Happy June, Cleveland. A new month brings new beginnings and hopefully some new and exciting opportunities. Are you looking for summer activities for your children to be take part in? Check out this guide created by my colleague, Michael Indriolo. Among many things, community events are in abundance. Take some time and see what is going on in and around Cleveland this weekend.

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First Friday Game Night

First Friday Game Night: University Circle Inc. will be hosting First Friday Game Night on Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be board games, card games, group games and more. Feel free to bring your own games to play as well. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be provided for those who register in advance. Game Night will be held at Wade Oval, located at 10820 East Blvd. To reserve your spot or for more information, click here.

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Pride in the CLE

Cleveland Pride, Inc. and the LGBT Cleveland Community Center will be hosting Pride in the CLE on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day will kick off with the annual parade, with the festival beginning immediately after the parade. The festival will include vendors, food trucks, live performances, youth activities, community resources and more. No registration is required. The parade will start at Public Square and end at Malls B and C, located at 1 St. Clair Ave. N.E. For more information, click here.

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Larchmere Rock the Blocks

Larchmere Rock the Blocks returns on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This celebration will include a community parade, live music, food, games, cooking demonstrations and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the parade. Rock the Blocks will take place on Larchmere Boulevard. For more information, click here.

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Heights EcoFest

Heights EcoFest returns on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m. The festival will include more than 40 exhibitions, community resources, music, games, upcycle arts and crafts and more. Attendees are encouraged to participate in community gifting by bringing items to give or taking what you need. EcoFest will take place at Coventry Peace Park, located at 2843 Washington Blvd. For more information, such as where to park or a schedule of events, click here. Check out the video below from EcoFest 2023.

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