2026 Summer Event Showcase

Cleveland Metroparks Trail Challenge, presented by MetroHealth

Explore and move toward better health with Trail Challenge presented by MetroHealth. Challenge yourself to complete 10 trails in 10 different reservations in 2026!

Through September 2026; Various Cleveland Metroparks Reservations; clevelandmetroparks.com/trailchallenge

TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition 

Great Lakes Science Center brings “TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition,” presented by Bank of America, to Cleveland from May 21, 2026 to Jan. 18, 2027. Tickets are on sale now! 

May 21, 2026–Jan. 18, 2027; Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114; greatscience.com

Public Square Farmers Market

Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland’s Public Square Farmers Market. Shop seasonal produce and handmade goods, listen to live music, support local businesses and experience the best flavors of the region in Downtown’s central park.

June 11-Aug. 27; Cleveland Public Square, Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.; downtowncleveland.com

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank

For 47 years, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland presented by KeyBank has honored the tradition — and kept it moving. Experience our most expansive festival yet, with performances indoors and out, where jazz’s rich legacy meets the artists shaping its future. Immerse yourself in a genre-bending lineup featuring artists ranging from hometown heroes to global visionaries, honoring jazz’s roots while boldly driving it forward.

June 25-27;Playhouse Square,1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115; tri-c.edu/jazzfest

2026 Blossom Music Festival 

Experience the 2026 Blossom Music Festival with The Cleveland Orchestra. Enjoy captivating performances in a stunning outdoor setting.  

July 3 – Sept. 6; 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223; clevelandorchestra.com 

Mean Girls at Beck Center for the Arts

July 10-Aug. 9; 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107; beckcenter.org

Adapted from Mean Girls, Tina Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. We have all experienced some “Plastics” in our lives. Cady Heron grew up on an African savanna, but nothing could prepare her for the wild and malicious ways of her strange adventure in suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to popularity? By taking on frenemies led by the charming but cutting Regina George. Cady learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Annual Clean Water Fest

Come to the No. 1 event in the No. 2 Business. Our festival of all things water will return on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. A full day of free games, giveaways, tours, education and inspiration unlike no other! Join thousands of our closest friends from Northeast Ohio and beyond at Clean Water Fest. Free Event!

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 9 A.M.-4 P.M.; 4747 E.49th St., Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125; cleanwaterfest.com