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What’s Happening on Main Street – March 2020

Posted by on February 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

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

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What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2020

Posted by on January 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

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.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – November 2019

Posted by on October 27, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

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.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – October 2019

Posted by on September 30, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

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. 

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What’s Happening on Main Street – September 2019

Posted by on August 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

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.

September 2

  • Speed Mob – Marietta
    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

  • Main Street Celebration & Downtown Summit – Tiffin
    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

  • First Friday: Celebrate School Spirit – Delaware
    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.
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • Lebanon Cemetery Tour – Lebanon
    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.
  • First Friday: Sternwheel Festival – Marietta
    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.
  • First Friday: Friday Night Lights – 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: Fall in Love with Art – Middletown
    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!
  • First Friday: First Responder Friday – Mount Vernon
    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.
  • First Friday: Back to School – Painesville
    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.
  • First Friday: Foodie Friday – Tipp City
    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!
  • First Friday: Sports Night – Wadsworth
    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

  • Kent International Festival – Kent
    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.
  • Run the World 5K – Kent
    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! 
  • Pedal to Popped! – Kent & Ravenna
    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.
  • Ohio River Sternwheel Festival – Marietta
    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!
  • Ladies Sip & Swap: The Sparkle Party – Middletown
    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

  • Ohio River Sternwheel Festival – Marietta
    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

  • Revitalization Series Workshop: Grow Your Business Through Email Marketing – Tipp City
    Building your reader list is critical to building your business and increasing sales…but more than building a list, it’s most important to cultivate your list so they stay engaged and excited about your business. How can you best engage your readers so they are ready to buy? How can you plan your launches so that your readers get excited every time you offer your product or services? And how do you keep a content marketing schedule going so you are consistently sending out valuable, engaging, and generous content your readers love to receive?

September 13

  • Opening Reception: Nature’s Bounty Show – Vermilion
    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

  • Chardon Community Sidewalk & Garage Sale – Chardon
    Hit the streets and find all the deals in downtown Chardon.
  • Port Middletown Arts Festival – Middletown
    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.
  • Hot Diggity Dog Day – Vermilion
    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.
  • Wooster Arts & Music Fest – Wooster
    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

September 20

  • Area 51 Fun Run – Medina
    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!
  • Dog Day Downtown – Middletown
    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

  • Victory Heights & Clark Avenue Walking Tour – Piqua
    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

  • Supper on the Square – Troy
    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

  • Portsmouth Today – Portsmouth
    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

  • Haunted Spirits Pub Crawl – Mount Vernon
    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!
  • Downtown Troy Chocolate Walk – Troy
    Explore historic downtown Troy and sample delicious chocolates.
  • After Game Rally in the Alley – Van Wert
    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

  • Fall Festival – Cambridge
    Celebrate fall in historic downtown Cambridge.
  • Kent Creativity Festival – Kent
    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. 
  • Country Applefest – Lebanon
    Head to Lebanon for a weekend of apples, crafts, and music.
  • Applefest 5K/10K/15K – Lebanon
    Become a racing champion before you head off to Applefest!
  • Harvest Moon Festival – Van Wert
    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!
  • Vermilion Tour of Homes – Vermilion
    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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What’s Happening on Main Street – August 2019

Posted by on July 28, 2019 · 1 Comment 

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 – October 2017

Posted by on September 24, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • First Friday: Live Music – Greenville

    Come to downtown Greenville for an evening of live music and fun.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Fall Fest – Chardon

    Head to downtown Chardon for this year’s Fall Fest! Free snacks, scarecrow decorating, balloon artist and live music!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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

October 10

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Main Street Wooster Wine & Beer Tasting – Wooster

    Head to downtown Wooster for unique wines, craft beers, and savory hors d’oeuvres.

October 14

  • 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.

  • Lebanon Oktoberfest – Lebanon

    Enjoy food, craft beers, kids activities and more. Event raises money for Miller Park Fund.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

October 26

October 27

October 28

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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

  • 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.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – September 2017

Posted by on August 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Ohio Oktoberfest Festivals

    This September, celebrate the beginning of fall with a bit of German heritage and a beer.

  • 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.

  • 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.

