Celebrating Creativity and Community

Since 1984, the Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) has proudly produced and promoted the annual July Arts Week, offering free and low-cost artistic experiences, activities, and performances throughout Medina County for all ages. At its heart, Arts Week celebrates the arts and the creative spirit that thrives within our community.

This beloved tradition brings together artists, performers, organizations, and local businesses for a vibrant, weeklong celebration of creativity across Medina County.

Featuring dozens of events, Arts Week showcases the depth and diversity of our local arts scene—from live music and theater performances to hands-on workshops, art walks, and family-friendly activities.

With events happening daily throughout the county, attendees are encouraged to explore the full schedule, discover new experiences, & support the talented artists & organizations that make our community so unique.


Full 2026 Schedule with Events, Times, & Locations*

*Times, locations, & availability are subject to change - Please contact program coordinator directly with any questions.
MCAC will add additional activities/programs to the website as they are provided.

Sunday July 12, 2026

  • 2PM - 3PM Live at the Library (ORMACO & Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281 (FREE) https://ormaco.org/jerry-popiel-songs-of-the-70s/

  • 2PM - 3PM Music at the Lodge - Circle of Friends (all ages) (Friends of Medina County Parks)
    at The Allardale Lodge (141 Remsen Rd, Medina 44256) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

Monday July 13, 2026

  • 10 AM Baby And Me Story Time (0-24 mos) (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Children's Activity Room (132 Broad Street Wadsworth, 44281) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 10 AM - 8 PM Celebrate America 250 Week (kids/family) (Medina County District Library)
    at Brunswick location (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required Crafts and activities to celebrate America all week long

  • 11 AM - 12 PM Morning Book Discussion - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Brunswick location - Sycamore Rm (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 10:30 AM - 11 AM Drop-in Family Storytime (Medina County District Library)
    at Buckeye location - Community Room (6625 Wolff Road, Medina 44256) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 1 PM - 3:30 PM Monday Movie Matinee - Casablanca Free (Soprema Senior Center & Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Meeting Room A & B (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281 (FREE) To reserve a space, please call the Senior Center at 330.335.1513.

  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Make It Monday: Suncatchers (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Medina location, Makerspace (210 South Broadway Street, Medina 44256) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/make-it-monday-52368

  • 2 PM - 3 PM Intro to Concept Art teen workshop (Medina County Arts Council)
    at Medina County District Library, Brunswick location - Hickory Rm (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE, limited spots) MCAC Instructor: Leigh Smallidge Register HERE

  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pressed Flower Lanterns with Mishalene
    at Bella Moxie (139 N Court St, Medina 44256) ($35/person) Registration Required: https://linktr.ee/bellamoxiestudio

  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Evening Book Discussion - The Compound by Aisling Rawle (MOVED to 7/15/2026)

  • 7 PM - 9 PM Monday Night Intrigue: Mindhunter by John Douglas (adults) (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Meeting Room A (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281)

Tuesday July 14, 2026

  • 9 AM - 10:30 AM Lodi Book Club: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi  (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Lodi location - Community Rm (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 10 AM Stories & More (0-5 yrs) (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Room A (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 12 PM - 4 PM MCAC’s “Day of Celebrating the Arts” Free Event for all ages - Live Performances, Interactive Arts Activities, Local Art Exhibits, & GrubbCo Food Truck with
    at Medina Uptown Park - Medina Square Gazebo (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 1 PM - 3 PM Volunteens: Create a Mystery Event (6th thru 12th grade) (Medina County District Library)
    at Buckeye location - Community Room (6625 Wolff Road, Medina 44256) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/volunteens-murder-mystery-set-55709

  • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Writers Series: Memoir Writing (teens/adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Medina location, Community Room A (210 South Broadway Street, Medina 44256) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/writers-series-memoir-writing-61105

  • 3:10 PM - 8 PM Sarah's Violin Student Performances
    at Medina Uptown Park - Medina Square Gazebo (FREE) Performances at 3:10, 5pm, & 7pm

  • 6 PM - 7 PM Book Club: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Seville location (45 Center Street, Seville 44273) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 6 PM - 7 PM Bookends Book Club: Adventure (tweens) (Medina County District Library)
    at Brunswick location, Storytime room (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/bookends-book-club-58683

  • 6 PM - 7 PM America 250: Tie-Dye July (6th thru 12th grade) (Medina County District Library)
    at Brunswick location - Sycamore Rm (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-tba-47081

