What's on in Lorain?
99 upcoming events
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Events in Lorain
Tue27
Today
Wed28
Tomorrow
At 8 PM$30–50
CircusTheatre
The Vampire Circus
Lorain Palace Theatre
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
WorkshopBelly dance
Intro to Belly Dancing
South Lorain Branch
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
Workshop
Childish Crafts for Grown-Ups
Main Library
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
Chess
Let's Play Chess
South Lorain Branch
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Food5–8 yrs
Kids Cook: Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Main Library
Thu29
Thursday 29 October
Fri30
Friday 30 October
Sat31
Saturday 31 October
Mon2
Monday 2 November
Later
Mon 2 · 6 PMFree
WorkshopScience
Laser Cutter and Engraver 101
Main Library
Tue 3 · 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
Tech Tuesdays
Main Library
Tue 3 · 3:30 PMFree
Kids3–5 yrs
Countdown to Kindergarten!
Main Library
Tue 3 · 5:30 PMFree
Board games
Puzzles and Podcasts
Main Library
Tue 3 · 6:30 PMFree
Food5–8 yrs
Kids Cook: Sweet Potato Fries
South Lorain Branch
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
WorkshopBelly dance
Intro to Belly Dancing
South Lorain Branch
Wed 4 · 4 PMFree
Chess
Let's Play Chess
South Lorain Branch
Wed 4 · 5 PMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–15 yrs
Books, Beats and Bubbles Story Time
Main Library
Wed 4 · 5:30 PMFree
LiteratureManga & Comics
Isekai'd to Another Library Book Discussion
Main Library
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Horror Trivia
Main Library
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
Cricut Basics
South Lorain Branch
Thu 5 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time2–6 yrs
Artsy Story Time
South Lorain Branch
Thu 5 · 1:30 PMFree
Workshop
Direct-to-Film Printing 101
Main Library
Thu 5 · 5 PMFree
Workshop
Maker-In-Residence Workshop: Intro to Embroidery
Main Library
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkVideo games
Why Video Games Matter
Main Library
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
DIY Engraved Pet Tags
South Lorain Branch
Fri 6 · 11 AMFree
YogaWellness
Gentle Yoga
Main Library
Fri 6 · 3 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Clay Ornaments
South Lorain Branch
Fri 6 · 7 PM$72–981
PopConcert
MJ The Illusion - The Michael Jackson Experience
Lorain Palace Theatre
Sat 7 · 11 AMFree
Story time0–15 yrs
Family Story Time
Main Library
Sat 7 · 1 PMFree
Talk
Estate Planning
South Lorain Branch
Sat 7 · 2 PMFree
CinemaLiterature
Reel Stories Film Screening
Main Library
Sat 7 · 2 PMFree
Trading cards
Magic: The Gathering Wizard Library
Main Library
Sat 7 · 4 PM$55.20
Bingo
OPERATION: Cornucopia of Cash! $10K giveaway!
Antlers
Mon 9 · 4:30 PMFree
Tabletop RPG
Dungeons & Dragons Adventuring Academy
Main Library
Mon 9 · 6 PMFree
TalkSeniors
Online Safety for Seniors
Main Library
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Wellness0–15 yrs
Family Yoga
Main Library
Tue 10 · 11 AMFree
WorkshopCrafts
DIY Eyeglasses Chain
South Lorain Branch
Tue 10 · 2 PMFree
WorkshopFood
Let's Cook: Friendsgiving
Main Library
Tue 10 · 3:30 PMFree
Creative workshop5–12 yrs
Kids Crafternoon
Main Library
Tue 10 · 5:30 PMFree
Trading cards
Magic: The Gathering Commander Night
Main Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Kids0–5 yrs
Toddler Obstacle Course
South Lorain Branch
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
WorkshopBelly dance
Intro to Belly Dancing
South Lorain Branch
Wed 11 · 12 PMFree
TalkHeritage
The Six Lorain Ships Lost in the Great Storm of 1913
Main Library
Wed 11 · 4 PMFree
Chess
Let's Play Chess
South Lorain Branch
Wed 11 · 5 PMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–15 yrs
Bilingual Story Time
Main Library
Wed 11 · 5 PMFree
WorkshopFood
Plant-Based on a Budget: Lentil Loaf
Main Library
Thu 12 · 12 PMFree
Talk
Lunch and Learn: 125 Years of Magic
Main Library
Thu 12 · 2 PMFree
Creative workshopScience5–12 yrs
Homeschool STEAM: Gross Science
South Lorain Branch
Thu 12 · 5 PMFree
Crafts
Maker-In-Residence Open Studio Hours
Main Library
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Kidsup to 15 yrs
Black Artists for Kids
Main Library
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Books and Brews Book Discussion
Main Library
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopFood
Learn to Make a Sourdough Starter
South Lorain Branch
Fri 13 · 4 PMFree
Literature
Old Time Radio Hour
Main Library
Fri 13 · 4 PMFree
Cinema
Community Cinema Film Screening
Main Library
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
Art & Culture
Nine Steps to Writing Your Family History
Main Library
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
Art & Culture
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Main Library
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
Art & Culture
Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Yogurt and Granola
South Lorain Branch
Sat 14 · 3 PMFree
Art & Culture
Second Chance Cinema
Main Library
Sat 14 · 4 PM$18.91
Grind Forward - Fundraising Event
American Legion Post #30
Sat 14 · 5 PM$10
IAV 80th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration
