CLEVELAND — Downtown Cleveland, Inc. has announced its schedule for free summer programming in Public Square.
Programs will include live music, Happy Hour Maker’s Markets, art, fitness, Gigs on the Green and Food Truck Tuesday.
“After early summer filming and infrastructure improvements, Public Square is back in business, and Downtown Cleveland is proud to bring in free community programming and events – day and night,” said Michael Deemer, President and CEO. “Through these consistent activations, we will create a welcoming, vibrant and safe central gathering space for people of all ages.”
Below is a full list of events taking place this summer in Public Square:
EDITOR'S NOTE: Information below is provided by Downtown Cleveland, Inc.
- 2024 Summer Music Series – Groove to free music from local artists, covering a wide range of musical genres during pop-ups and evening concerts.
- Gigs on the Green (Wednesdays, Aug. 7 through Sept. 11) – Grab your family and friends and head to Public Square on Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a drink from the beer garden and listen to high-energy bands under the city skyline.
- Pop-Up on Public Square (Monday, Aug. 12) – Enjoy live local music on the Square from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- #DTCLE Happy Hour Maker’s Market – Enjoy a fun, lively atmosphere at this eclectic night market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on select dates August through October. Shop around, buy a drink in the beer garden and listen to the live local artists perform.
- Aug. 8 & 22: Public Square
- Sept. 12 & 26: Playhouse Square Plaza
- Oct. 10 & 24: 5th Street Arcades
- Food Truck Series – Downtown Cleveland’s popular Food Truck Tuesdays returns to Public Square in August! Every Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., indulge in a summer medley of delicious eats and live local music on the Square. You can also find Food Trucks every weekday in various other locations downtown throughout the summer.
- Outdoor Fitness Series – Get out and get moving!
- Namaste on the Square (Saturdays, Aug. 10 through Sept. 28, no event Aug. 3) – This series features 45-minute traditional yoga classes for all levels and ages. Check-in is at 10 am and classes start between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Kickboxing on the Square (Tuesdays, Aug. 6 through Sept. 24) – Grab a pair of gloves and make your way to the lawn of Public Square for Warrior Soul Mixed Martial Arts! Whether you’re just learning to strike or have been bobbing and weaving for a while, you’ll have fun at this all ages, multi-level kickboxing class! Gloves are required, and a limited supply of sanitized gloves will be available onsite. Check-in is at 6 p.m. and the class is from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sketch the Square – Try your hand at sketching and watercoloring with supplies and instructions provided by Cleveland Urban Sketchers.
- Sunday Aug. 11, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Game Station – Stop by the Game Station, located next to the Splash Pad. This area has fun activities for all ages, including toys, games and sports equipment loaned for free play every day in August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting August 1.
- The Cleveland Public Library Book Bike – Every Wednesday in August, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Cleveland Public Library Book Bike returns to Public Square, providing story hours and sharing free books, a prize wheel and giveaways.
- Downtown Green Team: Spruce Up The Square – Every Sunday in August, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., join this hour-long volunteer series aimed at beautifying Cleveland's central gathering space by helping with pruning, trimming, weeding, litter removal and more.
More information on the events can be found HERE
