OHIO EVENTS
Events are listed by date. If you would like to submit an event CLICK HERE for details.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of event dates and listings, however, we still advise that you check the venues website or call ahead before traveling.
MARCH 2025
FLANAGAN’S WAKE
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Date(s): January 3-April 26, 2025
Location: Playhouse Square |Kennedy’s Cabaret
1501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
Ticket sales: 216.241.6000 | playhousesquare.org
25TH ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE EXHIBIT
Trumbull County NE OH
Dates: January 11th – May 31st
Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm
Location: The National Packard Museum
1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH
Admission: $10
Learn more: packardmuseum.org
“A retrospect of the past 25 years of motorcycle exhibits.”
ORCHIDS: LOVE IN BLOOM
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Select Dates: February 14-March 30, 2025
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106
Tickets required:
Orchids return to Cleveland Botanical Garden this February creating a romantic paradise. Love itself has taken root, blooming brightly for all to see. holdenfg.org
CLICK HERE to read about our visit.
22ND ANNUAL ICE WINE FESTIVAL
Ashtabula-Lake Counties NE OH
Select days: March 1-31, 2025
Location: Grand River Valley
DETAILS: visitashtabulacounty.com
Earth, Air, Fire & Water: Art & the Four Elements Spring Art Show
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Lake County NE OH
Dates: Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland (44094)
Displayed artwork will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-256-1404 or visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/springartshow.
Lake Metroparks presents “Earth, Air, Fire & Water: Art & the Four Elements,” a spring art show featuring a unique curation of paintings, illustrations, metal work and more that highlight the natural beauty of earth, air, fire and water. The exhibition will be on display at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center from Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Ancient Greeks believed that all matter was made of four elements: earth, air, fire and water. Artists throughout the ages have expressed the power and innate beauty of these elements in their work, and this show provides an opportunity to discover how today’s artists are interpreting those same classic concepts and natural elements in a modern way.
The show will feature various materials and artists, including:
Christine Allchin—quilts, jewelry, paintings
Judy Hoppert—graphite, pen & ink, encaustic
Rosalind C. Hughes—metal work
Margaret Li—digital illustration, ink, paint
Martina Matthews—paper collage, jewelry, watercolors
Manitu Okahas—mixed media, dreamcatchers, jewelry, baskets, clothing
Reese Oress—multimedia
Kate Pennington—paintings in acrylic and oil
Angela Schaal—paintings in acrylic and oil
Christine Siarka—mixed media, collage, clay
Meet and talk with the artists at an opening reception on Saturday, March 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.
QUILTS
Lake County NE OH
DATES: March 28-April 27, 2025
TIMES:
LOCATION: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), Kirtland, OH
Farmpark admission applies
website
CAR PARTS WAREHOUSE I-X PISTON POWERED AUTO-RAMA
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: March 28-30, 2025
Location: I-X Center, Cleveland
ixcenter.com
LEAP’s 2025 Sip & Support Wine Tasting Benefit
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Date: March 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Solon Community Center: 35000 Portz Pkwy Solon, OH 44139
Admission: $75/ticket
LEAP’s Sip & Support Wine Tasting Benefit is on March 31, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Solon Community Center. For just $75, enjoy a curated selection of wines from 10 local wineries paired with a handcrafted charcuterie board. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win incredible raffle prizes! All proceeds will support LEAP’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently. Tickets are limited—secure yours today!
Contact info and/or website:
leapinfo.networkforgood.com
APRIL 2025
OPENING DAY – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: April 1,2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILTING EXPO
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: April 3-5, 2025
Location: I-X Center, Cleveland
ixcenter.com
ALL AMERICAN PET EXPO
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: April 4-6, 2025
Location: I-X Center, Cleveland
ixcenter.com
PANCAKE BREKFAST FUNDRAISER
County: Lorain County
Dates: April 5, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Amherst Eagles #1442, 1161 Milan Ave., Amherst, OH 44001
Admission:
$10 for Adults (11+ years old) | $5 for Children (3-10 years old) | Free for Children (0-2 years old)
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast fundraiser supporting Police Pictures! Enjoy pancakes, sausage, and great company while contributing to a meaningful cause. All proceeds help support and humanize law enforcement officers.