September 1

  • First Friday: 6th Annual Pet Walk – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware’s Sept. 1 First Friday celebration features the sixth annual downtown pet walk and a hands-on display of public works equipment.
    Registration is available now for the pet walk. The cost is $10 per pet, which nets the pets (and their parents) a treasure map to downtown businesses providing special treats along with a doggie bag to collect their loot. Pet walk registration will be limited to the first 100 animals.
    As they check-in, registered pets will be photographed for posting in a Main Street Delaware Facebook album. The pet receiving the most “likes” will be named the “Furry Marshal” of Main Street Delaware’s Dec. 3 Christmas Parade. Pets are encouraged to dress up for a secondary prize, “Geekiest Pet.” The costumed pet receiving the most online votes will win a prize basket, provided by Delaware County District Library.

  • First Friday: Theater on Third – Greenville

    Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for an outdoor movie night! Theater on Third is an outdoor movie experience and will be located in the city parking lot behind Bach to Rock. The movie will be projected onto the Nature’s Heart Yoga building (120 W. Third St.). The event is free and open to all.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come hear legendary jazz musician Ernie Krivda! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • First Friday: Bring Forth a Pioneer – 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. A popular program in many Main Street communities, First Fridays are a celebration of small business, community, art, music, and all that makes downtown Marietta special.

  • First Friday: Dog Day Downtown – Middletown

    Downtown Middletown is going to the dogs, again! Join us in downtown Middletown for the Third Annual First Friday: Dog Day Downtown! An evening all about you and your best friend! Bring your BFFFF’s to downtown Middletown to enjoy loads of free treats, free vaccinations, $20 Microchipping, explore multiple animal rescues and more!
    Check-in with us at Governors Square (corner of Central Ave & Broad St) to grab your Doggie Bag and guide for the evening. From there, you can collect free dog treats and goodies from local businesses downtown.

  • 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.

September 2

  • 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.

  • Home Grown Tomato Fest – Tipp City

    Join us downtown at Canal Lock Park as we kick off the first annual Home Grown Tomato Fest, sponsored by Tip Top Canning, where tomatoes are the center of attention and all activities are BYOT (bring your own tomato).
    Local bartenders will be facing off as we see who will be known for having the Best Bloody Mary. This adults only portion of the fest will take place inside the historic Roller Mill. Purchase your tickets to sample and vote. Along with drinks, there will be food trucks offering tomato inspired eats.
    Free activities include a contest to see who can throw and make the LARGEST SPLAT with a tomato (BYOT), a FAMILY TOMATO TOSS where teams face off to see who ends up with the farthest successful toss to their teammate (BYOT), and see who will have the LARGEST HOME GROWN TOMATO! For the grand finale, the fest will end with a giant TOMATO FIGHT (BYOT) amongst any who want in on the battle grounds.
    Clean up and complete your day by heading over to the Tipp City Eagles Park for Tippapalooza with live music beginning at 6pm!

September 3

  • YOLO Festival of Races – Greenville

    Head to downtown Greenville for the 4th Annual YOLO Festival of Races. Pick your race distance:
    5K (3.1 miles)
    15K (9.5 miles)
    Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
    Tour the historic sites of Greenville, Ohio as you walk or run the course.
    Register today at: www.YOLOorg.com

September 8

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come hear The Havana Nights Orchestra, which will heat up the summer evening with Cuban flair and salsa-style music! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

September 9

  • Second Saturday: Hike, Bike, or Trike – Chardon

    Get moving and explore scenic downtown Chardon and Geauga County on bike or on foot.

  • Fall Cruise-In Car Show – Greenville

    Check out classic cars in historic Downtown Greenville.

  • Run the World 5K – Kent

    The new Run the World Race Series is a collaborative effort between the colleges and regional campuses within Kent State University and the Office of Global Education to raise money for study abroad student scholarships. The inaugural Series will consist of the third annual Run the World 5K held on Kent State’s Kent Campus.

