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What’s Happening on Main Street – May 2018

Posted by on April 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

May 4

  • First Friday: Putter Around the Downtown – Delaware

    For a fee of $5 per person, your family can go on a putt-putt adventure around our downtown businesses!  Stop by the Main Street Delaware tent (at Winter and Sandusky Streets) to get your wristbands and scorecards. Completed scorecards may be returned to the tent to be entered into a drawing to win a free round of golf for four at Mill Creek Golf Club in Ostrander. Putters and balls will be provided.

  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent

    Join Main Street Kent for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Kent! All participating galleries and businesses will stay open until at least 8pm on the first Friday of each month, for all to come enjoy and explore the artwork inside their businesses. Enjoy refreshments, enter in special drawings, view artist demonstrations and participate in activities throughout the downtown district.

  • First Friday: Marietta Derby – Marietta

    May’s First Friday is Marietta Derby. While the horses are racing in Kentucky, downtown will welcome races of our very own and encourage shoppers to don their biggest and boldest hats as they shop and dine downtown.
    Let’s go to the races! The Marietta Derby might be the most ridiculous, fun, AND community-minded event you’ve experienced in a long time!
    Join us to watch our competitors race against each other in full costume on the Armory lawn to raise money for their favorite local nonprofits. Come on down and place your “bets” by giving donations to your favorite “horse” or nonprofit!

  • First Friday: School Spirit – Middletown

    Come show your school pride this First Friday and sport your favorite school colors- pre-school, high school, college – Downtown Middletown is celebrating them all! Join us for fantastic, scholastic fun for all ages! Downtown will be joining forces to promote life-long learning and partnering with our friends at Middletown Community Foundation to bring you games, raffles and fun to kick off summer!

  • Chocolate Walk & Wine – Painesville

    Enjoy delicious samples of a variety of chocolates at participating merchants in downtown Painesville. Then visit the wineries at the Gage House (47 S, State St.) where you can purchase tickets and a glass to sample the flavorful wines chosen especially for this event.

  • First Friday: Downtown Tipp City Memories – Tipp City

    Join Downtown Tipp City Partnership on a self-guided walking tour of the buildings, where you can write and share your favorite memories of the past at each location. This event is free to the public and a joint effort, hosted by Downtown Tipp City and the Tippecanoe Historical Society.

  • First Friday: “May the Fourth” Be With You – Wadsworth

    With three astronauts connected to Wadsworth, space is a part of our city’s history. NASA Glenn exhibits will be featured at The Strand! You can also pre-register your kids for the Higher Orbits STEM Camp, taking place in Wadsworth in June. Stay tuned for more information!

May 5

  • Chardon Spirit Day – Chardon

    Join Chardon Tomorrow’s not-so-second Saturday event in May as they celebrate the spirit of Chardon. They’ll highlight the local school performers and teams, have community games and picnic-style food on the Square. Visit with your favorite teachers, community leaders, and city officials as they help host the day’s events.

  • Clean Sweep – Marietta

    Our annual downtown clean up, Clean Sweep, is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This day of volunteerism requires all hands on deck to support beautification efforts downtown, including Harmar Village. Volunteers will be asked to:
    * clean out and mulch our downtown garden beds
    * sweep our sidewalks
    * pick up trash and debris
    * help any downtown business owners in need of extra hands to clean windows or sweep entryways, etc.
    All volunteers are asked to meet at 8 a.m. at the Armory on Front Street to be assigned to projects in groups. Many hands make light work, and we need as much help as we can muster from local groups, residents, and visitors alike!

  • Main Street Sidewalk & Street Sale – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth downtown as we close 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. We will also have an inflatable for kids to enjoy while parents shop, as well as music on location.

  • Downtown Tipp City Sidewalk Sale – Tipp City

    Head downtown and see Tipp City’s merchants for sidewalk and tent sales during the annual Tipp-Monroe Community Service’s CITY WIDE Garage Sale Weekend Event!

  • Main Street Clean & Green – Van Wert

    Bring Your Own Broom and help keep Van Wert beautiful. Join Main Street Van Wert for our annual Spring Clean & Green. We work together to help clean store windows, sweep sidewalks and give back to the community.

May 7

May 8

May 9

  • Petunia Party – Marietta

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to party at 6 a.m. with fellow volunteers and hang 280 flower baskets in downtown Marietta? Well, wonder no more! You’re invited to our Petunia Party! On Wednesday, May 9th, our Design Committee will be up and at ’em bright and early to meet our volunteers to hang this year’s flowers.
    With a full stock of ladders, trucks, and volunteers, this effort should take no more than 2 to 3 hours max. Many hands make light work – the more volunteers we have, the less time we will be out. If you have a friend and a ladder, please grab both and join us!

May 10

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: Plaster Repair & Replacement – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive, Sherwin-Williams and Linda Jancik of Wall to Wall Transformations for a workshop designed to educate folks on how to repair plaster walls and ceilings. Linda will review the anatomy of a wall, what plaster is made out of and the best ways to tackle a repair. This is a great workshop if you are tired of looking at the water damage from that old leaky toilet or tub or if you just want to be proactive and ready for what may come in your wonderful aging home!

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina

    The merchants and members of Main Street Medina and the Medina Historic District, with the support VCS Salon & Spa, Skin Care Solutions, Medina County Women’s Journal, and The Raspberry & The Rose, are pleased to announce Ladies Night Out. Over 30 locally owned and operated businesses in the Medina Historic District will be open extended hours, and will feature great shopping deals, tasty samplings of specialty food products, mini-makeovers, and lots of fun. The evening is geared toward the ladies of the community, but men are welcome to join in the fun. Final specials will be announced that evening, and ladies should stop at the Medina Convention & Visitors Bureau (32 Public Square) at 5pm on event nights to pick up a guide map of participating businesses and deals. Main Street Medina Facebook fans will get a sneak peek at the guide map and specials that morning. Swag bags will be given to the first 200 guests.

