Mentor, Ohio
Upcoming Events in Mentor Ohio
March
| 9 - 10 | 
Annual KidShow
- Designed to get good information into busy parents' hands, this two-day free event also offers a wonderful opportunity to spend endless hours of activity and fun with the family. Entertainment is huge during the KidShow weekend with performances every half hour on the stage in front of Macy's. Along with stage entertainment there are plenty of things to do. Daily activities include exhibitors up and down the mall, play area and inflatables, "The Kids Counter" featuring interactive activities like cookie decorating with Eat'nPark and Mrs. Field's and a coloring contest, face painting, costume characters, on-going trivia for prizes from the stage, and impromptu snack attacks on stage - free snacks for everyone! On Saturday ONLY, be one of the first 500 families to register at the Registration Center at the top of the Food Court and receive a free goody bag stuffed with information and discounts along with samples and some surprises! One lucky family will find a red envelope in their goody bag and will win a set of five Family Four Packs courtesy of the Lake County Captains! Sat.10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Address: Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Avenue , Mentor, Ohio |
June
| 16 |
Wildwood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
- This is an outdoor, juried lawn show featuring more than 50 fine artists and fine crafters. Entertainment, refreshments and a wide variety of artists and crafters makes this one of the best festivals in the area. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road , Mentor, Ohio |
July
| 4 |
Festival on the Lagoons
- Annual festival on the water with clowns, jugglers, storytellers, and many free, family friendly activities. Enjoy a ride through the Lagoons aboard a 72-foot U.S. Navy Landing Craft, or take a hayride through the 450-acre nature preserve. Other activities include kayak rides, huge arts & crafts sale, inflatable fun rides, sand sculpting contest, kid's treasure hunt, guided nature walks, nautical displays, live music and so much more! Address: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, 8365 Harbor Drive , Mentor, Ohio |
| 21 - 19 |
Mentor Farmers Market
- It's the annual market with a festival atmosphere! Sure you'll find fresh produce, but you can also shop for arts and crafts, enjoy some great refreshments and be entertained by musicians and strolling performers. Bring the family The market is open each Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. Admission is free. View a vendors list and learn more online. Weekly features include Watermelon eating contest, 3rd Annual Pie Baking Contest, Summer Grilling Demonstrations. Address: Eleanor B Garfield Park, 7967 Mentor Avenue , Mentor, Ohio |
| 4 |
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
- This is a family event. Come early, enjoy the free entertainment and stay for the biggest fireworks display in Lake County, which starts at about 9:50 p.m. Live music begins at 6:30 p.m. Strolling performers entertain the whole family and inflatables are available for the children to enjoy. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Parking at Civic Center Park, Mentor High School, or at Market Street and Hopkins Road. Address: 8500 Civic Center Boulevard , Mentor, Ohio |
| 7 - 25 |
Old Village Market
- Enjoy the combination fresh-produce market and arts festival featuring specialty food items, locally-grown produce, musicians, entertainers and artists on the expansive lawns of the James A. Garfield property. Address: 8095 Mentor Avenue , Mentor, Ohio |
August
| 3 |
Mentor Cruise In
- The biggest gathering of pre-1980 cars in the area. More than 1,000 cars congregate in the parking lots and throughout the grounds of Civic Center Park. Free admission. Refreshments available. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trophies will be presented to this year’s favorite cars. First arrivals* will receive goodie bags and dash plaques. Door Prizes will be awarded throughout the event. In person registration begins on site at 8 a.m. However, no vehicles will be admitted before 8 a.m. No pets, alcohol, roller blades or bicycles will be allowed. Address: 8500 Civic Center Boulevard , Mentor, Ohio |
| 16 - 17 |
Mentor CityFest
- TWO Days – One BIG Event! Mark your calendar for the biggest two-day event in northeast Ohio! More than 25,000 people attended this family-oriented, active event last year. We’re working to bring exciting features to this year’s festival. Friday, 4 – 11 p.m. & Saturday, 12 – 11 p.m. Two stages with nonstop entertainment. Headliners include The Spazmatics (Friday) and Cleveland’s Breakfast Club (Saturday) Rock wall, inflatables, interactive games for kids and adults Huge assortment of delicious foods from more than 20 vendors Expanded beer and wine gardens with beer and wine tasting events Mid-way games run by local non-profits Fun family activities scheduled all festival long And much, much more! Address: Civic Center Park, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. , Mentor, Ohio |
December
| 24 |
Wildwood Holiday Display and Craft Show
- Many wonderful holiday items for sale from over 25 vendors including wreaths and swags, gingerbreads, live greenery, baked goods, ornaments, stockings and much, much more. Purchase live greenery from the Wildwood Garden Club and enjoy holiday music with the Wildwood Singers. 10am – 4pm. Address: Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road , Mentor, Ohio |