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The Garden Club of Cleveland in May transformed donated and upcycled flowers into a large-scale public art installation on Wade Oval in University Circle, inviting visitors to take photos, create bouquets, and take home blooms during its first-ever Flower Flash. Two more events are planned later this year.
The City of University Heights continued a six-decade tradition with its annual Memorial Day parade, complete with classic cars, safety forces, mounted police, and community groups. Families lined the route as candy flew, performers entertained and neighbors gathered to mark the holiday together.
Lake Erie Ink marked the 10th anniversary of its Teen Book Project with the launch of this year’s anthology, "Lights, Camera, Action," compiled by student writers from Ohio schools. The annual initiative gives teens the opportunity to publish their works, collaborate with peer editors, and discover the power of sharing their voices.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting Museum Family Day: Dino Day on Sunday, May 31, with dinosaur-themed activities, fossil digs, live animal encounters, crafts, and film screenings. Sponsored by Real Good Foods, guests can explore prehistoric life through hands-on programming and experiences.
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The South Euclid Food Truck Park kicks off its fourth season on June 5 with live music, food trucks, and a full summer calendar of concerts, food trucks and events. After infrastructure improvements, city officials say the park has evolved into a true gathering place in the downtown district.
Cuyahoga County Public Library invites readers of all ages and abilities to dig into books this summer with its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. "Unearth a Story" features a prehistoric-theme, a focus on dinosaurs and archaeology, and urges participants to build daily reading habits—offering activities and rewards that spark curiosity and prevent summer learning loss.
Despite an early shutdown due to large crowds, organizers of the 17th Cleveland Asian Festival say this year’s event was one of the best. Festival leaders highlighted the community’s enthusiasm and encouraged visitors to support AsiaTown businesses. Photographer Reuben Kutash documented the fun!
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Parade the Circle returns June 13 with a "Momentum" theme inspired by CMA’s “American Printed Silks” exhibit. Parade prep is in its new creative home at the CMA Community Arts Center. Lead artist Hector Castellanos Lara says participants are ready with elaborate costumes and decorations!
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Lake View Cemetery will honor fallen service members during a Memorial Day observance at the James A. Garfield Memorial. Volunteers will place thousands of American flags on veterans’ graves ahead of the holiday.
NRP Group's $50 million mixed-use project called Mingyue Place will transform the former Dave’s Market site in AsiaTown with housing, commercial space, a Cleveland Public Library branch, a park, and other amenities—all shaped by community input.
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity invites volunteers to help frame walls for future homes as part of the Pope Leo Village initiative in Buckeye-Woodhill. The effort is inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s commitment to service, work to expand affordable homeownership opportunities, and engaging the community in hands-on service.
A group of Cleveland architecture enthusiasts recently received a rare opportunity to tour the Greenbrier Suite inside Terminal Tower—the lavish English Gothic residence, once occupied by Oris and Mantis Van Sweringen. The evening offered visitors an intimate look at one of downtown Cleveland’s most hidden architectural treasures.
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Acclaimed horticulturist and author Abra Lee will visit Cleveland Botanical Garden on May 16 to discuss the overlooked contributions of Black gardeners, farmers, and growers and the lasting impact of their work on American horticulture and agriculture.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) has opened applications for its 2027 Project Support grant program, offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 to nonprofit organizations producing arts and cultural programs in Cuyahoga County.
Thursday, April 9 marks the first Local News Day, a national initiative led by journalists and media innovators to strengthen local journalism across the country. FreshWater Cleveland, an independent, award-winning news source serving Greater Cleveland since 2010, invites readers to support FreshWater's mission.
The BorderLight Theatre Festival returns to Playhouse Square July 8-11, featuring productions across 15 stages with artists from 12 states and three countries. The four-day fringe festival offers live performances and diverse programming with flexible ticket options and a commitment to accessibility. The festival kicks off with Fringe Unleashed, a high-energy preview night at The City Club of Cleveland.
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The South Euclid Food Truck Park kicks off its fourth season on June 5 with live music, food trucks, and a full summer calendar of concerts, food trucks and events. After infrastructure improvements, city officials say the park has evolved into a true gathering place in the downtown district.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is hosting Museum Family Day: Dino Day on Sunday, May 31, with dinosaur-themed activities, fossil digs, live animal encounters, crafts, and film screenings. Sponsored by Real Good Foods, guests can explore prehistoric life through hands-on programming and experiences.
Cuyahoga County Public Library invites readers of all ages and abilities to dig into books this summer with its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. "Unearth a Story" features a prehistoric-theme, a focus on dinosaurs and archaeology, and urges participants to build daily reading habits—offering activities and rewards that spark curiosity and prevent summer learning loss.
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Parade the Circle returns June 13 with a "Momentum" theme inspired by CMA’s “American Printed Silks” exhibit. Parade prep is in its new creative home at the CMA Community Arts Center. Lead artist Hector Castellanos Lara says participants are ready with elaborate costumes and decorations!
South Euclid is experiencing a surge in residential development, with several projects in the city adding new single-family homes and townhomes. What began with developing the former Lowden Elementary site in 2024 has expanded into a broader effort to reuse vacant land, modernize zoning, and attract new residents.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University’s School of Fashion students have partnered to present “Fashion & Feather." The exhibit brings together student designs, historic fashion, and bird feathers to explore the intersections of fashion, nature, sustainability, and conservation.
Cuyahoga County Public Library opened its renovated Parma Heights branch on Saturday, April 11—a $16 million, 22,000-square-foot community hub featuring a maker space, drive-up window, and expanded meeting rooms, plus new partnerships with Aspire and Cuyahoga Community College to expand workforce training, early childhood education, and environmental learning tied to nearby Cleveland Metroparks.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Virtual Field Trips program has reached 250,000 participants, marking a milestone for the live, interactive initiative that brings hands-on science education directly into classrooms across Ohio, the U.S.. and around the world.
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s "still/emerging: Native American Works on Paper" highlights Indigenous artists' prints and drawings that are supplemented with interpretive text panels, written by Indigenous community members who share their personal perspectives and lived experiences.
Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank are continuing their partnership to address food insecurity in 2026, after serving nearly 5,000 households last year through mobile pantries, senior food boxes, and other meal programs.