Park Hours: 5AM-Midnight

Celebrating 10 Years of Public Square!

Downtown Cleveland, Inc. is kicking off a dynamic summer season in honor of the 10-year anniversary of the renovated Public Square, with a full lineup of free events and experiences throughout the city center.  

The season blends returning fan favorites – like the Public Square Concert Series and the Food Truck Series – with new additions for 2026, including the debut of the Public Square Farmers Market, family movie nights, line dancing, and opening acts added to the popular concert series.

Parking and Transit Made Easy!

Downtown Cleveland, in partnership with iParkit, offers discounted $8 parking for our event series.

To receive the discounted rate, please reserve your parking in advance and buffer your parking session for the same price to ensure flexibility in your visit. Enjoy the flexibility to come early, stay late, and enjoy downtown. Use this link to reserve parking.

Did you know you can buy an all-day Greater Cleveland RTA pass for only $5! Download the Transit app for easy Public Transportation.

Additional parking is available at the street meter parking and in a variety of lots and garages downtown that can be viewed here.

  • Public Square Farmers Market

    Thursdays in October | 4-7PM

    Weekly market featuring fresh seasonal produce, handmade goods, a pop-up bar, and live music.

  • Trucktober at Public Square

    Lunchtime food trucks are being extended at Public Square every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October!

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  • Public Square Movie Night - Ghostbusters (1984)

    October 15 | 8PM

    Join us for the final movie of the season! Catch Ghostbusters (1984) in Public Square with themed food trucks, a pop-up bar, and interactive activities. Bring a blanket or chair and get cozy!

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  • Spooky Line Dancing in Public Square

    October 16 | 6-8PM

    Spooky Line Dancing is back for the final dance of the year! Join us on Public Square for Halloween jams, easy-to-follow steps, and free fun for all ages with the Savvy Tempo Steppas.

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  • “Ten years ago, we made a bold bet on Public Square as the civic heart of our city, and today that investment is paying off as a primary driver of our region’s growth. As downtown’s front porch, Public Square helps shape how people experience our city. When it is vibrant, welcoming and well-activated, it strengthens downtown’s appeal for talent, enhances the experience for residents, employees and visitors, and reinforces the value of investing in a dynamic public realm.”

    - Michael Deemer, President + CEO of Downtown Cleveland, Inc.

  • “Over the past decade, Public Square has become a place where Clevelanders from every neighborhood can connect, celebrate and experience the energy of our downtown. This summer’s lineup builds on that momentum, creating a more active, welcoming and connected city center that strengthens our economy, supports local businesses and reinforces confidence in Cleveland’s future."

    - Justin M. Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland

The 15-month, $50 million renovation transformed Public Square from a transit crossroads into a defining public destination, the space has continued to serve as a central gathering place for culture, recreation, commerce and civic life. Funded through a mix of public and private support – including $37 million for the design and construction of the surface landscape and $13 million for underground utility work – the project reflects the kind of partnership central to the Greater Downtown Vision. Today, the square continues to demonstrate how active, well-used spaces can help create a more secure, inviting and economically vital downtown.

Help Us Grow Public Square

2026 marks 10 years since Public Square's most recent renovation. To celebrate the occasion and Earth Day, Downtown Cleveland is revamping the Square's existing garden beds, bringing in more native keystone species along with botanically diverse options to create year-round color and biological interest. Donate to the Growth Fund today!

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