Tickets: Email based on location:
Amherst: jkelly@policepictures.org
Sheffield Village: urig@sheffieldvillage.com
Elyria: mperkins@cityofelyria.org
North Ridgeville: bstempowski@nridgeville.org
Call for ticket pickup: (440) 363-8003
Website: POLICEPICTURES.ORG/FUND
TOLEDO ZOO WINE TASTINGS 2025
Dates: April 11 – Malawi Event Center
June 6 – Africa! Overlook
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609
toledozoo.org/events/wine
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY
Medina County NE OH
Date: April 12th and 19th
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Date: April 12–13 & 18–19, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. in Kirtland 44094
Enjoy Breakfast with the Bunny April 12–13 & 18–19 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lake Metroparks Farmpark! This special springtime tradition is presented by Ken Ganley Subaru Wickliffe and Ken Ganley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Mentor.
Begin with a buffet-style meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, French toast, and assorted fruit, plus coffee, juice and milk. The guest of honor will hop around the café to visit each table.
After breakfast, snap a family photo with the bunny under his arbor. Then take a wagon ride and spend the day taking part in Farmpark’s regular activities: milk a cow, visit the greenhouse and see spring lambs and other farm animals up close.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://goto.lakemetroparks.com/breakfast-with-bunny; terms and conditions apply. Tickets are $25 for individuals ages two and older and $5 for children younger than two; fee includes breakfast and Farmpark admission. All participants, including children younger than two, must be registered due to space limitations. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ticket sales begin Monday, March 10 at 8 am for Lake County residents and Farmpark members. Open registration begins Tuesday, March 11 at 8 am.
CHIHULY NIGHTS ILLUMINATE FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY
Franklin County Central OH
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Dates: April 12, May 10, September 13, October 4 & November 8
Time: 7-10pm each night
Location: 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
fpconservatory.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.
New this year! Enjoy a rotating lineup of live musicians performing from 8-9pm as you unwind and explore the gardens, plant collections, current exhibitions, and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II. Enhance your Chihuly Night with a 45-minute docent-led tour of the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection. Discover the history of the installations and Dale Chihuly’s impact on glass as an art form. Tours run nightly at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.
Don’t miss shopping at the Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse or savoring refreshments from the Garden Café and cash bar, open throughout the evening events. Open April-December, sign up to take a glass blowing class in the Conservatory’s Hot Shop, no experience required.
Advance registration is recommended but not required. Special Engagement admission and membership rates apply for Chihuly Nights.
For more information on Chihuly Nights and other happenings at the Conservatory, please visit fpconservatory.org or follow the Conservatory on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.
EARTH DAY
Lake County NE OH
DATES: April 17, 2025
TIMES: Noon – 4pm
LOCATION: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), Kirtland, OH
Farmpark admission applies
website
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Date: April 18–19, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. in Kirtland 44094
Enjoy Breakfast with the Bunny April 12–13 & 18–19 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lake Metroparks Farmpark! This special springtime tradition is presented by Ken Ganley Subaru Wickliffe and Ken Ganley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Mentor.
Begin with a buffet-style meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, French toast, and assorted fruit, plus coffee, juice and milk. The guest of honor will hop around the café to visit each table.
After breakfast, snap a family photo with the bunny under his arbor. Then take a wagon ride and spend the day taking part in Farmpark’s regular activities: milk a cow, visit the greenhouse and see spring lambs and other farm animals up close.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://goto.lakemetroparks.com/breakfast-with-bunny; terms and conditions apply. Tickets are $25 for individuals ages two and older and $5 for children younger than two; fee includes breakfast and Farmpark admission. All participants, including children younger than two, must be registered due to space limitations. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ticket sales begin Monday, March 10 at 8 am for Lake County residents and Farmpark members. Open registration begins Tuesday, March 11 at 8 am.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY
Medina County NE OH
Date: April 19th
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
EASTER EGG HUNT – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
STEAM IN THE VALLEY
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Dates: April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2025
Departs: Rockside Station
cvsr.org
This year’s event features the iconic Nickel Plate Road no. 765, a magnificent Berkshire-type steam locomotive built in 1944. Known for its immense power, thundering whistle, and timeless charm, this historic locomotive is a living legend that brings the golden age of railroading to life.
