The last Friday Night Flick takes place this Friday, August 7! Join us as we turn Madison Park into a 🎶 Zoo-oo-oo🎵 with a showing of Zootopia 2. The show begins at dusk; bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy the evening! lakewoodoh.gov/friday-night-flicks

The August issue of the Lakewood Community E-Newsletter hit inboxes on Friday. Want to receive the latest events and stories? Sign up and find past issues here: lakewoodoh.gov/city-communi...

The fourth and final Council Community Conversation (Ward 1) takes place this Wednesday, August 5, 6:30 PM at the Lakewood Family YMCA. All residents are welcome to come hear updates and interact with City Council members. Read more here: lakewoodoh.gov/events/counc...

The LPD's monthly Coffee with a Vet takes place tomorrow, August 4 from 9 to 11 AM at Cove Community Center. This event offers conversation and support among veterans including LPD officers who themselves are vets.

The Lakewood Department of Human Services' free summer meal program has been extended through August 14. From Monday through Friday, kids of any age can enjoy a free healthy meal at Cove Community Center between 12 PM and 1 PM. This program is open to everyone. For more info, call (216) 529-5061.

Tonight's Concert in the Park (Aug. 2) has been canceled due to inclement weather.

This week's Concert in the Park features FireSide, a Cleveland-based band playing hits from the 1960's through 2000's. The show begins at 7:00 PM at the Lakewood Park Bandstand. Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, and family/friends!

The Westshore Enforcement Bureau Drug Task Force is hosting Operation Bridge, an event to connect individuals and families with resources, outreach, and support related to substance abuse and mental health. (1/2)

The LPD's Blue Envelope Program was introduced in early 2025 to provide vehicle drivers with disabilities to communicate in the event of a traffic stop. Many departments across the region and state have adopted the practice, further helping users as they travel. lakewoodoh.gov/police/blue-...

"Casa De Pennywise," "Catherine the Grate", "The Grate Gonzo", "Drainco Malfoy" - just a small sample of the amazing names that you have given your Adopt-A-Drains! The Adopt-A-Drain program, launched earlier this year, has now reached 150 drains adopted. (1/2)

This summer, Lakewood has added new pieces of artwork to 30 traffic signal boxes in the city. Head down Detroit, Clifton, and Lake for the newest additions! Thank you to the contributing artists: Chi-Irena Wong Sequoia Bostick Thao Nguyen Debbie Clapper Mickey Mencin Nathalie Bermudez Pineda

Attention cyclists: Lakewood is currently being considered to be named a Bicycle-Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. To help with the process, Lakewood's riders are asked to fill out the linked survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_2026 (1/2)

The August 2026 Division of Aging/Senior Services newsletter is out now! See all the scheduled events, trips, and activities coming up this month: lakewoodoh.gov/wp-content/u...

If you have driven down Madison this week, you probably saw the amazing new mural between Waterbury and Chesterland (the east wall of Superscript Comics) created by Brushworks Garage. If you have not seen it yet, come check it out! Thank you for brightening this spot in our city!

Meeting schedule for Monday, July 27: 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Meetings are open to the public and council/committee meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival returns to Lakewood this Friday, July 31 with a production of Richard III. The show takes place at the Lakewood Park Bandstand beginning at 7:30 PM. Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks! Learn more at www.clevelandshakespeare.org.

We are officially one week away from the Lakewood Arts Festival! Head down to Detroit Ave. between Arthur and Belle on Saturday, August 1 from 10 AM to 6 PM. Find an artist directory and much more at lakewoodartsfest.org. We hope to see you there!

Beginning Saturday, July 25, a work zone will be implemented at the Madison/W. 117th intersection for concrete pavement replacement. The lanes immediately adjacent to the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection will be blocked off. (🧵 1/2)

This week's Concert in the Park features Out of Eden, an Eagles tribute band out of Northeast Ohio. Bring your folding chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy the Eagles classic songs. See you there!

In conjunction with the Lake-Clifton Connector Project, Enbridge is performing gas line work on the south side of Clifton Blvd. as a result, the work zone has been extended to Bonnieview Ave., occupying two eastbound lanes.

From ODOT District 12: The W. 140th St. entrance ramp to I-90 eastbound will close on Monday, July 27, through December for ramp reconstruction and work on the adjacent I-90 bridge. The detour will utilize the newly constructed Warren Rd. entrance ramp.

Friday Night Flicks is back this week with a showing of Elio! Bring your family and friends down to the Lakewood Park Bandstand on July 24 at dusk. Grab your chairs, picnic blankets, and snacks and enjoy the show!

The Neighborhood Officers have been busy catching kids being safe by wearing their bike helmets! If an officer catches you wearing your helmet while riding in Lakewood this summer, you could receive a gift card for a treat from a local business. Keep up the good work!

The Lakewood Resource Fair returns on Thursday, July 23 at Cove Community Center. This event offers attendees the opportunity to learn about workforce agencies, food resources, health services, veterans' benefits, and volunteer organizations. Learn more: lakewoodoh.gov/events/human...

Meeting schedule for Monday, July 20: 6:30 PM - Public Safety Committee 7:30 PM - City Council Meetings are open to the public and council/committee meetings are streamed online. For agendas and more information, visit lakewoodoh.gov/calendar.

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM as the Men Of Independence, an a cappella chorus, perform at the Lakewood Park Bandstand. Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy the evening!

Due to the ongoing hazardous air quality levels, Lakewood City Hall, Lakewood Municipal Court, The City Hall Annex, Cove Community Center, and City Pools (Foster and Becks) will be closed on Friday, July 17th. Emergency services will remain fully operational to keep our community safe.

This week's Concert In the Park features Men Of Independence, an a cappella chorus singing primarily in the barbershop style. Head down to the Lakewood Park Bandstand at 7 PM for the free concert. Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks and enjoy the evening! lakewoodoh.gov/events/conce...

Construction at Lakewood Common has ramped up this summer with Building 1 and the main Parking Garage making significant progress in the first half of 2026.

Lakewood City Council's Ward 4 Community Council Conversation is tomorrow, July 16, 6 PM at the Madison Branch of the Lakewood Public Library. Come for a listening session and a chance to meet neighbors, ask questions, and keep in touch with your local councilmembers. lakewoodoh.gov/events/counc...