May 11

May 12

  • Antiques in the Alley & Classic Cruisers Car Show – Millersburg

    Do you love Antiques, recycled items, up-cycled items or unique metal lawn art? Antiques in the Alley encompasses the entire town of Millersburg including the Courthouse lawn, the alleys and sidewalks! For the 12th year in a row, in May and August, The Burg opens it’s doors and let’s everyone take the entire day to find the perfect item to take home with you! Lot’s of food can be found at our many pubs or even from our numerous food trucks located around town.

  • Gazebo Garden Walk – Wellington

    Our 20th Annual Gazebo Garden Walk will feature over 60 booths from crafts, antiques, jewelry, photography, and more.

May 15

  • Take a Hike: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain .  You’ll be amazed at both the grand architecture and the green spaces of the Civic Center as you stroll past the Board of Education Building, Public Auditorium, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the Cleveland Convention Center, the Global Center for Health Innovation and much more.  Architect Daniel Burnham, Coach Paul Brown, the first coach of the Cleveland Browns, and/or Librarian Linda Eastman will be featured on this tour.

May 16

  • Downtown Summit & Celebration – Tiffin

    Join Main Street Tiffin as we celebrate the successes of 2017 and talk about what’s happening in Downtown Tiffin in 2018! There will be light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

  • Take a Hike: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland

    Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.  Learn about Warehouse District projects and the beginning of preservation efforts in Cleveland.  Home to fabulous restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and close to 3,000 residents, the Warehouse District is a charming and lively neighborhood.  Tour attendees may have the pleasure of meeting John D. Rockefeller or Levi Johnson along the tour route.  Plan to visit one of the Warehouse District’s renowned dining establishments or bars while you are in the neighborhood.

May 17

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: Home Maintenance – Lakewood

    This Knowing Your Home workshop will focus on the must-do home maintenance tasks that homeowners, especially owners of 80-100 year old homes, should make a priority to prevent major repair issues down the line.
    The workshop will also outline a yearly home maintenance schedule, helping to keep us on track with our maintenance chores as well as websites and apps that can be used to make our lives easier by storing all of our home repair information in one convenient place as our become more and more digital every day.

  • Take a Hike: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel. Visitors may enjoy special guest appearances by deejay Alan Freed or “Mr. First Nighter” Milton Krantz.  See the Playhouse Square neighborhood with new eyes as you gain insight into its past, present and future on this outdoor tour.

May 18

May 19

  • Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk – Middletown

    The 6th Annual Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk, hosted in historic downtown Middletown, is a wine & chocolate tasting just for the ladies, with some world class shopping, dining, and entertainment as an amazing bonus! Although walking is involved, we can’t promise that you will burn more calories than you consume!

  • Downtown Planting Day – Troy

    Want to keep downtown Troy beautiful this summer? Join us to plant flowers in the pots that line the downtown storefronts.

  • A Dog’s Day Downtown – Tipp City

    Join Downtown Tipp City Partnership as they promote a Dog-Friendlier Tipp City!

  • Main Street Wadsworth Craft & Herb Festival – Wadsworth

    Head downtown to see unique crafts and stock up on plants and herbs for this year’s garden.

  • Downtown RunAround – Wooster

    Fun for athletes and non-athletes alike! Imagine if the “Amazing Race”, a few Boys & Girls Club staff, and your favorite yard games and puzzles got funky inside a snow globe. That’s our Downtown RunAround! Venture within an outdoor game zone that will cover 10 to 12 blocks. During the Downtown RunAround, each team will be equipped with a Smart Phone, a bag of materials and an Adventure Guidebook. Conquer the race by completing challenges to score points – all while helping raise money for Boys & Girls Club of Wooster. This is a mobile-friendly scavenger hunt on steroids!

  • The Great American Clean Up – Wellington

    Bring your family and friends and be a part of the “Great American Cleanup” sponsored by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Lorain County Beautiful. We will be sweeping, picking up garbage, and sprucing up many common downtown areas and alleyways.

  • Take a Hike: Gateway District Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the Gateway District’s incredible architecture, such as The Arcade and the 5th Street Arcades, East 4th Street, historic dime stores, such as Woolworth’s and Kresge’s, the transformation of the Garfield Building, the story of Rose’s Folly and more.  Home to Quicken Loans Arena, Progressive Field, six hotels, unique stores and over 60 restaurants and bars, the Gateway District is the most visited neighborhood in Downtown Cleveland.  Mayor Tom Johnson or inventor Garrett Morgan may drop in for a visit along the way.

  • Take a Hike: University Circle Tour – Cleveland

    The newest Take a Hike tour, explore the historic University Circle area.

May 20

  • Take a Hike: Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tour – Cleveland

    Enjoy tales from the early days of Cleveland while learning about Moses Cleaveland, the Cuyahoga River, beautiful bridges, the historic B&O Rail Station and plans for a 25-acre park and the extension of the Towpath Trail. Be sure to bring your camera for some stunning photo opportunities. Mayor Carl Stokes may share some background on his life and the Clean Water Act, which developed following the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire.  Mary Kelley may also share stories of her husband, Alfred Kelley, the father of the Ohio & Erie Canal, during your tour.

May 22

  • Take a Hike: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain .  You’ll be amazed at both the grand architecture and the green spaces of the Civic Center as you stroll past the Board of Education Building, Public Auditorium, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the Cleveland Convention Center, the Global Center for Health Innovation and much more.  Architect Daniel Burnham, Coach Paul Brown, the first coach of the Cleveland Browns, and/or Librarian Linda Eastman will be featured on this tour.