Tickets go on sale to the public February 5 at 9:00 am.
KENTUCKY DERBY TEA
DATE: Saturday April 26
Time: 10:45 am – 2:00 pm Lunch at 11:00 am
Location: Castle Club Event Center beside the Victorian House Museum
Cost: $30.00 per person.
You can register online through our website under events at www.holmeshistory.com
Kentucky Derby Tea: A Sip of Southern Elegance
Step into a world where Southern charm meets timeless tradition at our Kentucky Derby Tea — a celebration of fine teas, fabulous hats, and the spirited elegance of the Derby. Sponsored by the Holmes County Historical Society. Settle in for an afternoon where every cup tells a story, and every bite carries a touch of equestrian grace.
Adorn your finest Derby Hat and join us for a parade of color, laughter, and leisurely indulgence. Pair your tea with sweet treats and savory delights, each crafted to match the decadence and excitement of race day. Your reservation also includes tours of our Victorian House Museum and Millersburg Glass Museum.
So place your bets on fun, fashion, and flavor — and raise your teacup to an afternoon of hats, horses, and high tea. Deadline for reservations is April.
STEMMING THE CASTLE (All Scouts)
Medina County NE OH
Date: April 26, 2025
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
Revolutionary War Encampment & Battle of Lexington & Concord Reenactment
Dates: April 26-27, 2024
Times:
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
PATCHES DAY (All Scouts in Uniform)
Medina County NE OH
Date: April 27, 2025
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
FORT MEIGS AFTER DARK LANTERN TOURS
Wood County NW OH
Date: April 26, July 26, Sept 27, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
Tour the fort by lantern light.
MAY 2025
STEAM IN THE VALLEY
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Dates: May 2-4, 2025
Departs: Rockside Station
cvsr.org
This year’s event features the iconic Nickel Plate Road no. 765, a magnificent Berkshire-type steam locomotive built in 1944. Known for its immense power, thundering whistle, and timeless charm, this historic locomotive is a living legend that brings the golden age of railroading to life.
Tickets go on sale to the public February 5 at 9:00 am.
OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL
Franklin County – Central OH
May 3, 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Ave., #100, Columbus, OH
ohioana.org
OHIO CIVIL WAR SHOW
Dates: May 3-4. 2025
Times: Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 9am-3pm
Location: Richland County Fairgrounds
750 N Home Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906
Admission
ohiocivilwarshow.com
THE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING
Dates: May 9-18, 2025
Location: Oak Harbor, OH
biggestweekinamericanbirding.com
CHIHULY NIGHTS ILLUMINATE FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY
Franklin County Central OH
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Dates: May 10, September 13, October 4 & November 8
Time: 7-10pm each night
Location: 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
fpconservatory.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.
New this year! Enjoy a rotating lineup of live musicians performing from 8-9pm as you unwind and explore the gardens, plant collections, current exhibitions, and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II. Enhance your Chihuly Night with a 45-minute docent-led tour of the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection. Discover the history of the installations and Dale Chihuly’s impact on glass as an art form. Tours run nightly at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.
Don’t miss shopping at the Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse or savoring refreshments from the Garden Café and cash bar, open throughout the evening events. Open April-December, sign up to take a glass blowing class in the Conservatory’s Hot Shop, no experience required.
Advance registration is recommended but not required. Special Engagement admission and membership rates apply for Chihuly Nights.
For more information on Chihuly Nights and other happenings at the Conservatory, please visit fpconservatory.org or follow the Conservatory on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.
MOTHER’S DAY- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: May 11, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
Free admission for all Moms.