  • Kent International Festival -Kent

    Head downtown for fun festivities in downtown Kent. All are welcome! Run the World 5K participants, visitors and community members are invited to downtown Kent to explore the businesses on the Passport Excursion, or to just enjoy free, live multicultural performances and fun photo opportunities at the Dan Smith Community Park.
    For just $5, get a passport at “Customs” in the Dan Smith Community Park and go out to explore eleven downtown businesses, each themed a different country with special decorations and displays, and offering special discounts, food and drink samples for passport holders. Get your passport stamped at each location and return it to “Customs;” the first 200 people to return a completed passport will receive a Kent International Festival glass.

  • Amish Country Challenge – Millersburg

    The ride will begin at the Trail Depot in Historic Downtown Millersburg for the Amish Country Challenge. This organized bike ride, touring Amish County in Scenic Holmes and surroundings counties, showcases the beauty and charm of the area. Choose between a relaxed 25 mile routs, a challenging metric century, or step up to the 5000 feet plus vertical gain of the full century. Century riders enjoy lunch and aid stations hosted by local Amish families and businesses in addition to a post-ride authentic Amish meal.

September 10

  • 8th Annual Paul Johnson Memorial Fund Soiree – Portsmouth

    The 8th Annual Paul E. Johnson Memorial Fund Soiree will be held on Sunday, September 10 at the home of Barry & Jean Carlson (3026 North Hill Road). Admission is $30 at noon and the event will run until 3 p.m. This Champagne Brunch will feature a tasty brunch and wine, Mimosas and more. In addition, there will be a silent auction of fine wines and other items.
    The Paul E. Johnson Fund is managed and utilized by Main Street Portsmouth for the sole purpose of beautifying downtown Portsmouth with flowers, plants, trees and much more. Residents and visitors to Portsmouth see, as they walk about, beautification “Hot Spots” around town with signs noting that the beautification was provided for by Paul’s fund, Main Street Portsmouth and the City of Portsmouth. To date, Paul’s fund has raised nearly $70,000 dedicated to downtown beautification.

September 11

  • Cash Mob Monday: Speed Mob – Marietta

    Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for Cash Mob Monday: Speed Mob! This month, three different business will be selected as our destinations. Once inside each shop, cash mobbers must commit to spending at least $10 inside the store. What makes it so fun? Not only do you get to pal around downtown with your friends and neighbors, but you won’t know the shop locations of the Cash Mob until you show up!
    Speed Mob participants will receive fun giveaways, get to visit at least (3) different downtown shops, and enjoy a ride on the trolley to each destination!

September 12

September 14

  • Knowing Your Home: Plumbing 101 – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive for our Inaugural plumbing workshop. We will focus on:
    – plumbing as a system;
    – how the system works;
    – what types of materials plumbing is made out of;
    – common problems and repairs;
    – updating and what that means;
    – water-saving options.
    Our discussion will be led by our good friend, Fred Cortright. Please feel free to bring questions and photos with you. Knowing Your Home is an educational series focused on best sustainability and home maintenance practices empowering residents to tackle necessary repairs and improvements.

September 15

September 16

September 23

  • 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!

    An array of activities are planned to tempt everyone’s interest.

  • Kent Oktoberfest – Kent

    The 4th annual Kent Oktoberfest will take place on Franklin Ave., between Main St. and Erie St., featuring German food, seasonal beers, polka music & dancing, and other great local bands thoughout the evening. Entry to the event is free. Delicious food will be available for purchase from: Erie Street Kitchen & Brimfield Bread Oven, Pierogi Joe’s, Grazers, Popped!, Ray’s Place Kent, and Scratch, free range food. Commemorative beer mugs and beer tickets will also be available for purchase.

  • Groovy Gourd Bike Tour – Piqua

    The 5th Annual Groovy Gourd Bike Tour makes its way through beautiful Miami County!
    Join us for a Bike Tour beginning and ending in downtown Piqua. Take a 25, or 50-mile bike ride through the rolling fields of Southwestern Ohio.

September 24

  • Dog Fest Walk’N Roll – Medina

    Celebrate the community of people and dogs that make it possible for Canine Companions to show that the most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart.

    Spend your afternoon with local graduates, volunteer puppy raisers and supporters from the Cleveland area and help us raise funds for Canine Companions in Ohio and around the country.

