August Special Events

Sunday, August 10

The Shelterhouse

South Chagrin Reservation

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

August 24-30

Watershed Stewardship Center

West Creek Reservation

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday August 16

Wendy Park

Lakefront Reservation

7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Challenge yourself with a 1-mile, 2-mile, 6-mile, or Kids’ stand up paddleboard or kayak race during the 11th annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest, or enjoy a paddle at your own pace during the Capture the Swag Fun Paddle! Whiskey Island Paddlefest is perfect for both beginners and advanced paddlers.

Saturday, July 5 through Sunday, August 24

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market.
 

Cleveland Metroparks Mobile Nature Shop is on the move. Shop our latest merchandise at an event near you!

Saturdays from 5 - 8 p.m.

June 14 - Five O'Clock Somewhere | Country, 70s West Coast Rock

June 21 - East Wind | Classic Rock

June 28 - Jack & the Optimists | Rock

July 12 - Grunge DNA |Rock, Grunge

July 19 - Medusa | Rock

July 26 - Blue Lunch | Blues

August 2 - Rocker & the Blackjack Gypsies | Tribute to Woodstock

August 9 - Scenic Route | Pop, Rock

August 16 - Yosemite Slim | Country

Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m.

June 11 - Old River Road | Acoustic Rock

June 18 - Stamper Starr | Blues, Classics

June 25 - City Lite Trio | Rock, Soul, Pop

July 9 - Jeffrey Cruz | Pop Covers

July 16 - Scott Sopata | Steel Drum, Guitar, Ukulele, Bagpipes

July 23 - Duo-ly Noted | Laid Back Patio Music

July 30 - Dawn to Dusk Trio | Classic Rock, Blues, Country

August 6 - Zakk Jones | Jazz, Americana/Country Fusion

August 13 - Hoodoo BBQ | Rock, Roots

Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m.

June 19 - The Quenton Rubin Band | R&B, Funk, Rock

July 17 - Tony Quale's and Discovery Band | 80s, Current Hits

August 7 - Project Hope Choir | Gospel

Fridays from 5 - 8 p.m.

June 13 - Recess Band | Pop, Alternative

June 20 - Ohayo | 70s, Classic Rock

June 27 - Back 9 Par 4 |60s Pop, Rock, Country

July 11 - Cats on Holiday | Swamp Pop

July 18 - The Ladies Night | 90s-00s Pop

July 25 - Colin Dussault Band | Blues

August 1 - Abby Normal & the Detroit Lean | Ska, Rock Disco

August 8 - 80's Ladies | 80s Favorites

August 15 - Glass House | Cover Band

Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m.

June 26 - Music City Sound Band | Dance, Top 40

July 24 - Old Skool | 90s Covers

August 14 - Carlos Jones | Reggae

Saturday, August 30

Trailside Program Center 

Brecksville Reservation

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Enjoy a lively celebration of global rhythms at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Cultural Concert Series, featuring an exciting lineup of eclectic and culturally diverse music from the Cleveland community.

Monday, July 14 | CLE Concerto (Song of Nature)

Monday, July 21 | Sammy de León y su Orquesta

Monday, August 4 | Amani Strings (Duet)

Monday August 11 | Latin Jazz Players