Annual Special Events

Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Westlake Recreation Center at the outdoor playground area on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Come early as the hunts start promptly and parking is limited.

This event is sponsored by the Westlake Town Criers with support from the Westlake Giant Eagle and the Westlake Recreation and Service Departments.

Scrambles for wrapped candy and eggs were redeemed for prizes were scheduled individually for children:

Ages 4-6 scramble was at 1 p.m.
Ages 7-10 scramble was at 1:30 p.m.
A special, non-competitive hunt will be provided for children ages 3 and under from 1 - 1:30 p.m. continuously.

There will also be live 6-foot-tall Easter bunnies available for pictures. Face painting and refreshments are provided by the Westlake High School National Honor Society.

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Rain and Garden Show

The City of Westlake and the Westlake Watershed Group sponsor the annual event to raise awareness on stormwater quality issues and to promote eco-friendly products and healthy living. Residents and businesses can meet with City departments and more than thirty-five local vendors. Special activities before and during the show are available for children.

The 2019 show will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Market Square in Crocker Park.

Rain and Garden Show details

Community Safety and Wellness Fair

The Community Safety and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.at the Westlake Recreation Center, presented by the City of Westlake and University Hospitals St. John Medical Center.

In previous years, attendees learned how to increase personal safety and wellness from more than 70 exhibitors and displays, watched live demonstrations, and got a wide variety health screenings. Special activities for children made it a great event for families. Emergency vehicles, service trucks, and more and their crews participated in "Touch-a-Truck" outside of the Recreation Center.
Community Safety and Wellness Fair details
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Memorial Day Parade

The Westlake Kiwanis Club's annual Memorial Day parade began at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2018. Parade participants departed from Sts. Peter & George Coptic Orthodox Church located on Hilliard Boulevard and proceeded to Clague Park. A ceremony honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country will follow. Please call Rick Grane or Russ Milan at 440-777-2720 for information on how you or your group can be part of the parade or the service.

Visitors to our Evergreen and Maple Ridge Cemeteries over the weekend saw American flags marking the graves of the veterans. American Legion Post #385 held a wreath-placing at Evergeen Cemetery.

Watch this page for details on the 2019 events as they become available.

Summer Concerts in the Park

On Sunday evenings June 16 - August 11, residents and visitors can enjoy the sweet sounds of music and friendly greetings at the Westlake Recreation Center Pavilion during the City of Westlake Summer Concert Series. The FREE concerts have a variety of performers appropriate for all age groups.

Summer Concert Series details
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Westlake in Bloom

Westlake in Bloom is a friendly competition among residents, organizations and businesses in the Westlake community competing in categories ranging from window boxes to residential landscaping. Entries must be received by the deadline and judging typically is held within 2 weeks, weather permitting.

All entrants were invited to the awards ceremony in August. Each year, hundreds of participants compete for first, second and third place awards. Special efforts are recognized with Awards of Distinction.
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4th of July Parade and Fireworks

Participant Information

Watch for information for the 2019 parade when it is available.

General Event Information

The City's annual 4th of July festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a parade that typically begins at Burneson Middle School on Dover Center Rd., then onto Hilliard Blvd., traveling east to Clague Park.

At 11:15 a.m., Mayor Dennis M. Clough, members of City Council, and special guests honor America’s birthday in a short ceremony at the entrance to Clague Park including the National Anthem, patriotic readings, parade awards, and presentations.

Fireworks begin at dusk.
4th of July Parade and Fireworks details

Westlake Corporate Challenge

The Westlake Corporate Challenge will be held July 30 - 31 and August 6-8 with more than 25 events planned for participating teams from Westlake businesses. Each one will be filled with fun, excitement, laughter and team building.

Please contact Bob DeMinico at 440-808-5700 for information on how your company can field a team.
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Celebrate Westlake

The 29th Annual Celebrate Westlake Opens a New Window. 5 Mile Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and Kids Fun Dash will be on Saturday, August 31, 2019 on the grounds of University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake. Proceeds will benefit local charities.

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Remembrance Events for September 11

The following annual remembrances are open to the public. Other events may also be held in the city.

Sunday prior to September 11:
The Never Forget 9/11 Ceremony in Brook Park, OH will be held on September 9, 2018. It is followed by a motorcycle ride that passes through the Westlake from approximately noon - 12:30 p.m. enroute to Avon, OH. Residents and visitors are encouraged to line the route to honor the victims, survivors and first responders of the attacks and their families.

This year's route through the city starts at the southern border on Clague Rd. proceeding north and turning right onto Hilliard Blvd. until the procession reaches the border with Rocky River.

September 11 at 8:30 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery

The Westlake Historical Society invites the public to join them at Christina Sunga Ryook's gravesite for this annual ceremony. In 2018, a memorial bench and plaque was dedicated to honor all the victims of the 2001 attacks.

The former Westlake student had been at work in the North Tower of the World Trade Center when the plane struck the building during the attack.
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Fall Festival and Pumpkin Hunt

This annual fun filled family festival will be held on a Saturday in September or October (TBD) at the Westlake Recreation Center for children ages 9 and younger and parents have to be present. It includes a pumpkin hunt, face painting, hay rides, inflatables, refreshments, food trucks, and much more.

It's a FREE community event. Participation in the pumpkin hunt is limited; preregistration is required.

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Christmas Tree Lighting

The 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 2 at City Hall to kick-off the holiday season. Hosted by the Westlake Town Criers, they presented Ed and Barbara Leszynski as the new Mr. and Mrs. Westlake for the upcoming year.

The Town Criers accept nominations for Mr. and Mrs. Westlake throughout the year.