  • 7:00 PM Lodi Music Student Recital with Nick (Lodi Music)
    at Lodi Central Park (121 Wooster St, Downtown Lodi 44254) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 7 PM - 8 PM Ohio Crossroads Band (Medina County Park District & Access the Arts)
    at Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina (4581 Foote Rd, Medina, 44256) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

Wednesday July 15, 2026

  • 10 AM Toddler Story Time (2-4 yrs) (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Children's Activity Room (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 10:30 AM - 11 AM Drop-in Family Storytime (Medina County District Library)
    at Buckeye location - Community Room (6625 Wolff Road, Medina 44256) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 12 PM - 8 PM Frog & Toad Day (Wasdworth Public Library)
    at Wasdworth Public Library, Meeting Room A & B (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281 (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 5:30 PM - 7: 30 PM Needle Felting with Shannon: Patriotic Flowers (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Medina location, Community room A (210 South Broadway Street, Medina 44256) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/place-holder-needle-felting-shannon-56163

  • 6:30 PM - 7 PM Pajama Story Time (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Children's Activity Room (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required
    Canceled

  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Evening Book Discussion - The Compound by Aisling Rawle (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Brunswick location - Hickory Rm (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 7 PM - 9 PM Music in the Circle - Van Arlo (Access the Arts)
    at Sharon Circle (6455 Ridge Rd, Sharon Center 44274) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 7 PM - 9 PM Summer Concert Series - Monica Robins & the Ninja Cowboys (Main Street Wadsworth)
    at Downtown Pocket Park (152 Main St, Wadsworth 44281) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

Thursday July 16, 2026

  • 10 AM - 10:30 AM All Ages Storytime (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Children's Activity Room (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required
    11 AM Sidewalk Chalk 2 day Contest (All Fired Up)
    at Medina Square Contact All Fired Up(phone: 330-723-1112) to register for space

  • 6 PM - 7 PM Writers Series: Plot Twist Critique Group (Medina County District Library)
    Virtual (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/writers-series-plot-twist-critique-group-58432

  • 6 PM - 7 PM Medina Squares Dance Club Interactive Performance (MCAC & Medina Squares Dance Club)
    at Davis Parks School of Arts (780 W Smith Rd, Medina 44256) (FREE) Reservations suggested - Register HERE

  • 6 PM - 8 PM Shut Up & Write Local writers group (Lilly Bullion)
    at Cool Beans Cafe (103 W Liberty St, Medina 44256) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Classical Piano Performance (adults) (Medina County District Library)
    Brunswick location, Sycamore Room (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/beach-glass-tba-52327

  • 7 PM Real Reads: Polio: Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe (adults)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Meeting Room B (132 Broad Stree, Wadsworth 44281(FREE) Register online at https://wadsworthlibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=256905

  • 7 PM Medina Concert Series: Midsummer Music (all ages) Music for Chamber Ensemble, Voice & Organ (Medina Concert Series)
    at St Paul's ( 317 E Liberty St, Medina 44256) (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

Friday July 17, 2026

  • Sidewalk Chalk Contest day 2 Until 6pm when judging begins (All Fired Up)
    at Medina Square Contact All Fired Up (phone: 330-723-1112) to register for space

  • 10 AM - 10:30 AM Music & Movement (Wadsworth Public Library)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Meeting Room A (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281 (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dinosaur Pirate Puppet Show (kids/families) (Medina County District Library)
    at Brunswick location, Sycamore Room (3649 Center Road, Brunswick 44212) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/dinosaur-pirate-puppet-show-58762

  • 2 PM - 3:30 PM Felt Flowers with Vicki (12+ with an adult) (Medina County Arts Council)
    at Wadsworth Public Library, Meeting Room A (132 Broad Street, Wadsworth 44281 (FREE, limited spots) Register HERE

  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Greeting Card Craft Club (teens/adults) (Medina County District Library)
    at Medina location (210 South Broadway Street, Medina 44256) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/happy-250th-america-greeting-card-craft-58874

  • 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Rockin’ the Rails concert - Back 2 the Future, ’80s covers (Cin Dees)
    at Cin Dees( 232 W. Smith Rd, Medina 44256) (FREE) moved indoors in the event of inclement weather

  • 7 PM - 10 PM GNG Concert Series - Erin Furillo (Grab N Go Beverage o DriveThru & Pub)
    at Grab N Go • Drivethru & Pub (236 N State Rd, Medina 44256) (FREE)

