June Events

June is the month of summer concerts, festivals, and fun. Learn all about the interesting things to do. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland.guide@about.com. Have an enjoyable month!

Through June 7, 2009
Friedlander
What: Explore the photography of 20th century artist, Lee Friedlander
Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

June 5-6, 2009
Hot Air Balloon Rally
What: See all of the huge balloons, with snacks and wine.
Where: Chalet Debonne, 7743 Doty Rd., Madison
Time: Friday, 5 - 11pm; Saturday, noon - 8pm
Cost: free; call 440 466-3485 for details.

June 5-7, 2009
Little Italy Art Walk
What: Dozens of Little Italy galleries and artist studios open their doors for viewing and sales.
Where: Multiple locations along Murray Hill and Mayfield Roads in Little Italy
Time: Friday and Saturday from noon to 10pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm
Cost: free

June 5-7, 2008
Founder's Day Weekend at Stan Hywet
What: Alcoholic Anonymous began as an idea at Stan Hywet's gate lodge in 1935. Celebrate this anniversary with the estate with free admission to the gate house, a film, refreshments, and transportation to other Founder's Day activities at Akron's Glenbeigh and the University of Akron.
Where: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron
Time: Friday and Saturday from 9am - 6pm, Sunday from 9am - 4pm
Cost: free

June 6-7, 2009
Northeast Ohio Polka Festival
What: Enjoy food, dancing, and live music
Where: Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake
Time: noon - midnight
Cost: $5, under 12 free; call 800-UNCORK-1 for more information.

June 13-14, 2009
Art by the Falls
What: Enjoy this juried art show with food, kids activities, and music.
Where: Riverside Park, North Main St., Chagrin Falls
Time: Saturday, 10am - 7pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm
Cost: free

June 13-14, 2009
Working Dog Weekend
What: Celebrate working dogs with kids activities, music, a parade, and live entertainment.
Where: Lake Farmpark, Kirtland
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: $4 - $6

June 12, 2009
Tremont Art Walk
What: Enjoy the many galleries of Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood at this monthly event.
Where: Tremont
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Cost: free

June 13, 2009
Meet your best friend at the Zoo
What: Find a puppy or cat to take home with you at this pet-adoption event. There'll be live entertainment and vendors, and lots of fun.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: free

June 19-21, 2009
Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival
What: Enjoy rides, crafts, a parade, a laser show, and more at this annual festival.
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Avon
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

June 13, 2009
Parade the Circle
What: Enjoy the parade, the music, and the festivities at this annual event.
Where: Wade Oval, University Circle
Time: 11am - 4pm; parade is at noon
Cost: Free

June 20 - 21, 2009
Dairy Days
What: Enjoy children's activitites, live entertainment, a parade, giveaways, and more.
Where: Lake Farmpark, Kirtland
Time: Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm
Cost: $4-$6

June 14, 2008
Juneteenth
What: Enjoy music, food, entertainment, art, crafts, and more at this annual festival.
Where: Tappan Square, Main St., Oberlin
Time: 10am - 6pm
Cost: free

June 23 - 27, 2009
Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival and Parade
What: Enjoy food, entertainment, children's activities, rides, vendors, and a parade.
Where: Memorial Park, Park Dr., Wadsworth
Time: Varies
Cost: free (there's a fee for the rides.)

June 24 - 28, 2009
Old Fashioned Days
What: Enjoy food, rides, live music, a parade, and fireworks at this annual festival.
Where: Brunswick High School, 3581 Center Rd., Brunswick
Time: Wednesday - Saturday, 4pm - 11pm; Sunday, 2pm - 9pm
Cost: $2;call 330 225-2720 for details.

June 26 - 28, 2009
Brecksville Home Days
What: Enjoy music, food, children's activities, rides, fireworks, and a classic car show.
Where: Ohio 21 and 82, east of 82 exit off of I-77
Time: Friday 5pm - 11pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 11pm
Cost: free

June 20, 2009
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival
What: Join Cleveland's Gay and Lesbian community in celebrating the city's diversity, with a parade, food, live entertainment, children's activities, a beer garden, and social and community exhibitors.
Where: Voinovich Park, Cleveland
Time: noon - 9pm
Cost: free

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

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