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 11am
Location: Put-In-Bay
https://millerferry.com
STOMP
Mahoning County NE OH
Dates: May 14, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Edward W. Powers Auditorium, Youngstown
deyorpac.org
JOHN BERRY
Stark County NE OH
Date: May 15, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Country
SANTA DAY at Castle Noel
Medina County NE OH
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
THE KIMMIE CLAUS TEA
Medina County NE OH
Date: May 18, 2025
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
ISLAND WIDE GARAGE SALE
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
SANTA DAY at Castle Noel
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
castlenoel.com
HORSEFEST
Lake County NE OH
DATES: May 17-18, 2025
TIMES: 9am-5pm
LOCATION: Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid ChardonRd. (Rt. 6), Kirtland, OH
Farmpark admission applies
website
Revolutionary War Encampment & Battle of Lexington & Concord Reenactment
Geauga County Ne OH
Dates: May 24-25, 2025
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
First Siege 1813
Wood County NW OH
Date: May 24-25, 2025
Time: 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
THE GUARDIANS
Stark County NE OH
Date: May 29, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Southern Gospel
JUNE 2025
BATH ART FESTIVAL
Summit County NE OH
Dates: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Bath Community Park, 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Bath, OH 44333
Admission: free
Description:
Discover Fun, Food, Entertainment, and Arts & Crafts at Bath Art Festival
Join us for an exciting community event at Bath Community Park, located in the scenic Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio. This annual event, a local tradition since 2016, offers visitors a chance to enjoy a wide array of arts and crafts, delicious food, and live entertainment, all set in the stunning natural beauty of Bath Park.
Contact info and/or website: www.BathArtFestival.org
COSHOCTON BALLOON FESTIVAL
Dates: June 5-7, 2025
Location: Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton
Free Admission and parking.
www.coshoctonhotairballoonfestival.com
Coshocton County has one of the longest running balloon festivals in Ohio with over 20 hot air balloons filling the skies. Musical entertainment, carnival rides, festive foods, crafters and an Antique Flea Market are just a few of the items lined up at this annual festival.
TOLEDO ZOO WINE TASTINGS 2025
Date: June 6 – Africa! Overlook
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609
toledozoo.org/events/wine
FOUNDER’S DAY WEEKEND- Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: June 6-8, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
RUBBER CITY JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Gala of Giving
County: Summit
Dates: June 7, 2025
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Location: House Three Thirty
532 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44303
Admission:$125
The Open Tone Music Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival Gala is a wonderful opportunity to dress up in your favorite jazz era attire and enjoy a night of celebration with community members. It is a chance to partake in the best jazz jamboree while supporting a worthy cause. By attending the RCJBF Gala 2025, you are not only supporting the festival, but you are also contributing to the betterment of our community through continued programming. Additionally, the RCJBF Gala 2025 promises to be a night filled with entertainment,
Contact info and/or website:
rubbercityjazz.org/rcgala2025
Tickets can be purchased here:
Tickets
Ohio Valley Frontier Days
Dates: June 7-8, 2025
Location: Historic Fort Steuben
120 South Third St., Steubenville, Ohio 43952
oldfortsteuben.net
TODAY’S BRIDE WEDDING SHOW
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Date: June 8, 2025
Location: I-X Center, Cleveland
ixcenter.com
PUT-IN-BAY PRIDE
Date: June 9, 2025
Location: Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com/event/pride/
THE OAK RIDGE BOYS
Stark County NE OH
Date: June 13-14, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
51ST FOUNDER’S DAY
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: June 15, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
OHIO’S ISLAND WINE FESTIVAL
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Heineman’s Winery
Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
Black Cat Books & Oddities to host The Big Ohio Book Con, a 2-day
Convention for Book Lovers
DATES: June 28-29, 2025
LOCATION: 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, OH 44256.
Round out your bookish experience by visiting our brick-and-mortar locations just down the street at 420 S. Court St. and 119 Lafayette St., Medina, OH 44245, open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CLICK HERE for further details.