May 23

  • Embracing Diversity Forum: Fostering Equity and Inclusion in Lakewood – Lakewood

    The benefits arising from societal diversity are well-documented. Research shows being exposed to people who are different from us broadens our horizons, enhances our creativity and even makes us happier. But how exactly can we succeed with cultivating a more diverse community in Lakewood? 
    Both the general public and members of the media are invited to attend this free forum as the community seeks to better understand the complexities surrounding the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion as they pertain to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. The discussion will delve into best practices for identifying our own biases, serving as a change agent for achieving greater diversity and promoting the creation of an even more inclusive community.
    Moderator Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D., who serves as President of Compass Consulting Services and previously spent 14 years occupying a leadership role at The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, will oversee a distinguished group of panelists for an informative discussion.
    The panelists participating in this community forum include:
    • Murat Gurer, Vice President, Board of Trustees, International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network
    • Gabrielle Jackson, Member, Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission
    • Jay Tamilio, Student, Lakewood City Schools
    • Samantha Walters, Founder, She Collective

  • Take a Hike: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland

    Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.  Learn about Warehouse District projects and the beginning of preservation efforts in Cleveland.  Home to fabulous restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and close to 3,000 residents, the Warehouse District is a charming and lively neighborhood.  Tour attendees may have the pleasure of meeting John D. Rockefeller or Levi Johnson along the tour route.  Plan to visit one of the Warehouse District’s renowned dining establishments or bars while you are in the neighborhood.

May 24

  • Take a Hike: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel. Visitors may enjoy special guest appearances by deejay Alan Freed or “Mr. First Nighter” Milton Krantz.  See the Playhouse Square neighborhood with new eyes as you gain insight into its past, present and future on this outdoor tour.

May 25

May 26

May 27

  • Take a Hike: Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tour – Cleveland

    Enjoy tales from the early days of Cleveland while learning about Moses Cleaveland, the Cuyahoga River, beautiful bridges, the historic B&O Rail Station and plans for a 25-acre park and the extension of the Towpath Trail. Be sure to bring your camera for some stunning photo opportunities. Mayor Carl Stokes may share some background on his life and the Clean Water Act, which developed following the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire.  Mary Kelley may also share stories of her husband, Alfred Kelley, the father of the Ohio & Erie Canal, during your tour.

May 29

  • Take a Hike: Civic Center Tour – Cleveland

    Learn about the historic and beautiful Old Stone Church, the Free Stamp, Cleveland’s unique public art piece, and Veterans Memorial Plaza with its striking fountain .  You’ll be amazed at both the grand architecture and the green spaces of the Civic Center as you stroll past the Board of Education Building, Public Auditorium, Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the Cleveland Convention Center, the Global Center for Health Innovation and much more.  Architect Daniel Burnham, Coach Paul Brown, the first coach of the Cleveland Browns, and/or Librarian Linda Eastman will be featured on this tour.

May 30

  • Take a Hike: Warehouse District Tour – Cleveland

    Admire breathtaking architecture as you learn about the historic Garment District, hardware industry and beautiful Victorian-style buildings of Cleveland’s First Neighborhood.  Learn about Warehouse District projects and the beginning of preservation efforts in Cleveland.  Home to fabulous restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and close to 3,000 residents, the Warehouse District is a charming and lively neighborhood.  Tour attendees may have the pleasure of meeting John D. Rockefeller or Levi Johnson along the tour route.  Plan to visit one of the Warehouse District’s renowned dining establishments or bars while you are in the neighborhood.

May 31

  • Take a Hike: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel. Visitors may enjoy special guest appearances by deejay Alan Freed or “Mr. First Nighter” Milton Krantz.  See the Playhouse Square neighborhood with new eyes as you gain insight into its past, present and future on this outdoor tour.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – April 2018

Posted by on March 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

April 2

April 6

  • First Friday: Ladies Night – Cambridge

    Head to downtown Cambridge and enjoy an evening of shopping and fun, including a delicious wine tasting in area stores. For every $25 spent downtown Cambridge on April 6th, you will receive an entry into our basket drawing.

  • First Friday: Spring-O – Delaware

    It’s time to celebrate Spring in downtown Delaware, and this year you have the opportunity to play Spring-O, a fun twist on Bingo. Pick up your card, visit downtown stores to collect stamps, and all cards with 5 stamps in a row are entered to win some fabulous prizes!

  • First Friday: Marietta’s Birthday Party – Marietta

    April’s First Friday is Marietta’s Birthday Party. Cake, celebration, & history! Our community will join together to share our love for Marietta, who is turning 230 years old in 2018!

  • Downtown Tipp City Easter Egg Hunt – Tipp City

    Come out for this FREE Family Friendly First Friday event! Downtown Tipp City Partnership will have historic scavenger hunt cards that you can pick up at the Tipp City Public Library the week leading up to the event, or day of, where the Easter Bunny will be hanging out and taking pictures (Starting at 5pm)! Your historic scavenger hunt cards will give you clues about each building where your Easter eggs will be throughout town!

  • First Friday: Once Upon a Time – Wadsworth

    Your favorite books, movies, and plays come to life in downtown Wadsworth. Kids can wear their princess or superhero costumes for a chance to win prizes. Get photos taken with characters. Favorite ideas are fairy tales, superheroes, classic literature, Broadway, Alice in Wonderland, and Harry Potter. Scroll through downtown and enjoy the event while dining and shopping!

April 7

  • 2nd Annual Chocolate Walk – Lebanon

    Enjoy 20 delicious chocolate treats in historic downtown Lebanon. Following the Chocolate Walk, enjoy a chocolate, wine, and beer reception with live music.

  • First Settlement Festival – Marietta

    To mark the occasion of Marietta’s 230th Birthday in April 2018, in partnership with The Adelphia Music Hall, we are excited to announce a brand new music festival in downtown Marietta on Saturday, April 7th: First Settlement Festival. First Settlement Festival is a daylong outdoor music festival that takes place all throughout downtown Marietta. The Main Stage Lot will include a beer garden featuring craft beer by Marietta Brewing Co.. as well as merchandise tents and more for the community to enjoy. What’s the best part? Enjoying music at First Settlement Festival is totally free and open to the public!

