good vendors galore-something for everyone!
October 8
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Holmes County Antique Festival – Millersburg
Two days of Markets, Arts, Crafts and Demonstrations. Located in Historic Downtown Millersburg, antiques are on display throughout the town in shop windows for all too see. The pubs will be open and the good vendors galore-something for everyone!
October 10
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Boost Your Business: Self-Care Tips for the Holidays – Marietta
This workshop will equip small business owners, employees, managers, and others with self-care tips to reduce stress, encourage mindfulness, and uplift healthfulness in the hustle & bustle of the holiday season. Light breakfast refreshments and coffee provided by Huntington Bank on Third Street in Marietta. This event is free and open to the public.
October 12
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Ladies Night Out – Medina
Enjoy shopping, pampering, snacking and socializing in Medina’s Historic District. Stop into local businesses for special deals and steals. Enjoy refreshments while you shop and don’t forget to begin your trek around the district at the Medina Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and pick up your map and swag bag. Come early, as there are only 200 swag bags available. This event benefits the Mary Grace Foundation/ Race for Grace! Don’t forget to wear your pink!
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Main Street Wooster Wine & Beer Tasting – Wooster
Head to downtown Wooster for unique wines, craft beers, and savory hors d’oeuvres.
October 14
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Howl’oween Pooch Parade – Lebanon
This is a fun and unique event that puts our “best friends” in the spotlight–all done in a festival atmosphere. There are special dog demonstrations, a costume contest with awards and other fun pet contests, a Pooch Parade around downtown, pet vendors and just a dog-gone good time.
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Lebanon Oktoberfest – Lebanon
Enjoy food, craft beers, kids activities and more. Event raises money for Miller Park Fund.
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Harvest Moon Festival – Van Wert
Join Main Street Van Wert for the Annual Outhouse Races in the afternoon followed by music, food and fun!
October 17 & 18
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Annual Preservation & Revitalization Conference – Columbus
We have brought together the leaders of preservation and revitalization to provide you with an exciting and educational set of sessions. We are bringing back our popular School of Architecture, as well as sessions discussing the impact of autonomous vehicles, retail design and recruitment, the newly created Downtown Revitalization Districts and how to use them in your community, and a complete Main Street 101 Series, among many more.
We are once again providing special sessions with the state historic preservation office, covering topics like civil rights and the National Register, GIS mapping, and state and federal historic preservation tax credits.
Get registered today!
October 19
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Rockin’ the Warehouse – Cleveland
Taking place every Third Thursday through October with restaurants and bars booking live music between 5-9pm. Guests can bounce around between nine locations and enjoy local musicians perform while enjoying great food and drink that are the signature of entertainment district.
October 21
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Knowing Your Home: Bathroom Remodeling – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive and Cleveland Lumber Company for a workshop designed to help you design the bathroom of your dreams and saving you time and money. Come and learn about current trends, products and finishes making your bathroom a room that will meet the needs of your household. Attendees will be able to learn the processes of redesigning your bathroom from start to finish. Whether you are just replacing your tile or doing a complete gut and remodel, this workshop is for you!
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Spooky Pooch Parade – Lakewood
A favorite Halloween tradition for Northeast Ohio dog lovers and their families, this popular community festival represents one of the only events of its kind in the region, providing a tail-wagging good time for canine and human guests alike. Costumed canines will rule the day in Downtown Lakewood from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. during the 10th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade.
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Tipp City Harvest Fest – Tipp City
FREE admission and will feature Tipp City’s local band Seventh Street. Be prepared for a spooktacular night filled with costume contests, great music, and a beer tent featuring craft and domestic drinks. Mark your calendars and get those costumes ready!
October 23
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The Winding Road Workshop – Glouster
Are you interested in Building a Community Around Authentic Products and Businesses? The Winding Road initiative will be hosting a meeting and workshop for people interested in starting or expanding their business in Appalachia’s Experience Economy. Designed for entrepreneurs in: Outdoor adventure, local art & food, lodging, businesses and interpretive guides.
October 25
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Downtown Piqua Trick or Treat – Piqua
Costumed trick or treaters are invited to stop by and pick up a Halloween treat on their way to the annual Kiwanis Halloween Parade.
