Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends is back with family-friendly daytime fun, nighttime scare zones and a major new draw for 2026: Diablo: The Infernal Path. Guests can expect haunted mazes, themed food and long waits on peak nights as the park shifts into full Halloween mode.

Steam power, vintage tractors and 19th-century baseball are set to take over Sugarcreek as the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum prepares for its Fall Steam Festival. With free admission, locomotive rides and popular roundhouse tours that often sell out, the weekend promises a rare step back in time.

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet is coming back to the big screen in Cleveland with a live music experience built around the film's unforgettable 1990s soundtrack. The 30th anniversary tour stops at Severance Music Center in January 2027, blending the full movie with live vocals, a DJ, and a hybrid rock-orchestral ensemble.

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra is launching its 2026-27 season with an ambitious program that moves from Renaissance-inspired experimentation to a haunting World War II-era elegy. With flutist Anthony Trionfo featured and Daniel Meyer leading, the opening night at Church of the Covenant promises a striking blend of virtuosity, history and emotion.

About 500 motorcycles were registered in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 13, for the 18th annual Cops Ride, bringing law enforcement officers, retirees, motorcycle groups and supporters together to honor four Ohio officers who died in the line of duty and to support the families they left behind. "It's a brotherhood. It's a camaraderie. We're here to support all those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty," Rick, a retired Solon police officer who served fo

Cleveland Heights is set to host its first Cleveland Frocktails event, bringing sewists, knitters, quilters and other makers together for an afternoon of handmade fashion, drinks and community. Organized by designer Dru Thompson, the event gives the region’s creative scene a new platform to connect in person and show off original work.

Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood is preparing for its first Boricua Block Party, a full-day celebration of Puerto Rican culture at Clark Field. Organizers say the event will bring live music, traditional food, dance performances, vendors and community pride together in one space, marking a major moment for local families and businesses.

Longtime airshow fans remember the legendary Eagles Aerobatic Team led by aviation icons Charlie Hillard, Tom Poberezny, and Gene Soucy, who flew together for more than two decades before making their final Cleveland appearance in 1995. Thirty-one years later, the NextGen Eagles have stepped into those iconic cockpits, flying the unmistakable, feather-feathered rainbow liveries of the Christen Eagle II. Originally engineered by Frank Christensen in the late 1970s as a high-pe

With its razor-thin forward canard wing and rear-mounted pusher propeller, Fowler’s bright yellow 1986 Rutan Long-EZ resembles a futuristic spacecraft far more than a typical show plane. Even sitting motionless on the tarmac, the machine tells a story. Before he straps into the cockpit, Fowler has to physically lift the craft from its nose, manhandling the front end into position just to manually extend the forward landing gear. The reason is pure center-of-gravity physics: w

Stepping into a hangar along the flight line at Burke Lakefront Airport is always like walking into an active laboratory of aviation history, but every once in a while, timing delivers something truly poetic. Just a moment before our crew walked through the hangar doors to catch up with seasoned airshow pilot Susan Dacy, an original, stock World War II primary trainer taxied in and parked directly across from her iconic aircraft, "Big Red". In an instant, the open bay became

Down on the flight line at Burke Lakefront Airport, the air vibrates with jet exhaust, the sharp whistle of APU starts, and the unmistakable hum of ground-crew focus. Before the U.S. Navy Blue Angels ever launch into their signature low-altitude passes over Lake Erie, an army of elite maintainers owns the tarmac. Among them is Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class (AW) Courtney Thompson, who serves as a dedicated Crew Chief for Blue Angel Number 5; the team’s Lead Solo

Watching the Blue Angels execute a crisp break over Lake Erie is breathtaking, but from a medical standpoint, what is happening inside the cockpit is an absolute physiological battle against physics. When these pilots bank into high-performance maneuvers, they pull up to 7.5 positive Gs (+Gz). In practical terms, that means a 180-pound aviator instantaneously feels an effective downward load of 1,350 pounds crushing them into their seat. At that magnitude, the body’s normal c

If you’ve spent any time near downtown Cleveland this weekend, you haven’t just heard the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, you’ve felt them rattling your chest. That deep, thundering roar vibrating off the lakefront and echoing between the downtown skyscrapers is the unmistakable soundtrack to Labor Day weekend on the North Coast. Over the next three days, hundreds of thousands of spectators will line the shores of Lake Erie and pack Burke Lakefront Airport with their eyes locked firml

Cedar Point is turning its famous fries into a four-day spectacle. Happy Friar’s Fresh-Cut Fries Fest returns Sept. 10-13, 2026, with loaded fry specials, mascot photo ops and free single-day admission for guests whose last names match Fry or similar variations. The event also lines up with a HalloWeekends preview featuring four indoor haunted mazes.

A Lake County trivia company is about to hit a major milestone. All About You Entertainment will celebrate its 2,500th trivia production Sept. 10 in Mentor with a special event, prizes and a nod to the venues and players who helped build its following. The night highlights how a local entertainment staple grew from bar trivia into a packed digital experience across Northeast Ohio.

A sensory-friendly celebration built for inclusion is coming to Mayfield. The Neurodiverse Culture Festival will showcase live music, dance, art and community activities in a setting designed to reduce overstimulation and open the door for connection. Organizers say the free event gives neurodivergent artists, vendors and families a welcoming space to shine.

The Cleveland Gaming Classic is heading back to the Huntington Convention Center with free-play arcade cabinets, pinball machines, esports tournaments and vintage PC gaming. Organizers say the family-friendly event will offer unlimited gameplay all weekend, with free admission for children 10 and under.

A Labor Day weekend tradition is returning to Richland County as the Ohio Buckeye Chapter opens its private claim for two days of public gold prospecting. With free admission, family activities and a chance to keep any Ohio gold found, the 30th annual event blends local history, hands-on fun and community support in Bellville.

Engage! Cleveland has unveiled the winners of its fifth annual Generation NEXT Awards, honoring 21 people and organizations helping attract and retain emerging talent across Northeast Ohio. From mentorship to company culture, the awards spotlight the leaders and programs shaping Cleveland’s workforce future ahead of a Sept. 23 ceremony.

The Akron Art Museum is set to reopen its historic 1899 Building after a $12.5 million renovation, the most significant transformation since 2007. The revamped space features new galleries, interactive art experiences, and immersive exhibitions, including works by Dalí, Miró, and Magritte. Special events and free admission days will mark the reopening, inviting the community to experience the museum's modern vision.