Big Boy Travels Through Mentor
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 will pass through Mentor on Monday, June 8, 2026, departing Euclid around 2:00 PM en route to Conneaut. Here’s what you need to know: https://cityofmentor.com/historic-steam-locomotive-to-pass-through-mentor-on-june-8th/
BZA Meeting
The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Mentor City Council Chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Meetings are open to the public but are not broadcast.
Mentor Rocks
The Ken Ganley KIA Mentor Rocks summer concert series continues on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:45 PM with Ultimate Eric Church and Tennessee Whiskey. Free admission and parking. No coolers, outside alcohol, glass containers, food deliveries, or pets. Learn more at www.mentorrocks.info.
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week.
Mentor Farmers Market
The popular Mentor Farmers Market returns this Friday June 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Eleanor B. Garfield Park and runs through September 11, 2026. Learn more at www.mentorfarmersmarket.com.
Tunes at the Lagoons
The 2026 Tunes at the Lagoons concert series kicks off this Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Mentor Lagoons Marina with Monica Robins and the Ninja Cowboys. All performances are held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Free admission and parking. Learn more at www.tunesatthelagoons.com.
Pop Culture Show
The Pop Culture Show returns to the Mentor Community Recreation Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Mentor Community Recreation Center located at 6000 Heisley Road. The event will feature more than 50 vendor tables offering a variety of items including comic books, video games, toys, vintage clothing, collectibles, sports cards, and Pokémon cards. Additional activities include a cosplay contest, a Nerf Zone, a Kids Zone, and special guests. Raffles and door prizes will also be available. Admission is $2 per person. Learn more: https://cityofmentor.com/mentor-pop-culture-show-returns-on-june-13th/