LONNIE JAY FREEMAN – Elvis Tribute to the King
Stark County NE OH
Date: June 26, 2025
Doors open: 12:30 pm | Concert 1pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
ASHLAND BALLOONFEST
Dates: June 26-29, 2025
Location: Freer Field, SR 60 (Center St.) & Morgan Ave. Ashland
ashlandballoonfest.com
“…enjoy lots of other activities: Balloon Glow, Balloon races, stage performances, sport tournaments, displays, exhibits, food and more.”
PUT-IN-BAY PYRATE FEST XVII
Dates: June 27-29, 2025
Location: DeRivera Park
Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com/event/pyrate-festival/
THE BIG OHIO BOOK CON
Dates: June 28-29, 2025
Location: Black Cat Books & Oddities
blackcatmedina.com
A convention for book lovers all over Ohio (and beyond)! Author panels, signings, bookish vendors, meet & greets, workshops, and more!
JULY 2025
SALUTE TO AMERICA
Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 4, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Blossom Festival Band*
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
Blossom’s traditional, star-spangled celebration with the Blossom Festival Band returns with a mix of patriotic marches, Broadway favorites, an Armed Forces Salute, and more — concluding with a spectacular fireworks display.**
*Please note: The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear on this concert.
**Fireworks immediately following the performance, weather permitting.
BOOM AT THE BAY
Date: July 4, 2025
Location: Peace Garden Lawn
Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE
Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
JOHN WILLIAMS Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (film with live orchestra underscore)
AARON STUTZMAN FAMILY BAND AND JOHN SCHMID
Stark County NE OH
Date: July 10, 2025
Doors open: 12:30 pm | Concert 1pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Folk & Gospel
CARMINA BURANA
Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
BASE BALL AKRON CUP – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: July 12-13, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
THE NORTHEAST OHIO QUILT SHOW
Dates: July 17-19, 2025
Times: THU 9am-4pm | FRI 9am-4pm | SAT 9am-4pm
Free admission. Free parking.
theneohioquiltshow.com
10TH ANNUAL PUT-IN-BAY JEEP INVASION
Dates: July 18-19, 2025
Location: Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
THE OHIO CHALLENGE
Dates: July 18-19, 2025
Location: Butler County Warbirds
2301 Wedekind Dr, Middletown, OH 45042
ohiochallenge.com
ROSSFORD BALLOON & FIREWORKS FEST
Dates: July 18-19, 2025
Location: Rossford, OH
rossfordbff.com
BEETHOVEN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO
Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Petr Popelka, conductor | Veronika Eberle, violin
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
MIDDLE BASS ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: July 19, 2025
Location: Middle Bass Island
millerferry.com
PUT-IN-BAY GARDEN CLUB HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Date: July 23, 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Put-In-Bay, OH
millerferry.com
THE ISAACS
Stark County NE OH
Date: July 24, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Southern Gospel, Country & Blues
OFF THE VINE – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: July 25, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME BALLOON CLASSIC & FIREWORKS
Dates: July 25-27, 2025
Time: see schedule
Location: Kent State University at Stark/Stark State College, Canton, OH
profootballhoffestival.com/balloon-classic-invitational
BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL
Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Jonathon Heyward, conductor
Jess Gillam, saxophone
With the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
FORT MEIGS AFTER DARK LANTERN TOURS
Wood County NW OH
Date: July 26, Sept 27, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
Tour the fort by lantern light.
