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Get Hands-On: Caring for Your Elderly Buildings

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Change and Tradition: Downtown Main Streets in Ohio Web Discussion

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Thursday, June 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Wellington has a rich tradition of late 19th Century commercial buildings that have been preserved in the downtown area. This look at the buildings of downtown will focus on the styles of the original buildings, both in current photos and historic photos, and the changes that have been made to the streetscapes over the years. To put the town in context, we will look at the development of downtowns in various places throughout Ohio, including Hudson, Medina, Norwalk, and Warren.

Speaker

Christie Borkan is an architectural historian who grew up in Wellington, living on North Mill Street and later on South Main Street. She earned a BA in Art History from Hiram College, and an MA from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture, University of Delaware. She has worked in the Spirit of ’76 Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Hale Farm & Village, and the Western Reserve Historical Society. She has also taught courses in American Decorative Arts and American Architecture for over 30 years at Hiram College and Cleveland State University.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – December 2019

Posted by on December 1, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Christmas Light Show – Cambridge
    Visit the annual Christmas Light Show in historic downtown Cambridge.
  • Dickens Victorian Village – Cambridge
    Take a trip back in time and experience old world England at historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio. It is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village each holiday season. From November through December each year, visitors are invited to stroll amidst over 92 scenes of 180 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from the Victorian era. This innovative public art exhibition is enjoyed by families, couples, and groups alike – an experience that engages the senses as you explore the charming streetscape, striking historic architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries of Cambridge.
  • Stop, Shop, & Drop 20 – Chardon
    Chardon Tomorrow is challenging everyone to spend $20 at a locally-owned and operated business this holiday season. It’s time to give back to the local businesses who help sustain our local economy, donate to our organizations, and create our unparalleled sense of community.
  • Visit with Santa and Take a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride – Delaware
    Get into the holiday cheer in historic downtown Delaware with horse-drawn carriage rides and visits from Santa. See events for times and dates.
  • Pour with a Purpose – Cleveland
    Brrrr, it’s cold outside! Join the Gateway and Warehouse Districts to raise money to provide monthly appreciation (hot drinks and refreshments) to our neighborhood clean and safe ambassadors during the winter months. Learn more via the link and support a worth cause.
  • North Pole Express – Lebanon
    Experience the magic of a train ride with Santa himself. During your hour long journey, Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Celebrate with festive elves and holiday music while enjoying your hot chocolate and cookie. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh.
  • Visit Santa’s House and Tour Downtown Marietta in a Carriage – Marietta
    Take a free carriage ride through historic downtown Marietta and stop by to see Santa to let him know what you want for Christmas this year. See events for times and dates.
  • Downtown Tiffin Holiday Cash Give-A-Way – Tiffin
    Shop at participating businesses Nov 15 – Dec 21 and enter to win $1000 cash. No limit to number of entries! Each participating business will also pick a winner from their entries to receive a $100 gift card to their business. Winners will be drawn Sunday, December 22 at noon at the Court House Square.
  • Downtown Tiffin Holiday Window Contest – Tiffin
    Help Downtown Tiffin celebrate the Holidays with a downtown tiffin window contest! Stop by the participating businesses and vote for your favorite. Voting begins November 30 on Small Business Saturday and ends December 5th. Winner announced at the Christmas tree Lighting on December 6th.
  • Santa House – Troy
    Come visit with Santa in downtown Troy! Santa’s House is located on Prouty Plaza in downtown Troy and Santa will be available for visits throughout the holiday season.
  • Vermilion Arts Guild Holiday Show – Vermilion
    The final show of the season puts the focus on winter and the holidays. Shop for holiday gift items among paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, ceramics and more all created by local Vermilion artists.
  • Wellington Community Christmas – Wellington
    November 29 – December 9 – Catch the holiday spirit with daily events in historic downtown Wellington. See the event listing for a full schedule of events.

December 1

December 2

  • Story Mob – Marietta
    Story Mobs are a little bit different than our normal Cash Mobs. 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/or more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!

December 5

  • Christmas Lights on the Square – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow as they light up the square for Christmas! Along with the colorful lights, they will have live music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Cider and ginger snaps are served throughout the evening.
  • Light Up Vermilion! – Vermilion
    Christmas lights and shopping at night…in small town style. Come to Vermilion this evening an evening of holiday fun and activities.

December 6

  • Home for the Holidays Weekend – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware brings you a holiday to remember! Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm.  Join other families and feel the sense of love and community as we light our magnificent Christmas Tree at the corner of William and Sandusky Streets. Delaware’s tree lighting is a magical experience. Other Friday night highlights include: – Horse-drawn carriage rides $1 per person, over the age of 5 – Life-sized snow globe – Frozen themed bounce house – Visits with Santa – Carolers and live musical performances – Magic and kids activities – Shopping and store specials
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Moonlight Madness – Marietta
    December’s First Friday is a favorite for all of Marietta to enjoy! Shops are open EXTRA late for Moonlight Madness, some staying open straight through ’til midnight! Participating stores will each have a savings bucket filled with snowballs, each marked with a discount percentage ranging from 10% to 50%. Shoppers can select their merchandise and at the checkout, select a snowball for their surprise discount! Every single shopper will enjoy a discount at all participating locations throughout this entire Hometown Holidays events. Grab your holiday gift lists and head downtown for this year’s Moonlight Madness to #shoplocal this holiday season!
  • First Friday: Hometown Holiday – 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: Hot Chocolate Walk – Middletown hot chocolate
    Downtown is getting HOT for our December First Friday! No matter the temperature outside, we will warm you up with a dozen or more Hot Chocolate Stops! Pick up your Passport Guide in Governor’s Square (corner of Central and Broad) to learn all of the tasty stops! Get stamped at each stop to be entered to win FREE HOT CHOCOLATE FOR A YEAR, thanks to our friends at Triple Moon Coffee Company and Mockingbirds! The event is family friendly but there will be “Boozy” & Delish Hot Chocolates options or mixers available for purchase at some stops for our 21+ friends.
  • Mount Vernon Christmas Festival – Mount Vernon
    The festivities downtown kick off in downtown Mount Vernon with Lights & Carols at 7:00 P.M. Santa arrives in style with a ride from Knox Motor Group. He starts the festivities by lighting the tree on the Public Square. After this, local musical groups will lead a Christmas Music sing along.
  • Christmas on the Green – Piqua
    Community caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, strolling characters, children’s activities and live entertainment make this family-oriented holiday celebration a “must do” on many calendars. Stop in and visit downtown Piqua’s many stores to choose the perfect gift for your loved one.
  • Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration – Tipp City
    Join Downtown Tipp City at the Zion Lutheran Church for the illumination of the Downtown Christmas Tree! This is a fun and festive event for all ages! Enjoy tunes from the Community Band, sing along with the Tipp City High School Choir, or snack on some delicious treats.
  • A Very Merry Main Street Christmas – Van Wert
    Head to historic downtown Van Wert for a day of festive celebration, including the Christmas tree lighting, Free train rides, crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, and photos with Santa. See the event listing for a full list of activities.
  • First Friday: Candlelight Walk & Gingerbread Village – Wadsworth
    Wadsworth’s traditional and cherished Candlelight Walk event a First Friday this year! Come downtown to get into the holiday spirit, stroll the luminary-lined streets, shop and dine local, and check out unique gingerbread houses on display inside of downtown businesses!
  • Downtown Churches Walking Tour – Wooster
    Tour 8 historical Downtown Wooster churches in one evening. At each church, participants can sing a Christmas carol, hear a bit of the church’s history & admire their Christmas decorations.

December 7

  • Northpole Adventures – Cambridge
    Help the less fortunate this holiday season and visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the gang from the North Pole in historic downtown Cambridge! Pre-registration is required and admission is by donation, either monetary or a non-perishable food item listed on the event page. All items will be donated to the Grace Pantry to help stock their shelves.
  • Home for the Holidays Weekend – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware brings you a holiday to remember! Dash for Dasher Scavenger Hunt – Santa has lost Dasher! Explore downtown Delaware following Santa’s clues to find him and have fun along the way. Main Street Delaware will collect a voluntary monetary donation or a box of cereal for our local food pantries. Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Shop downtown Delaware stores with holiday specials, deals or snacks! Participate by getting a stamp at each store you make a purchase, turn in your card for a chance to win Chocolate Walk tickets!
  • The Holiday Marietta Marketplace – Marietta
    The Holiday Marietta Marketplace is a unique, mobile curated market showcasing the products of local and regional vendors and small businesses. This marketplace is located in the heart of downtown, providing visitors the opportunity to browse booths of art, quality handcrafts, vintage goods, and much more!
  • Jingle Booze Holiday Bar Crawl – Marietta
    Join Marietta Main Street for a Holiday Bar Crawl. Participants will receive exclusive drink discounts and food offers, as well as custom merchandise opportunities.
  • Mount Vernon Christmas Festival – Mount Vernon
    The Christmas Showcase will provide various forms of Christmas themed entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! Check out downtown to join in and spread some Christmas cheer! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and check out all of the amazing gifts for sale at the Jingle Bell Marketplace. Visit the event page for a full list of events.
  • Downtown Piqua Holiday Parade – Piqua
    The tradition of celebrating the holiday season with an old-fashioned hometown parade is a long one in downtown Piqua. Families and friends, young and old, fill the streets for this festive event. After the parade kids can visit with Santa in the lobby of the Fort Piqua Plaza.
  • Downtown Holiday Open House – Portsmouth
    A follow up to Small Business Saturday, the Holiday Open House welcomes everyone to downtown Portsmouth to continue holiday shopping at local businesses. Downtown businesses will offer various discounts and sales, along with other holiday treats, for shoppers. The best gift you can give isn’t only the special, unique find in a local retailer, but the business you keep local! See you downtown soon!
  • Downtown Tiffin Christmas Walk – Tiffin
    Looking for a fun way to explore downtown Tiffin? The downtown Christmas Walk is a perfect way to see all the great downtown shops! For $20, your ticket allows you to visit participating location and collect a unique treat. There are typically 20-25 stops in the downtown area. Get a group of friends together and wear your walking shoes! Prior to the walk, $35 VIP ticket holders will enjoy a brunch at the Empire 138.
  • The Christmas Tree Ship – Vermilion
    No other community can boast a Christmas tradition like this one. Main Street Vermilion invites everyone, young and old, to bundle up and gather riverside at McGarvey’s Landing for the arrival of The Christmas Tree Ship!

