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Recurring Events
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stretch out and relax with Yoga Chuck each Saturday morning from 9 – 10 AM on downtown Tiffin’s East Green.
September 2
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Come to the Speed Mob in downtown Marietta to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.
September 4
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Join with community and business leaders in commemorating a year of success for Downtown Tiffin. The night will include a chance for attendees to network, and live music is to be provided by Dave & Glenn and the Xpando Band. Ray Boylston, Senior Associate of RLS & Associates Inc., is to give the first local presentation on the proposed deviated fixed bus route for Tiffin, with time for community input. The event also includes the 2019 Downtown Tiffin Main Street Awards ceremony.
September 6
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September’s First Friday celebration will feature the Ohio Wesleyan University Marching Bishops, as well as other on-stage performances by students from schools throughout the city and county! Delaware-area cheerleaders and mascots also are invited to help add to the fun. In addition, everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite school colors to the event, and local educators are invited to stop by a Teacher Appreciation Tent for special recognition and treats.
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Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
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A Historical walking tour of the Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon. By lantern light, visit the graves of notable and historic Lebanon citizens & meet the “spirit” of the departed through historic character reenactments.
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September’s First Friday is the first day of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival! Enjoy extended shopping hours, special promotions and activities throughout all of downtown.
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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.
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Celebrate all of the different forms of art in our community- visual, performing and culinary. Plenty of artists from amateur to hobbyists to students to professional will be sharing their “Love Stories of Art” throughout Downtown. Be sure to pick up your Event Passport outside the PAC to help guide your way around town. Check out the Downtown Chili Cook Off and stay for the evening showing of Dumbo!
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We’re taking some time in September to thank those that protect and help us. First Responder Friday is a theme that Main Street Mount Vernon is excited to share with you and to thank our friends at the Mount Vernon Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Vernon Fire Department, and Knox County, Ohio 911. The Main Stage will host The Slang and the South Stage Entertainment is Community Band of Mount Vernon Ohio. Celebrate our first responders with COTC, and experience hands-on what it takes to save lives. Meet first responders, and enjoy a variety of demonstrations, safety information, and a special visit and photo with our SURPRISE special guest! Kids and historic buildings lead to a fun educational experience; join KCLF as they share the history of downtown buildings in a fun way! Stop by the First Friday Cruise-In to see classic hot rods.
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They’re finally going back to school, and Downtown Painesville is here to help you get them ready. Shop at the numerous downtown merchants and submit your entry in the photo contest.
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Join Downtown Tipp City for our September Foodie Friday. Get a sampling of hors d’oeuvres, dinners, and desserts from some of our wonderful local eateries. Take a jaunt around our scenic and historic downtown, or stop at one of our bistro tables along the sidewalk and enjoy the tasty treats available at over 10 locations! This is sure to be a fun night out!
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Throw on your favorite sports team apparel and come downtown for some sports-themed fun! Lolly the Trolley will be on-site thanks to sponsor Premier Family Dental to shuttle downtown visitors to and from Art Wright Stadium so all can enjoy both the football game and First Friday on the same night!
September 7
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Enjoy live multi-cultural performances at the Dan Smith Community Park and a Passport Excursion at many downtown businesses! Participating businesses will offer activities and food/beverage samples from the countries they choose to represent during the event. Passports will be available for purchase for $5 each at “Customs” in the Dan Smith Community Park. Passport Excursion participants will receive a stamp for each destination visited. The first one hundred passport holders to return to “Customs” with their completed passports will receive a prize.
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Sign up for the 5th year of this 5K and raise scholarship funds for Kent State students to use on an education abroad experience of a lifetime!
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Free social bike ride starting at Popped! and ending at our neighboring Popped! Everyone is welcome to ride with us – participants get water, a popcorn snack, an apple, and bike support from Kent Cycle.
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All events are FREE, and the atmosphere is festive and friendly. Marietta invites you to come early and stay late. Enjoy the continuous weekend entertainment from national and international recording artists, food and refreshments from the various vendors and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the 44th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival!
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This party is a chance for (ladies 21 and over) to grab their friends, SPARKLE UP (prize for the crew with the most sparkle), and come out for a good time! Ladies can bring up to 3 accessory items with them (gently used but still fabulous). This could be jewelry, scarfs, belts, handbags, sunglasses, etc. You will leave with the same number of “new to you” items. While you wait for your name to be called, to go up and chose an accessories, there will be plenty of fun to get into! Hit the dance floor and enjoy sounds from the band. Golf carts will be available to cruise out to one of our “Sunset Selfie” areas and snap pictures of you and your Sparkle Crew.
September 8
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All events are FREE, and the atmosphere is festive and friendly. Marietta invites you to come early and stay late. Enjoy the continuous weekend entertainment from national and international recording artists, food and refreshments from the various vendors and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the 44th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival!
September 12
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September 13
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Wine, small bites and good company await you. Your chance to meet the artists from the Vermilion Arts Guild and talk about creativity and art. Nature’s Bounty Show & Sales runs September 14 through November 3rd at the Vermilion Arts Guild Gallery.
