Beyond just Kickball and MidTown's Annual Meeting, the neighborhood plays host to a wide range of community events. These range from camps to classes; from seasonal pop-ups to multi-day festivals. Our events are one of the easiest ways to get involved in the local area while experiencing the people, places, and spirit that define the neighborhood.
MIDTOWN EVENTS
MIDTOWN DAY OF SERVICE
Save the Date
April 2027, Date to be announced
Every year, we launch into the warmer months by getting outside with neighbors, community leaders, and business owners to beautify our community together.
We spend time planting spring flowers, picking up trash, building awareness of neighborhood needs, and sharing a meal together. Volunteer for the day, become a sponsor, or partner with us!
MIDTOWN MIXERS
Save the Date
Next date to be announced
These quarterly gatherings provide an opportunity to build connections and meet residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the MidTown community while highlighting available property in the neighborhood.
The popular happy hours take place at venues that often are not open to the general public, with anticipated attendance ranging from 85 to 150 people. Registration is free and includes complementary drinks and appetizers from a MidTown or Asiatown business.
Pictured : The Mixers share the benefits of locating in MidTown, attracting economic development activity into the neighborhood
Hough EVENTS
Juneteenth in Hough
Save the Date
Saturday, June 19, 2027
Juneteenth is a celebration of black joy, culture, and liberation.
Created and hosted in partnership with Hough residents, this event celebrates black agency through dynamic performances, platforming black-owned businesses, and cultural cuisine that celebrates all that is black and beautiful in Hough. Volunteer for this event, become a sponsor, or contact us to partner on this event.
ASIATOWN EVENTS
MIDAUTUMN FESTIVAL
Save the Date
Fall 2027, Date to be announced
Each fall, we gather families and neighbors in AsiaTown to celebrate through mooncakes, lantern-making, performances, storytelling and community resources that honors traditions across Asian cultures.
The event creates space for seniors and youth to connect, for immigrant families to feel at home, and for local businesses and artists to share their work with the broader community.
Volunteer to support activity stations, sponsor materials and food, or partner with us to provide educational programming:
CHILDREN'S DAY
Save the Date
Next date to be announced
Children’s Day is a joyful, family-centered celebration focused on play, creativity, and learning for AsiaTown youth.
Families gather for crafts, games, storytelling, and hands-on cultural activities while connecting with community organizations and educational resources. The event strengthens relationships between parents, children, and neighbors while highlighting the importance of youth well-being and imagination.
Volunteer to support activity stations, sponsor materials and food, or partner with us to provide educational programming:
Pictured : Cultural performances are one of the highlights of Children's Day annually.
Lunar New Year
This celebration brings the AsiaTown community together for a weekend of cultural performances, traditional foods, family activities, and local business showcases.
The event honors the diversity of Asian cultures while welcoming neighbors from across Cleveland to experience the vibrancy of AsiaTown. It also serves as an opportunity to connect residents with community resources and kick off the year with shared joy and renewal.
Volunteer during the event, become an event sponsor, or partner with us to provide to host a table, activity, or experience.
Pictured : Diners at Li Wah celebrate lunar new year and take in the lion dance.
CLEVELAND ASIAN FESTIVAL
Save the Date
Summer 2027, date to come
The Cleveland Asian Festival is one of Cleveland’s largest celebrations of Asian culture, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors to AsiaTown for two days of food, performances, art, and family-friendly programming.
Alongside cultural showcases, the festival highlights small businesses, nonprofit partners, and community initiatives that strengthen the neighborhood year-round. Volunteer with festival logistics, or partner with us as a vendor or outreach organization.
AsiaTown Learning Circle Summer Camp
Save the Date
Summer 2027, date to come
This camp offers children a multi-day immersive experience focused on history, civic engagement, self and career exploration, creative projects, and community storytelling.
Through hands-on activities, field trips, and collaborative learning, youth build confidence, curiosity, and connection to their neighborhood and heritage.
Volunteer as an activity leader, sponsor camp scholarships or supplies, or partner with us to provide educational programming.
ASIATOWN HEALTH FAIR
Save the Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
This event connects residents with free screenings, wellness resources, health education, and culturally responsive care providers.
Families can speak with medical students from SOM APAMSA (Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association) , learn about preventative health, and access community services in a welcoming, multilingual environment. The fair strengthens trust between residents and health systems while addressing barriers to care in immigrant communities.
Volunteer to assist with registration or interpretation, sponsor screenings or materials, or partner with us as a healthcare provider or community organization.
ASIATOWN TASTE + CARE
AsiaTown is home to Asian grocery stores, gift shops, beauty salons, and a wide selection of dining, from Cantonese dim sum and Vietnamese pho to Korean bbq and Szechuan hot pot.
We developed AsiaTown Taste + Care as our umbrella initiative for multiple strategies to help support our business community in AsiaTown. From neighborhood-wide marketing campaigns to restaurant specific events, we are constantly iterating ways we can support our largely immigrant-led AsiaTown businesses. Sponsor or partner with us here:
MidTown Opening Day
Original Date
July 15, 2023
MidTown Cleveland hosted this daylong, free event centered around E. 66th St. and Euclid Ave.
It featured a block party and five other activity hubs around the neighborhood. Hundreds joined to celebrate the grand opening of the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a major milestone in the realization of our Neighborhood Vision Plan.
Cleveland Walls
Original Date
August 23–28, 2021
Over twenty local and national artists traveled to the MidTown neighborhood to take part in this catalytic mural festival.
CLEVELAND WALLS! physically transformed the neighborhood through vibrant art and programming while creating opportunities for local artists. The week-long program included free family-friendly activities, performances, and artist talks, in addition to 20 public murals created during the event.