Near West Recreation Casino Night 2026
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 2281 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA, 2281 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Near West Recreation’s Casino Night is back! Our annual fundraising event will return Saturday, February 7th at St Wendelin Church Hall, 2281 Columbus Rd. All proceeds from the event will support our NWR Champions Fund (financial assistance fund).
How does Casino Night work?

Purchase an admission ticket for the event which includes unlimited food and drinks (beer, wine, soda, and water).
Join us on Saturday, February 7th at St Wendelin Church Hall for a night of fun for a good cause!
When you arrive, you’ll need to purchase game chips. The chips are used to play various casino games like blackjack, craps, and poker.
Play your heart out!

At the end of the night, chips are exchanged for raffle tickets. You will place your raffle tickets in prize buckets of your choice and winners will be drawn. Prizes include but are not limited to local business gift cards, museum tickets, theatre tickets, and sporting items ($50+ value).

Bridge/Carroll/Jay Block Club Meeting
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | wine bar, 2521 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Monthly Bridge/Carroll/Jay Block Club meeting. Takes place the second Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Wine Bar on Market Ave. For more information on the neighborhood or how to get involved, please signup for the Block Club’s emailer by clicking here

February Community Meeting
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Join us for our first Community Meeting of 2026! We will be discussing the 2026 Programming Schedule, volunteer opportunities, socializing, and forming breakout groups. Food and beverages will be provided.

South of Lorain Block Club
2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | st ignatius breen center, 2008 W 30th St,, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Monthly South of Lorain Block Club meeting. Takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 in St. Ignatius’ Breen Center.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Block Club Chair Tim Del Papa at soloblockclub@gmail.com

Opening Day in Ohio City
2026-04-03 10:00 - 14:30 | Market Square Park, Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for the Inaugural Cleveland Guardians Opening Day in Ohio City! Market Square Park is your destination for family fun, local craft beers, and entertainment, before we parade across the Hope Memorial Bridge to celebrate at the stadium. Featuring our rally stage with DJ and live music from Burning River Band, the Opening Day Cookout with ballpark favorites, Ohio City Beer Tent, local vendors, mascots, games, and a 50/50 raffle with memorabilia prizes. For the finale, Slider will be leading our Opening Day Parade across the Hope Memorial Bridge to the festivities at Progressive Field.
Stick around for all-day specials and fun at participating businesses in the Market District.
RSVP here for updates and a free sticker!

Want to help us bring the event to life? Sign up to volunteer here and receive a free t-shirt. The Golf Cart Girl CLE will be offering rides across the bridge to closing volunteers.

Canalway Partners RiverSweep with Ohio City Inc.
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | OH
RiverSweep 36 is Saturday, May 2nd. Join over 1000 participants in protecting the Cuyahoga River watershed in the largest single day litter clean-up in Ohio. This year, Ohio City Inc is teaming up with Cleveland Metroparks and the Irishtown Bend Park Project to clean up at the Columbus Bridge Site (Carter and Columbus Rd. @ 1929 Columbus Rd.)
Clean-up is from 9-11 AM. Registration is required. Registered volunteers receive gloves and trash bags and a free RiverSweep T-shirt, while supplies last.
Register for the Ohio City Inc. location here.

Ohio City Kid Fest
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Frank Novak Park, 1900 W 38th St, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for the first annual Ohio City Kid Fest at Novak Park! In partnership with the Cleveland Public Library, this free, family-friendly event features a touch-a-truck experience, games, hands-on activities, and connections to local summer programs and resources.

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday, May 16thNovak Park/Carnegie West Public Library1900 W 38th, Cleveland, Ohio

May Community Meeting
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Gabor Conference Room | DiSanto Hall, 1911 W. 30th St., Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for the May Community Meeting, held in the Gabor Conference Room in DiSanto Hall at St. Ignatius High School.
We will be hosting Councilman Austin Davis to discuss community news and safety updates, as well as team members from the West Side Market to talk about project progress and upcoming plans.
Food and beverages will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors!

Music at Market Square Park: Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | OH
Join us at Market Square Park for the kick-off to our Music at Market Square Park series.
First Thursdays will feature our high-energy headliners, food trucks and drink tents. Bring the family and get your groove on.
Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band are a longtime Cleveland favorite known for high-energy roots reggae / island soul, with a feel-good sound built for summer evenings and dancing.

WSCC 21st Annual Pancake Run
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:30 | West Side Catholic Center, 3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, 3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
About the event

Sign up – Team up – Stay for the Cakes! The Pancake Run is a great way to participate with family, friends, and pets, while supporting people in need! Whether it’s your first 5k or you prefer to participate in the 1 mile walk, we all join together at the finish line to share a delicious pancake breakfast!