September 14
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Hit the streets and find all the deals in downtown Chardon.
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Art comes to life in variety of ways. At this year’s festival, you’re in for a surprise. We’re bringing together the most unique and creative artists across Cincinnati and Dayton to show you art like you’ve never seen it before.
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Enjoy quality time with your dog during Main Street event second annual Hot Diggity Dog Day. Held at the foot of Main Street in Vermilion you’ll find vendors, dog games and fun, prizes, kid activities, giveaways, off leash beach time and more including the K9 Costume Contest. Each registrant also receives a Wag Bag, filled with dog swag
Afterward, stay in town to shop our Downtown Dog merchants featuring dog-related products and join in the Weenie Walk. Our restaurants are creating hot dog and sausage menu items and brews, drinks, desserts and more named for dogs! Many have pet friendly patios or offer carry out to enjoy in our downtown parks.
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This year’s festival will feature amazing headliner bands, a fine art and craft show, children’s activities, local wine and beer, and gourmet food trucks. The fine art and craft show features 33 spectacular artists with works for sale and art demonstrations all day. Children’s activities will include balloons, the return of the Kids’ Creation Station, and chalk art.
September 15
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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.
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The annual Paul E. Johnson Memorial Soiree is a great day of food and drink, and a silent auction to benefit the beautification efforts of Main Street Portsmouth.
September 20
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Let’s have some Area 51 Fun and raise funds for Spokes Cafe! Spokes Cafe provides meaningful employment to adults with disabilities in Medina County and is a true asset to our community! Their coffee shop sits at the Champion creek trail head, which is the path we will run! Strollers and one dog per runner are permitted. Come dressed as your favorite alien, military security force or just wear your tin foil hat so we can’t read your mind!
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Downtown Middletown is going to the dogs, again! Join us in downtown Middletown for the 5th Annual DOG DAY DOWNTOWN! This evening is all about you and your best friend! Bring your BFF’s (Best Furry Friends) to downtown Middletown to enjoy loads of free treats (trick or treat style for your pooch!), free vaccinations, $20 Microchipping, contests, raffles, explore multiple animal rescues, fun shopping and more!
September 21
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Victory Heights was a World War II housing complex and Clark Avenue holds many additional homes from that era. From brick bungalows built into the hill to the addition of asbestos and cement shingling (Glatex), the war made a huge impact on Clark Avenue housing. At the bottom of the hill, war industries such as the Wood Shovel & Tool Company and the Meteor Motor Car Company provided full employment to Clark Avenue residents who had just recently been suffering through the Great Depression.
September 22
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Dine around the fountain and enjoy a live musical performance by The Barnhart Band. We’ll kick off the evening with appetizers and live art demonstrations, followed with dinner prepared by Basil’s on Market, and desserts sourced from your favorite local spots. It will be a chance for fellowship, entertainment, and connecting with your neighbors.
September 25
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Through an upcoming quarterly public forum, the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Portsmouth are working in part with Community Action to bring the community together, build momentum on progress, and focus attention on just how much goes on that often goes unnoticed. It will highlight positivity by focusing on 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.
September 27
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Join Main Street Mount Vernon and Knox County Landmarks Foundation for a Haunted Spirits Pub Crawl! Have you heard voices in buildings when no one was around? Maybe it wasn’t just in your head. Listen to haunted stories about well-known locations in Mount Vernon as your group is guided from bar to bar. Want to really get in the “haunted spirit”? Come dressed in costume and be entered into a Costume Contest! Participants can vote on their favorite costumes throughout the night with the winner being announced when all groups reunite at SBC!
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Explore historic downtown Troy and sample delicious chocolates.
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Bring your crew out to celebrate football, friends, and friday nights. Adult beverages will be available for you to buy and enjoy after the football game!
September 28
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Celebrate fall in historic downtown Cambridge.
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Kent’s annual outdoor hands-on arts festival, this event will feature a wide variety of interactive creative activities presented by local and regional artists and art educators. Attendees can enjoy hands-on activities in jewelry-making, weaving, dance, silk screen, architecture, creative writing, improvisational theatre, poetry, sewing and music therapy. This multi-generational event is free and open to everyone.
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Head to Lebanon for a weekend of apples, crafts, and music.
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Become a racing champion before you head off to Applefest!
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There will be everything you need for a fun day with your family! Food trucks, vendors, and even some fun activities for the kids! There will also be outhouse races and axe throwing. Don’t forget that Cadillac Ranch and Kaitlyn Schmit and the Move will also be playing!
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Main Street Vermilion hosts another delightful Tour of homes. This year is extra special with an easily walkable tour of four beautiful homes in Historic Harbourtown as well as looks inside the Captain Gilchrist Guesthouse, Vermilion Opera House, Vermilion Lighthouse and Moes Marine Historic Boatyard. The atmosphere of this unique neighborhood with historic and lake captain homes is just steps from the Vermilion River, Main Street Beach and Lake Erie.
September 29
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Head to Lebanon for a weekend of fresh-picked apples, crafts, and music.
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Farm goods, antiques, vintage art, prepared food, live music, and more!
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