Italian American Veterans
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM$36–56
The Phil Collins Experience at the Lorain Palace Theatre on November 14th
Lorain Palace Theatre
Mon 16 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Genealogy Drop-In
Main Library
Mon 16 · 3 PMFree
Art & Culture
Family Laser Craft
Main Library
Mon 16 · 4:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Dungeons & Dragons Adventuring Academy
Main Library
Mon 16 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Short and Sweet Book Discussion
Main Library
Mon 16 · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Trivia and Mocktails
South Lorain Branch
Tue 17 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Tech Tuesdays
Main Library
Tue 17 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Sublimation Basics
Main Library
Tue 17 · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Puzzles and Podcasts
Main Library
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Hunger Games Celebration
South Lorain Branch
Wed 18 · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Intro to Belly Dancing
South Lorain Branch
Wed 18 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Childish Crafts for Grown-Ups
Main Library
Wed 18 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Ohio Means Jobs Career Counseling
Main Library
Wed 18 · 4 PMFree
Art & Culture
Let's Play Chess
South Lorain Branch
Wed 18 · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Floriani Embroidered Beanies
Main Library
Wed 18 · 6 PMFree
Art & Culture
Poetry Writing Group
Main Library
Wed 18 · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Science Explorers: Gross Science
South Lorain Branch
Thu 19 · 11 AMFree
Art & Culture
Personalized Tea Towels
South Lorain Branch
Thu 19 · 3:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Kids Crafternoon
Main Library
Thu 19 · 5 PMFree
Art & Culture
Maker-In-Residence Open Studio Hours
Main Library
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
Art & Culture
Kids Cook: Herb Scones
Main Library
Thu 19 · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Let's Cook: Healthy Holiday Side Dishes
South Lorain Branch
Tue 24 · 6 PMFree
Literature
Cozy Book Discussion
South Lorain Branch
Sat 28 Nov · 7 PM$44.52
The All In Black Thanksgiving Masquerade Ball
Careys Gathering Place
Sat 5 Dec · 4 PM$23.18
ADULT TOY BINGO : December 5th
Antlers
Fri 11 Dec · 7:30 PM$49–159
ComedyTheatre
O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy
Lorain Palace Theatre
Sat 19 Dec · 4 PM$55.20–428.67
BingoVolunteering
Bonnie & Clyde Bingo — Designer Bags, Bourbon & Bad Decisions
Operation Care Package Bingo Hall
Sat 19 Dec · 8 PM$65–981
Folk / AcousticConcert
Highwaymen Show - Great American Outlaws Tribute Concert
Lorain Palace Theatre
Fri 15 Jan · 7 PM$63–111
Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees
Lorain Palace Theatre
Fri 29 Jan · 7:30 PM$45–1,041
Forever Seger - The Silver Bullet Experience
Lorain Palace Theatre
Fri 16 Apr · 7 PM$53–1,041
Mutts Gone Nuts
Lorain Palace Theatre
Sat 24 Jul · 1 PMFree
6th Annual Community & Children’s Music Fest 2027
Central Park Sam Felton Memorial Park
See also in Lorain
At 6 PMFree
Talk
Number 26
Domonkas Branch, Sheffield Lake
Sun 1 · 5 PMFree
Literature
ACOTAR 6 (book club) PARTY
45555 N Ridge Rd, Amherst
Sat 7 · 10 AM
Crafts
2026 Amherst Fall Craft Show
Amherst United Methodist Church
At 10:30 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop
Storytime With Friends
West River, Elyria
Fri 30 · 8 AM$0
TalkHuman rights
4th Annual NE Ohio Human Trafficking Prevention Conference
John A. Spitzer Conference Center, Elyria
Sun 1 · 10 AM
Fashion & DesignMarket
2026 Holiday Craft Show
35755 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011, United States
Mon 2 · 7 PM
Volunteering
Grief Share at Christ Church
Christ Church West Campus
Thu 5 · 10:30 AMFree
FoodTalk
Edwardian Tea Traditions
Avon Branch
Fri 6 · 5:30 PM$35
Food
2nd Annual Holiday Wine Showcase
Heinen's Grocery Store, Avon
At 1 PMFree
Literature
Page Turners Book Discussion
North Ridgeville Branch
Thu 29 · 9 AM
Flea marketCar boot sale
Holy Spirit Parish Garage Sale
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Thu 29 · 1 PMFree
Literature
The Bookworms
Central, Elyria
Mon 2
Guided tourOutdoors
Bookmobile at Prospect Hill Park
Bookmobile, Elyria
Wed 11 · 3:30 PMFree
Manga & ComicsLiterature
Manga & Munchies
South, Elyria
Sat 14Free
Outdoors
2026 Elyria Give Thanks Craft and Vendor Show
Lorain Community College at Spitzer Center, Elyria
At 6 PMFree
Mahjong
Mahj & Mingle - Open Play
The Wine Room & Tavern, Avon
Thu 29 · 8 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Dawg House Bar & Grill ( Elyria, OH )
Dawg House Bar & Grill ( Elyria, OH )
Sat 31 · 9 AM
TournamentVideo games
Steel Carnival: 4x2 Team Doubles Tournament 2026
The Shop Game Shop, Elyria
Thu 12 · 6 PM$12.51–55.20
Mahjong
Mahjong 101 + Open Play at Wild Iris Home
Wild Iris Home, Avon
Thu 29 · 6:30 PM$10–20
Mahjong
Mahj-O-Ween at Meraki House
Little Meraki Market, Avon
Wed 11 · 6 PM$44.52
Bingo
VHS Prom2Dawn Designer Purse Bingo
Paper Moon Vineyards, Vermilion
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