5th Anniversary
Take a Hike Walking Tours
May 15 - September 15, 2013
Take a Hike, presented by Dollar Bank, offers free, guided walking tours of downtown neighborhoods, including the Warehouse District, Gateway District, PlayhouseSquare, Canal Basin Park in the Flats and the Civic Center. These tours highlight the history, architecture and future plans of each neighborhood. Each tour features actors and actresses portraying important figures from Cleveland's past, so history comes to life before your eyes.
Beginning May 15th -
Warehouse District Tour: Every Saturday: Meet at 10 AM in front of Constantino's Market (1278 West 9th Street).
Canal Basin Park in the Flats Tour: Every Sunday: Meet at 10 AM at Settler's Landing RTA Station (1025 West Superior Avenue).
PlayhouseSquare Tour: Every Tuesday: Meet at 6 PM in the State Theatre Lobby (1519 Euclid Avenue).
Civic Center Tour: Every Wednesday: Meet at 6 PM at Old Stone Church (91 Public Square).
Gateway District Tour: Every Thursday: Meet at 6 PM in the Arcade (401 Euclid Avenue).
Take a Hike is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. The program also receives support from Downtown Cleveland Alliance. For more information about the Take a Hike program, visit the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation's website by clicking here.
Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation is pleased to be a partner in this award-winning Heritage Tourism program. Other Take a Hike partners include Cleveland Magazine, WDOK Cleveland's New 102, PlayhouseSquare, Ohio Canal Corridor, Ohio & Erie Canalway and Bob Zimmer of Keller Williams Realty.
10th Annual Historic Downtown Cleveland Luncheon Forum
Thursday, June 13, 2013
11:30 AM Registration
12 Noon - 1:30 PM Luncheon and Program
at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
Speaker: Honorable Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina
Presentation: "Preserving the Heart of a City"
To view Mayor Riley's impressive bio and event details on the invitation, click here.
Individual tickets are $65 per person. Corporate Table Sponsorships are available for $1500. To make reservations, call 216.344.3937. Proceeds benefit the Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation, Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation and PlayhouseSquare District Development Corporation.
Thank you to the 2013 Benefactor Sponsors of the Annual Luncheon Sandvick Architects, Inc. and McGladrey LLP.
Downtown Farmers Market: Summer Market at Public Square
June - October, 2013
Fridays from 11 AM - 2 PM
Offering locally grown produce and locally produced goods, food trucks and other lunch items, live music and free cooking classes, the Downtown Farmers Market can be found on the Northwest quadrants of Public Square.
Historic Warehouse District is proud to support the Downtown Farmers Market.
For more information, click here or email Market Manager, Ashley Shaw.
9th Annual Warehouse District Street Festival
Sunday, August 4, 2013
12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM
on West Sixth Street
This popular festival has become a summertime tradition for residents of Northeast Ohio and a festive welcome to Cleveland visitors. The Festival offers delicious food from neighborhood restaurants, live music and entertainment all day long, a quality art show, art demonstrations, residential open houses, an architectural tour, unique street performers, corn hole, children's activities, Cleveland's Cutest Dog Contest & Fashion Show, community information booths and much more.
For more information about how you can become involved as a sponsor, participant, musician, artist or volunteer, please send an email with your specific request to Marcia Mandell and Kelly Lange's attention.
The 9th Annual Warehouse District Street Festival is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. The Festival is also generously supported by Downtown Cleveland Alliance.
Save the Date!
14th Annual Warehouse District Holiday Tour
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
5:30 - 11:00 PM
Tour dramatic living spaces, unique office spaces and new developments. Feast on delicious food from many of Cleveland's finest restaurants. Enjoy festive entertainment to put you in a holiday spirit and a dessert reception to wind down the evening. Ticket and Sponsorship information will be available later in the year.
The Annual Holiday Tour in the Warehouse District attracts hundreds of attendees each year and benefits the Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation (HWDDC).