HISTORIC LYME VILLAGE CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
Erie County NW OH
Dates: July 26-27, 2025
Location: 5001 State Route 4, Bellevue, OH 44811
419.483-4949 | lymevillage.org
AN EVENING WITH CYNTHIA ERIVO
Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
KENNY ROGERS BAND FEATURING DON GATLIN THROUGH THE YEARS
Stark County NE OH
Date: July 31, 2025
Doors open: 12:30 pm | Concert 1pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
ALL OHIO BALLOON FEST
Dates: July 31-August 2, 2025
Location: Union County Airport, 15000 Weaver Rd., Marysville
allohioballoonfest.com
AUGUST 2025
BRAHMS & LISZT
Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Daniele Rustioni, conductor | Alessio Bax, piano
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
DEFIANCE COUNTY HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
Date: August 2, 2025
Time:
Location: Defiance County Airport
20399 Airport Road, Defiance, OH 43512
defianceballoonfest.com
ANTIQUE POWER SHOW
Dates: August 2-3, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
FLAG CITY BALLOONFEST
Dates: August 8-10, 2025
Location: Emory Adams Park
1861 South Blanchard Street, Findlay, OH 45840, Findlay, Ohio 45840
flagcityballoonfest.com
RACCOON COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dates: August 9, 2025
Time: Noon – 7pm
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
BALLOONS OVER WADSWORTH
Dates: August 9, 2025
Location: Wadsworth Municipal Airport
balloonsoverwadsworth.com
MAHLER’S TITAN
Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Elim Chan, conductor | Christiane Karg, soprano
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
Civil War Reenactment at Hale Farm & Village
Dates: August 9-10, 2025
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OH
website
THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL*
Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Tony DeSare, vocals and piano
*Please note: Billy Joel does not appear on this concert.
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
BASH ON THE BAY
Dates: August 13-14, 2025
Location: Put-in-Bay Airport, OH
millerferry.com
HONKY TONK HARMONIES featuring The Zmed Borthers
Stark County NE OH
Date: August 14, 2025
Doors open: 12:30 pm | Concert 1pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
D-DAY Conneaut
Dates: August 14-16, 2025
Rain or shine.
Location: Conneaut, OH
For directions click here.
Once again D-Day Ohio, Inc. will invade the Lake Erie shores of Conneaut, Ohio, and stage the largest D-Day (1944) living history reenactment in the country. Featuring over reenactors from across the US and Canada, spectators will witness men, women, and their machines perform a living tribute to the veterans of WWII through dress, mock battles, and living history displays.
Since 1999, this annual recreation of the amphibious Allied landings upon the beaches of Normandy, France, has thrilled thousands of spectators. The event occurs within the beautifully kept grounds of Conneaut Township Park, Conneaut, Ohio, and assembles over 1,200 re-enactors from across the United States and Canada. Remarkably, the 250 yard long beach and sloping adjacent terrain closely resemble Omaha Beach in Normandy, France.
For visitor information visit
Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau
ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS
Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Daniel Reith, conductor
Stephen Tavani, violin
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
A RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CELEBRATION
Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Andy Einhorn, conductor
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
MENDELSSOHN’S SCOTTISH SYMPHONY
Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Stephanie Childress, conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
BRITTEN Simple Symphony
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
NORTHEAST OHIO STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: August 23-24, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
The 60 years’ war for Ohio: American Revolution
Wood County NW OH
Date: August 23-24, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
Admission: website
TRIUMPHANT QUARTET
Stark County NE OH
Date: August 28, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Southern Gospel
MADE IN OHIO FESTIVAL
Summit County NE OH
Dates: August 29, 30 and 31, 2025
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Akron, OH 44333
Admission: $12 adults
Join Us for the 15th Annual Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival at Hale Farm & Village!
Celebrate the best of Ohio at the 2025 Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival, showcasing Ohio artisans, local food, and the rich history of Hale Farm & Village. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to explore the diverse talents of Ohio’s creators, enjoy delicious local cuisine, and experience the charm of one of Ohio’s premier cultural destinations.
