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Events This Week
July 21, 2019 - July 28, 2019
This Week Navigation
July 21
July 21
St. Paul Grecian Festival
July 21
Experience everything about the Greek Orthodox heritage, including delicious food, beverages and pastries while listening to live, authentic Greek music.
July 21
Painesville Party in the Park
July 21
Unique musical experience where many different genres including Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Indie, Folk, Rock-a-Billy, Country, Classic Rock, Jam Bands, Latin, and more are brought together.
July 22
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
July 22
Tales for Twos Story Time
July 22
Stories, music, fingerplays and crafts for 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vroom! A Car Adventure
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
You won’t need a license to get hands-on in this expansive new exhibition, developed and curated in-house by the Science Center’s Exhibits team.
July 23
July 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
July 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
July 23
Playing in the Dirt Garden Club
July 23
Help plant, weed and harvest with local garden gurus from the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club.
July 23
Mentor Rocks
July 23
This free summer concert series runs for 13 weeks and features top-tier acts from across North America.
July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wade Oval Wednesdays
July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Concerts in the heart of University Circle along with food trucks, vendors, theme nights, and family-friendly activities.
July 24
July 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
July 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
July 24
Fun on the Farm
July 24
Pony rides, wagon rides, feed barrel ride, animals for viewing and interaction.
July 25
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
July 25
July 25
Edgewater Live
July 25
Grab a blanket or lawn chair, listen to some of Cleveland’s hottest bands and grab dinner from the top local food trucks.
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vroom! A Car Adventure
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
You won’t need a license to get hands-on in this expansive new exhibition, developed and curated in-house by the Science Center’s Exhibits team.
July 26
July 26 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
July 26 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
July 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
PGIF: Penitentiary Glen Incredible Fridays
July 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come every Friday for these nature-based family programs for ages 5-10.
July 26
Kids Fest
July 26
This evening of entertainment for children and families includes experiences with music, dance, art, craft making, storytelling and interactive play.
July 27
July 27 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fairview Park Summerfest
July 27 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Summerfest is Fairview Park, Ohio’s annual weekend festival for the community, by the community, which provides a gathering place to enjoy good food, live music, a parade, fireworks, carnival rides, and more.
July 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
July 27 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
July 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Avon Lake Children’s Business Fair
July 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Avon Lake Children’s Business Fair is a one-day marketplace event supporting local kidpreneurs.
Featured Videos
A Look at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s 2019 Asian Lantern Festival
Here’s a look at the more than more than 40 all new, stunning light displays at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival. The festival runs Thursday through Sunday
