Things to do in Mentor

Mentor is Lake County's largest city along Lake Erie, home to Mentor Headlands Beach State Park and the historic James A. Garfield home. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Mentor, Ohio.

Thu, Jul 2

Polka & Pints Night: Chardon Polka Band

Live polka music from Chardon Polka Band at Wildwood Cultural Center—fun for all ages.

7:30 PM Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Community Arts Commission Meeting

Community Arts Commission Meeting at Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA

4:30 PM Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jul 3

James A. Garfield Statue Unveiling & Community Picnic

Community picnic and statue unveiling at Mentor Municipal Center—free outdoor celebration.

6:00 PM Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Mentor Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at Eleanor B Garfield Park with fresh local produce and vendors.

2:00 PM Eleanor B Garfield Park, 7967 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Mentor Rocks - Hotel California

Hotel California tribute band at Mentor Rocks summer concert series—free outdoor music.

8:00 PM Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

July 4th Fireworks Display

July 4th fireworks display at Mentor Civic Amphitheater—classic family Independence Day tradition.

9:50 PM Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Jul 7

Ohio Goes to the Movies- Air Force One (1997) screening

Family movie night: classic action film Air Force One screens in Mentor.

5:30 PM Diamond Centre Drive, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

8–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 7

Mentor Rocks - New World Men

Outdoor summer concert featuring the New World Men band at Mentor Rocks series.

7:00 PM Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Jul 7

Mentor Rocks with New World Men

Mentor Rocks festival with New World Men—outdoor community celebration.

7:00 PM Munson Road, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 8

GLOW in the DARK PAINT PARTY: Family Art Night at Wildwood!

Glow-in-the-dark family art night at Wildwood—paint together in the dark!

6:30 PM Little Mountain Road, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 8

Tree Commission Meeting

Tree Commission Meeting at Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA

4:30 PM Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 8

Lake County Emergency Siren Test

Lake County Emergency Siren Test at Lake County Ohio

11:00 AM Lake County Ohio, Mentor

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jul 10

Teen GLOW Party

High-energy glow-themed party with music and activities designed just for teens.

8:00 PM Mentor Community Recreation Center, 6000 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

11–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 10

Teen Neon Splash Bash

Teen-focused splash bash and pool party event.

6:00 PM Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

13–18 yrs

Fri, Jul 10

Winky Cats Adoption Event & Kitten Night July 10 & 11, 2026

Winky Cats Adoption Event & Kitten Night — meet adoptable kittens and learn about animal care.

6:00 PM Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

3–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 10

Purple Martin Banding

Purple Martin Banding at Harbor Drive — nature observation & bird-banding education.

8:30 AM Harbor Drive, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

Tunes at the Lagoons - Abby Rodeo

Tunes at the Lagoons with live music—outdoor summer entertainment.

7:00 PM Harbor Drive, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

Pieces of Eight @ St John Vianney Festival

St John Vianney Festival with live music—classic community gathering.

7:00 PM Georgetown Drive, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

St. John Vianney Parish Festival!

St. John Vianney Parish Festival in Mentor—faith-based family fun with food and activities.

6:00 PM Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

TUNES at the LAGOONS

Outdoor summer concert series at Mentor Lagoons perfect for family evenings together.

7:00 PM 8365 Harbor Dr, Mentor, OH 44060, USA, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 11

Hip Hop Workshop 🖤✨

Hip Hop Workshop in Mentor—creative dance and music for kids.

11:00 AM Shady Lane, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jul 12

7/12/26 at the SJV Festival

SJV Festival in Mentor—community gathering with entertainment.

6:00 PM Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060, United States of America, Mentor

0–18 yrsOutdoor