Through July 4
Fairport Mardi Gras. Rides, games, food and fireworks at the beach on Fourth of July weekend. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, 220 Third St., Fairport Harbor, 440-352-3620, fairportmardigras.vpweb.com
Akron’s Rib, White and Blue Festival Lock 3 expands its gates to South Main Street for rib fest. Enjoy the food, fireworks, and music. Admission is free for this event. For a complete list of entertainment, festival times and vendors visit akronribfestival.org.
Through July 5
Brunswick Summer Celebration. From contests and giveaways, to amusement park rides and games, there’s something for everyone at this six day festival. Events include: all genres of live musical acts and entertainment, rides for all ages. Brunswick High School, Admission $3 www.Summer-Celebration.com
July 4
Old Glory Days. Children’s parade, games, music, face painting, balloon animals and pie eating contest. Chardon Square/Gazebo, Short Court Street, chardonchamber.com
Kent Heritage Festival. Held in downtown Kent on Water, Erie, Franklin and Main streets between Depeyster and Cougler. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. kent360.com, kentbiz.com
Artwalk. Meet the artists who make Downtown Akron culturally and artistically vibrant. Free trolley to more than 20 destinations. 5-10 p.m. downtownakron.com
Independence Day Parade. Begins at the Fairlawn Town Center and proceeds west to the Dillard’s parking lot at Summit Mall. 6:30 p.m. 2775 W. Market St., cityoffairlawn.com
Willoughby Fireworks. 9:45 p.m. South High School, 5000 Shankland Road, Willoughby, 440-953-4200, willoughbyohio.com
Rock and Boom. Celebrate Independence Day from the deck of the Mather and watch Cleveland’s fireworks. 8 p.m. 216-621-2400, greatscience.com
Mentor Fireworks. Spectacular fireworks display can be viewed from Civic Center Park and Mentor High School. 9:50 p.m. Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, cityofmentor.com
Westlake Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks. Parade begins at Westlake High School and proceeds east on Hilliard Blvd. Evening activities take place at Clague Park. cityofwestlake.org
Willowick, Eastlake and Wickliffe Fireworks. The fireworks display will take place at the Lake County Captains’ Stadium; the gates open at 7 p.m. & the show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Admission is Free for this event.
American Babies.. Drop-by Sanctuary Marsh this 4th of July. Naturalist Jake Kudrna will be out netting American bullfrog tadpoles on this American holiday. North Chagrin Nature Center 3037 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills. www.clevelandmetroparks.com
Bay Days – Cahoon Park – Bay Village. Great activities for all ages during the day and come see the spectacular fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Visit website to see full Fourth of July event details here.
July 5
Hudson Fireworks Celebration. Fireworks begin at dusk. Barlow Farm Park, 2100 Barlow Road, Hudson, 330‐256‐8704, myhcf.org
