Meet the Trucks

Saturday, June 3

Meet the Trucks is a fun day full of exciting opportunities to interact with the city's cars, trucks, and construction fleet, as well as many other fun activities for children and families. 

Free & Open to the Public.

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Safe Zone Training 

Monday, June 5

Safe Zone trainings are safe places for people to learn more, about their own gender/sexuality and deepen their understanding of LGBTQ+ identity and issues.

Free & Open to the Public.

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Taste of Lakewood

Sunday, June 11

Join Lakewood restaurants, merchant ar Studio West 117 for great food, shopping, and fun.

Free & Open to the Public.

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Dash for Down Syndrome

Saturday, June 17

The 3rd Annual Dash for Down Syndrome at Lakewood Park.

Registration and Complete Details.



Madison Court Block Party’s Juneteenth Celebration at Madison Park

Sunday, June 18

Come to the Madison Park Basketball Court to celebrate fathers and father figures and Juneteenth. Free food, arts/crafts, and a father and kids basketball game.

Free & Open to the Public.

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Lakewood Black Caucus – Juneteenth Celebration

Monday, June 19

Join the Lakewood Black Caucus for an afternoon of learning and celebration about Juneteenth, a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. people in the US.

Free & Open to the Public.

Inclusive Playground Drop-in

Thursday, June 22 @Cove Park

Come play and connect with other families, have the chance to get hands-on support from an Early Intervention Support Coordinator, and get resources from CFK staff.  

Registration & Complete Details.

Inclusive Playground Drop-in

Wednesday, July 12 @Kaufmann Park



Come play and connect with other families, have the chance to get hands-on support from an Early Intervention Support Coordinator, and get resources from CFK staff.  

Registration & Complete Details.

LakewoodAlive’s 15th Annual Summer Meltdown

Saturday, July 15

Lakewood Summer Meltdown and 5K is a summertime celebration of Lakewood's vibrancy! This free community event draws nearly 18,000 attendees from across Northeast Ohio to the heart of Lakewood each July and includes a street fest, 5k and 1 mile family fun run, kids’ zone and water activities.

Free & Open to the Public. 

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GardenWalk Lakewood 2023

Saturday July 15th 

Explore the beautiful residential gardens of Lakewood during the summer GardenWalk. Join community members for the second annual self-guided garden tour - which highlights a wide variety of gardens from passionate Lakewood residents all across the city.

Free & Open to the Public.

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Front Porch Concert Series

LakewoodAlive brings back this summer tradition, offering nine opportunities to enjoy free, live music in a welcoming Downtown Lakewood environment and new this year, at the Madison Park Pavilion.

Free & Open to the Public.

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Free Summer Swim Lessons at Becks Pool

The Lakewood Recreation Department is offering free swim lessons to English Language Learners and those experiencing financial hardships. Please apply in person at the Recreation Department or by phone at 216-529-4081.





Friends of Madison Park – Free Locker

Madison Park at the Playground

A community resource, located in the center of Madison Park and inspired by Lakewood’s many Little Free Libraries, is intended to offer any park visitor the opportunity to borrow or contribute sporting goods equipment while enjoying recreation within Madison Park.

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Bistro by HELP Harvest at Cove Community Center

The Bistro by HELP Harvest offers coffee, tea, specialty drinks, all-day breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and sweet treats. The Bistro by HELP Harvest offers a stepping-stone for individuals who are eager to learn front of the house operations and for persons who are ready to graduate into community employment. 

Complete Details.

Lakewood Black Caucus – Allyship Trainings

Sundays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM at Lakewood Presbyterian Church (14502 Detroit Avenue) in Lawther Hall

The classes are free, and everyone is welcome. The program will be presented by Patricia Wellborn, president of the Lakewood Black Caucus. These four classes will explore the history of education in the U.S. and its impact on African Americans.

About the Healthy Lakewood Foundation

The Healthy Lakewood Foundation (HLF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity. HLF was created to ensure remaining assets from the conversion of the Lakewood Hospital continue to benefit the health and wellbeing of residents in the City of Lakewood. HLF’s grantmaking addresses the social determinants of health, the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age in Lakewood, Ohio. HLF’s mission is to advance programs, policies, and practices that inspire a Lakewood community in which health and wellness are reflected in all aspects of life. 

To contact HLF, please visit our website, or email info@healthylakewoodfoundation.org.