  • Spring Shop Hop – Tipp City

    Let’s kick off those Winter blues and welcome in April with the Shopkeeper’s Spring Shop Hop! Punch cards can be picked up around town on Saturday, April 7th! As you “hop” around town receive a unique stamp from each location. When your card is full turn it in at any participating business for a chance to win our grand prize basket of Tipp City goodies!

April 14

  • Second Saturday: Chardon’s Traveling Tea Party – Chardon

    Join Chardon Tomorrow for an early evening of shopping and entertaining as we kick off our Second Saturday events with a “Traveling Tea Party.” The afternoon starts at 4 pm at the Heritage House where you can pick up your tea cup, raffle ticket, and schedule of events. Then shop ’til you drop from 4-7 pm with participating shops throughout the city offering special treats and promotions.
    Registration for the event is $10 and limited to the first 200 guests. Each guest will receive a ceramic mug and goody bag to use as they shop the square and stop at participating shops! Guests are automatically entered into a raffle for a Tea Party gift basket. Additional raffle tickets will be given for each $10 spent at a participating retailer/restaurant.

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: Step Repair & Replacement – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and our friends over at Cleveland Lumber Company for a workshop dedicated to exterior step repairs and replacement.
    We will review the anatomy of steps as well as common stair repairs. The remainder of the workshop will be focused on materials ( wood vs. composite), routine maintenance to keep them in good repair as well as answer your questions to ensure that your project will be completed with success.

April 18

April 19

April 21

April 22

  • Seven Courses of Kent – Kent

    Main Street Kent will host the annual “Seven Courses of Kent” dinner party in downtown Kent. This special event will take place at Treno Ristorante, an upscale Italian restaurant situated in the historical train depot overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Guests will enjoy a variety of soup, salad, hors d’oeuvre, entrée and dessert courses from these seven Kent establishments: Burnside Barbecue, Franklin Hotel Bar, Lucci’s Place, NINETEEN10, Twisted Meltz, Popped!, Treno Ristorante. It’s a great opportunity to indulge in some of Kent’s best cuisine, all in one night!

April 23

  • Historic Preservation Tax Credit Coffees – St. Clairsville, Woodsfield, Caldwell, & McConnelsville

    Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.

April 26

  • Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon

    Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: How to Contract a Repair – Lakewood

    This workshop will focus on the process of working with a home repair/improvement contractor. We will start with the basics of understanding your repair and then work our way through the process of getting estimates, scheduling the job and then making sure the repair has been completed in a workmanlike manner ensuring a well done job. The goal of this presentation is to help remove the guess work from the daunting task of home repair and improvement projects, getting the work done correctly the first time, saving your precious time, sanity and money.

April 27

April 28

  • Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon

    Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.

  • Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners’ Fair – Vermilion

    The 14th Annual Vermilion in Bloom Gardener’s Fair will bring the sights and smells of spring to Sailorway Middle School. Shop for flowers and plants from local growers, unique planters, garden art, fairy gardens, one-of-a-kind original art, soaps and lotions and more!

  • Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus

    The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.

April 29

  • Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon

    Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.

  • Guys in Bloom – Vermilion

    Guys in Bloom is the first ever, manly event that’s all about cigars, wine and flowers. Fifty gets you two hand-rolled cigars, 2 drinks, tapas and entry into the putting contest. Hosted by the Wine Vault, which will be closed for this event, the menu features a cheese and meat charcuterie board, mini crawfish crab cakes and pork belly sliders with apple slaw.
    Don’t wait…this is you chance to hang with the guys all in the name of flowers. This is a Vermilion in Bloom fundraiser and all of the proceeds will be donated to this Main Street Vermilion beautification program.

  • Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus

    The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – March 2018

Posted by on February 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

March 1

  • Celebrate Portsmouth Dinner & Auction – Portsmouth

    Celebrate Portsmouth at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Friends Center. We’re excited for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board. Dinner will be served at 7, and will feature a smoked brisket meal from the Scioto Ribber. Music will be performed live by Mr. Andy Russell. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items.

  • SIEDC Annual Meeting – Tiffin

    Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. You will have the opportunity to network with more than 300 attendees, hear the exciting results from 2017, and listen to plans for this coming year as we look to “Focus on the Future.”

March 2

  • First Friday: March for ART – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware‘s March First Friday event includes 31 local galleries exhibiting artwork from Delaware City Schools. The official ‘Gallery Opening’ will be held in participating locations on First Friday in March and the exhibit will remain up in the downtown for your perusal through the end of the month.  Come downtown to see what the young artists in our community have been creating!  

  • First Friday: Nonprofit Night – Marietta

    March’s First Friday is Nonprofit Night. Local nonprofits will either be paired with downtown businesses or setup space on the Armory lawn to showcase their mission, recruit volunteers, and highlight their impact in Marietta.

  • Music for the Cause – Marietta

    Music for the Cause is a quarterly event hosted by The Adelphia Music Hall to support local musicians and local nonprofits at the same time. This live show highlights the best musicians our area has to offer AND thanks to these local musicians, they’ve donated their time to support the mission of a local organization working hard to strengthen our community.
    March 2018’s Music for the Cause featured nonprofit is Marietta Main Street, a local organization dedicated solely to the revitalization of downtown Marietta. From downtown beautification to historic preservation, economic development, public art, marketing & promotions, and events, Main Street covers it all!

  • First Friday: 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. As an added bonus, there will be a “Cookie Scavenger Hunt”. Find the hidden cookies in Downtown businesses and redeem your passport back at the Windamere before you leave for a free box of Girl Scout Cookies (flavors vary) to take home! We can’t promise you will burn more calories than you consume, but it will be a fun-filled night for cookie lovers of all ages.
    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?!
    PS: We hear that Cookie Monster will be Downtown for a special guest appearance and looking for cookies himself…..be sure to snag your tickets before they’re gone!

  • St. Paddy’s Beer Crawl – Tipp City

    Let’s all kick off March with our 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Themed Beer Crawl around Downtown Tipp City! Come out wearing your green and crawl around sampling beers in shops, restaurants, and other establishments around town. Everything will be in walking distance.

