RNC Thank You Party
Congrats CLE, we successfully pulled off the RNC. The Cleveland 2016 Host Committee is giving us a pat on the back July 29-31. The festivities begin Friday night with the Cleveland Orchestra’s Star Spangled Spectacular concert, food trucks and fireworks at Public Square. Return the next day for A Community Thank You Party filled with live bands including Honeybucket and Cats on Holiday, family activities, food trucks and Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream. While you’re in the neighborhood, stop on by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum for a free run through the galleries of music legends from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2016cle.com
Mid West Reggae Fest
Whether you’re a Bob Marley fanatic or just looking for some summer fun, head out to the 25th annual Mid West Reggae Fest at Clay Park’s Resort July 29-31. Jam out to the best regional reggae artists such as Marty Dread, Badfish, and the Flex Crew while browsing through Caribbean vendors, swimming in the resort lake or even playing paintball. $85 weekend ticket. July 29, 5p.m.-midnight, July 30, noon-midnight, July 31, noon-4p.m.;13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, midwestreggaefest.com
Labatt Undomesticated Beer Games
Have you ever wanted to play human bowling or use a giant slingshot? Get your chance to show off unconventional sportsmanship at Labatt Undomesticated Games July 30 at Wendy Park at Whiskey Island. Teams of six will battle it out in five categories: human bowling, oversized slingshot, keg-o-war, roller dash, and the Undomesticated Challenge. If you would rather sip and spectate, there is plenty of beer, food and games that will be equally thrilling. $125 per team. July 30, 10a.m.-9p.m.; 2800 Whiskey Island Drive, Cleveland, labattgames.com/cleveland
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Christmas in July
’Tis the summer to be jolly, so hop aboard the annual Christmas in July train July 30. Departing at 7 p.m. from Rockside station and returning at 9p.m, passengers can eat, drink, bid at a silent auction, and sit on Summer Santa’s lap. Ride coach for $65 a ticket or dine deluxe for $100 a ticket. Portions of proceeds go toward the annual Polar Express Charity Runs fund. July 30, 7-9p.m.; 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, cvsr.com/christmas-in-july
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Release Party
Your favorite wizard is back and Case Western Reserve University Quidditch Team is throwing a midnight release party in his honor at Appletree Books in Cedar Fairmount. On July 30, all witches, wizards and muggles can participate in games, trivia, a costume contest and photo ops with Hogwarts professors. July 30, 8p.m.-1a.m.; 12419 Cedar Road, Cleveland, appletree-books.com