December 8

  • Home for the Holidays Weekend – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware brings you a holiday to remember! Holiday Parade – The Post Office also be on hand to collect your letters to Santa along the parade route!
  • Mount Vernon Christmas Festival – Mount Vernon
    The theme of this year’s Christmas parade is “Christmas in the Movies” and will include prize categories as in previous years. The parade route will come up South Main Street, around the square, and continue up North Main Street ending at the Living Center. Many local restaurants will be open for refreshments before and after the parade.
  • Tour of Lofts – Portsmouth
    Main Street Portsmouth is bringing back a classic this holiday season with the Tour of Lofts. The tour is a casual Sunday stroll through various downtown Portsmouth loft apartments that highlight ingenuity and modern creative design that complements the lifestyle of living in a dearly loved, but old and storied, space in the heart of downtown.

December 13

  • Home for the Holidays: Fire & Ice! – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow on beautiful Chardon Square for one of the premier holiday events in Northeast Ohio! Home for the Holidays is a community-wide celebration with local organizations partnering together to usher in the holidays for residents and visitors. In addition to annual favorites, like Santa at the Theater, horse-drawn carriage rides, uptown shopping, carolers, the hot cocoa bar and gingerbread contest we’ll feature live ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer (Friday), and the FIRE & ICE tower lighting. And stay warm and fit with Great Lakes Race Timing’s Frozen 4k!
  • Children’s Night – Millersburg 
    Santa in his sleigh on the Courthouse Lawn will listen to all the children’s Christmas Morning wishes while Olaf and Elsa greet them at The Village Toy Shop. While strolling along your way, stop in at participating business’s Elf Stations for treats and goodies!

December 14

  • Home for the Holidays: Fire & Ice! – Chardon
    Join Chardon Tomorrow on beautiful Chardon Square for one of the premier holiday events in Northeast Ohio! Home for the Holidays is a community-wide celebration with local organizations partnering together to usher in the holidays for residents and visitors. In addition to annual favorites, like Santa at the Theater, horse-drawn carriage rides, uptown shopping, carolers, the hot cocoa bar and gingerbread contest we’ll feature live ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer (Friday), and the FIRE & ICE tower lighting. And stay warm and fit with Great Lakes Race Timing’s Frozen 4k!
  • Ugly Sweater Tavern Trek – Kent
    The Ugly Sweater Tavern Trek starts at the Venice Cafe (163 W. Erie St.), where attendees can check in from 5PM to 8PM to pick up their Great Lakes Christmas Ale pint glasses and trek “passes.” Pass holders will be entitled to $5 GLBC Christmas Ale (and other GLBC beers) at participating businesses. Attendees may visit as many or as few locations as they wish. All ticket holders will be entered in a raffle prize drawing. Prizes will also be awarded randomly throughout the evening for the “Ugliest Sweaters” worn by attendees. This is a great opportunity to explore downtown bars and restaurants, enjoy time with friends, and kick off the holiday season!
  • Mega Mob – Marietta
    Shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.
  • Holiday Loft Tours – Marietta
    This one-day-only, self-guided, exclusive event allows participants to tour upper-floor businesses and residences in Historic Downtown Marietta. If you’ve ever been curious about what lies above our first-floor storefronts, this is the perfect opportunity to sneak a peek!
  • Holly Jolly 5k/10k – Piqua
    Hit the ground running with the holiday tradition in downtown Piqua. These annual 5K & 10K runs make use of the beautiful Piqua PATH.

December 15

December 22

  • Free Movie Night at The Ritz – Tiffin
    Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon at The Ritz Theatre. Santa will be in the lobby from 11:00 – 1:00 and “Polar Express” will start at 1:00.

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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 – 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 – July 2019

Posted by on July 1, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Fireworks Displays

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.
  • Duck Drop Coloring Contest – Piqua
    Practice staying within the lines and support a great cause. Prizes are listed on each coloring page. Completed pages are due by 7/25. Winners will be announced at the Farmers Market on 8/1.
  • 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.

July 3

  • Wadsworth Fireworks! – Wadsworth
    Main Street Wadsworth will be full of fun and food for the annual Wadsworth Fireworks! You don’t want to miss this amazing event and all of the fun!
  • Patriot’s Band, Ice Cream, & a Major Award – Wellington
    Main Street Wellington has a lot to celebrate as they kick off the Independence Day celebrations. A free “Old Fashioned” Community Ice Cream Social will take place before representatives from Independent We Stand, Do It Best,and Stihl award Main Street Wellington the Grand Prize of $25,000+ for winning the America’s Main Street Contest. Following the award presentation, grab a seat on the lawn to enjoy a performance by the Patriot’s Symphonic Band. The band performs a variety of music: patriotic, musicals, marches, and more.

July 4

July 5

  • First Friday: Chalk it Up for Freedom – Delaware
    Main Street Delaware invites everyone to mark their calendars for the “Chalk It Up for Freedom!” First Friday sidewalk chalk art event. Come on down, bring your own chalk, and join us in decorating our downtown sidewalks with your artwork.
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Fine Art Walk – Marietta
    Explore historic downtown Marietta and experience fine art and performance art all throughout downtown.
  • First Friday: Red, White & 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.
  • All American Heroes Weekend – Middletown
    Join Downtown Middletown for an action packed 2 day festival right here in Downtown Middletown! Featuring live music, games and fun for kids of all ages and special salutes to our heroes – home and away.
  • First Friday: Shops & Stars, & Stripes – Mount Vernon
    As we celebrate our own patriots and the ‘superheroes’ that defend our great nation, the COTC Central Ohio Technical College Superheroes will return to ‘marvel’ downtown Mount Vernon. Picture yourself at COTC and celebrate your inner superhero while you strike a pose with your favorite Action Hero. Children can enjoy artful mayhem, power-up games, flying giveaways and much more! In July, KCLF is premiering its new self-guided walking tour. Stop by their booth to get a free guide! Visit the classic cars at the Cruise In at First Friday.
  • First Friday: Dog Days of Summer – Painesville
    Come to Downtown Painesville to celebrate our pets. Participating merchants will have special treats and activities. You may even find some special gifts for your furry family members. Remember to take Fido to visit the classic cars at the car cruise downtown.
  • First Friday: Petting Zoo & Popcorn Too – Tipp City
    Downtown Tipp City will come alive with animals of all kinds. Stroll down Main Street with the entire family and spend your staycation with us! Kids of all ages will love getting to pet and learn about a variety of animals in an air-conditioned travel trailer. Pony rides, cotton candy, kettle corn, and face painting will be available as well.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Lima Symphony Pop Orchestra – Van Wert
    A Van Wert and LSO Independence Day tradition, the LSO Pops return to Fountain Park with an evening of pop music as well as inspirational and patriotic selections to help continue your 4th of July celebration. This year, the LSO Pops feature an exciting guest conductor who is sure to bring music to Fountain Park that will delight and inspire the entire family.
  • First Friday: Art in the Alleys & Non-Profit Night – Wadsworth
    Downtown Wadsworth has 4 unique alleys that are now activated with uniquely-strung Edison lights thanks to the City of Wadsworth, making them the perfect location for artists to set up and display their work! Wadsworth non-profits are also invited downtown to set up tables and connect with the community!

July 6

  • Red, White & Brews Bar Crawl – Marietta
    The Red, White & Brews Bar Crawl falls the weekend right after the Fourth of July and we invite you to join us downtown to celebrate! A variety of downtown bars will feature exclusive drink and craft beer specials just for ticket holders.
  • All American Heroes Weekend – Middletown
    Join Downtown Middletown for an action packed 2 day festival right here in Downtown Middletown! Featuring live music, games and fun for kids of all ages and special salutes to our heroes – home and away.

July 8 

  • 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.

July 10

  • Summer on Winter Concert: Part II – Delaware
    Free, fun, outdoor summer concert series right here in our own historical Downtown Delaware! Part two of the series will feature The Reaganomics, who have been voted 614 Magazine’s “Best Cover Band” for the past 10 years in a row!

July 11

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina
    Round up your girlfriends and head to Medina for Ladies Night Out. Stroll the district for an evening of shopping, snacking, socializing, and fun.

July 12

  • Fridays on Prouty: Honey & Blue – Troy
    Honey & Blue, a self-described mix of pop, blues and soul, is fronted by singer/songwriters Adam Darling and Stephanie Amber. The duo recently released their second full length ‘All The Feels’. An album that showed listeners they refuse to be defined by any one genre. They have been featured on ABC 6 Good Morning Columbus, Broad and High (PBS), and are fresh off their first tour. The band is thrilled to back home and working on album number 3. In the meantime they are releasing the exciting Sonic Lounge Sessions, and singles to keep listeners engaged.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Waylon, Willie, & Cash – Outlaws & Highwaymen – Van Wert
    Enjoy an evening of hit songs featuring the music of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. This music defined a genre and a generation of country music. Backed by a stellar line up of professional recording artists and musicians from Nashville and Las Vegas, WWC features songs like On the Road Again, Ramblin Man, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Luckenbach Texas, Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue and many others.