  • First Friday: Downtown Mini Golf – Wadsworth

    All ages are invited to come downtown and enjoy free putt-putt golf inside of downtown Wadsworth businesses and organizations! Putt at least 18 holes (in any order) and drop your completed scorecard in the “Scorecard Box” at the FirstMerit Bank Building to be entered in a drawing to win prizes!

March 3

  • Girls’ Night Out: It’s Your Lucky Night – Lebanon

    It’s time to come to downtown Lebanon to shop, dine, and have fun! Special VIP Bag Includes: Coupons, Items, VIP Punch Card, Extra chances to WIN $100 Lebanon Bucks, Special drawing for VIP BASKET. Limit of 100 VIP Shopper Bags available, so get yours today.

March 5

  • Story Mob – Marietta

    Story Mobs are brand new to the 2018 Cash Mob event lineup. Each Story Mob focuses on telling the stories of 3 different businesses downtown. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!

March 8

  • Knowing Your Home: Making a Sound Investment Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive for the kick-off workshop of the 2018 Knowing Your Home season. We will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the process of larger home improvement projects.
    Our homes are 80 plus years old, well built, and just plain amazing structures. Sometimes the layout, design or asthetics just don’t fit with the needs of the house and family. Larger projects can be daunting and often times people don’t know where to start or they get stuck. Have no fear, this discussion will help shed light and perspective on larger home improvement projects, giving you the strength and encouragement to move forward.

March 9

  • Downtown Portsmouth Lucky Clover Contest – Portsmouth

    Main Street Portsmouth is proud to present the first ever Lucky Clover Contest! Shop downtown the week leading into the Seven Nations Celtic Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration, between March 9 and March 17, for a chance to win $250 in gift cards to downtown restaurants.
    Pick up a lucky clover card while shopping and get it stamped at three downtown businesses, after a purchase of $5 or more, to enter the raffle.

March 10

  • 2018 Medina Beer Fest – Medina

    Join us for the most fun suds fest of the year! The Medina Beer Fest returns to Weymouth County Club for an evening of music, raffles, great food, a few surprises, and beer! Lots of beer! All paid guests receive a commemorative mini pilsner glass. Make sure to bring along some cash to buy tickets for the grand prize raffle–a cooler full of over 60 bottles of craft beer!
    Tickets will be available that evening at the door (check or cash preferred), or by calling Main Street Medina at 330-722-6186.

  • Second Saturday: Make & Take – Mount Vernon

    Join Downtown Main Street Mount Vernon for the March Second Saturday! Many of our downtown merchants have talented artists that are willing to teach you their craft as well as having many amazing gifts for sale – for yourself or someone you love! All classes are less than a half hour and cost $5 – please RSVP to make sure supplies are available for you!

March 15

  • Knowing Your Home: All About Fireplaces Workshop – Lakewood

    This workshop, new to the KYH lineup, will focus on everything that you need to know about your fireplace. Our presenter will review how to ensure that your fireplace is working in a safe manner and will also highlight all of the parts of a fireplace and how they work. We will then cover how to maintain your fireplace, how often and how maintenance is performed for both gas and wood burning fireplaces. We will talk about converting or upgrading your fireplace. Finally, we will also highlight options that are available to homes that currently do not have a fireplace system and cover the steps and costs of what is it takes to install them.

  • 1st Quarter Happy Hour – Mount Vernon

    Downtown Mount Vernon is growing, and we’d like to meet other talented enthusiasts at our networking happy hour! Join us for a casual meet and greet networking event to get to know our members and learn what sets downtown Mount Vernon apart. Stay for a little, or stay for awhile; cash bar and appetizers are available.

March 17

March 24

  • Easter Eggstravaganza – Wadsworth

    Children ages 10 and under can collect free plastic Easter eggs filled with candy at participating businesses in downtown Wadsworth March 24 during the Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

March 30

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What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2018

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February 2

  • First Friday: Date Night – Delaware

    During the most romantic month of the year, celebrate a “Date Night” with Main Street Delaware for February’s First Friday! Downtown businesses will offer BOGO specials, two-for-one deals, pairings and more! Grab a friend, partner, spouse, child, or group and head to downtown Delaware for your date!

  • First Friday: Wine & Chocolate Walk – Marietta

    February’s First Friday is Wine & Chocolate Walk! Downtown businesses will feature exclusive specials and promotions uplifting the season of love for all visitors to downtown for this event.

  • First Friday: Live, Love, Middletown – Middletown

    Let’s spread some love this February First Friday during “LIVE, LOVE, MIDDLETOWN”! Wear your Middletown sweatshirt, hats and more and show your Middie Pride! Come celebrate our Downtown and enjoy dinner, drinks and shopping!  Then, be sure to meet up with us in the front room of Triple Moon Coffee Company, located at 1100 Central Ave, during First Friday to help us HEART BOMB downtown Middletown! We are going to show our downtown buildings just how much we LOVE them by making them an extra special Valentine.

  • Downtown Tipp City Chocolate Walk – Tipp City

    Tickets for Downtown Tipp City’s 3rd Annual Chocolate Walk are on sale now! Held annually on the First Friday in February, this is a fantastic date night or friends night out. You will receive around 15-20 different chocolate themed treats as you stop in each store in Downtown Tipp City.
    Come tour the town while getting rewarded!

  • First Friday: Soup-er Bowl – Wadsworth

    Stroll through downtown Wadsworth for delicious soup samples, food, music, art, games, activities, and fun!
    Event central is at The Strand, where you can get warm, grab a water, sit and enjoy live music provided by ORMACO, enjoy soup provided by The Village of St. Edward, paint a mug from Kathryn’s Craft Closet ($15-all materials and firing included), and more!
    After you’ve sampled some delicious soups, head to The Strand to vote for your favorite soup in downtown Wadsworth. One name will be drawn to win a $25 “Sub and Pizza Station” gift card! (Winner chosen and contacted after event). The Old First Merit Bank Building will have soup, a station to make your very own soup mix, and kid’s activities! Girl Scouts will be there to take cookie orders.