September 29

  • Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo – Marietta

    Are you a business owner looking for new ideas & inspiration?
    Are you eager to share your expertise or promote your services or products?
    Are you thinking about starting or expanding your business?
    Are you interested in obtaining tools and resources to help solve business challenges?
    If you answered yes to any of these questions, please attend the Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo

  • 1st Annual Downtown Troy Chocolate Walk – Troy

    Enjoy chocolate bites, wine tastings and dessert samples at each of the 15 sweet stops along the walk. Troy’s Downtown Merchants are opening their doors for you to enjoy sweet treats while browsing their shops.

    Ticket will go on sale soon.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – August 2017

Posted by on July 31, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

August 4

  • First Friday: Picnic with the Cops & Chalk it Up – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware’s First Friday will feature a free “Picnic with the Cops” celebration that includes a cop car cruise in, a children’s police academy training camp, an obstacle course, games, hot dogs, freeze pops, and more for all to enjoy.
    Due to severe weather on July’s First Friday, rather than cancelling the Chalk it Up contest, it was delayed to August First Friday.

  • First Friday: Artisan Stroll – Greenville

    Enjoy a summer’s evening exploring downtown greenville with local artists and activities.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come hear the energetic eight-piece funk and jazz group Revolution Brass Band! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • First Friday: Mile of Music – Marietta

    First Friday in August features the 42nd Band Organ Rally in Marietta, OH, supported by the Mid America Chapter of the Music Box Society and hosted by Jim and Sylvi Caporale of American Flags and Poles.
    Come experience a mile of the happiest music on earth, from the Historic Lafayette Hotel (The Official Page) to Campus Martius and Ohio River Museum on Front Street and more on Second Street! A free carousel will be on the Armory lawn as well as band organs, monkey organs, calliopes, European fair organs, hurdy gurdy’s, and street organs throughout downtown.

  • First Friday: Bike the Block – Middletown

    Get those bikes out of the basement and join us in downtown Middletown for the first annual Bike the Block! Join us for a group ride on the Great Miami River Trail (additional details to come) where we meet back in downtown Middletown to enjoy First Friday festivities. Special VIP bike parking, just for you!

  • 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.

August 5

  • Lebanon Blues Festival

    In historic downtown Lebanon, Ohio! Enjoy 8 blues bands, your favorite foods, and a deluxe beer garden. Gaze at over 150 classic cars in the Blues, BBQ, and Bumpers Car Show!

  • Craft Beer Walk – Middletown

    Come to historic downtown Middletown for the Second Annual Craft Beer Walk! The Craft Beer Walk, originally modeled after our very popular Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk, has taken on a life of its own! We are super excited to bring it back BIGGER and BETTER than ever in 2017. Unlike the WWCW, this event is co-ed, and is tons of fun to do as a couple!

  • Antiques in the Alley – Millersburg

    Antiques in the Alley is a all day event held in beautiful downtown 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 our antique stores or stop at the local brewery and try our local brew!

  • 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.

  • Celebration of Our Farmers – Portsmouth

    National Farmers Market Week is a time to celebrate the hardworking people of the community that labor to offer a better alternative to the box store items. With our farmers, we know their stock is of the highest quality and care… and, the most important thing, how it was grown or made. Our local farmers cater to us every Saturday; it’s our turn to give back. Excitingly, we give back to them by giving back to our shoppers!
    Join us downtown on August 5th, between 9 and noon, where we will continue this celebration with a plethora of prizes. Those in attendance, who have completed a shopper receipt that shows they’ve shopped at various booths, will be eligible to spin a prize wheel and take home free goods from the market. This could be everything from a carton of eggs to a package of steaks.

  • Chalk it Up! – Vermilion

    Watch as the roads and walks along Main Street fill up with colorful chalk drawings created by local artistic talent. Artists arrive at 10am and begin creating their masterpieces. Come early and watch the streets transform. They’ll put the finishing touches on by noon. Stroll this “middle-of-the-road” gallery of expression and enjoy some kid-friendly activities and interactive opportunities for young artists, too!