July 13

  • Dog Day of Summer – Chardon
    Each summer, Chardon Square goes to the dogs for one afternoon! Dog-friendly activities, adoptables, experts, contests, and our annual pooch parade around the Square.
  • Downtown Summer Stroll – Tiffin
    Celebrate summer with a fun stroll around downtown Tiffin. Collect summer themed treats- think s’mores, sunglasses, frisbees & more while exploring all the downtown has to offer.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: The Brian Fitzy Band Featuring PRISCA- Tiffin
    Brian Fitzy is a multi-talented, funky, fun-spirited artist with a R&B/soul-pop feel to his music. PRISCA is a soulful artist who is unapologetically showing all of her colors. Her magical versatility and strength as a vocalist, songwriter and piano player, create musical nuances that steal your breath as you experience her performance. 
  • 5th Annual Town Creek Live! – Van Wert
    Join Main Street Van Wert for art, gourmet food trucks, duck derby, activities, Cornhole tournament, Ax throwing, unique performers and outdoor music!
  • Arts Guild Sea & Shore Summer Show – Vermilion
    Spend an hour searching Sea & Shore, the summer exhibit at Vermilion Arts Guild. You’ll find seasonal type artwork from more than 40 local talents including watercolor, acrylic, oils, mix media, collage, photography, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, fiber art and more including items crafted from our best natural resource, Lake Erie Beach Glass.

July 17

  • Historic US Route 20 Update/Refresh – Painesville
    The Historic US Route 20 Association aims to promote travel along the original 1926 alignment of US Route 20. This alignment avoids interstate highways and bypasses. The organization wish to bring people back into small town America, to shop locally and support local businesses to boost economic development in communities that may be bypassed by interstate highways or other more popular routes. The Association offers educational programs to these communities and works with local organizations and community leaders to discuss and implement the placement of historic markers indicating the original route to guide travelers and bring much needed attention to many small towns. The goal is to make US Route 20 a popular alternative to its more famous cousin, Route 66.

July 18

  • Christmas in July – Mount Vernon
    Join us for the 2019 Mount Vernon Christmas Festival Auction! Support an annual holiday tradition in downtown Mount Vernon (as it gets a facelift!) all while gaining publicity for your business. You are going to want to check out our new silent auction with exciting sponsorship opportunities such as a snowglobe photo experience, Mrs. Claus workshops, and more!

July 19

  • Main Street Family Friday – Ravenna
    Main Street Ravenna and our friends from the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Department present Main Street Family Fridays featuring Movie’s on the Square. July’s movie is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The whole family can visit unique downtown merchants and great restaurants! There will be fun activities, specials, entertainment and more before the movies start at dusk on the square. Bring your blanket! This event is FREE!
  • Fridays on Prouty: Shannon Clark & The Sugar – Troy
    Described by many as “fun, soulful, energetic, and charming,” Shannon Clark and The Sugar is led by the super-talented Shannon Perry Clark, who can be as soulful as Al Green, and as hard-driving as John Fogerty, all in the same breath; and is somehow able to connect the energy of both genres and many others with power and authority.
  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series: Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show- Van Wert
    This Billboard & Pollstar listed show is now in its eighth year of production with over 1500 performances. The highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast and costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and cast bring a colorful performance to over 45 years of classic hits. They are featured in Rolling Stone, Showbiz Magazine, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning news and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television and radio as the world’s greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.

July 20

July 21

  • East Green Summer Concert Series: Sunday Funday- Tiffin
    Lost State of Franklin headlines July’s Sunday Funday. They are pure Americana, born in foothills and surviving the cities. Lost State of Franklin is glory and grit, dirt roads and triumph, gone days and tomorrow’s dream, overcoming and succeeding when no one expects you still exist. They are the story of lost love and a love you’ll never leave, coal mines and shiny cars, rusted trucks and relentless steam trains.

    Opening for Lost State of Franklin are The Shazzbots, an intergalactic rock band and champions of music, art and all things creative, blast off for adventure in their Space Winnebago, to spread their rockin’ tunes to all the children of the cosmos!

July 24

  • Farm to Table – Painesville
    Celebrate local produce, local proteins, and great local chefs. Signature craft cocktails will be available with local beer and wine offerings. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by Horsefeathers.

July 25

July 26

  • Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl – Kent
    The Wizardly Weekend now includes the first ever Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl! Meet up with friends and have fun pictures taken in costume, then head out on the town for a magical evening in downtown Kent. Participants will be able to enjoy specials on Magic Hat beer and Pura Still beverages, and “magic potion” shots at over ten participating locations.
  • The Race That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4 K – Kent
    Magic Folk! On your mark — get set — RUN LIKE YOU’RE NOT SURE WHERE YOU’RE GOING! This year marks the 2nd annual Run That Shall Not Be Named 5 3/4k fun run!
  • Final Friday: Game & Non-Profit Night – Troy
    Come t0 historic downtown Troy to play games of all kinds for all ages and to learn about local non-profit organizations. With over 30 organizations and businesses participating, this is sure to be a fun-filled evening.
  • 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.

July 27

  • Wizardly World of Kent – Kent
    Join Main Street Kent for this magical event! Enjoy live entertainment, street vending, magical treats, fun decorations, costume contests, food trucks, photo opportunities, activities, and more in the heart of downtown Kent.
  • Thunderfest Cruise In – Middletown
    Calling all classic cars, hot rods, street rods, rat roads, pulling tractors, motorcycles, Jeeps and MORE! Hourly cackle fest – ear plugs recommended! Come spend the day exploring unique cars, boutiques and eateries in historic Downtown Middletown!
  • The Wine & Dine Walk – Portsmouth
    Stroll through historic downtown Portsmouth for a day of delicious foods and pairings of wine.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: Papo Ruiz & Sweet Salsa- Tiffin
    Head downtown for a concert with a little Latin flair. Papo Ruiz y la Dulzura de la Salsa was formed in the Summer of 2006. They are an 13 Piece Salsa band. Their primary music style is Salsa and Latin Jazz.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – May 2019

Posted by on April 27, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Heritage Ohio Preservation Month Photo Contest

    Preservation Month is nearly here and 2019 marks the 10th year of our Preservation Month Photo Contest. This year’s theme is Urban Renewal, but with a twist. While Urban Renewal may have once consisted of demoing whole blocks of city buildings, without any care or thought about the people in the buildings, let alone the character of the buildings, Urban Renewal today means the revitalization of cities, its people, and its heritage.

    So, here’s your contest assignment: take a picture that captures your community’s best Urban Renewal efforts, whether an event image in a revitalized business district, a historic building once slated for demo that’s been saved and rehabbed, or even the underutilized block of buildings that will, once restored, again contribute to the renewal of the neighborhood. Entries are due by May 10th.

  • Take a Hike – 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.

May 3

  • First Friday: Putter Around Downtown – Delaware
    Enjoy a miniature putt-putt course around the downtown businesses! For a fee of $5 per person, your family can go on a putt-putt adventure around our downtown businesses! Completed scorecards may be returned to the tent to be entered into a drawing to win a prize. Putters and balls will be provided.
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Garden Party – Marietta
    May’s First Friday is Garden Party, featuring a return of the 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.

  • First Friday: The Medina Derby – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • First Friday: Art Around Town – Middletown
    Join Downtown Middletown for an artist walk celebrating visual art, performing art and culinary art! There will be art in businesses, art on the streets, music in the air, and fun performances on stage! Bring the whole family and admire the incredible talent we have right here in Middletown! Art vendors will be set up along Central Avenue for one of a kind shopping and artists will be showcasing their skills with demonstrations, workshops and tutorials inside downtown businesses. Businesses will be open late just for you! Check in at Governor’s Square (corner of Central and Broad) to get your “Art Around Town Passport Palette” to guide you around town. Visit businesses to be entered to win FREE workshops, classes and gift certificates for local artists, performers and more!
  • Annual Chocolate Walk & Wine Event/Ladies Night Out – PainesvilleChocolate
    Stroll throughout historic downtown Painesville to sample tasty chocolates at participating merchants. Wine provided by Virant, Grand River Cellars, and Debonee will be sold on Main Street. Entertainment will be provided by Levi Lynn near the corner of Main and State Street.
  • First Friday: May Memories – Tipp City
    Explore the hidden places and spaces of historic downtown Tipp City buildings! Step back in time and enjoy an inside look and a FUN history lesson of Tipp City.
  • First Friday: Downtown Game Night – Wadsworth
    Enjoy playing a variety of fun games downtown provided by downtown Wadsworth brick-and-mortar merchants and organizations!

May 4

  • Jane’s Walk – Kent
    Using the history and stories gathered for his new book Small Town, Big Music, author Jason Prufer will provide a tour of locations in Kent significant to the history of Rock and Roll! Come learn and reminisce about Kent’s Rock and Roll past and hear one-of-a-kind commentary and insight from Jason. Attendees will meet at Hometown Bank Plaza and the walking tour will leave promptly at 12 pm.
  • RiverCon – Middletown
    Come experience where Star Wars and the Great Miami River meet. At this new event, guests will have the chance to participate in a Star Wars costume contest, a 5-mile Star Wars costume bike ride or 5K costume walk on the Great Miami River Trail (pre-registration required). But, that’s not all! Train like a Jedi with a variety of fitness activities and learn how to stay safe with water-related demonstrations.

