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Events This Week
August 19, 2018 - August 26, 2018
This Week Navigation
August 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
LightNights at Stan Hywet
August 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This three-dimensional projection show and outdoor experience tells the story of the Seiberling legacy with lights, action and music, beginning at sundown on select nights now through Sept. 16.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bye Bye Birdie
August 19 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
A loving send-up of early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever.
August 19 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Asian Lantern Festival
August 19 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring over 40 larger than life, colorful, customized lantern displays.
July 14 @ 11:00 am - August 19 @ 7:00 pm
Great Lakes Medieval Faire
July 14 @ 11:00 am - August 19 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this Saturday and running on weekends through August 19, the Great Lakes Medieval Faire is a shaded, 13th century family fun theme park filled with continuous entertainment, juried crafts and artisans, rides and interactive games, and foods fit for a king.
August 20 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Tiny Tales Baby Time
August 20 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 6-24 months with an adult caregiver join Miss Jessica for stories, rhymes, music, instruments and playtime.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Private Party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 26th 4:15 pm-6:15 pm.
August 18, 2018 @ 12:00 am - April 4, 2067 @ 6:00 pm
SPARX City Hop
August 18, 2018 @ 12:00 am - April 4, 2067 @ 6:00 pm
SPARX City Hop is celebrating 16 years of connecting people to art in Cleveland neighborhoods!
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Kindergarten Club
August 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Prepare your child for school and build support for success in education with fun family activities, school supplies, giveaways, and more.
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Private Party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 26th 4:15 pm-6:15 pm.
August 18, 2018 @ 12:00 am - April 4, 2067 @ 6:00 pm
SPARX City Hop
August 18, 2018 @ 12:00 am - April 4, 2067 @ 6:00 pm
SPARX City Hop is celebrating 16 years of connecting people to art in Cleveland neighborhoods!
August 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Baby Bonanza
August 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your babies (not yet walking) and blankets in for books, bopping and bouncing at this year-round lap-sit program.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 22 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fun on the Farm
August 22 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Pony rides, wagon rides, feed barrel ride, horse rides, animal viewing and interaction.
August 22 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Arts & Crafts
August 22 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children can make age-appropriate crafts to take home.
August 22 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kids in the Garden
August 22 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fun crafts, stories and activities in the children’s garden.
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Private Party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 26th 4:15 pm-6:15 pm.
August 23 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Summer Breeze Stroller Tour
August 23 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Guided stroller tour that provides an opportunity for curious adults to learn in a baby-friendly environment.
August 23 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
LightNights at Stan Hywet
August 23 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This three-dimensional projection show and outdoor experience tells the story of the Seiberling legacy with lights, action and music, beginning at sundown on select nights now through Sept. 16.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Family Summer Adventure Tours
August 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Explore the galleries and investigate artwork on a museum adventure designed just for families.
August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Asian Lantern Festival
August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring over 40 larger than life, colorful, customized lantern displays.
August 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
LightNights at Stan Hywet
August 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This three-dimensional projection show and outdoor experience tells the story of the Seiberling legacy with lights, action and music, beginning at sundown on select nights now through Sept. 16.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 24 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Asian Lantern Festival
August 24 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring over 40 larger than life, colorful, customized lantern displays.
August 24
Front Porch Concert Series
August 24
June 22 @ 7:00 pm - August 31 @ 7:00 pm
Free
“It’s not only music.
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Private Party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 26th 4:15 pm-6:15 pm.
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2018 Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Up Side Of Downs and Minute Men Staffing Services are inviting the community to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for a 1-mile, wheel friendly walk to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome. Participants do not have to walk on behalf of a specific individual. Register online at www.usod.org for $15 or after that date for $20.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Antique Car Show
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Lehman's Antique Car Show will feature jazzy 20’s music, swingin’ food trucks, and awesome raffles.
August 25 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Asian Lantern Festival
August 25 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring over 40 larger than life, colorful, customized lantern displays.
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Private Party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 26th 4:15 pm-6:15 pm.
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