February 3

  • 10th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair – Vermilion

    The 10th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair is a day-long winter event for the entire family filled with glistening sculptures, ice carving demos and more! Easily walkable or tour by Lolly the Trolley for $2 a rider or $5 for a family. You’ll find more than 30 shops, restaurants and pubs open to welcome visitors. You’re certain to bump into Jolly the Snowman and Pete the Penguin on the street as you enjoy your day in downtown Vermilion.
    Add a visit to Ritter Public Library to experience Friends of Library Chocolate Festival from 10AM-1PM. Sample chocolate confections to your heart’s content for 50 cents a taste. Stop in at Main Street Vermilion throughout the day to warm up with refreshments and take a chance on an exciting array of raffle baskets.
    The day’s events end at 6PM with a towering display of Fire & Ice in the center of town at Exchange Park. Enjoy this beautiful mix of music, flames and ice that constantly shifts in shape and texture. Will the fire outlast the ice or will the ice quell the fire? You’ll be the first to find out!

  • Meltdown Party – Vermilion

    Following the Ice-A-Fair, join Main Street Vermilion for a “Meltdown” after party, 7PM at the Vermilion Boat Club, just a short walk from the center of Downtown. For $25 a person, enjoy music, hors doeurves and a cash bar. Relax around the fireplace and enjoy a great view of the river.

February 5

February 9

  • Mardi Crawl – Kent

    Join us for the first ever Kent Mardi Crawl! Participants will get freebies at each stop — beads, masks and more! Visit as many bars as you wish throughout the night, and get your pass punched at each one (no purchase required); if you visit at least 5 of the 10 participating locations, drop your pass in the contest entry box at Water Street Tavern (132 S. Water St.) for a chance to win one of our great prizes!

  • Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk – Van Wert

    The Chocolate Walk will begin at the Main Street Van Wert office to pick up a special Chocolate Bag, a chocolate treat from DeBrand Fine Chocolates, and a map of the downtown stops. Then relax and savor the evening while strolling at one’s leisure through the participating businesses downtown. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride up and down Main Street.
    Following the Chocolate Walk, visit Van Wert Represents! at the Wassenberg Art Center . An opening party will be held serving homemade soups and freshly baked bread, and featuring live music along with our wine and chocolate pairings.

February 10

  • Second Saturday Chocolate Walk – Chardon

    You won’t want to miss Chardon’s first Annual Chocolate Walk! Shop, sample, and see all that Chardon has to offer! Hop from participating restaurants to businesses to shops for sweet treats and special offers. Ticket price includes a treat at each stop, your Chardon tote to carry them, and a special map/shopping pass for the day. Each participant also receives a raffle ticket for our prize drawings–with the opportunity for more tickets at every stop. Grab your friends and have some fun!

  • Chocolate Walk – Kent

    Enjoy collecting unique chocolate treats from over 20 of our downtown businesses!  Head out on the town to shop, eat, and collect your chocolate treats! All participants will be entered to win the grand prize: dinner for two at the Nineteen 10 restaurant and an overnight stay at the Kent State Hotel & Conference Center.

  • Downtown Portsmouth Chocolate Walk – Portsmouth

    Join us downtown for the Annual Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk. The walk starts at Port City, where participants will receive their bags and walking maps, before enjoying a day of chocolaty treats and friends at around 30 stops.

  • A Fine Art Show| A Fine Art Sale – Tipp City

    Visit downtown Tipp City for an exhibition of fine art, and take some home too.

  • Main Street Merchants Sweet Sidewalk Sales – Van Wert

    Join Main Street Van Wert for a local shopping experience with Sweet Sidewalk Sales. Walk from store to store and enjoy new designs, great sales, and unique shops you can only find in Downtown Van Wert.

February 15

  • Downtown Celebration – Marietta

    Marietta Main Street’s annual Downtown Celebration uplifts the heart of our community: downtown. Join us at The Adelphia Music Hall as we reflect on 2017 and highlight accomplishments of our downtown businesses, community leaders, organizations and more. Mix & mingle while enjoying appetizers, a cash bar, and live music.

February 16

  • 24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina

    Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
    Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
    Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
    Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm

February 17

  • 24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina

    Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
    Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
    Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
    Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm

February 18

  • 24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina

    Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
    Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
    Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
    Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm

February 22

February 24

  • Loving Lakewood: Superheroes Unite – Lakewood

    Fight crime and have a great time! Everyone has a superhero inside of them waiting to be discovered. Here’s your chance to unlock your inner Hulk. Guests are heroically invited to assume their secret identities and defend the universe at LakewoodAlive’s annual winter fundraiser for a powerfully good time in a historic Downtown Lakewood venue.

  • 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 4 to 8pm. 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 the morning after!

February 26

  • Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster

    Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.

February 27

  • Taste of Troy Trivia Night – Troy

    Test your trivia knowledge while you feast on treats and earn prizes from your favorite downtown stores! Build your own team or be joined with a group when you arrive!

  • Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster

    Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.

February 28

  • Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster

    Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.

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Best Ice Cream in Ohio: Local Shops to Sample this Summer

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July is National Ice Cream Month, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. To celebrate this quasi-month-long holiday, we discovered and sampled some of Ohio’s best ice creams (jealous yet?). So here is Heritage Ohio’s list of the best ice cream parlors in Ohio.