October 26
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Beggar’s Night – Greenville
The ghosts and ghouls take to the streets of Greenville.
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Lakewood Chocolate Walk – Lakewood
Get ready to rejoice, chocolate lovers! A delectable evening awaits when the 9th Annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk takes place on Thursday, October 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Lakewood.
October 27
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Friday Night Shop Hop – Troy
Head to downtown Troy where shops are open late!
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Sounds of Downtown – Wooster
Come stroll along to wonderful music in Downtown Wooster.
October 28
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Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat – Lebanon
Kids come trick or treat at the downtown businesses! Look for the pumpkin on the door for participating businesses.
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Downtown Trick or Treat – Marietta
Come downtown in your Halloween costumes to trick or treat at a variety of downtown shops – some will have candy, some will have games, some will have fun giveaways and more!
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Hocus Pocus Halloween – Middletown
We will kick the day off with a fun, family friendly festival outside on S. Main Street (between Central Ave & 1st Ave) from 3 p.m. to Dusk. Enjoy food & craft vendors, dance troupes, music, kids games and activities! The day wraps up with a free screening of the full length feature film, Hocus Pocus, at dusk sponsored by the Community Building Institute. Don’t forget to hang out in the luxury straw seating area, brought to you by Diver’s Garden Center! The Hocus Pocus Family Friendly Festival is FREE.
The second part of the event is also on Saturday, October 28th from 8 p.m. to Midnight at the stunningly spooked-out Windamere Event Center, located at 2 S. Main Street in downtown Middletown. This is a ticketed event, and for adults only. The evening will feature a LIVE rocking band, interactive games, costume contests, spooky snacks, cash bar + more! Tricks and treats will be around every corner, this is sure to be an evening that will haunt you forever. -
Boo in the Burg – Millersburg
Tour historic buildings that date back 100 years and learn their many secrets. Have a taste for wine? Sample delicious Ohio Wines that will be on hand and be sure to take a bottle or two home with you! Stock up for the holidays!
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Halloween in the Alley – Painesville
Join us in Mechanics Alley, located behind the Main Street in downtown Painesville, for a fun filled evening… Food, Music, and a variety of cocktails.
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Downtown Merchants’ Trick or Treat & Scavenger Hunt – Tipp City
Join the shopkeeper’s of historic downtown Tipp City for the annual Merchant Trick or Treat & Scavenger Hunt! Dress up in your best costume while you venture from shop to shop gathering treats and clues along the way. Fill out the scavenger hunt card for a chance to win a prize basket from the merchants!
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Hometown Halloween – Troy
Main Street will be flooded with little ghouls, superheroes, and princesses! Join us for a morning of happy haunting as Hometown Halloween returns to Troy.
October 30
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Halloween on the Square – Chardon
The Chardon Square Association will be handing out bags of candy at the gazebo on Halloween night, starting at 7:30 PM. The Chardon Police Department for handing out cider and doughnuts and the Chardon Fire Department will lead a parade around the square.
The Big Give 2017
The Big Give is back for 2017 and bigger than ever before. It’s a great way to leverage your donations even further with the Big Give Bonus Pool adding to your generous contribution.
When:
The Big Give is October 10th, 2017, starting at 10:00 AM and continues until noon October 11th. Add it to your calendar today!
Why Donate to Heritage Ohio:
Heritage Ohio, as Ohio’s official historic preservation organization, provides services to communities and individuals all across Ohio. We coordinate the 23-community Ohio Main Street Program, tirelessly advocate for Ohio’s future through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program and our Save Ohio’s Treasures Program, and provide community revitalization and historic preservation technical assistance to all in need.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on your generous contributions to continue to offer the highest level of services and continue to fight for the places that matter to all Ohioans.
How to Give:
Between 10 AM, October 10th & noon, October 11th, go to our The Giving Store page and make a donation of $20 or more.
Bonus Pool money will be calculated on October 12th and applied to your donations.
For FAQ, click here.
For complete rules, click here.
Thank you for helping Heritage Ohio save the places that matter, build community, and live better.