Senior Center Open House
The Mentor Senior Center invites you to discover everything they have to offer at their open house on Monday, June 29th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others and see all the great things happening at this vibrant community hub. Membership is open to those 55+. Learn more at www.mentorseniorcenter.com.
Mentor Rocks with Phillip Phillips
Singer/songwriter Phillip Phillips will perform at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM as a part of the Mentor Rocks summer concert series. Free admission and parking. For facility rules and additional information, visit www.mentorrocks.info.
Lakeshore Boulevard / SR-44 Overpass Overnight Closure
Motorists are advised that SR 283 over SR 44 will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 p.m. through Thursday, July 2, at 4 AM for a concrete pour. The detour will be SR 44/Heisley Rd. to SR 2 to SR 283/ Richmond St.
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, July 1, 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.
Polka & Pints at Wildwood
The Chardon Polka Band will perform at the Wildwood Cultural Center on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Join us at the newly constructed patio of the Wildwood Cultural Center as we celebrate and highlight the lively music, art, and culture of our community this summer. Get a pint of root beer! Enjoy food from Willy Nilly’s Wood Fired Pizza and Zubricky’s Certain Ethnic Food Truck. Free admission and parking.
Garfield Statue Dedication & Community Picnic
The city of Mentor will unveil a statue of James A. Garfield on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 in front of the Mentor Municipal Center. The unveiling will be following by a community picnic with free hot dogs, chips, pop, and ice cream, as well as family friendly activities including the 1776 Yard Race. Learn more at https://cityofmentor.com/garfield-statue-dedication-community-picnic-july-3rd-in-mentor/
Independence Day Celebration
All are invited to celebrate Independence Day at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The grounds will open at 5:00 PM with a full program of events to begin at 5:30 PM including skydivers, a reading of the “Declaration of Independence” and more. Eagles-tribute “Hotel California” will perform at 8:00 PM with the LARGEST fireworks display in Mentor’s history to immediately follow! Learn more at https://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/events/independence-day-celebration/.