Free events in Elyria, OH

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of the live action Lilo & Stitch at Town Center Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a relaxed evening under the stars with family and friends. Presented by NOPEC, this community movie night features on-site food trucks and open admission.

A community fundraiser in support of Berea ARF Animal Rescue Friends features live music throughout the day, 50/50 raffles and basket raffles, an on-site ice cream truck, a dunk tank, and other activities. Admission is free, and donations to benefit the rescue are welcome.

The Strongsville Duck Race and Kids Fest offers a free day for children filled with activities such as face painting, pony rides, a touch-a-truck experience, inflatable attractions, and more. It is designed to keep kids engaged with a variety of playful and hands-on fun.

Quinn Hoffman brings country and classic rock to Crocker Park as part of the Music in the Park Summer Concert Series in Westlake. This free show takes place at the East Park Stage near The Cheesecake Factory. The series showcases local artists and bands all summer, with performances every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Visitors can shop, enjoy dinner, pick up dessert, and bring lawn chairs to relax and take in the music.

Ace Molar brings a high-energy rock set to Town Center Park as part of the summer concert series, delivering dynamic sounds and a crowd-pleasing mix of songs. This free community concert features live music with food trucks and alcohol available, creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere in the open air. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a memorable summer evening of music at the park.

Follow boy genius Lewis as he loses hope of recovering his invention after it is taken by Bowler Hat Guy, until Wilbur Robinson, a time traveling kid, shows up with a time machine. Their journey to the future introduces Lewis to Wilbur’s unusual family and reveals a remarkable secret. This free movie is sponsored by The American Legion.

This luau-themed gathering features creative crafts, fun games, tasty food, colorful face painting, and appearances by special guests. It is free for children and families who have been affected by a loved one's substance addiction.

Week 8 of the 2026 Summer Concert Series brings a performance by The Blue Hippies. Admission is free. The show takes place at the gazebo in Clague Park, just behind the tennis courts.

Get to know the Strongsville Early Childhood PTA at its annual Membership Ice Cream Social at Strongsville DQ Grill & Chill. Enjoy complimentary ice cream, face painting, music, and more while learning about discounted activities for both kids and parents, playgroups, parties, meetups, and a support network for families with children from birth through kindergarten. Questions can be sent to SECPTA.strongsville@gmail.com.

Birchwood School of Hawken hosts Movies in the Park, a free outdoor film series at Crocker Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and settle in on the Union Square Lawn next to Regal Cinema for family-friendly movies under the night sky. The relaxed setting makes it an easy way to enjoy a simple summer outing.