Contact info and/or website: www.MadeinOhioFestival.org
DISNEY’S THE LION KING LIVE IN CONCERT
Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Sarah Hicks, conductor
Blossom Festival Chorus
HANS ZIMMMER Disney’s The Lion King (film with live orchestra underscore)
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT PUT-IN-BAY
Dates: August 29-September 1, 2025
Location: South Bass Island
millerferry.com
US AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS
Cleveland Air Show
Cuyahoga County NE OH
Dates: August 30-September 1, 2025
Location: Burke Lakefront Airport
Cleveland, OH
clevelandairshow.com
PERCH & PILSNER FESTIVAL
Ashtabula County NE OH
Dates: August 30-31, 2024
Location: Conneaut Township
480 Lake Rd., Conneaut, OH
DETAILS: visitashtabulacounty.com
SEPTEMBER 2025
BRONCOS ON THE BAY
Dates: September 5-7, 2025
Location: Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
HISTORIC WEEKENDS PUT-IN-BAY
Date: September 5-7, 2025
Location: Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
ART IN THE PARK
Date: September 6, 2025
Location: DeRivera Park
Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY
Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
Location: Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tickets: clevelandorchestra.com
MOHICAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Dates: September 11-13, 2025
Location: Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, OH 44628
mohicanwilderness.com
A favorite annual attraction in the Mohican Area! This is a family festival, now in its 32nd year. Bring your lawn chairs and a few good friends to enjoy the most scenic venue around. Picnic tables and benches are available on a first come first serve basis. Kids are free and parking is free for the day. Food and craft vendors available.
BALLOON FESTIVAL – Light Up the Night!
Dates: September 12-13, 2025
Time: 4pm-10pm
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
MONARCH FESTIVAL
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: South Bass Island Lighthouse 2368 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay, OH
millerferry.com
CHIHULY NIGHTS ILLUMINATE FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY
Franklin County Central OH
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Dates: September 13, October 4 & November 8
Time: 7-10pm each night
Location: 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
fpconservatory.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.
New this year! Enjoy a rotating lineup of live musicians performing from 8-9pm as you unwind and explore the gardens, plant collections, current exhibitions, and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II. Enhance your Chihuly Night with a 45-minute docent-led tour of the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection. Discover the history of the installations and Dale Chihuly’s impact on glass as an art form. Tours run nightly at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.
Don’t miss shopping at the Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse or savoring refreshments from the Garden Café and cash bar, open throughout the evening events. Open April-December, sign up to take a glass blowing class in the Conservatory’s Hot Shop, no experience required.
Advance registration is recommended but not required. Special Engagement admission and membership rates apply for Chihuly Nights.
For more information on Chihuly Nights and other happenings at the Conservatory, please visit fpconservatory.org or follow the Conservatory on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.
PUT-IN-BAY VINTAGE SPORTS CAR RACES & REUNION
Date: September 16-18, 2025
Location: Put-In-Bay Airport
Put-In-Bay
millerferry.com
HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Eagles Tribute Band
Stark County NE OH
Date: September 18, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
MILLER BOAT LINE 5k & 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 8am-Noon
Location: The Boathouse 218 Hartford Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH
millerferry.com
Scenic race and family walk along the Lake Erie shoreline of Put-in-Bay. Sponsored by Miller Ferry.
RAVENNA BALLOON A-FAIR
Dates: September 25-28, 2025
Location: Randolph Portage County Fairgrounds, Randolph OH
Parade: Downtown Ravenna
ravennaballoonafair.com
FORT MEIGS AFTER DARK LANTERN TOURS
Wood County NW OH
Date: Sept 27, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
Tour the fort by lantern light.
OCTOBER 2025
CHARDON POLKA BAND
Stark County NE OH
Date: October 2, 2025
Doors open: 12:30 pm | Concert 1pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
OHIO MART – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Date: October 2-5, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
CHIHULY NIGHTS ILLUMINATE FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY
Franklin County Central OH
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Dates: October 4 & November 8
Time: 7-10pm each night
Location: 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
fpconservatory.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.
New this year! Enjoy a rotating lineup of live musicians performing from 8-9pm as you unwind and explore the gardens, plant collections, current exhibitions, and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II. Enhance your Chihuly Night with a 45-minute docent-led tour of the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection. Discover the history of the installations and Dale Chihuly’s impact on glass as an art form. Tours run nightly at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.
Don’t miss shopping at the Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse or savoring refreshments from the Garden Café and cash bar, open throughout the evening events. Open April-December, sign up to take a glass blowing class in the Conservatory’s Hot Shop, no experience required.