5K Run & 1 Mile Walk through historic Ohio CityRace time 9:00 a.m.

Time & Location

Jun 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
West Side Catholic Center, 3135 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

De-Escalation & Behavioral Health Resources Training
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Ohio City Incorporated, 3308 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Ohio City Incorporated invites you to join a Free, Community-Centered Training on De-Escalation Strategies and Behavioral Health Resources designed to help neighbors and business owners feel more informed, confident, and connected when situations arise. The training is being prepared and presented by Douglas Nichols of ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
•     A basic introduction to de-escalation techniques for everyday situations
•     An overview of local behavioral health and crisis resources available in our community
•     A welcoming space to ask questions and connect with neighbors
DATE: Tuesday, June 9
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00/7:30 PM
LOCATION: Ohio City Incorporated (3308 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113)
RSVP: Please RSVP HERE so we can plan accordingly and make sure there’s a seat for you.
Light snacks will be provided – feel free to bring your dinner with you!
Whether you’re a long-time resident, a business owner or property owner, or simply someone who wants to show up better for your neighbors – this training is for you.
Questions? Contact Liz Painter: LPainter@OhioCity.org

Literary Cleveland Children's Story Time at Hingetown Park
2026-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | W 29th Street | Hingetown Park, W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Get cozy and settle in for a magical afternoon filled with fairytales, dragons, and unforgettable adventures! We will gather together as stories come to life, transporting imaginations to faraway lands with every turn of the page. From enchanted castles to mythical creatures, each book will spark wonder, laughter, and creativity. Perfect for young readers and dreamers alike, this story time event is a fun and imaginative escape for kids of all ages.

Bike + Walking Parade Float Building at Hingetown Park
2026-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | W 29th Street | Hingetown Park, W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Prep your ride for the Neighborhood 4th of July parade at Hingetown Park

Studio Go at Hingetown Park
2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | W 29th Street | Hingetown Park, W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States

Music at Market Square Park: Line Dance is My Therapy
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | OH
Join us at Market Square Park for another installment of our Music at Market Square Park Summer concert series.
Third Thursdays will feature our high-energy headliners, food trucks and drink tents. Bring the family and get your groove on.
Line Dance is My Therapy is a community-centered line dancing experience that blends movement, joy, and wellness, welcoming dancers of all skill levels for an energetic and interactive evening.

Visitors from An Improvised Fairytale at Hingetown Park
2026-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | W 29th Street | Hingetown Park, W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Come experience an energetic community built on creativity, experimentation, and connection — and help us continue growing an inclusive home for independent comedy in Cleveland. Whether you’re a longtime comedy fan, a curious newcomer, or a performer looking to grow your craft, this event offers a space to connect, collaborate, and laugh together!

Music at Market Square Park: Apostle Jones
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:30 | OH
Join us at Market Square Park for another installment of our Music at Market Square Park Summer concert series.
First Thursdays will feature our high-energy headliners, food trucks and drink tents. Bring the family and get your groove on.
Apostle Jones is a dynamic Cleveland band with a genre-blending sound rooted in soul, rock, R&B, blues, gospel, and funk, known for lively, crowd-pleasing performances.

Neighborhood July 4th Parade at Hingetown Park
2026-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | W 29th Street | Hingetown Park, W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Bring your bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers and get ready to deck them out in red, white, and blue. We’ll provide decorating supplies, music, and plenty of patriotic spirit before the parade kicks off. Show off your festive creations in a neighborhood parade. Costumes and patriotic flair are encouraged!

Ghost Market at Hingetown Park
2026-07-15 17:00 - 21:00 | W 29th Street | Hingetown Park, W 29th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Featuring unique handmade goods, local art, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind creations, Ghost Market brings together independent creators and curious shoppers for an experience that’s as vibrant as it is fleeting.
Come explore, connect, and support local talent while discovering something unexpected around every corner.

Music at Market Square Park: OPUS 216
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:30 | OH
Join us at Market Square Park for another installment of our Music at Market Square Park Summer concert series.
Third Thursdays will feature our high-energy headliners, food trucks and drink tents. Bring the family and get your groove on.
OPUS 216 is a Cleveland-based multi-genre string ensemble that moves easily from classical to jazz, pop, and contemporary arrangements for a fresh, elevated live performance.

Chalk Festival and Kids Market at Hingetown Park
2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | OH
A fun-filled afternoon at the Kids Market & Chalk Fest! Spend the day exploring booths from local makers, artists, and creative vendors while kids transform the sidewalks into colorful masterpieces with an endless supply of chalk. The perfect place for kids to shop, create, play, and express themselves.
