Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18 on the West Shore
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Welcome to the first issue. Every Thursday morning: what's on this weekend across Westlake, North Olmsted, Avon, and Rocky River, pulled from Westshore Weekly directory.
Avon Lake Public Library / Kopf Reservation, Avon Lake
Free festival; Family Trail $6, Haunted Trail $15. Note the Family Trail tickets are sold out, though the festival itself is free and open. No parking at the library that day; use the Avon Lake High School north lot or Erieview Elementary.
Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center, 7370 Columbia Rd, Olmsted Township
$8 presale, $10 at the door, kids 12 and under free. The 13th annual festival, held indoors: folk dancing, their German Brass Band, and authentic German food.
La-Z-Boy, North Olmsted
Free. A free design event: one room, styled two ways.
Westlake Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake
Tickets $0–$20. The orchestra's 89th-season opener. Doors at 2:30 PM. Free parking.
Sunset Legacy Funeral Home parking lot, North Olmsted
Bringing the kids is easy — but if you want to host a trunk, your parking spot has to be reserved by Monday, October 19. Call (440) 777-0450 to claim one.
North Olmsted Jr. Cavs basketball — regular registration has closed. Regular registration ended Monday, October 12. Late registration is open only if spots remain, and a late fee applies. Grades K–9 (co-ed K and 1st–2nd; boys 3rd–8th; girls 3rd–9th). north-olmsted.com — Parks & Recreation / Recreation Center
Avon Youth Lacrosse, Spring 2027 — new-player signup opened today. New-player registration opened Thursday, October 15 and closes January 30, 2027 — or sooner if a roster fills. Returning players opened October 1. avonlacrosse.org
Opening Monday, October 19 — two registrations to be ready for:
North Olmsted Rec, Fall II: Learn to Swim, Learn to Skate, and Winter Break Camp registration begins Monday, October 19. No closing date published. north-olmsted.com — Parks & Recreation
Rocky River Learn-to-Swim, Fall-2 (Nov 2 – Dec 12): Registration opens Monday, October 19 at 7:30 AM. Parent & Child (6 months–5 yrs), Preschool (ages 3–5), Levels 1–6 (ages 5+). $48.50 Member / $60.50 Resident / $91.00 Non-Resident for the 5-class session. rockyriverohio.gov/sports
Rocky River Jr. Cavs basketball — registration opened September 28, no closing date published; games begin January 9. $115 Member / $120 Resident / $130 Non-Resident. rockyriverohio.gov/sports
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Red, Wine, and Brew — 25891 Detroit Road, Westlake
Nemo Grille — Detroit Road, Avon
La Femme Couture Dress Shop — 25190 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted
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