What To Do This Weekend in Westlake and Nearby | September 11-13, 2026

The September 11 through September 13 weekend in Westlake and the surrounding communities marks the shift from summer into fall. The St. Bernadette Heart & Harvest Festival opens in Westlake on Friday. The City of Westlake Community Run takes place Saturday, September 12 at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd. The Kids Dash begins at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk, timed Speed Walk, and 1-Mile Walk at 8:30 a.m. That same afternoon, the Lakewood Community Festival fills Madison Park with live entertainment, food, and family activities. Sunday brings the Avon Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show. Saturday farmers markets at Crocker Park, North Olmsted, and Medina offer the season's late tomatoes, early apples, and fall squash. Across the West Shore communities of Westlake, Rocky River, Bay Village, Avon, and Avon Lake, plus Lakewood, North Olmsted, and Medina, there is plenty to fill the weekend.

Weekend plans are a good reminder that the local market stays active even as the season changes. If you are curious about current conditions before making a move, read our Westlake Real Estate Market Update: September 2026 for current pricing, days on market, and inventory trends in the area.

Friday, September 11

St. Bernadette Heart & Harvest Festival (Opening Night), Westlake

The St. Bernadette Heart & Harvest Festival opens Friday, September 11 at St. Bernadette Parish (2256 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145) and runs through Saturday, September 12. The parish festival features food, live music, youth activities, and games of chance, in the spirit of the parish's Heart and Harvest ministry. It is an easy, close-to-home way to start the weekend. For a closer look at the community, explore life in Westlake.

Volumes: The Mirror Touch Tour, Cleveland

Friday evening in Cleveland, the metalcore band Volumes brings their Mirror Touch Tour to The Foundry Concert Club (4256 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109) at 7:00 PM, with support from Catsclaw. It is a lively, high-energy show along the Pearl Road entertainment corridor.

Friday Evening Dining and Lakewood Truck Park

Before or after the evening events, consider dinner in the Lakewood community. The Lakewood Truck Park (16900 Detroit Avenue) is open Fridays and regularly rotates food trucks, a casual spot for an early dinner. Crocker Park in Westlake also offers options like Bricco, Strip Steakhouse, and Granite City Food & Brewery.

Saturday, September 12

38th Annual Lakewood Community Festival, Lakewood

The 38th Annual Lakewood Community Festival takes place Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Madison Park (13029 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107). The day features live entertainment, craft and game booths, an inflatable obstacle course, children's games, and ethnic foods including pierogis, stuffed cabbage, and kielbasa. It runs rain or shine and is free and family-friendly. Details are available through the City of Lakewood.

City of Westlake Community Run 5K

The City of Westlake Community Run takes place Saturday, September 12 at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd. The Kids Dash begins at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk, timed Speed Walk, and 1-Mile Walk at 8:30 a.m. It is a relaxed community race open to runners and walkers of all levels, a great way to enjoy the early-fall weather before the day's festival events.

St. Bernadette Heart & Harvest Festival (Day 2), Westlake

Saturday continues the St. Bernadette Heart & Harvest Festival at 2256 Clague Road in Westlake with food, activities, and community fellowship throughout the day. It is one of the few family-oriented harvest festivals running in the immediate Westlake area this weekend.

North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park, Westlake

Saturday morning starts at the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park, in the parking lot at Fidelity Investments (1800 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH 44145), running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Seasonal produce and locally produced foods from Northeast Ohio growers and vendors. Free parking, open rain or shine, and SNAP benefits accepted. Mid-September brings late tomatoes, sweet corn, early apples, and fall squash.

Frostville Farmers Market, North Olmsted

The Frostville Farmers Market runs Saturdays through the fall from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Frostville Museum in the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation (24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070). Local farmers, seasonal produce, meats, pastries, eggs, honey, and artisan breads sit in a historic setting. Learn more about North Olmsted.

Farmers Markets in Medina

Farther south, Medina hosts two Saturday markets. The Farmers of Market of Medina County runs 9:00 AM to noon at Cornerstone Chapel (3939 Granger Road), and the Medina Square Farmers Market runs 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Public Square through October. Both are reliable stops for fresh produce and local goods. Explore Medina.

Lake Erie Shoreline and Metroparks Outdoor Recreation

Saturday is also a fine day to enjoy the Lake Erie shoreline and the Cleveland Metroparks. Huntington Reservation in Bay Village (28655 Lake Road) offers beach access, picnic areas, and the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center (28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village). Bradley Woods Reservation in Westlake (4538 Bradley Road) has hiking trails and open space. The Rocky River Reservation features the All Purpose Trail along the Rocky River for biking and walking. These Cleveland Metroparks reservations are free to visit and open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Sunday, September 13

2026 Avon Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show, Avon

The 2026 Avon Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show takes place Sunday, September 13, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Emerald Event Center (33040 Just Imagine Drive, Avon, OH). The pop-up handmade market features about 30 artisans and crafters, and admission is free. It is a relaxed way to shop local and start fall decorating. Explore Avon before or after.

Sunday Brunch and the Metroparks

Sunday is a relaxed day across the West Shore. Crocker Park restaurants offer brunch and lunch options, including Bricco, Granite City Food & Brewery, and Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream for a sweet treat. In Rocky River, Beachcliff Market Square (19300 Detroit Road) has dining and boutique shopping. The Rocky River Reservation, Huntington Reservation in Bay Village, and Bradley Woods Reservation in Westlake all make for an easy afternoon walk, bike ride, or picnic.

Plan Your September 11-13 Weekend

Whether you are catching the St. Bernadette Heart & Harvest Festival in Westlake on Friday or Saturday, participating in the City of Westlake Community Run on Saturday morning, browsing the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park, enjoying the Lakewood Community Festival at Madison Park, shopping the Avon Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show on Sunday, or relaxing at the Metroparks and Lake Erie shoreline, the September 11-13 weekend offers plenty of things to do across Westlake and Northeast Ohio.

Check out last week's Labor Day Weekend Guide: September 4-7, 2026 for past events. Westlake and Cleveland's west side offer plenty to do throughout the year. If you are considering buying or selling a home in Westlake or anywhere across Northeast Ohio, explore our latest local real estate resources or contact John Froelich at Sterling Auction Group.