Avon

Avon Historical Society September Monthly Meeting & Program

Please join us on September 3 at 7 p.m., at the Avon Olde Town Hall located at the corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge, Avon, Ohio. Our program is: “The Firelands” presented by Beryl Prusinoski. Step into the story of the Firelands, new territory with deep roots in the Revolutionary War. Witness the slow unfolding of development, as bureaucratic maneuvering ... Read More »

Avon City Hall Open House

Avon City Hall Open House will be on August 22 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The newly renovated Avon City Hall is located at 36600 Detroit Road. Please come and tour your New City Hall and stroll down memory lane! Read More »

Avon Bike Parade

An Avon tradition is the annual Fourth of July Bike parade through the Aquatic Center Park and across Detroit Road. This year’s edition was another good one as sunny skies greeted several hundred red, white and blue participants. Parade Marshalls this year were the state champion Avon High girls track team and third place boys team. A fitting gesture from ... Read More »

Rockin’ Through the Summer!

Westlake Summer Concerts All free concerts are held on Sundays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Clague Park. June 28 – Ray Bans (Island & Beach, Classic Rock & Motown) • July 12 – Serious Nature (80’s Pop/Rock) • July 19 – Rikoshay (Classic Rock and Country) • July 26 – In The Sticks (Classic Rock and Country) • August ... Read More »

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Just as the Declaration of Independence was read to the people on July 8, 1776, now, 250-years later, Americans in all 50 States, 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence ‘together’. Even though the United States is spread across thousands of miles and ten different time zones, ... Read More »

Avon’s Uncle Junque Passes Away

So long to Avon’s Uncle Junque, Robert (Bob) Shinko, who passed away this past Saturday, June 20. His daughter Anne Marie Shinko-Brown, the current proprietor of Heart of Avon Marketplace, formerly Avon Country Store, shared this heartfelt tribute to her father. Rest in Peace Dad – Some of you might remember my father Bob Shinko from the Country Store (Stoney ... Read More »

Light Up the Night! Guide to Local Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations

Bay Village Bay Days Join us for the 2026 Annual Bay Days in Bay Village! During the four-day carnival, July 1-4, catch up with family and friends, enjoy thrilling rides, fuel up with delicious food, listen to local music and celebrate 4th of July with stunning fireworks on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Open daily from noon until 10:30 p.m. ... Read More »

Summer Happenings

This summer is full of fun events happening, with Crocker Park’s Block Party on June 14, Avon Lake’s 250 Jubilee celebrations going on all month and Bay Days celebration July 1-4. Here is a list of some of the events happening this summer: North Ridgeville Touch-a-Truck – June 13 • Crocker Park Block Party – June 14 • Avon Summer ... Read More »

At the Avon Fishing Derby

A summer highlight occurred at Northgate Park in Avon last Saturday when the Avon Lions Club hosted its annual Fishing Derby. The pond there had been stocked by the Avon Parks and Recreation Department and the Lions provided the bait. It was a great morning of fun under sunny June skies as kids and parents wet their lines and received ... Read More »

State Champs!

Congratulations to Avon on winning the 2026 OHSAA Division I Girls State Track and Field State Championship! Avon totaled 68 points en route to their first girls state track and field title. It has been an incredible year for Avon Athletics, winning four state championships this scholastic calendar. State championships were captured by the Eagle football team, boys soccer team ... Read More »