May 6

  • Cash Mob Monday -Marietta
    Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

May 7

  • Petunia Party – Marietta
    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to party at 6 a.m. with fellow volunteers and hang 300+ flower baskets in downtown Marietta? Well, wonder no more! You’re invited to our Petunia Party!

May 9

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina
    Celebrate Mothers’ Day with this fun evening in the district. Shop for a great gift and enjoy time together.

May 10

  • 25th Annual Taste of the Arts – PiquaPiqua Taste of the Arts
    The Official Kickoff to Summertime in Miami County! Taste of the Arts is a one-day family-friendly arts event that features local restaurants and caterers serving taster-size portions of their popular menu items; plus live entertainment and children’s activities in the Main Street Kids Zone.

May 11

  • 21st Annual Gazebo Garden Walk – Wellington
    The 21st Annual Gazebo Garden Walk is Wellington’s way to officially welcome spring!  There will be over 60 vendors outside and inside of the Town Hall, and next door in the Fire Station with handmade crafts, art, photography, jewelry, clothing, home decor, quilts, purses, garden art, flowers, plants, edible treats, kettle korn, upcycled items, antiques, and more. Lunch will be served in the Town Hall between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

    Come out an visit with friends and neighbors while shopping for spring and summer items. It’s also the day before Mother’s Day and a great place to find your favorite Mom’s a gift!

May 16

  • Third Thursday: Barking Lot Party – Tiffin

    Celebrate four-legged friends and beautiful weather! Make your way up & down Washington Street exploring all Downtown Tiffin has to offer. Trivia Night is back and will start at 7:00 at the Chandelier! Register a Trivia Team or just spend a relaxing evening Downtown!

May 18

  • Kent Craft Beer Fest – Kent
    Kent’s first Craft Beer Festival in downtown Kent. The fest will run from 1pm to 7pm for VIP ticket holders and from 2pm to 7pm for General Admission ticket holders. During the festival, attendees will get to sample craft beers from some of Northeast Ohio’s Best Breweries. Guests will also get to enjoy live music and have the opportunity to sample tasty food from local restaurants and food trucks. Click through the link to see all participating breweries. 

  • Hidden Places Secret Spaces – Marietta
    For one afternoon we have special permission to visit areas of historic buildings that are normally off-limits in Marietta! Travel at your own pace and visit the stops in whatever order you like. Your host at each location will provide details about the structure’s history and reveal what clues it holds to Marietta’s past.

  • Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk – Middletown
    The 7th 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!

  • Clean & Green – Van Wert
    Join Main Street Van Wert for our annual Spring Clean & Green! Adult & student volunteers will plant flower planters, hanging baskets, sweep sidewalks and other clean-up. Bring Your Own Broom and help keep Van Wert beautiful.

  • 14th Annual Craft & Herb Festival – WadsworthWadsworth Craft & Herb Festival
    Head to downtown Wadsworth for the 14th Annual Craft & Herb Festival, featuring dozens and dozens of vendors in the historic downtown.

May 24

May 31

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What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2019

Posted by on January 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

February 1

February 2

  • Chardon Groundhog Day Celebration – Chardon

    Join Chardon Tomorrow for a day of fun & furry festivities on Chardon Square! The day will kick off with a Pancake Breakfast with Geauga Faith Rescue Mission at 9 AM. Followed by a free Chardon Polka Band concert! Participating restaurants and retail shops will have groundhog related events throughout the day.

  • Ice-A-Fair – Vermilion

    The 11th 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.

  • Ice-A-Fair Meltdown Party – Vermilion

    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 $25 a person, enjoy music, hors doeurves and a cash bar. Relax around the fireplace and a great view of the river and Lagoons.

February 8

  • Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk – Van Wert

    The evening of the event, “chocolate walkers” will begin at the MSVW office to pick up a special Chocolate Bag sponsored by Stephanie Dawn, a chocolate voucher 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.

February 9

  • Main Street Delaware 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 downtown 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

    A wonderland of chocolate will take place in downtown Kent. Ticket holders will “check in” between 12PM and 4PM at the Destination Kent Visitor Centre (located at 201 E. Erie St.) to pick up their Chocolate Walk maps, “passes,” and bags to collect their chocolate treats. Then, at their leisure, guests can stop at over twenty participating businesses to gather a chocolate surprise while shopping, having lunch, coffee, and/or drinks along the way.

  • 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.

  • Beat the Winter Blues with Brews & Wine About Winter – Wellington

    Come enjoy tasting beer and wine with many local brews. We also have a special guest- the Lorain County Health Department who will be serving the non-alcoholic “Responsible Driver”, the winning drink from their zero-proof mix-off. Pre-Sale Tickets are $15 and available at Red Iron and Main Street Wellington. They are $20 at the door. Ticket includes 5 tastes, 5 free raffle tickets, and a chance at the grand prize that includes a stay at Spreng Hous, our downtown Bed and Breakfast. The main host is Red Iron Bar and Grille, but there will be additional stops in other businesses on a mini trail.

February 15

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 21

  • Downtown Tipp City’s Annual Founder’s Affair – Tipp City

    Downtown Tipp City’s Annual Founder’s Affair is going to be a roaring good time. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, February 21st from 6pm-8pm with a speakeasy theme. Gone are the days of prohibition but downtown will come together in the basement of the Tipp City Public Library to celebrate the history of downtown, accomplishments of this past year, and set a vision for the upcoming year for the organization.

  • Vermilion in Bloom Ladies Night – Vermilion

    Mark your calendars, text your friends, reach out to someone new in the community and join us at The Vermilion Boat Club for a fun evening of socializing. This is the event where we ask everyone to show off their culinary skills and bring an appetizer or dessert to share. No pressure! Just delicious fun! A $10.00 donation at the door helps purchase hanging flower baskets for the city

February 22

  • 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!

February 23

  • Flashback Dance – Cambridge

    Beat the winter blues and plan to celebrate the evening with the annual Flashback Dance presented by Cambridge Main Street! Making memories on Main Street and join us today!

  • Girls Night Out – Millersburg

    Shopping, great food, live music and lot’s of pampering…that’s what our Girls Night Out is made of. Shops will be highlighting sales, prize drawings and little sister shops for your enjoyment. Pubs will feature live music and drink specials for dancing and late night merrymaking. Shops will be open till 8 PM, Pubs till 1 AM. Punch Cards will be on Sale for $5.00 each. 75% of card punched and turned in makes your eligible for a chance to win one of TWO Coach Purses or one of 14 gift cards from local merchants.

  • Winter Writing Festival – Ravenna

    Do you love to write? Interested in working with other writers or learning more about writing? Come to Main Street Ravenna’s Winter Writing Festival! Enjoy workshops on fiction writing, poetry writing, and essay writing. Learn more about how to write a script and what it takes to build plots and characters and more!

February 28

  • Celebrate Portsmouth Dinner & Auction – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board members. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – November 2018

Posted by on October 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Take a Hike – 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.

  • Dickens Victorian Village – Cambridge

    Take a trip back in time and experience old world England as historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio, is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village each holiday season. From November through mid January each year, visitors are invited to stroll amidst over 92 scenes of 166 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from Victorian society. While in Cambridge, experience the spectacular Guernsey County Courthouse Light Show.

  • North Pole Express – Lebanon

    The LM&M Railroad will have our station area decorated with lights for the Christmas season. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available on the platform while you wait for your train and are included with your ticket. Each passenger will receive one cookie that is peanut free, egg free, tree nut free, and dairy free. Every passenger will receive a FREE souvenir hot chocolate mug. Each child will receive a special “North Pole Express” souvenir train ticket.
    During the hour long journey Santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. Every child will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh. We encourage you to bring your own camera, pictures with Santa are allowed and encouraged. Balloon artists will also be on-board the train.

November 1

  • Annual Christmas Parade Auction & Fundraiser – Mount Vernon

    Join us for the 2018 Christmas Parade Auction! Support an annual holiday tradition in downtown Mount Vernon while gaining publicity for your business!

    Starting a new tradition: A gift card tree will be on display, with your $20 donation, you will have the chance at pulling a gift card valued between $5-$100. All proceeds will be donated to the 2018 Christmas Walk and Main Street Mount Vernon.

November 2

  • First Friday: Dickens of a Christmas Street Fair – Cambridge

    A fun filled evening celebrating the kick off of the Dickens festivities. Father Christmas, magician, stilt walkers and the start of the courthouse light show! Ohio Magazine will also be in hand for the presentation of the Best Hometown Award!

  • First Friday: Celebrate Service – Delaware

    This first Friday event will feature Delaware County nonprofit organizations. The not for profit organizations will provide giveaways, information, and opportunities for people to get more involved in community service. November’s First Friday also will feature games, face-painting, cooking demonstrations, and more family-friendly fun.

  • 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: Future Pioneers – Marietta

    November’s First Friday is Future Pioneers. Downtown is set to welcome and encourage all of our local young entrepreneurs to come downtown. This month’s sponsor is Marietta College, who will be located on the Armory Square. In attendance will be the Entrepreneur Program from the College, as well as Student Athletes. Local downtown businesses will be host to several local young entrepreneurs, who own and manage their own business and invite other youth of the like into their shops! Come join us to celebrate all of those who pioneer their own way!

    Also on the Armory Square, Marietta College will be providing giveaways for those who shop local, so come down to shop our local shops.

