Downtown is Buzzing with Activities!
Downtown Cleveland Alliance kicks off warm weather activations on May 1st with the return of recreational league signups, food truck hot-spots, and a variety of live music performances across Downtown Cleveland. Spring and summertime favorites like Memorial Mondays, Walnut Wednesdays, and Lakefront Leagues are included in this fun event lineup, running through September. New to the schedule this summer are LIVE #dtCLE Tours and Bright Nights, which have been converted to year-long programs after successfully debuting in the winter.
Check out our Food Truck Events
Memorial Mondays
Every Monday, May 1st through September 25th, head to Fort Huntington Park, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for food trucks and music amongst the memorials.
Walnut Wednesdays
Walnut Wednesday is back! Head out to Perk Plaza on Wednesdays, May 3rd through September 27th, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., to enjoy lunch from a curated lineup of food trucks, listen to talented local musicians, and enjoy summer Downtown.
Our Volleyball and kickball Leagues
DCA has teamed up with Hermes to bring volleyball and kickball back to North Coast Harbor! Lakefront Recreational Leagues are filling up fast, so hurry and get teams secured with a slot before the April 21st deadline.
Our Live Music Events
Gigs on the Green
Grab a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy the sounds and sights of summer with a free weekly Wednesday night music series, running June through September, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Experience locations throughout Downtown every month, with trendy local bands at different parks and green spaces.
First Friday Hop
The First Fridays of June, July, and August, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will feature live-themed performances with curated market vendors, a food truck, and beverages available for purchase on three different stages across downtown. Don’t feel like walking between the stages? Not a problem! Visitors can enjoy a free trolley on a loop, stopping at all the performance sites, making it easy to hop on and hop off.
And More
Take a Hike Tours
Take a Hike offers free tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland! Since 2009, our award-winning program has entertained and educated more than 48,000 guests. With 14 tours to choose from, both in-person guided and self-guided tour options, you can explore the city in some form every day of the year. In-person tours return in June.
Bright Nights of Summer
Our Winter Bright Nights were so popular they’ve been made into a year-long event! Every second Saturday of the month, celebrate the longer days of summer with games, live music, and local beer popping up at a new spot monthly.
Live #DTCLE Tours
Back by popular demand, DCA’s Winter LIVE #dtCLE tours have been converted into a year-long event. Guided Downtown Cleveland Experience Tours give participants an inside look at life Downtown. Tours stop at multiple residential buildings, where they experience the amenities, conveniences, food, and beverages that over 20,000 people already enjoy by calling Downtown home.