Join us in Lakeside Chautauqua on Memorial Day weekend for a time of honor and remembrance. We’ll also kick off the summer with exciting events and fun for the whole family!

The holiday weekend includes full-service hotels, cottage rentals, complimentary shuttles, and our signature Chautauqua experience, with a lineup of entertainment, education, worship, swimming at the pool, wellness, and so much more. Shop and dine in Lakeside's downtown business district throughout the weekend.

View the schedule of events below, as well as details about our Memorial Day Weekend hotel package. Check hours for the Pool, Wellness Center, Gates and more on our new Hours of Operation page.

Lakeside is offering a Memorial Day Weekend hotel package for $595 +tax. This limited time offer is available to purchase from May 18-22, 2022. 

Book a room by calling (419) 798-4461, ext. 230 and ask for the Memorial Day Weekend hotel package. If phone lines are busy, leave a message and we’ll return your call so you don’t miss out on this deal. See additional details.

To celebrate Memorial Day weekend in an extraordinary way, Lakeside is honored to host the ‘RISE ABOVE: Tuskegee Airmen & WASP’ traveling exhibit from May 25-29. This FREE Commemorative Air Force exhibit brings to life the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) through an immersive theater experience that inspires all to rise above adversity to achieve their dreams. View exhibit hours.

Back by popular demand, Lakeside Chautauqua kicks off Memorial Day weekend with The Drowsy Lads, a band known for its spirited arrangements, original bluegrass compositions and true obsession for traditional Irish music.

Spencer Eller's talents on acoustic guitar and vocals lends itself well to all musical genres. From James Taylor and Johnny Cash to The Killers and Walk the Moon, he performs it all with artistry.

Performing a catalog of songs that never go out of style, Masters of Soul is a live celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and soul music. Take the ultimate stroll down memory lane as this talented group recreates the style, choreography and sound of The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and many more.

The Brass Band of the Western Reserve returns to Lakeside to celebrate the holiday weekend. Led by Director Jay Wardeska, the premiere brass band of Northeast Ohio is known for dynamic concerts and providing vibrant brass band sound and a wide variety of repertoire.

Collision of Rhythm is a duo comprised of tap-dancing classical virtuoso, Aaron Williams, and beatbox-juggling keynote speaker, Bronkar Lee. With drumming, tap dancing, rhythmic juggling, marimba, piano, saxophone, and so much more, the show has been described as “Stomp meets Blue Man meets Cirque du Soleil.”

10 a.m., Sunday, May 29 (please note time)

Over Memorial Day weekend, Lakeside welcomes the Rev. Peter W. Marty as guest preacher at the 10 a.m. Chautauqua Community Worship Service on Sunday, May 29 in Hoover Auditorium. His sermon, titled “Your faith is somebody else’s business,” is based on Mark 6:30-44. This week’s guest preacher is supported by the Charles & Susan Baker Family Endowment. 

The names of those buried in the Memorial Garden at Chautauqua Park, and Lakesiders who we lost during the 2021-2022 year, will be read aloud during the service. Read Rev. Peter Marty's bio.

Kids (ages 5-11) are invited to join children’s singer-songwriter Chip Richter for Children's Church. Following the Chautauqua Community Worship Service opening prayer at 10 a.m., kids can join a parade through the aisles of Hoover Auditorium, led by Richter, that proceeds to Bradley Temple. Here, children enjoy music, movement and a message from “Mr. Chip” and his whimsical friends, as well as a fun craft and refreshments. Younger children and siblings are welcome to join but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents should meet their kids at Bradley Temple immediately following the closing prayer of the Hoover service. 

Join worship leaders John and Bonnie Wilkie for an evening of praise music, traditional hymns, moments of reflection and spiritual renewal against the backdrop of the sun setting on Lake Erie. In the case of inclement weather, this event moves to the Lakeside United Methodist Church Sanctuary (450 Central Ave.).

Lakevue Marina (outside of Lakeside)

The Memorial Day Weekend Sailing Race, hosted by the Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.), will take place Saturday, May 28, weather permitting. All participants are to meet at Lakevue Marina, located one mile outside the W. Second Street Gate, at 8 a.m. for a Skipper’s Meeting to determine the course. The race will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. off the Lakeside Dock.

Join Hanna Fidler, Certified Yoga Instructor, for an interactive Kids' Yoga experience (ages 4+). This class integrates breathing techniques, poses and fun games. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. In case of inclement weather, this class will be held in the Upper Room, above World Next Door.

Join Tennis Round Robin fun and play against other competitors in levels 3.0-3.5 (Intermediate). Cost is $1.

The Pickleball Mixer invites all ages and skill levels to play pickleball in a fun, social and friendly environment. 

View hours for the Pool, Wellness Center, shuffleboard, tennis, pickleball and more on our new Hours of Operation page.

Lakeside Chautauqua requires guests and residents to purchase a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass to enter the grounds between May 27-Sept. 5, 2022. There are a variety of Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes to choose from depending on the length of your visit. Guests ages 4 & under and 90 & older enjoy free admission. View 2022 Admission & Parking Fees.

Purchasing a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass includes admittance to the grounds, as well as access to entertainment in Hoover Auditorium, the Pool (on a first-come, first-served basis), Wellness Center, and a variety of religious, educational, cultural arts, and recreational opportunities. Learn more about the value of your Chautauqua Pass.

For your convenience, purchase Daily, Weekly and Season Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes online with added benefits this year. You can also purchase passes at the Hoover Ticket Office, located at 115 W. Third Street, or upon entering the gates of Lakeside during the gated season from May 27-Sept. 5, 2022. All passes are valid from the time of purchase until 7 p.m. the following day. The Lakeside Chautauqua gates will be in operation starting at 7 a.m. Friday, May 27.

Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount on Season Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes by purchasing online or in-person at the Hoover Ticket Office, located at 115 W. Third Street, by May 31.

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