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Dietsch Brothers

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Dietsch Brothers Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream – Findlay

Dietsch Brothers has been serving ice cream and chocolates using family recipes since 1937. The popular Findlay store has been repeatedly named a “Top 10 Ice Cream Shop” by TripAdvisor and their chocolate-covered pretzels are a favorite of Bette Midler. In addition to ice cream cones, the store offers a variety of sundaes, old-fashioned sodas, and a unique banana split.
Locations
400 W. Main Cross St. & 1217 Tiffin Ave., Findlay

Best Ice Cream in Ohio- Aglamesis Brothers

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Aglamesis Brothers – Cincinnati

A Cincinnati tradition since 1908, Aglamesis Brothers is an ice cream lover’s paradise. The Oakley Square location, opened in 1913, is mostly unchanged since its opening, decorated with bright colors and warm marble. Beyond the traditional ice cream flavors you would expect are several creative flavors including pineapple pecan and banana chocolate chip. They also offer a good selection of Italian ices.
Locations
3046 Madison Rd. & 9899 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Jeni's Ice Cream

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Jeni’s Spledid Ice Creams – Columbus & Cleveland

James Beard Award winner Jeni Britton Bauer opened her first scoop shop in 2002, offering what was at the time a truly innovative approach to ice cream making. Ice cream at Jeni’s is made from grass-fed cow milk and whole ingredients, as well as a whole lot of creativity. The stores offer classic Jeni’s flavors like salty caramel and the milkiest chocolate in the whole wide world, as well a rotating collections of ice cream that offer some truly unique flavors such as sweet corn with black raspberry and banana with honey. We may be biased as Columbus locals, but we think this is some of the best ice cream in Ohio. This isn’t your ordinary ice cream parlor and should be a destination for any true ice cream lover.
Numerous Locations in Columbus & Cleveland

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream

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Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream – Cleveland

After an evening of fruitlessly hunting for homemade ice cream in Seattle in the 1990s, Mike & Pete Mitchell decided to make the “best, most delicious ice cream.” They opened their first store in Westlake in 1999 and have been serving Cleveland ever since. The stores offer ice cream classics and unique flavors like porter chocolate chunk and vegan offerings as well. The Ohio City location offers several flavors that you can only find at that store, which is also an Ohio Historic Tax Credit project. Simply put, the next time you are in Cleveland, visit a Mitchell’s store and thank us later.
7 Locations in the Cleveland Metro Area

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Tom's Ice Cream Bowl

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Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl – Zanesville

Tom’s has been a Zanesville fixture since 1948. The shop has a great retro vibe to it, inviting you to eat more ice cream. Tom’s offers a good variety of classic ice cream flavors, but many people go for the over-the-top sundaes. Either way, you’ll be happy you stopped by.
Location
532 McIntire Ave., Zanesville

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Graeters at Union Terminal

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Graeter’s Ice Cream – Numerous Locations

When people talk about Cincinnati ice cream, you’ll undoubtedly hear that Graeter’s is the best ice cream in Ohio. Graeter’s traces its ice cream history back to 1868 when Louis Graeter started selling ice cream at street markets in Cincinnati. Starting in 1900, he and his wife started making ice cream using French Pots and the technique is still used by the company today. Vanilla and black raspberry chocolate chip are local favorites, but we suggest you try them all.
Locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, & Oxford

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Taggarts

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Taggarts Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant – Canton

Opened in 1926, Taggarts has been a family favorite since day 1. The restaurant offers a large selection of soups and sandwiches, but the ice cream takes center stage here. The most popular item is ‘The Bittner’, a 3/4 lb. sundae of vanilla ice cream blended with chocolate syrup and topped with roasted pecans. Absolutely delicious.
Locations
1401 Fulton Rd. NW, Canton & 107 S. Main St., Magnolia

Best Ice Cream in Ohio

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The Cone – West Chester

The origin story of The Cone has to be one of the more unique tales in Ohio ice cream lore. The owner wanted to open a new and unique ice cream store. When his parents were vacationing in Florida, they happened upon a ice cream cone-shaped building for sale. He purchased it, brought it back to Ohio and opened The Cone in 1995. The Cone is known for their soft-serve ice cream, especially the strawberry, made with real strawberries. The ice cream and shaved ice menu is extensive, so you will have no trouble finding something to put a smile on your face.
Location
6855 Tylersville Rd., West Chester

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Hartzler Family Dairy

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Hartzler Family Dairy – Wooster

Just a few miles northeast of historic downtown Wooster is the Hartzler Family Dairy. The farm operates on the principle of “farming as nature intended,” so you won’t find dairy products made with antibiotics or pesticides used on crops. The family opened the dairy in 1996 to meet the demand for high quality dairy products. Hartzler’s Ice Cream Shoppe sells both food and ice cream. The centerpiece is the Barn Buster Parfait, an oversized hot fudge sundae with vanilla custard. Delicious.
Location
5454 Cleveland Rd., Wooster

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Stoddards Frozen Custard

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Stoddard’s Original Frozen Custard – Kent

OK, ice cream purists, custard is not ice cream. But that shouldn’t stop you from visiting Stoddard’s, just outside of downtown Kent. To be clear, the shop does have ice cream too, but people absolutely love the frozen custard at this ice cream stand since it opened in 1948. It’s super creamy and delicious
Location
1321 W. Main St., Kent

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Weldon's Ice Cream Factory

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Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory – Millersport

Buckeye Lake is a popular summer destination for thousands of Ohioans each year. What many people who are visiting don’t know is there is a wonderful ice cream parlor on the southwest shore of the lake in Millersport. Weldon’s opened in 1930 and continues to churn out the same delicious ice cream.
Location
2887 Canal Dr., Millersport

Best Ice Cream in Ohio

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Bidinger’s Ice Cream – Wadsworth

Heading towards downtown Wadsworth on College Street, you’ll be greeted by a giant ice cream cone, letting you know you’ve arrived at Bidinger’s. The stand offers both hard-packed and soft-serve ice cream, but may astonish any visitor is the variety. Across the year, the store offers an ever-growing list of rotating soft-serve flavors including toasted coconut, creme brulee, and key lime, with all varieties available in a twist as well.
Location
410 College St., Wadsworth

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Honey Hut

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Honey Hut Ice Cream – Cleveland