August 6

  • 13th Annual Warehouse District Street Festival – Cleveland

    FREE Admission.
    Featuring live music, delicious food from neighborhood restaurants and bars, an art show, art demonstrations, residential open houses, children’s activities, unique street performers, appearances by Jasmine Dragons Aerialists, Cleveland’s Cutest Dog Contest & Fashion Show, a variety of vendors and much more!  This year’s entertainment schedule will include great local musicians, food and vendors from across the region

August 7

August 11

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come hear the authentic swingin’ jazz and blues band Red Light Roxy! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Sounds of Downtown – Wooster

    Come stroll along to wonderful music in Downtown Wooster. Main Street Wooster presents “Sounds of Downtown!” This street music series will feature a variety of musicians and performances throughout the summer season.
    Featuring: Surje & Craig Butdorf

August 12

  • Chardon BrewFest

    Chardon Tomorrow’s 6th Annual Chardon BrewFest returning for a second year on Historic Chardon Square. Save $10 each on pre-sale tickets on website.

  • Girls’ Night Out – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon for an evening of fun and shopping!

  • Down the River – Down a Beer – Piqua

    4th Annual event. 100 craft beers, river activities and a silent auction. Tickets will on sale in early summer.!

August 13

August 17

  • Knowing Your Home: Electrical 101 – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive for this exciting new workshop where participants will be learning electrical basics.
    The workshop is designed to provide the average homeowner a understanding of electrical current, a home’s electrical map and structure, the different pieces and parts that make up your electrical system as well as safety. Our goal is to empower residents so that they feel comfortable talking, contracting and working with their electrical system. We want to take the shock out of electricity!
    Please join us for this free workshop led by a LakewoodAlive friend, John Turner.

  • Building Doctor Clinic – Van Wert

    The “doctors” work in teams, teaching old-building owners how to recognize and solve some of the most common sources of problems in maintaining older buildings, and how to make informed decisions about repairs and improvements.

August 18

August 19

  • Cambridge Classic Cruise In

    Named by Cruisin’ Times Magazine as one of the best car show in its category, the Cambridge Classic Cruise-In draws over a thousand spectators to Historic Downtown Cambridge. The show features over 200 cars and trucks ranging from the early 1900’s through today. Fun for the entire family!

  • Rockin’ Duck Drop – Piqua

    Thousands of numbered rubber ducks make their way down the Miami River. Will your duck be the winner of a $1000 grand prize? Ducks can be purchased at Mainstreet Piqua, 326 N. Main Street or on our website.

  • Rock Piqua! Riverfront Concert Series

    Lock 9 Park in downtown Piqua comes alive with music, food and fun.

  • Vermilion Harbour Duathlon & Triathlon

    Hundreds of athletes and spectators descend upon Vermilion to compete in this annual event that tests physical endurance or provides a “I can do it” opportunity for new competitors. The event takes place at Sherod Park, an ideal location for every stage of these swim/bike/fun events.

August 22

  • Main Street Portsmouth Farm to Table Dinner

    Main Street Portsmouth is preparing to honor locally sourced food and goods once again with the Annual Main Street Portsmouth Farm to Table Dinner. The meal is being split this year, between caterer and market vendor Roxanne Cooley, who will prepare the sides, and a locally raised hog roasted at the Ribber. We will also be serving locally brewed drinks from the Portsmouth Brewing Company.Music will be provided by the acoustic genius Andy Russell.

August 25

August 26

  • Historic Town Fair – Marietta

    Marietta Main Street presents the Historic Town Fair, a day-long conference featuring an Exhibitor Fair, two tracks of speakers, hands-on workshops, and a variety of special events across Marietta all aimed at supporting historic preservation in our historic town and across the great state of Ohio.

  • Break the Cycle – Wooster

    Whether you bike, run, walk or all three, this event is for you!

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What’s Happening on Main Street – July 2017

Posted by on June 26, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Fireworks Displays in Ohio

    Looking for even more fireworks displays for Independence Day? Here’s your list. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

July 1

  • Thunder Over Holmes County – Millersburg

    Thunder Over Holmes County will be held June 30th and July 1st, 2017.  The Beer Garden includes 5 different Beers on Tap and Live entertainment on stage both days including Gold Fish Racing!  When the lights go down the fun continues with our fire works display at 9:45 and the bands will continue to play well into the night  Food Vendors will be on hand on the Courthouse Lawn to fill you with BBQ, Frozen Bananas and plenty more.  The shops are open and just waiting for you to stroll in and enjoy all they have to offer.  We look forward to seeing you in “The Burg”! 