  • First Friday – Medina

    Spend a Friday evening in the Medina Historic District, and visit the wonderful shops, boutiques, attractions, and so much more. Many stores open until 9pm. Planned activities include live music at different businesses, pop up art shows, and special sales.

  • Thanksgiving Side Dish Food Drive – Medina

    When you’re heading to First Friday, don’t forget to bring a side dish for the Thanksgiving Side Dish Food Drive. Join Main Street Medina and Feeding Medina County in helping others have a happy Thanksgiving.

  • First Friday: Ale in Autumn – Middletown

    Downtown Middletown has planned a evening full of Ale in Autumn fav’s and tons of NEW activities and happenings, including Flannel Fever, DORA specials, Ale in Autumn Beer(d) competition, and the Lincoln Log Lumberjack Competition.

  • First Friday: Ladies Night – Mount Vernon

    Main Street Mount Vernon is excited to again host the upcoming Ladies’ Night in downtown Mount Vernon. This adult-only event will feature open-till-8:00 pm downtown businesses, restaurants, galleries, and more.

  • Movie Night – Tipp City

    We will kick off at 5:30pm with a showing of Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving. Immediately following (around 6:30pm) we will show “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” This is a free event! Bring your own lawn chair and blankets. Join us on the lawn of the Zion Lutheran Church at the corner of N. 3rd and Main St. Downtown.

  • First Friday: Chocolate Walk – Wadsworth

    Walk around to different downtown “chocolate stops” to receive a unique chocolate treat at each business or organization!

November 3

  • 3rd Annual Downtown Tiffin Scavenger Hunt – Tiffin

    Spend the day exploring downtown Tiffin for the chance to win great prizes!

November 5

November 7

  • Shop Small Holiday Expo – Portsmouth

    The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Portsmouth are teaming up to host the first Shop Small 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 10

  • Chardon Macaroni Fest – Chardon

    Did you know one of the industries Chardon was built on was macaroni? Yes, Macaroni! The Chardon Macaroni Factory was a major employer in the early days of Chardon–and we want to celebrate it! Guests will travel around the square scoring Macaroni dishes, special drinks, games, contests and activities! We’ll be partnering with local non profits and businesses to create a weekend-long event that celebrates our historic culture and culinary future!

  • Grip It & Sip It Mini Golf on the Town – Middletown

    Spend the afternoon in Downtown Middletown visiting our great downtown businesses and playing a unique hole of mini-golf at each! Cash prizes! All proceeds will go to our Middletown First Responders, the Middletown Fire Department Fire!

    Bring your own putter and golf ball or use one supplied by the bars and businesses. Bring your own gallery and enjoy food & drink specials during a day of golf and laughs where fun is par for the course! And don’t forget team costumes are highly encouraged!

  • Downtown Piqua Holiday Horse Parade – Piqua

    Imagine horse-drawn carriages, hitches and riders, all outfitted with Holiday Lights, making their way down Main Street. Christmas banners and decorated street trees will create an amazing backdrop for this dazzlingly fun family-friendly event.

  • A Yuletide Winter’s Gathering – Tipp City

    Join the Tipp City shopkeepers as they invite you to kick off the winter shopping season with their annual holiday open house, a Tipp City tradition for more than 25 years! The historic district offers more than 35 locally owned boutiques and restaurants with specialties including toys, games, vintage finds and antiques, collectibles, fashions, handmade soaps, home decor, art, jewelry, and books. Round out your day with coffee, tea, dessert and full service dining at one of our award winning eateries. Bonuses include free pictures with Santa and horse drawn carriage rides through the four quaint blocks of Main Street.

  • Historic Main Street Chicken Dinner – Van Wert

    Historic Main Street Van Wert is selling Chicken Dinners to help raise money for our downtown Christmas lighting on November 30th. All proceeds will go to improve the Christmas atmosphere for downtown of Van Wert.

November 11

  • A Yuletide Winter’s Gathering – Tipp City

    Join the Tipp City shopkeepers as they invite you to kick off the winter shopping season with their annual holiday open house, a Tipp City tradition for more than 25 years! The historic district offers more than 35 locally owned boutiques and restaurants with specialties including toys, games, vintage finds and antiques, collectibles, fashions, handmade soaps, home decor, art, jewelry, and books. Round out your day with coffee, tea, dessert and full service dining at one of our award winning eateries. Bonuses include free pictures with Santa and horse drawn carriage rides through the four quaint blocks of Main Street.

November 13

  • Holiday Open House – Painesville

    This year’s event is geared towards holiday gifts. Cash bar will be available on Main Street. Visit our merchants to have chances to win special holiday prizes. Spend $25 and enter to win $250!

November 15

  • Holiday Welcome Weekend – Piqua, Tipp City, & Troy

    Miami County, Ohio welcomes you! 3 Days, 5 Towns, 100+ Unique Shops and Restaurants

    Why shop the Big Box stores? We invite you to explore our historic downtowns for that one-of-a-kind gift, toy, and unique treasure for anyone on your shopping list. Grab your best friend, husband, mom or sister and head to a place that can handle all of your holiday shopping needs. Then treat yourself to some savory flavors at any of our local restaurants.

  • Third Thursday: Mix, Mingle & Jingle – Downtown Tiffin

    Kick-off your holiday shopping with a fun night in downtown. Get ideas for great local gifts and mingle with your neighbors.

November 16

  • 34th Medina Candlelight Walk – Medina

    Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 34th year of Medina’s Candlelight Walk – Northeast Ohio’s kick-off to the holiday season!  The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10′ tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional ‘Parade of Lights’ through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!

  • Wadsworth Candlelight Walk – Wadsworth

    Make your way downtown to Wadsworth’s Annual Candlelight Walk on Friday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m.!
    Join Santa, the Mayor and the Salvation Army to light the downtown Christmas Tree located in the gazebo! Horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s scavenger hunt, carolers, pictures with Santa, and much more offered by the downtown businesses and organizations! This kick-off of the Christmas Season will continue the next day with a lovely and joyous cantata. Many singers from various Wadsworth churches will present Canticles in Candlelight (a Cantata for Christmas) by Joseph M. Martin on Saturday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ.

  • Window Wonderland – Wooster

    Horse drawn carriage rides, beautifully decorated storefront windows, Santa descending from the rooftop, free hot chocolate, live reindeer, and lots of food & drink specials at Downtown Wooster stores & restaurants are all what make Window Wonderland a treasured event. On Friday, November 16th from 7 – 9:30PM, Downtown Wooster transforms into a winter wonderland. Merchants compete to have the best decorated windows and a stroll through downtown with the twinkling lights and holiday activities is truly magical. Join us for this annual kickoff of the holiday season!

November 17

  • Deck the Halls Downtown! – Marietta

    Marietta Main Street needs all hands on deck this year to decorate Downtown Marietta for the holidays! We will be prepping the wreaths and garland to be hung on poles, hanging our holiday flags, cleaning up our sidewalks and bump outs, and of course – hanging all of our decor! It takes a village, so please invite your friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, fellow church members, civic groups – the more, the merrier!

  • 34th Medina Candlelight Walk – Medina

    Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 34th year of Medina’s Candlelight Walk – Northeast Ohio’s kick-off to the holiday season!  The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10′ tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional ‘Parade of Lights’ through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!

  • Christmas Open House & Chocolate Walk – Millersburg

    Join Historic Downtown Millersburg & their merchants for a Christmas Open House & Chocolate Walk for “A Decadent Day of Chocolate & Shopping!” Purchase your ticket-which you will present at your first stop where you will receive an empty box and your first piece of delicious Coblentz Chocolates. Continue your stroll through the Burg shopping and collecting your chocolates. The shops will not only be decorated for the holidays but the sales will be creative and delicious! What could possibly make this any better? How about the pubs and restaurants putting their own spin on “chocolate”. Stop in to receive your chocolate…and find out what they paired it with!

  • Downtown Holiday Open House – Portsmouth

    An early preview of Small Business Saturday, the annual shopping event known as the Holiday Open House welcomes the community downtown to begin Christmas gift plans. This is independently organized by each downtown retailer, where they will offer various discounts and sales, along with other holiday treats, for shoppers. The best gift you can give isn’t only the special, unique find in a local retailer, but the business you keep local! See you downtown soon!

  • Wadsworth Candlelight Walk – Wadsworth

    Make your way downtown to Wadsworth’s Annual Candlelight Walk on Friday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m.!
    Join Santa, the Mayor and the Salvation Army to light the downtown Christmas Tree located in the gazebo! Horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s scavenger hunt, carolers, pictures with Santa, and much more offered by the downtown businesses and organizations! This kick-off of the Christmas Season will continue the next day with a lovely and joyous cantata. Many singers from various Wadsworth churches will present Canticles in Candlelight (a Cantata for Christmas) by Joseph M. Martin on Saturday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ.

November 18

  • 34th Medina Candlelight Walk – Medina

    Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 34th year of Medina’s Candlelight Walk – Northeast Ohio’s kick-off to the holiday season!  The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10′ tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional ‘Parade of Lights’ through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!

November 23

  • Small Business Weekend – Lakewood

    Small businesses serve as the lifeblood of our city, ensuring our community remains vibrant and our local economy remains strong. #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal in Lakewood during Small Business Weekend (November 23 – 25) and show love for your favorite places!

  • The Grand Illusion – Troy

    An artisan fair, ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas’ reading, carriage rides, music performances, and Santa’s arrival on a fire truck kick off the annual downtown Christmas tree lighting.

November 24

  • Cambridge Christmas Parade – Cambridge

    It is the annual Cambridge Christmas parade! Christmas at the Movies will be the theme!

