Free events in Lakewood, OH

Browse offerings from more than 50 vendors set up inside and outside, featuring records, vintage finds, retro clothing, handmade jewelry and gifts, artwork, and music memorabilia, with even more to discover. Shopping is free, and there will be house-made food available.

Presented by Circle K, this summer series brings free live music to Crocker Park with weekend performances by talented local artists across a variety of genres at the East Park Stage near The Cheesecake Factory. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, pick up dinner or takeout, and enjoy an open air concert experience. The schedule follows a weekend format, with occasional special dates or adjusted start times noted by the organizers. All performances are weather dependent, and updates are shared as needed.

This free sewing open studio is open to all. Work on personal projects using the studio’s sewing machines and workspace, and bring the fabric and ideas you want to explore. Experienced instructors and sewing coaches will be available to provide guidance. This class is supported in part by a grant from the Cleveland Foundation.

Birchwood School of Hawken presents Movies in the Park, a summer series of free outdoor film screenings at Crocker Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and settle in on the Union Square Lawn, next to Regal Cinema, for family friendly features beneath the night sky.

The Ukrainian Village Committee presents the annual Ukrainian Independence Day Parade in Parma’s Ukrainian Village. The procession begins on Grantwood Drive, continues north along State Road, and concludes at Ukrainian Heritage Park across from St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. It is a warm community celebration of Ukrainian heritage along a central neighborhood route.