July 3

July 4

  • 4th Fest – Piqua

    Celebrate Independence Day in Piqua with food trucks, live music, and lots of fireworks!

  • Ohio Light Opera Community Pops Concert – Wooster

    Celebrate a glorious 4th with the annual Community Pops Concert, presented by Main Street Wooster and the Ohio Light Opera Orchestra & Chorus. Bring a chair, watch the concert and still have plenty of time to see fireworks at the Kinney Fields.

July 7

  • First Friday: Chalk It Up & Christmas in July – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware invites everyone to mark their calendars for the July 7 “Chalk It Up!” First Friday sidewalk chalk art competition.

  • First Friday: Memories on Main – Greenville

    Head over to downtown Greenville to relive yesteryear on Main Street.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come hear the jamming sounds of Cleveland-based reggae sensation Carlos Jones! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • First Friday: Art! Walk – Marietta

    Come to downtown Marietta for an evening of yarn bombing, pie sales, and the unveiling of 2 new art installations.

  • 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.

  • Downtown Piqua Sidewalk Sales – Piqua

    Out with the old and in with the new!  Be sure to visit downtown Piqua for the legendary sidewalk sales with a huge variety of merchandise at blowout prices.

July 8

  • Second Saturday: Dog Days of Summer – Chardon

    Join the City of Chardon and Chardon Tomorrow as we celebrate our four-legged friends with a dog party in the park! Pooch friendly events, vendors, and more!

  • Lakewood Summer Meltdown – Lakewood

    Get ready to add some sizzle to your summer! Lakewood Summer Meltdown 2017 is back for its eighth year on Saturday, July 8 from 4-10 p.m.

  • Downtown Piqua Sidewalk Sales – Piqua

    Out with the old and in with the new!  Be sure to visit downtown Piqua for the legendary sidewalk sales with a huge variety of merchandise at blowout prices.

July 11

July 12

  • Walk & Dine – Cleveland

    Experience the essence of downtown in the Gateway District as you tour fantastic sites, enjoy delicious food from neighborhood restaurants and relax in the company of friends, family and co-workers.  Musical entertainment will add to the festivities at several tour sites.

July 13

July 14

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come get down with Swamp Pop band Cats On Holiday! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Head down to downtown Troy and see Brother Believe Me.

July 15

  • Rock Piqua! Riverfront Concert Series & Rock ‘N Roll Car Show – Piqua

    At Lock 9 Park in downtown Piqua, Piqua comes alive with music, food and fun.

July 16

July 19

July 20

  • Knowing Your Home: Windows 201 – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and Lakewood Hardware for our first ever hands-on window repair workshop. This workshop is the second window workshop of the season. Repairing a window is not only energy efficient but it also helps to keep the historic look and feel of your wonderful home. Rotted frames, deteriorated sashes and leaking air can generally be fixed in window restoration — even a rotting window isn’t necessarily too far gone for restoration.

  • WCHS Summer Community Band Concert – Wooster

    Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band is presenting a concert in front of “Everything Rubbermaid” in Downtown Wooster. They will be playing “fun” songs – marches, show tunes, and patriotic songs!

July 21

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come see talented acoustic guitarist Diana Chittester! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

July 22

  • Painesville Farm & Flea – Painesville

    Downtown Painesville, in partnership with the Cleveland Bazaar, will be hosting its very first Painesville Farm & Flea on July 22, 2017, at 177 Main Street, Painesville, Ohio. The Flea hours are from 9 AM to 2 PM. Enjoy live entertainment and food trucks as you experience area handmade, vintage, farm, food, and artistic vendors.

  • Pizza Palooza & Family Movie Night – Tiffin

    Pizza aficionados, head over to downtown Tiffin for a celebration of pizza! Half of each ticket sold will go toward downtown revitalization.

    A screening of Disney blockbuster hit, Moana will begin at dusk. Attendees are invited to bring their own chairs or blankets to enjoy the show.

July 26

  • Farm to Table – Painesville

    The annual Farm to Table will be held on Lake Erie College’s Historic Campus. This year’s event will include food prepared by local chefs pared with local wines and beers. Music by Justo Saborit.