Honey Hut opened in 1974 with two flavors, vanilla and chocolate. The menu options soon expanded with the owner testing out new flavors on local firefighters. Today, you will find local favorites such as honey pecan on the menu, in addition to vanilla and chocolate, as well as other frozen treats to try.
5 Locations in the Cleveland Metro Area

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Cherry St Creamery

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Oser’s Dairy & Deli and Cherry Street Creamery – Canal Fulton

W are sure we’re committing a major faux-pas in the minds of locals, but we’re going to sit on the fence and say both Oser’s and Cherry Street Creamery are great. The two shops are located on opposite sides of the Ohio & Erie Canal that runs through the middle of Canal Fulton. Cherry Street Creamery is for fans of fresh-made custard and Oser’s serves hard ice cream devotees. Visit Canal Fulton and pick a side in this ice cream battle.
Location
Cherry Street Creamery, 136 Cherry St. W., Canal Fulton
Oser’s Dairy & Deli, 102 N. Canal St., Canal Fulton

Bonus: International Ice Creams

Tucked away in your city are many hidden ice cream gems you may have not discovered yet. We are talking about ethnic ice cream stands. You may have to find them by exploring your city or by word-of-mouth, but when you do find them, don’t be afraid to try them. They are always amazing. Since we are in Columbus, we will highlight just a few in our area that we think you should try, but find the ones closest to you! If you’re looking for more offbeat things to do in Columbus, Choosy Traveler has the lowdown on one of our favorite quirky statues.

Best Ice Cream in Ohio- Diamond's Mexican Paletas

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Diamonds Ice Cream

Diamonds specializes in Mexican ice cream, fruit desserts, and authentic paletas. The ice cream is excellent, but you really want to go for the paletas, which you will recognize as a popsicle, but a popsicle that is better than any normal popsicle you’ve had. Trust us. They come in a wide variety of flavors and are either milk-based or water/juice-based. There are dozens to pick from, so go wild and get a few to try.
Location
4561 Bethel Sawmill Center, Columbus

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Belles Bread Matcha Soft Serve

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Belle’s Bread

This Japanese bakery is part of a larger Japanese menagerie of shops and restaurants in the Kenny Centre Mall. The store offers amazing cakes and baked goods, but they also offer soft-serve ice cream. You can get vanilla, matcha, or matcha-vanilla swirl flavors. For those of you who want the full Japanese experience, we suggest getting a matcha ice, which is shaved ice with matcha syrup, condensed milk, and azuki beans topped with matcha ice cream. Absolutely delicious.
Location
1168 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus

Best Ice Cream in Ohio - Mardi Gras Indian Ice Cream

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Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream

This Indian ice cream store has some of the creamiest ice cream you are going to find anywhere. They have the classic American flavors as well as a dozen or so Indian flavors such as rose, anjeer (fig), lychee, and Kesar Pista, a blend of pistachio, almond, saffron, and a pinch of cardamom. It’s some of the best ice cream we’ve had in Ohio. The owners are very proud of their ice cream and will let you sample them all to get the right one for you.
Location
1947 Hard Rd., Columbus

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What's Happening on Main Street – May 2017

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May 1

May 5

  • First Friday: Upper Floor Tours – Greenville 

    Here’s your chance to tour the upper floors of the beautiful buildings of downtown Greenville.

  • First Friday: Classic Car Cruise-In – Mount Vernon

    Enjoy a wonderful evening in downtown Mount Vernon with dozens of classic cars from yesteryear.

  • First Friday – Marietta

    With about 22 restaurants and 40 active retailers, plus two hotels and a number of venues for night life, historic downtown Marietta is a destination for everyone and anyone to enjoy a night out on the town.

  • First Friday: Chalk it Up! – Middletown

    Chalk artists will line the streets to showcase their work, turning downtown Middletown into a living work of art, and listen to live music at Governor’s Square from the Madison High School Steel Drum Band!

  • First Friday: Wine Vine – Tipp City

    With your ticket you will get to travel from downtown from shop to shop and be able to choose from an array of wines recommendations.

  • Wine & Chocolate Walk – Painesville

    Enjoy delicious samples of a variety of chocolates and wines at participating merchants in downtown Painesville.

May 6

  • Downtown Piqua Clean Up Day

    Be a part of spring cleaning up downtown Piqua! There is always plenty to do so get your organization or family involved.

  • 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.

  • Hidden Places, Secret Spaces – Marietta

    For one afternoon, you have special permission to visit areas of historic buildings that are normally off-limits so that you can explore a whole new side of Marietta!

May 11

May 12

May 13

  • Girls’ Night Out – Lebanon

    Girls, it’s time to come have some fun and shop and in Downtown Lebanon!

  • Antiques in the Alley – Millersburg

    Stroll the streets as you search for treasures to call your own. Find inspiration and ideas on how others have turned trash…into treasures. Browse antique stores or stop at the local brewery and try our local brew!

May 16

May 17

May 18

May 19

  • Taste of the Arts – Piqua

    A delightful evening of fun, music and food in downtown Piqua. Be sure to stop and see the various demonstrations in the storefronts while enjoying a variety of live music. Plus, there will be a huge selection of food options from various local restaurants and caterers.

  • Party on Main – Painesville

    Kick-off your summer in Downtown Painesville on Main Street with a huge dance party featuring the famous Disco Inferno.

May 20

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May 24

May 25

  • Knowing Your Home: How to Contract A Repair – Lakewood

    This workshop will focus on the process of working with a home repair/improvement contractor. We will start with the basics of understanding your repair and then work our way through the process of getting estimates, scheduling the job and then making sure the repair has been completed in a workmanlike manner ensuring a well done job.

  • Take a Hike!: Playhouse Square Tour – Cleveland

    Known for being the second largest performing arts center in the country, Playhouse Square boasts even more than incredible theatres. Learn about the past grandeur of Euclid Avenue, renowned department stores, such as Halle’s, Bonwit Teller and Sterling Linder, important social clubs, such as The Union Club, the awe-inspiring Dazzle the District project and the historic Statler Hotel.

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