Fall is less than 20 days away, Cleveland. It feels like just yesterday we broke out the bathing suits and grills. Let’s utilize this last part of summer to get out the house with these free and low-cost events in and around Cleveland this week.

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Glenville MasLow Food Fest

Bring the family out to the Glenville MasLow Food Fest on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This festival is designed to connect local farmers with the community, along with offering free health screenings, vendors, food, bounce houses, fresh produce, live music and more. A host of fraternities and sororities will be co-hosting the event.

One of the event co-organizers, Chad Anderson, shared the meaning behind the festival.

After previously holding festivals in Columbus and Cincinnati, Chad Anderson (center) helped coordinate the festival in Cleveland this year.
After previously holding festivals in Columbus and Cincinnati, Chad Anderson (center) helped coordinate the festival in Cleveland this year. Credit: Chad Anderson

“If you research the Maslow hierarchy of needs, it’s a philosophy that says that every human being needs food, water, clothing, shelter and safety to be a successful human. They need to feel part of a community,” Anderson said. “So, we try to create everything and make it culturally relevant and cool.”

The Food Fest will take place at Gateway Farmers Market, 1322 E. 105 St., and is free for all. For more information, click here.

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Bubble Fest

Join bubble enthusiasts from around the world at Bubble Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. After being hosted in Europe for the past two years, the fest makes its way to Cleveland for the 2024 edition. Bubble tricks from “bubblers” from around the world will be on full display, along with live musical entertainment.  Bubble Fest will take place on Saturday at Edgewater Park and on Sunday at Wade Oval. For more information, click here.

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International Cultures Night

Enjoy sounds from around the world at International Cultures Night on Saturday, Sept.  7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Observe music and dance stylings from multiple countries around the world including the United States, India, Croatia, Canada and Africa. This night of art will take place in the Cultural Gardens at Centennial Peace Plaza, located at 1051 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Seating is available or you can bring a lawn chair. For more information, including where to park, click here or call 216-220-3075.

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Lakewood Community Festival

The 36th annual Lakewood festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free family friendly event will feature live entertainment, food, crafts, games, vendors and an inflatable obstacle course. All proceeds will be donated to local organizations. The festival will be held at Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave., and will take place rain or shine. For more information, click here.

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