July 27

  • Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales – Greenville

    Join Main Street Greenville for this year’s legendary Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales! Many downtown businesses will offer special deals and sales during the event.

  • Taste of Downtown Wooster – Wooster

    Taste of Downtown is sure to feature something for everyone. Food tastings from your favorite downtown restaurants, live music, and a beer/wine garden!

July 28

  • Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales – Greenville

    Join Main Street Greenville for this year’s legendary Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales! Many downtown businesses will offer special deals and sales during the event.

  • Kent Potterfest -Kent

    This is an opportunity for Harry Potter fans of all ages to come together and celebrate everything Harry Potter! Main Street Kent is hosting the event, which will include costume contests, potion classes, scavenger hunt, magic, origami, vendors, photo booths and more.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Come see local act The Chris Vance Trio! Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Troy Streets Alive! & Shop Hop – Troy

    Join us for a night of health and wellness in Historic Downtown Troy! Artists and musicians will fill the sidewalks, along with cross-fit and yoga on the Public Square, information and demos, an obstacle course and more!

    This event runs in conjunction with the Downtown Troy Merchants Shop Hop. Stores are open late!

July 29

  • Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales – Greenville

    Join Main Street Greenville for this year’s legendary Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales! Many downtown businesses will offer special deals and sales during the event.

  • Kent Potterfest -Kent

    This is an opportunity for Harry Potter fans of all ages to come together and celebrate everything Harry Potter! Main Street Kent is hosting the event, which will include costume contests, potion classes, scavenger hunt, magic, origami, vendors, photo booths and more.

  • Last Saturdays! at Van Wert Farm & Arts Markets – Van Wert

    On the “Last Saturday” of every month the Van Wert Farm & Art Market adds to the fun. Last Saturday in July will feature live music, food trucks, a community walk Amazing Race, and a Scavenger hunt!

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What's Happening on Main Street – June 2017

Posted by on May 27, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Things to do in Ohio June 2017

Recurring Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

June 2

  • First Friday: Hidden Spaces – Delaware

    Join Main Street Delaware for a revealing look at some of the city’s architectural gems and “Hidden Spaces.”

  • First Friday: Live Music & Volunteer Fair – Greenville

    Main Street Greenville’s June First Friday will have a dozen musicians performing at different locations throughout the downtown district!

  • First Friday: Downtown Mini Golf – Marietta

    Grab a friend or two or three and head downtown for a pop-up mini golf course in participating businesses! #ShopLocal while you #PuttLocal during this unique, brand new experience for downtown Marietta.

  • First Friday: Chalk It Up! – MiddletownThings to do in Ohio June 2017

    Come experience live, local chalk artists on the street in downtown Middletown during Chalk It Up!

  • 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.

  • Wine & Chocolate Walk – Painesville

    Enjoy delicious samples of a variety of chocolates at participating merchants in downtown Painesville. Then visit the wineries on Main Street where you can purchase tickets and a glass to sample the flavorful wines chosen especially for this event.

June 3

  • Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival – Kent

    The 2017 Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival will feature artists, wineries, food and music from all over the state of Ohio! A full day of live music, great art, delicious wine and food in downtown Kent.

  • 3rd Annual Kids Day of Safety & Play – Medina

    Join Cleveland Clinic, Medina Hospital, and Main Street Medina for a day of FREE Family Fun in the Historic District. Music, Dancing, Hands-On Activities, Strolling Performers, Artists, Games, Crafts, Cars, Trucks, Farmers Market and more!

  • 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.

  • Troy Strawberry Festival – TroyThings to do in Ohio June 2017

    Troy, Ohio celebrates its place as the center of Ohio’s strawberry production by hosting the Annual Troy Strawberry Festival the first weekend of June. Come join us in celebrating our 41st year!

  • Kid’s Day – Wooster

    Kid’s Day celebrates the end of school and the beginning of summer. Enjoy face painting, crafts, bounce houses, an obstacle course, therapy dogs, a Hockey shoot, finger printing kits, Soap Box Derby cars, and LOTS more!

June 4

June 5

June 8

  • Ladies’ Night Out – Wooster

    Ladies’ Night will feature live music from the “Sounds of Downtown” street musicians. Passports and goodie bags will be available. All completed passports will get you entered to win one of two gift baskets filled with merchandise and git cards from the downtown retailers.