  • Small Shop Saturday – Chardon

    Stay local this holiday season! Join the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce and Chardon Tomorrow–along with our local businesses–to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Stop by the Heritage House to grab free doughnuts and coffee and pick up your shopping passport–then shop ’til you drop at participating locations. We’ll have free gift wrap for locally purchased items and be raffling off prizes for completed passports!

  • Small Business Weekend – Lakewood

    Small businesses serve as the lifeblood of our city, ensuring our community remains vibrant and our local economy remains strong. #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal in Lakewood during Small Business Weekend (November 23 – 25) and show love for your favorite places!

  • Breakfast with Santa – Lakewood

    Breakfast with Santa returns to Downtown Lakewood when Jolly Saint Nick himself visits O’Neill Healthcare Lakewood. This popular holiday tradition consists of “Selfies with Santa” photo opportunities (bring your own camera), a seated breakfast (pancakes, eggs and sausage) and a children’s activity room featuring opportunities to write letters to the North Pole. This fun-filled, family-friendly event is open to all ages and is anticipated to sell out quickly. Tickets for both seatings (9 and 10:30 a.m.) of Breakfast with Santa are on sale now.

  • Lighted Christmas Parade – Marietta

    Our annual evening holiday parade will include floats, dance routines, carolers, and much more, all complete with festive Christmas lights. As usual, Santa Claus will make his appearance in the parade as well! After the parade, view the lighting of the City of Marietta’s Brand New, 22′ tall Christmas Tree at the Armory.

  • Small Business Saturday in Downtown Middletown – Middletown

    Get up, get out and #ShopSmall on Nov 24th. Celebrate #SmallBizSat with us! Enjoy extended business hours from downtown Middletown businesses. The day is full of fun and festivities, and a great way to show your downtown business community how much you care!

  • Santa Parade – Middletown

    Santa will arrive in Downtown Middletown in a Macy’s style parade Thanksgiving Saturday.

  • Small Business Saturday in Downtown Tipp City – Tipp City

    Join us as we celebrate our business owners and their families this holiday season! Save your BEST shopping day for the mom & pop shops that make our downtown and our entire community such a wonderful place to shop, dine, and enjoy. Use #ShopSmallTipp to show us your fun day in #TippCity!  Small Business Saturday is the day to shop the businesses you LOVE!

    Downtown Tipp City & the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to giveaway $200 in gift cards hidden in Shop Small canvas bags at various shops. Shop Small bags are free to the first 20 customers at each location. 8 lucky winners will get a $25 gift card to a shop downtown!

  • Small Business Saturday – Troy

    Shop small businesses in Troy this holiday. Shop small for big impact. Specials, giveaways all day at participating businesses.

  • Small Business Saturday – Van Wert

    Remember to Shop Small on Saturday, November 24th. 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 between 10AM and 4PM and pick up your 2018 canvas totes, buttons, balloons, crowns and other special Shop Small gifts. 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.

  • Pop-Up Shops & Small Business Saturday – Wellington

    join Main Street Wellington for the Pop Up Shops and merchants of Downtown Wellington.

November 25

  • Small Business Weekend – Lakewood

    Small businesses serve as the lifeblood of our city, ensuring our community remains vibrant and our local economy remains strong. #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal in Lakewood during Small Business Weekend (November 23 – 25) and show love for your favorite places!

November 28

  • 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.

    The event is being called Portsmouth Today, and will be held every three months in the Scioto County Welcome Center. 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. Bring your calendars ready to be filled out!

November 30

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What’s Happening on Main Street – October 2018

Posted by on September 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Take a Hike – 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.

  • Restaurant Week – Medina

    Join Main Street Medina for Medina Restaurant Week, October 5-20, and try the best of locally-owned and operated restaurants in Medina.

October 1

  • Cash Mob Monday – Marietta

    Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

    Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location(s) of the evening’s Cash Mob event!

    No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it’s a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

October 2

  • Show Me the Money! Workshop – Tiffin

    Come learn about the programs, grants, and loans offered by agencies in Ohio. Learn how you can be tapping into creative solutions for the challenges you face in your community.

    There is no charge to attend this half-day training.

October 5

  • Walk n Wag Fun Run/Walk – Cambridge

    As part of Cambridge Main Street’s First Friday, United Way will feature a 5k or 1 mile fun run/walk with your furry friend. Participants are encouraged to wear a costume. The grand prize will have your pet riding in the Christmas parade as grand fur marshall!

  • First Friday: Breast Cancer Survivor/Representative Reception – Cambridge

    A reception honoring and remembering breast cancer survivors will be held. Wine and light appetizers will be served following a survivor photo on the steps of the courthouse. Survivors are also invited to participate in the Walk N Wag Pet Walk. Dogs from Pound Partners will be available to walk.

  • First Friday: Paws & Prevention – Delaware

    With your $10 registration, pets will receive a map of pet-friendly locations where they will receive a treat for their treat bag. Facebook “likes” on each pet’s photo will elect your pet the “Grand Furry Marshal” of our Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 2! In addition, the Delaware County District Library will award best dog costume in honor of their third annual Great GeekFest comic-con.

  • 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: Fall Fest – Marietta

    October’s First Friday is Fall Fest! West Virginia University at Parkersburg will feature a mini Fall Festival on the lawn of the Armory with lots of games, pop-up tents, and fun activities.

  • First Friday – Medina

    Spend a Friday evening in the Medina Historic District, and visit the wonderful shops, boutiques, attractions, and so much more. Many stores open until 9pm. Planned activities include live music at different businesses, pop up art shows, and special sales.

  • First Friday: Italian Fest – Middletown

    Ciao! Join Downtown Middletown to celebrate all things ITALIAN at this new First Friday! Of course there will be plenty of Italian food available, music, homemade pizzelles and more!

  • First Friday: Progressive Dinner – Tipp City

    Tour Downtown Tipp City while satisfying your taste buds! 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.

  • First Friday: Wadsworth Oktoberfest – Wadsworth

    Join Main Street Wadsworth for a new twist on an old favorite! Oktoberfest is a First Friday event this year! While all of the usual First Friday fun will be going on, four local restaurants will transform their outdoor seating into mini “biergartens”.

October 6

  • 1st Annual Mill Fest – Middletown

    Join Rolling Mill Brewing Company for our version of Oktoberfest! Great food, live music, games, and chances to win FREE Rolling Mill Brewing Company swag!

  • 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.

October 11

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina

    It’s witches night out! Dress as your favorite spooky gal and explore the district with friends.

  • Wine & Beer Tasting – Wooster

    Your evening will include wine & beer tastings at these Downtown Restaurants & Merchants – Artfind Tile, Meatheads Union, Clothes Minded Boutique, and City Square Steakhouse.

    Enjoy unique wines, craft wines, and savory hors d’oeuvres chosen for you by City Square Steakhouse, Meatheads Union, Spoon Market, Broken Rocks, Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Phoenix Brewing, Troutman Vineyards, Blue Barn Winery, and JAFB Wooster Brewery. Live Music.

October 12

  • Dog Day Downtown – Middletown

    Downtown Middletown is going to the dogs, again! 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, free vaccinations, $20 Microchipping, explore multiple animal rescues, fun shopping 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.

October 13

  • Monster Mash + Bash – Chardon

    Fun for the whole family, we’ll host a daytime trick-or-treat on the Square plus some not-so-scary activities. In the evening, we’ll provide Haunted Chardon Tours along with dining and drink specials throughout the Square!

  • Howl’oween Pooch Parade – Lebanon

    Happy Howl’oween! Fun Costume Contest, speakers from the stage, and a chance to parade around with everyone!

  • Monster Bash – Middletown

    Our favorite bash! Get your costume and your dancing shoes! Kid zone, costume contests and so much more! We can’t wait for this one!

  • Downtown Tiffin Pumpkin Stroll – Tiffin

    Don’t miss the fall event of the year in beautiful Downtown Tiffin! Spend the day strolling from business to business gathering pumpkin themed treats!

October 14

  • Hocus Pocus Halloween & Creepy Car Show – Middletown

    Hocus Pocus Halloween is back and better than ever! We will kick the day off with a fun, family friendly festival outside on S. Main Street (between Central Ave & 1st Ave) from 1 p.m. to Dusk. Enjoy food & craft vendors, dance troupes, music, Howl-o-ween dog costume contest & parade, kids games and activities! The day wraps up with a free screening of the full length feature film, Hocus Pocus, at dusk. The Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival is FREE, so grab your spell books and get to downtown Middletown!

  • Historic Home Tour – Wellington

    Come and enjoy 7 Homes Built Between 1820-1920. This walking tour takes you inside some of the gorgeous homes we have here in Wellington.

October 16

October 18

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: How to Stock Your Toolbox – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive for a workshop that will help to take the guesswork out of what it takes to have a well stocked tool box. We are thrilled to be partnering with Glenn of Lakewood Hardware to help us pick the right tools for the job of taking care of our wonderfully aging housing stock.

    Knowing Your Home is an educational series focused on best sustainability and home maintenance practices empowering homeowners to tackle necessary repairs and improvements.

  • Third Thursday: Ghouls Night Out – Tiffin

    Grab your friends, your sisters, your mom and have a “ghouls” night out. Check out the shops and grab a drink… or dinner and dessert too!

October 19

  • The Nina & Pinta Visit Marietta – Marietta

    Visit Marietta Ohio is excited to welcome The Columbus Foundation and their two Columbus replica ships – their original Niña, the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus Ship ever built, and their newer Pinta. Both The Niña and Pinta will be touring together as a new and enhanced ‘sailing museum’, for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel’, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.

