Arts and Culture
You Can’t Take It With You
June 3 – June 18
Spend a summer evening watching the play “You Can’t Take It With You” at Rabbit Run Theatre in Madison. Let the world think what it may, the Sycamore family lives for the sheer joy of living. A little quirky and off the wall, they meet the world head on, eyes unflinching. The apple cart is really upset when granddaughter Alice falls for Tony Kirby, son of Anthony P. Kirby, one of the country’s most wealthy and powerful men. Read More
Gazebo Concert Series
June 8 – August 10
Celebrate summer listening to live music every Wednesday night. All concerts are held at Veteran’s Park in Painesville – bring a blanket or chair for the lawn. Fantastic entertainment for all ages. Read More
Movies in the Park
Starting June 10
Join the City of Wickliffe for a movie night in the park. Perfect for the whole family, movies will be shown all summer long in beautiful Coulby Park. Read More
Little Shop of Horrors
June 10 – 26
The Fine Arts Association presents this modern classic of musical theatre featuring a nerdy florist who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Read More
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Food and Wine
57th Annual Kirtland Strawberry Festival
June 16 – 19
The festival that kicks off the summer! Featuring strawberry shortcakes, sundaes, fresh strawberries, rides, games, a flea market, crafts, food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Read More
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Woof, Wag & Wine
June 18
Bring your four-legged friend along for a tour of Grand River Cellars while you enjoy a wine tasting and live music to benefit the Lake Humane Society. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and canopies to set up on the lawn. The first 100 attendees receive a free gift. Read More
Outdoor Fun
Working Dog Weekend
June 11 – 12
Discover the many roles of the versatile canine – from tiny terriers hunting underground rodents to Newfoundlands, gentle giants who rescue stranded boaters. Celebrate these wonderful canines at Working Dog Weekend at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Read More
Best of the Bluffs – Bald Eagles
June 12
Have you ever seen a wild bald eagle? Join enthusiasts for sightings, see live animals, go on hikes and trail cart tours, learn more at information stations and enjoy additional activities. Read More
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West Breakwater Lighthouse
Open House June 11
We all have birthdays. For the Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, it’s June 9, 1925, the day its light was first lit.
The doors swing open annually to welcome the community for an open house, self-guided tour and naturally, a birthday cake.
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This year’s Annual Birthday Open House is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 from noon – 4 p.m. Last year well over a hundred people patiently waited their turn to come in for a peek.
Enjoy a stroll on the beach, climb the jagged breakwall and carefully make your way to the ladder at the bottom of the platform. Ascend the cast iron circular staircase to tackle all five floors and admire renovations to the lighthouse to date. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and bring some friends. The view from the top makes it all worth it! Admission is free and open to the public, though donations are kindly appreciated.
Happy 91st Birthday Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse!
2016 YMCA Dream House
Tours Start June 17
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The Lake County YMCA Dream House is an annual fundraising event that gives supporters the opportunity to tour – and maybe win – the house of their dreams.
2016’s Dream House is a two story colonial style home located in the Stonebridge Estates Development at 7711 Jo Ann Drive in Concord, Ohio. The house is 2,700 square feet – 3 bedrooms, a bonus room, great room, upper great room, open kitchen, breakfast room, screened in porch, three car garage, and tankless water heater – plus 1,100 square feet of finished lower level space. The outstanding outdoor patio has a built in grilling area and the property features custom-designed landscaping on a half acre lot.
The 2016 Dream House opens to the public for tours Friday, June 17. From June 17 – 26, the house is open weekends only (Friday through Sunday) from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily tours start July 1 and end August 7. On July 4, hours are restricted to 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Anyone (18 and over) who purchases a tour ticket has the opportunity to win the beautifully decorated and furnished Dream House or a $200,000 cash option AND will also have the opportunity to win a Chevy Malibu (sponsored by The Chevy Network/Classic Chevrolet).
Tour tickets are $15 each or $13 each for three or more. Tickets are available at the Dream House during tour hours, at all Lake County YMCA branches, by phone at 440-354-5656 and online.
Lake County Comes to Life!
From sunrise to sunset, every day in Lake County offers so much to discover. Be it music, lighthouses, historic attractions, outdoor adventures, beaches, wineries or beautiful farms – there is always something new to discover!
Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or perhaps well acquainted with the flare of our coastal oasis, we’ve got some ideas to help you see, do, and explore the best Lake County has to offer.
Watch this vibrant region in action, as captured by time lapse photography:
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Get out there this summer and experience it all! Share your adventures with us @LakeCountyVisitorsBureau!
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