| 1 | 2 | 3 - CANCELLED: Mentor City Council Meeting
When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Per Council President Dowling, due to lack of legislative items todiscuss, the Mentor Council March 03, 2026 Regular Meeting is hereby cancelled.The next Regular Meeting of Council is March 17, 2026. Meetings are open to the public. To view the Agenda and meeting packets go to: https://cityofmentor.com/departments/city-council/ • | 4 | 5 - Community Arts Commission Meeting
When: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA This commission provides direction and assistance to the Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Department in developing cultural programs to suit the needs of the community. Please contact Wildwood to learn about public participation in meetings. 440-974-5735. - The Buckeye Trail in Mentor
When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Join us at Wildwood Cultural Center for a presentation about the Buckeye Trail with a focus on the trail in Buckeye Trail Town Mentor. Learn more about the history and future of the Buckeye Trail and Buckeye Trail Association during this 45-minute presentation highlighting recent updates to the Trail in Buckeye Trail Town Mentor. Time for questions and comments will be available after the presentation. Did you know the northeast terminus of the trail is located at Headlands Beach State Park. The “Bedford Section” of the trail makes its way through the Mentor Marsh and Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve before heading south through Civic Center Park, the Old Village District, and the Wildwood Cultural Center. “The Buckeye Trail Association is excited about these enhancements, which strengthen Mentor’s role as a Buckeye Trail Town—a designation it has proudly held since 2018,” says Buckeye Trail Association President Maureen Gatewood, “This reroute brings benefits such as increased tourism, local business engagement, and community pride, making Mentor a great destination along Ohio’s iconic trail.” “This reroute gives visitors a chance to experience more of what makes Mentor special, and we’re excited to partner with the Buckeye Trail Association to make it happen,” says Mentor Communications Office Ante Logarusic. The change has been officially made, and new trail markers have been put in place by volunteers. A formal dedication will be held in 2026 along with a presentation by the Buckeye Trail Association—the private, non-profit volunteer organization which maintains and manages the trail. Learn more about the Buckeye Trail at https://www.buckeyetrail.org/. • • | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 - Building & Zoning Appeals Meeting
When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor • | 11 - Tree Commission Meeting
When: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Four members establish and administer Mentor’s Master Street Tree Plan. The Commission meets monthly at the Mentor Municipal Center in the First Floor Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions and for information about public participation in Tree Commission meetings, contact the Public Works Department at (440) 974-5781.
• | 12 | 13 - [unveiled] Lake County Student Showcase Begins
When: 8:00 am - 8:30 am Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Public Display: March 13 through April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artist Reception: March 25, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Mentor, Ohio 44060 Wildwood Cultural Center and the City of Mentor Community Arts Commission are calling all youth Lake County artists this Spring, to feature their artwork in this year’s Lake County Student Exhibition at Mentor’s City Hall. This exhibit is exclusively for Lake County students grade 6th through 12th. There is no fee for artwork submission. Four awards will be given out exclusively to exhibitors to further their future in the Arts. A public reception will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Mentor Municipal Center, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call Wildwood Cultural Center (440) 974-5735 or visit https://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/facilities/wildwood-cultural-center/. - Float-N-Flick
When: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: Mentor Community Recreation Center, 6000 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Looking for some Family Movie Night Fun? Come spend your Friday nights with us at the MCRC pool enjoying a popular movie while floating in your favorite intertube. Please bring a float! Popcorn, cookies, and glowsticks will be provided. Space is limited. Be sure to sign up early. *Non-swimmers must have an adult swimming with them. January 9 Fri: 7 - 9 p.m. Inside Out February 13 Fri: 7 - 9 p.m. Just Go With It (PG 13) February 27 Fri: 7 - 9 p.m. Up March 13 Fri: 7 - 9 p.m. Encanto MCRC Member: $5 I MCRC Non-Member: $10 • • | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 - St. Patrick's Day
When: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm - Mentor City Council Meeting
When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard • • | 18 - Wildwood Garden Club: Backyard Bird Watching for Beginners
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Mary Ann E Wagner from Blackbrook Audubon Society will guide us on how to identify birds, welcome feathered friends to our yards, learn their names and possibly enjoy a new hobby. A must hear program for all lovers of nature and birds. Please join us for this free program, open to the public. Registration is required, 925-872-6235 or www.facebook.com/wildwoodgardenclb • | 19 - Municipal Planning Commission
When: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA • | 20 | 21 - Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt in the Woods
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Join us for this one-of-a-kind Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt in the whimsical woods of the Wildwood Cultural Center. This magical event will capture the imagination of both children and adults alike. Each child receives an easter basket and map, intricately designed to guide them on their quest. The map hints at the numerous hidden spots where colorful eggs, each filled with delightful surprises, await discovery. Adding to the enchantment, the eggs in the Wildwood Cultural Center are not just ordinary; some contain special golden tickets that offer additional rewards. Participants will also get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and participate in special story time with Mother Goose. Resident: $20 I Non-Resident: $24 Saturday, March 21, 10:00 - 11 :30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 12:00 - 1 :30 p.m Saturday, March 21, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Wildwood Cultural Center • |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 - [unveiled] Lake County Student Showcase - Artist Reception
When: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Public Display: March 13 through April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artist Reception: March 25, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Mentor, Ohio 44060 Wildwood Cultural Center and the City of Mentor Community Arts Commission are calling all youth Lake County artists this Spring, to feature their artwork in this year’s Lake County Student Exhibition at Mentor’s City Hall. This exhibit is exclusively for Lake County students grade 6th through 12th. There is no fee for artwork submission. Four awards will be given out exclusively to exhibitors to further their future in the Arts. A public reception will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Mentor Municipal Center, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information call Wildwood Cultural Center (440) 974-5735 or https://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/facilities/wildwood-cultural-center/ • | 26 | 27 | 28 - Books in the Woods Fair
When: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Where: Wildwood Cultural Center & Park, 7645 Little Mountain Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Do you love books? Enjoy this one-of-a-kind book and author event inside the beautiful historical Wildwood Cultural Center. This four-floor FREE event will showcase multiple authors and storytellers from around Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas along with 25+ unique vendors. Admission: FREE - Flashlight Dash
When: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center, 8900 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Sure to be the best hour of fun in 2026. The Adult Flashlight Dash is a fast-paced, competitive all-out -sprint of an egg hunt just for adults 21 and over! We'll gather in the club house then head to the practice center (can you hear the Chariots of Fire music playing in the background?) then on the word GO, you'll take off, flashlights in hand, to find as many of the 4,000 eggs hidden on the practice range as possible. More than 100 of those eggs will have really great prizes! This event fills up quickly, so register early! Snacks are included and adult beverages are available for purchase. Pre-registration is required. No on-site registration will be accepted. Call (440)974-5720 to register. Activity Level - Very Strenuous Resident: $20 I Non-Resident: $25 • • |
29 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Where: Mentor Community Recreation Center, 6000 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA Hop on over for a festive morning of family fun! Enjoy a cold breakfast buffet, snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, and get creative with a special craft activity. Bring your smiles and your cameras-this is the perfect way to celebrate Easter with the whole family! Price is per person. MCRC Member: $10 I MCRC Non-Member: $15 • | 30 | 31 | | | | |