October 20

  • Spooky Pooch Parade – Lakewood

    This one is for the dogs…but you’re invited, too. LakewoodAlive’s 11th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade brings the bark to Kauffman Park , when dogs will rule the day in Downtown Lakewood.

    The Spooky Pooch Parade consists of a free-to-attend festival in Kauffman Park, a parade through Lakewood’s downtown business district on Detroit Avenue and an awards presentation. A favorite Halloween tradition for Northeast Ohio dog lovers and their families, this 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.

  • Downtown Painesville Halloween Party – Painesville

    21 and over party. Show up in your best costumes to be entered into the costume contest. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

  • Tiffin Zombie Run – Tiffin

    The Tiffin Zombie Run is a fun 5K run or run/walk open to all ages. Try to finish the race with out having the zombies hidden throughout the course steal one of the sashes you will be wearing! Refreshments will be provided. Awards given for best dressed zombie and placement in race according to age. Award ceremony taking place shortly after the race! After the ceremony, head over to the Zombie Bash at Berg Bistro 1850 for zombie themed food and drinks!

  • 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! Open to all ages!

  • Harvest Fest – Tipp City

    Adults…join Downtown Tipp City Partnership for live music, food, and drinks! FREE admission. Be prepared for a spooktacular night filled with costume contests, great music, and a beer tent featuring craft and domestic drinks to those 21 and over. Mark your calendars and get those costumes ready!

October 25

  • Fall Tour in the Warehouse District – Cleveland

    Experience the Warehouse District’s historical residential buildings and get an exclusive look inside neighborhood homes with panoramic views of the lake and the skyline. At each location, you’ll enjoy delicious food tastings paired with beers and wine. Tickets now available.

  • 10th Annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk – Lakewood

    Calling all chocolate lovers – get ready to celebrate a decade of chocolate decadence! A delectably memorable evening awaits when the 10th Annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk takes place on Thursday, October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Lakewood.

    The Chocolate Walk – hosted by the Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance and LakewoodAlive – represents a popular autumn tradition with a devout following of chocoholics from all over Northeast Ohio and beyond. Participants visit more than 20 shops and eateries in Downtown Lakewood that are Sweet Stops on the Chocolate Walk, with each providing a unique chocolate treat.

  • Knowing Your Home Workshop: 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
    – watersaving options

    Our discussion will be led by John Turner . 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.

  • Halloween Parade – Millersburg

    Bring those little ghosts and goblins to “The Burg” for our annual Halloween Parade. Prizes given for 1st and 2nd places and Judges Choice.

  • Scare on the Square – Wadsworth

    Frights return to downtown Wadsworth.

October 26

October 27

  • Ghosts & Ghouls Costume Ball – Middletown

    Head to the stunningly spooked-out Windamere Event Center, for a Halloween party like no other! This is a ticketed event and for our 21 and over friends only. The evening will feature the rocking band Dangerous Jim and the Slims, 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. Oh, and no scaredy-cats, the décor will be frightening!

  • Boo in the Burg & Wine Tasting – Millersburg

    Come be a Victim, I mean visitor during Boo in the Burg! Tours will begin at 5:00. Our tours will consist of some of our most haunted and notorious buildings and come complete with Ghost Busting Equipment. Our wine tasting will begin at 6:00 and will feature some of our regions best grape induced beverages. Live music will help drown out the squeals and groans coming from the tours! All local pubs and restaurants will also be getting in on the action and will feature their own brand of Halloween fun.

  • Hometown Halloween – Troy

    Join Troy Main Street for a costume contest, parade, and trick-or-treat with the downtown merchants makes for an adorably haunted downtown.

  • Wass-in-Space! – Van Wert

    Ready to space out? Retro, glam, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Bowie, Bauhaus. Just be weird. While we have some favorites we’ve changed things up. More dancing. Gourmet food truck, bizarre activities. Thrills and chills from the stratosphere! Experience this bizarre and space odyssey in dance form. Aliens, cosmic punks, galactic ooze, retro video games, yeah, custom console. Come hither. Cheaper tix, expanded space outdoors, Grain bin lounge. Save your abduction date.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – July 2018

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Recurring Events

  • Fireworks Displays in Ohio

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

  • Main Street Makeovers – Marietta

    We have partnered with Marietta Main Street to invite local business owners and employees in for a free makeover! With your permission, we would like to take before and after photos (after photo in your place of business) and share them to our social media. It would be a great way to cross-promote local businesses and our support for one another.

  • Duck Drop Coloring Contest – Piqua

    The 2018 Duck Drop Coloring Contest is now open! PRIZES: (1st) $50 Cinemark Gift Card; (2nd) Stuffed Ducks for the kids, and in the 13+ division a Duck Adoption for this year’s race; (3rd) Farmers Market Dollars. Entries due to the Mainstreet office by 7/26. Winners announced 8/2.

  • Take a Hike – 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.

July 1

  • The Dog Days of Summer – Wellington

    A fun event for dogs and the people who love them. Friendly dogs on a non-retractable leash are welcome!
    Play games like Musical Sit [musical chairs with your dog] or a “wet t-shirt” contest. Visit with many local shelters and non profit groups. You may find a “fur-ever” family member and start the adoption process. Enter a contest- like a dog – owner look alike, or best trick etc.
    Cool off in a paddle pool/sprinkler area and plenty of water stations.

July 2

  • Antique Car Festival – Wellington

    Stroll through downtown Wellington’s park and see dozens of Antique [pre-1933] Cars, bicycles, motorcycles and more.
    A mother and son musical group, Uhl Entertainment will be performing music from 1890-1930. The lovely Leslie Simonson will host a Victorian Fashion Show.

July 3

July 4

  • Old Glory Day – Chardon

    Join the bike parade and holiday festivities!

  • Fourth Fest – Piqua

    Head to downtown Piqua for Fourth Fest. This year’s festivities include the bicycle parade, a cornhole tournament, magic show, live music, fireworks, and the reveal of the Piqua music video.

  • 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 6

  • First Friday: Chalk It for Freedom – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware invites everyone to “Chalk It Up for Freedom!” First Friday sidewalk chalk art event.  Come on down, grab some of the supplied chalk, and join us in decorating our downtown sidewalks with your artwork.

  • 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.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features The Rough & Tumble. Prolific songwriters and born-travelers, this folk-Americana duo takes its audience on a musical adventure with the unique sound and energy they bring to every performance. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • First Friday: Downtown Art Walk – Marietta

    July’s First Friday is Downtown Art Walk. This month, we celebrate the art community in Marietta by highlighting public art, local art groups, local artists, art galleries, and more.

  • First Friday: Ice Cream Social – Middletown

    Join us for July’s First Friday celebration in Downtown Middletown as we throw an old fashioned Ice Cream Social! You will have a SWEET time with fantastic music featuring old fashioned quartets, ragtime music, shopping specials, children’s activities and of course, plenty of ICE CREAM! And we have even better news! You have an excuse to start eating ice cream regularly as “training” for Downtown Middletown’s first ever ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST! Get your game face on!

  • Community Movie Night: Coco – Middletown

    While at the Ice Cream Social, head over to the free showing of Coco at 8 PM.

  • First Friday: Blast from the Past – Mount Vernon

    First Fridays are family-friendly events celebrated on the first Friday of each month, June through September. MSMV invites you to explore historic downtown Mount Vernon through live entertainment, classic car cruise-in during June, July, and August, and a variety of local food and shopping, kids’ entertainment, a beer garden, and more.
    Friday, July 6 will be a “Blast from the Past” with the Unusual Suspects on the main stage and Sarah Goslee Reed & Keen on the South Stage at Buchwald Plaza.

  • First Friday: Wadsworth Art Walk – Wadsworth

    Stroll through downtown Wadsworth, shop small, dine local, and enjoy what participating businesses and organizations offer.
    Highlights of this First Friday are:
    – Face painting station at the Gazebo 5:30-8:30 p.m.
    – Color with Piper The Therapy Dog at the Gazebo 5:30-8:30
    – A lifesize mural in the alley between BIcksler Electronic and The Sub Station
    – Beautifully decorated trees with knitted tree wraps
    – Basket Raffles

July 7

  • LOVE FEST Music Festival – Chardon

    LOVE FEST is an annual open-air music festival that takes place on Chardon Square. LOVE FEST gives stage to the up-and-coming heroes of the next generation of music. We embrace bands from as far way as Canada as well as from our backyard of NE Ohio. Our common ground is excellent music from a variety of genres fresh from the streets of your town, USA & Beyond.
    LOVE is central to all we do as a festival: love of music; love of culture; love for our picturesque hometown; and for the earth we play on. We strive to protect and respect our beautiful environment by minimizing waste as much as possible. LOVE FEST is always free and open to the community.

  • Main Street Sidewalk & Street Sale – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth downtown on July 7, between noon and 5 p.m., 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.

July 9

  • Historic Preservation Tax Credit Coffees – Ashtabula, Painesville, Chardon, & Cleveland Heights

    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.

  • 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!

July 12

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina

    It’s a night out for the ladies of Medina. Grab some friends and hit the Medina Square for some shopping and socializing fun. Most stores are open later hours, and will be offering special sales and snacks.

July 13

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features a talented group of performers representing The Lakewood Music Collective. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • 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.