  • 7 PM - 10 PM Concert Over the Valley - Post Road (Mapleside Farms)
    at Mapleside Farms (294 Pearl Road Brunswick, 44212) (PURCHASED TICKETS REQUIRED) https://mapleside.com/concerts-over-the-valley

  • 7 PM Blue Heron Brewery Concert Series - Parrots of the Caribbean (Blue Heron Brewery)
    at Blue Heron Brewery (3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina 44256) (PURCHASED TICKETS REQUIRED)

  • 7:30 PM Disney Descendants: The Musical (Medina County Show Biz Company)
    at Haddad Theatre (144 N Broadway St (Medina Co Admin Building, Medina 44256) (PURCHASED TICKETS REQUIRED) https://www.medinashowbiz.org/shows-and-events

  • 8:00 PM Medina Community Band Summer Concert w/ Medina Chorus
    at Medina Uptown Park - Medina Square Gazebo (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

Saturday July 18, 2026

  • 10 AM - 11 AM Art in Nature: Tie Dye Bandanas (all ages) (Medina County Park District, Access the Arts, & Medina County Arts Council)
    at Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina (4581 Foote Rd, Medina, 44256) (FREE) Registration required https://medinacountyparks.com/public-programs/

  • 11 AM - 3 PM Seville Arts Walk (Downtown Seville Businesses and Medina County Arts Council)
    at Downtown Seville - Various arts related activities at different businesses and live music from David Klaehn Music (FREE) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 1 PM - 2 PM Ukulele for Absolute Beginners (all ages with adult) (Medina County Arts Council)
    at 236 West Liberty Street, Medina 44256) Instruments provided and you'll even get to take home your own ukulele. Great for all ages and skill levels! (FREE, limited spots) Register HERE

  • 7:30 PM Disney Descendants: The Musical (Medina County Show Biz Company)
    at Haddad Theatre (144 N Broadway St (Medina Co Admin Building, Medina 44256) (PURCHASED TICKETS REQUIRED) https://www.medinashowbiz.org/shows-and-events

Sunday July 19, 2026

  • 10 AM - 5 PM Art in the Park (Medina County Art League)
    at Medina Uptown Park - Medina Square Gazebo (FREE to attend, items available to purchase) Drop in - No Registration Required

  • 2:00 PM Disney Descendants: The Musical (Medina County Show Biz Company)
    at Haddad Theatre (144 N Broadway St (Medina Co Admin Building, Medina 44256) (PURCHASED TICKETS REQUIRED) https://www.medinashowbiz.org/shows-and-events

*Times, locations, & availability are subject to change. Please contact program coordinator directly with any questions

  • Volunteer
    Arts Week wouldn’t be possible without the help of volunteers! If you’re interested in giving back to your community and being part of this exciting event, consider volunteering during Arts Week 2026.

  • Sponsors & Partners
    The Medina County Arts Week is made possible thanks to the generous support of local businesses and organizations. If you’re a local business or organization interested in becoming a sponsor or partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you!

    Become an Arts Week 2026 Sponsor: https://www.medinacountyartscouncil.org/join-support

Stay Connected

Keep up with all the latest Arts Week news, event updates, and sneak peeks by following us on social media!

For more information or to view the full schedule of events, please contact us at: MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com


Thank You for Celebrating Arts Week 2025 with Us!

Your enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit helped make the 42nd Annual Medina County Arts Week an unforgettable celebration of local talent and culture. We’re so grateful for your support!

A huge thank you to our incredible partners, volunteers, and local businesses — especially Medina County Park District for their ongoing partnership — who made this week of arts-filled events possible.

Special appreciation goes to:

Brunswick's Erin Kraly for leading our inspiring Community Mural Project (kids and adults alike were invited to help build a beautiful mural that celebrates diversity in Medina County. DIY Art Stations and Live Music)

Performers: Lodi Music students, Sunny Griffith, Brooke Tournoux Music, Van Arlo, Parsons and Polk, & Pipes, Strings and a Soprano

Arts Instructors: Shannon Marie Makes, Jacqui Zubko-Cunha & Gloria Zubko

Event Hosts & Partners: Medina Photographers of the Parks, All Fired Up! Medina, ORMACO, Medina Community Band, Medina Chorus, Medina County Show Biz, Kimberly States, KS Vocal Studio, Sarah's Violin Studio, Access The Arts, Medina County Art League

Your time, talent, and support filled Medina County with energy, color, and creativity — THANK YOU!