Happy first week of fall, Cleveland! What are some favorite fall traditions you are looking forward to? For me, it’s admiring the colors change in nature and enjoying the slightly chilly evening breeze while cozying up to a bonfire. Let’s start the season off right with these free community events around Cleveland this week.

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Sketch the Square

Have you been wanting to practice your sketching and watercoloring? Back by popular demand, Sketch the Square will return to Public Square on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This event will be led by Jeff Suntala, a Cleveland sketch and watercolor artist. The president and CEO of Downtown Cleveland, Inc., Michael Deemer, encourages the community to come out and have fun on Sunday.

Sketch the Square is open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Sketch the Square is open to the public. All ages are welcome. Credit: Julia Matter

“Downtown Cleveland is proud to host free community programming and events year-round,” Deemer said. “Events like Sketch the Square foster inclusivity, creativity and engagement for individuals of all ages.”

Participants of Sketch the Square show off their finished artwork.
Participants of Sketch the Square show off their finished artwork. Credit: TJ Lewis

Art supplies will be provided, and plenty of experienced sketchers will be on hand to guide budding artists. This is an open event, so feel free to just show up. For more information, click here.

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Fiddle Fiesta, Music from Spain & Beyond

There will be opportunities for the audience to interact with the musicians and their instruments.
There will be opportunities for the audience to interact with the musicians and their instruments. Credit: Nichole Fehrman

Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra presents Fiddle Fiesta on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. This musical journey will feature sounds from Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt.  Attendees will also experience the Galliard, an ancient Italian dance, along with an interactive crowd experience. The fiesta will be hosted at The Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression, located at 2397 W. 25th St. For more information or to reserve your spot, click here.

Fiddle Fest is a family-friendly outing. Come ready to sing and dance.
Fiddle Fest is a family-friendly outing. Come ready to sing and dance.
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Back to School Party/Movie Night

Burten, Bell, Carr, in partnership with Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin, will be hosting a Back to School Party on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be free school supplies, food and raffles for prizes. After the party, catch the Pixar movie “Soul.” Be sure to bring your own blankets and folding chairs! Both events will take place at Britt Oval, located at 2722 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information, click here.

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Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park

Euclid Park Beach Now will be hosting Remembering the Sight and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This historical walk through Euclid Beach Park will also include a vintage car show, local vendors, concession stands, music and the opportunity to take a ride on the famous rocket ship car. This event will take place, rain or shine, at Euclid Beach Park, located at 16301 Lakeshore Blvd. For more information, click here.

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