Advance registration is recommended but not required. Special Engagement admission and membership rates apply for Chihuly Nights.
For more information on Chihuly Nights and other happenings at the Conservatory, please visit fpconservatory.org or follow the Conservatory on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL & OX ROAST
Geauga County NE OH
Dates: October 11-12, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
OKTOBERFEST
Dates: October 11-12, 2025
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: DeRivera Park
Put-In-Bay, OH
millerferry.com/
Brigade Napoleon – European Reenactment
Wood County NW OH
Date: October 11-12, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
FORT MEIGS GARRISON GHOST WALKS
Wood County NW OH
Dates: October 17-18, 24-25, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
Discover the spookier side of this historic place.
GHOST WALK TOURS
Dates: October 24-25, 2025
Time: 5pm-10pm
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
FORT MEIGS GARRISON GHOST WALKS
Wood County NW OH
Dates: October 24-25, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
Discover the spookier side of this historic place.
HALLOWEEN AT THE BAY
Date: October 25, 2025
Location: Put-In-Bay, OH
millerferry.com
GREATER VISION
Stark County NE OH
Date: October 30, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Southern Gospel
NOVEMBER 2025
BUCKEYE BOOK FAIR
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
from 9:30am – 4:00pm.
The event will take place at Greystone Event Center 50 Riffel Road in Wooster, Ohio 44691.
buckeyebookfair.org
Come support the charity that promotes Ohio authors, illustrators, and reading!
SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
Guernsey County
Dates: November 7-8, 2025
Location: Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center 7033 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge Ohio
visitguernseycounty.com
CHIHULY NIGHTS ILLUMINATE FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY
Franklin County Central OH
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Dates: November 8
Time: 7-10pm each night
Location: 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203
fpconservatory.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory owns the largest private collection of Dale Chihuly artwork in any Botanical setting in the United States! Chihuly Nights offer you the opportunity to view 18 installations spectacularly illuminated to create heightened drama and breathtaking views within the backdrop of the interior and of the warmth of the Conservatory.
New this year! Enjoy a rotating lineup of live musicians performing from 8-9pm as you unwind and explore the gardens, plant collections, current exhibitions, and James Turrell’s Light Raiment II. Enhance your Chihuly Night with a 45-minute docent-led tour of the Conservatory’s Chihuly Collection. Discover the history of the installations and Dale Chihuly’s impact on glass as an art form. Tours run nightly at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.
Don’t miss shopping at the Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse or savoring refreshments from the Garden Café and cash bar, open throughout the evening events. Open April-December, sign up to take a glass blowing class in the Conservatory’s Hot Shop, no experience required.
Advance registration is recommended but not required. Special Engagement admission and membership rates apply for Chihuly Nights.
For more information on Chihuly Nights and other happenings at the Conservatory, please visit fpconservatory.org or follow the Conservatory on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.
BACK INTIME CHRISTMAS
Dates: November 28-29, 2025
Location: Century Village Museum
14653 East Park St., Burton, OH 44021
440.834.1492 | centuryvillagemuseum.org
DECK THE HALL – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Summit County NE OH
Select dates: November 28-December 30, 2025
Location: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
stanhywet.org
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND – Jazzy Little Christmas
Stark County NE OH
Date: November 29, 2025
Doors open: 12:30 pm | Concert 1pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
DECEMBER 2025
THE INSPIRATIONS
Stark County NE OH
Date: December 4, 2025
Doors open: 6:30 pm | Concert 7pm
Location: Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330.877.9353 | hartvillekitchen.com
Genre: Southern Gospel
45th Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Dates: December 5-7, 2025
Friday Noon-7, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-4
Held always the first weekend in December at
E.J. Thomas Hall, Akron, Ohio (University of Akron Campus)
Featuring 106 artists and craftspeople…many of them local favorites
General admission $5.00, $4.50 seniors (62+), Children 12 & under free
Free Campus Parking
E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
FORT MEIGS HISTORIC HOLIDAYS
Wood County NW OH
Dates: December 14, 2025
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
website