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Award winning Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder will take the stage on July 13 at 7:30 pm for the downtown, Fridays on Prouty concert series. They have a hard-driving rock-influenced gospel-based sound that will drive us home without asking any questions. A supreme highlight of the show is the surprising abandon of the great Nikki D’s steel guitar. The sisters have promised us “You Make Me Want to Shout”, “Change Gonna Come” and “Still the One”, but do not come with any preconceived ideas for what these Sisters of Thunder will accomplish on stage. Just know that you will be lifted to their level, on this summer night, in Troy, Ohio.

  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series – Van Wert

    Head to Fountain Park to hear 60s rock band, The Cyrkle. The Cyrkle was a short-lived American rock and roll band active in the mid-1960s. The group charted two Top 40 hits, “Red Rubber Ball,” and “Turn-Down Day”. In 1966, The Cyrkle was opening for the Beatles on their last U.S. tour. They are now back together and will help you re-live those happy days.

  • Sounds of Downtown – Wooster

    Come stroll along to wonderful music in Downtown Wooster. Main Street Wooster presents “Sounds of Downtown!” This street music series concert will feature Craig Butdorf on steel drums & Karen Alley playing folk music.

July 14

July 15

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 16

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 17

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 18

  • Summer Concert on the Square – Chardon

    Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a fabulous evening of music and fun for the entire family on the historic Chardon Square! Nearly 175 musicians will be performing! The Blizzard Youth Winds play at 7:00pm with the Lake Effect Concert Band immediately following. Come early and enjoy small musical groups on the square before the concert. Make an evening of it by packing a picnic dinner or visiting food trucks.

  • Walk & Dine – Cleveland

    Experience the essence of downtown in the Gateway District as you tour fantastic sites, enjoy delicious food pairings from neighborhood restaurants and relax in the company of friends, family and co-workers.  Explore Downtown Cleveland residences and cultural destinations while enjoying delicious food tastings paired with Butcher and Brewer beers and selected wine.
    Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite.

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 19

  • Knowing Your Home: Hands-On Window Repair Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and Lakewood Hardware for our hands-on window repair workshop. Repairing a window is not only energy efficient and environmentally friendly, but it also helps to keep the historic look and feel of your wonderfully old home. Rotted frames, deteriorated sashes and leaky frames can generally be fixed in window restoration — even a rotting window isn’t necessarily too far gone for restoration. Glenn Palmer will be leading the evening and working with class participants to check window sashes, identify parts of the window, learn simple window repairs such as sash repair, glazing, sash cord repair etc.
    Knowing Your Home is an educational series focused on best sustainability and home maintenance practices empowering homeowners to tackle necessary repairs and improvements.

  • Wayne County Historical Society 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, patriotic songs, etc. The band will be performing under the baton of Mr. Randy Claes. Spectators will need to bring their own lawn chairs.

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 20

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features Mimi Arden, a talented indie rock band from Cleveland with influences in folk and soul music. 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

    Higgins and Madewell will bring their version of “Hippie Country that Rocks” to Prouty Plaza on Friday, July 20th at 7:30 pm. Both Erin and Jeff have had a broad musical background and their selections can range from Johnny Cash to Janis Joplin. Erin Higgins’ incredible vocal range and deep relationship to the lyrics carries out the story of their music as Jeff Madewell’s masterful acoustic guitar completes the interpretation. Erin says: “It’s really a blend of all different genres, He comes from more of a rock and metal background, and I tend to go more towards country and folk. We both like the blues, so there aren’t many styles you won’t hear us play…” Like Johnny and June, these two were just meant to make music together.

  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series – Van Wert

    Head to Fountain Park to hear Summer Breezin’ and enjoy the music of Seals & Croft and America, this will be a magical evening for you. You’ll be amazed that you recall every song of these two biggest soft rock bands of its era. It’s going to be the perfect summer concert.

  • Free Movies in the Park – Vermilion

    Main Street Vermilion brings another season of free, family-friendly flicks under the stars and riverside at East Exchange Park in the heart of downtown Vermilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks. Or walk over to Poppin’ Around at 5491 Liberty and get a bag of free popcorn from this popular merchant. Movies start at dusk
    The adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters-Margo, Edith and Agnes-and the Minions continue in Despicable Me 3 (PG).

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 21

  • Movie Night: Coco – Chardon

    Join us for a free movie night on the Square!

  • Rock Piqua! Riverfront Concert Series – Piqua 

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

  • The Downtown Wine & Dine Walk – Portsmouth

    The Main Street Portsmouth Wine and Dine Walk Brought to you by Patties and Pints. This event creates an opportunity for the community to come and enjoy the exciting parts of life by exploring retailers while enjoying exquisite wine, and trying appetizers from some of the best restaurants downtown offers. Guests will make their way through stops, going between retailers with wine onsite and restaurants serving food.

  • 4th Annual Town Creek Live – Van Wert

    The Wassenberg Art Park will be complete in time for this year’s Town Creek Live! A unique festival with a blend of performing art, interactive visual art, music, gourmet food and silliness is just what you ordered, right here at home. Main Street Van Wert and the Wassenberg Art Center team up every year to power this growing event.
    Joining us this year is Woodland Sky Group, who will perform (2) Lakota Pow Wows, U.R.B of Fort Wayne for some afternoon jam music and popular Toledo band The 25s! Don’t forget gourmet food trucks, the Duck Derpy (up to $1500 winnings!). Ducks on sale now! Town Creek Grow, a giant field of sunflowers in our gallery and Scrubby Bubble the art & sound car will be giving visitors rides around the expanded festival area.
    Adopt a duckie for a chance to win $1500 and other prizes in the annual Town Creek Duck Derpy. Proceeds of duck sales are shared between Main Street Van Wert, the Wassenberg Art Center and a community charity.
    Plenty of gourmet food trucks, great, live musical acts. Experience our interactive, Art Exhibit. Each year is something new. Caricature artists, interactive art projects and much more.

July 22

  • Chalk it Up! – Vermilion

    Starting at noon, watch as the roads and walks along Main Street begin filling up with bright chalk drawings created by local artistic talent. This year, look for storybook characters and all sorts of “nods” to reading! Enjoy some family and kid-friendly interactive opportunities, too as you watch the streets transform.
    At 3PM, you’re invited to Victory Park for a free, community-wide picnic to celebrate 100 years of Ritter Public Library. Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers freshly prepared by the Lions Club and cupcakes from Vermilion’s Small Town Sweets. A free concert in the park begins at 6PM starring Emily Keener, local talent and American Idol contestant.
    Stroll this “middle-of-the-road” gallery of expression as you come downtown to shop and dine for the evening.

July 25

  • Farm to Table – Painesville

    This is the Fifth Farm to Table for the Downtown Painesville Organization. Local Chefs creating dishes from local produce and protein. The event will have stations set-up for each of the chefs and guests will have an opportunity to taste each of the creations. Included in the price of the event are signature cocktails, beer, wine, food, and entertainment from HorseFeathers.

July 26

  • 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 27

  • The Race That Shall Not Be Named – Kent

    This noncompetitive* 5 ¾ K Fun Run (or walk) will take participants on a magical journey through the Kent State campus at dusk on Friday, July 27 to kick off Wizardly World of Kent 2018. The run will begin at 7:30pm under the arch on the Lester Lefton Esplanade, taking runners on a spellbinding loop though some of Kent State’s most magnificent places. Participants are highly encouraged to dress in magically themed costumes, and several photo opportunities will be located along the course for selfies and group pictures.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features Drumplay, a percussion-based band that brings a unique sound to each live performance. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Final Friday Shop Hop – Troy

    Head to downtown Troy  on the final Friday of each month as downtown stores stay open late!

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a concert from a cappella group Phonic Uproar!

  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series – Van Wert

    Head to Fountain Park and hear Kaitlyn Baker. This young American country music singer and songwriter was raised in Wise County Virginia where her father and grandfather worked in the coal mines. You’re going to love listening to this new up and coming country girl many have hailed as the new “coal miner’s daughter.”

  • Free Movies in the Park – Vermilion

    Main Street Vermilion brings another season of free, family-friendly flicks under the stars and riverside at East Exchange Park in the heart of downtown Vermilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks. Or walk over to Poppin’ Around at 5491 Liberty and get a bag of free popcorn from this popular merchant. Movies start at dusk
    In The Emoji Movie (PG), Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.

July 28

  • Wizardly World of Kent – Kent

    Magic and wizard fans of all ages…join us at this FREE event in the City of Kent! (Some paid activities will also be available.) Main Street Kent is hosting this event in partnership with Akron Children’s Hospital. Festivities will include costume contests, live music, a scavenger hunt, magic shows, photo opportunities, food trucks, vendor booths (licensed and hand-crafted merchandise) and more.

  • Knowing Your Home: Generators 101 Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and Cleveland Lumber Company for a workshop dedicated to learning all about generators.
    Our workshop will focus on educating folks on the very most basics of generators:
    – what are they?
    – Different styles
    – What situations do they work best?
    – How much can they energize?
    – We will then move on to the topic of how they work and learn more about their everyday maintenance.
    – Lastly, we will be focusing on the safety aspect of owning and using a generators during emergencies.
    Our goal is help folks decide if a generator is right for them and if it is, what type would work best for their situation.
    Knowing Your Home is an educational series focused on best sustainability & home maintenance practices empowering residents to tackle necessary repairs and improvements.

  • Thunderfest Cruise-in – Middletown

    Join us for the 6th Annual Thunderfest Cruise-In in downtown Middletown. This event is a free for all. Calling all classic cars, hot rods, street rods, rat roads, pulling tractors, motorcycles and MORE! Hourly cackle fest – ear plugs recommended! Come spend the day exploring unique cars, boutiques and eateries in historic Downtown Middletown!

July 29

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