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What's happening in Northeast Ohio this weekend: June 21-23

Get ready for a busy weekend.

It's going to be a busy weekend in Cleveland as some of the summer's biggest events are scheduled to take place.

From the return of the ever-popular Night Market to the celebration of 50 years since the Cuyahoga River caught fire, Cleveland will be bustling with activities.

Check out our list of 10 things to do:

Asian Lantern Festival

What: The popular Asian Lantern Festival returns to the Cleveland Zoo this weekend, complete with dozens of new lanterns and displays. Visitors will also find live music and a new interactive zone to keep everyone entertained. Click here for tickets.

Where: Cleveland Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland

When: Thursday through Sunday, 6:30-10 p.m.

Big Wheel Relay

What: Race your way to victory at Tremont's Lincoln Park this weekend. The Big Wheel Relay raises money in support of the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center. Now in its seventh year, the event has already raised $172,000. Learn more here.

Where: Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland

When: Saturday 1-4 p.m.

Burning River Fest

What: Head to Whiskey Island as the city celebrates 50 years of environmental evolution since the Cuyahoga River's infamous fire. Enjoy Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer and food from local vendors as more than 20 music acts perform live. Get tickets here.

Where: Whiskey Island, Cleveland

When: Friday and Saturday, 6-11 p.m.

Cleveland Yoga Festival

What: Gather with your fellow yogis for a full day of namaste. You'll find outdoor yoga sessions throughout Edgewater Park, food and drink, local vendors and artists and music to ease your soul. Get tickets here.

Where: Edgewater Park, Cleveland

When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CONCACAF Gold Cup

What: While much of the soccer world's attention is currently on the Women's World Cup, the USMNT visits Cleveland Saturday for a Gold Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago in group play at FirstEnergy Stadium. Get tickets here.

Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland

When: Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Cuyahoga50

What: This will be one of Cleveland's biggest events of the summer, as celebrations in different spots across the city will mark 50 years since the river caught fire. Locals are celebrating the city's progress since the 1969 blaze, as the river has now become a centerpiece for Cleveland's environmental wellness. Check out the full list of events happening here.

Where: Cleveland

When: Thursday through Sunday

Lakewood Summer Solstice

What: Celebrate the official start to summer with live music, food trucks and outdoor fun at Lakewood Park. Snap some selfies on the Solstice Steps and bring a blanket for a picnic. Learn more here.

Where: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood

When: Friday 6-10:30 p.m.

Night Market

What: Night Market returns after a hiatus, bringing exotic flavors and fun to Cleveland's Chinatown neighborhood. Friday's Night Market marks the first of four scheduled this summer. Visitors will find street food, live entertainment and local vendors amid a chance to explore the neighborhood. Learn more here.

Where: Rockwell Avenue and E. 21st Street, Cleveland

When: Friday, 5-11 p.m.

Oberlin Chalk Walk

What: See sidewalks full of color at the 14th annual Oberlin Chalk Walk. Artists of all ages and skill level design sidewalk squares with chalk. Supplies are provided free of cost. Learn more here.

Where: Downtown Oberlin

When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Solstice Festival

What: Kick off summer with the Cleveland Museum of Art's 11th Solstice celebration. Music and art from around the world will be on hand, while the museum's galleries will remain open late for inspiration. Get tickets here.

Where: Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland

When: Saturday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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