June 9

  • Elvis at Hotel Millersburg – Millersburg

    The King lives! Come out an see Elvis live at Hotel Millersburg.

June 10

  • Second Saturday: Traveling Tea Party – ChardonThings to do in Ohio June 2017

    Join Chardon Tomorrow for an early evening of shopping and entertaining as we kick off our Second Saturday events with a “Traveling Tea Party.”

  • Canal Music Fest – Tipp City

    Come down to City Park in Tipp City to enjoy a day of live music.

  • Music on Market: Burning Bridget Cleary – Wooster
    Burning Bridget Cleary will uplift and entertain you with their distinctive style of high-spirited, foot-stomping, heart-warming Celtic music.

June 13

June 15

  • Knowing Your Home: Windows 101 – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and our presenter, Fred Cortright for an informative workshop about windows. We will help answer the age old question, “How do I make my windows stop leaking?!?” Our presentation will focus on repair and replacement of windows with a major focus on wooden windows.

June 16

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Head down to downtown Troy and see Funky G & the Grove Machine.

  • June Concert & Cruise-In with SOBOS – WoosterThings to do in Ohio June 2017

    The Cruise In will feature live music from local Wayne County group SOBOS. Food vendors will be on-site. Classic cars and street rods are welcome.

June 17

  • Downtown Walking Tour – Lebanon

    This 90 minute walking tour is hosted by historian John Zimkus, and focuses on historical buildings in Lebanon. Registration is appreciated.

  • Medina County Pizza Palooza – Medina

    Love Pizza? This one’s for you. Try some of the area’s best pizza in historic downtown Medina.

  • Annual Wine Dinner – Mount Vernon

    Come to Main Street Mount Vernon’s Annual Wine Dinner for an evening of great food and wine and support the mission of downtown.

  • Rock Piqua Riverfront Concert Series – Piqua

    Hear the of the 80s to today on the banks of the Great Miami River.

  • The Antique & Artisan Show – Tipp City

    Find handmade items, artists, antique booths, and food trucks in downtown Tipp City.

June 19

June 23

  • Pop-Up Party – Greenville

    One of the best things about going out in a city are the crowds of people. There is an energy that exists within a crowd and we want to recreate that in downtown Greenville. There is nothing better than spontaneously running into friends, combining tables, and pulling up chairs to make room for more conversation, laughter, and fun. Everyone is invited!

June 24

  • Sauntering Day Sidewalk Sale on Second Street – Portsmouth

    Main Street Portsmouth is working with Second Street businesses to bring back sidewalk sales on June 24, to celebrate World Sauntering Day.
    Get out of the house and spend a day outdoors with the family, walking around downtown Portsmouth, and checking out some of our small businesses.

June 26

June 29

June 30

  • Thunder Over Holmes County – Millersburg

    Thunder Over Holmes County will be held June 30th and July 1st, 2017.  The Beer Garden includes 5 different Beers on Tap and Live entertainment on stage both days including Gold Fish Racing!  When the lights go down the fun continues with our fire works display at 9:45 and the bands will continue to play well into the night  Food Vendors will be on hand on the Courthouse Lawn to fill you with BBQ, Frozen Bananas and plenty more.  The shops are open and just waiting for you to stroll in and enjoy all they have to offer.  We look forward to seeing you in “The Burg”! 

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What's Happening on Main Street – April 2017

Posted by on March 26, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

April 1

April 3

April 6

April 7

April 8

  • Second Saturday: Easter Egg Hunt – Mount Vernon

    Come visit downtown Mount Vernon and bring the children to hunt for Easter eggs.

  • Spring Shop Hop – Tipp City

    Come see what’s new in downtown Tipp City at the Downtown Merchants’ Spring Shop Hop.

  • Eggstravaganza – Wadsworth

    Visit shops in downtown Wadsworth to collect Easter eggs and the chance to win prizes.

April 13

April 22

April 27-30

April 28

April 29

  • Clean Your Block Party – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware, the Delaware General Health District, and the City of Delaware are teaming up to have a “Clean Your Block Party”. Come join the party!

 

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