By Aaron Knapp, Staff Writer
Looking for Lorain Events to fill your April 2025 calendar? The Lorain Daily has you covered! Get ready for an exciting month in our community, packed with everything from powerful film screenings and insightful discussions to legendary music, comedy, and plenty of family fun happening right here in Lorain and nearby.
This Weekend’s Highlights (March 30th)
- Sunday, March 30th, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Beloved Film Screening & Panel Discussion at the Lorain Palace Theatre (617 Broadway, Lorain) – FREE! Join us for a free screening of “Beloved,” the powerful film adaptation of Toni Morrison’s acclaimed novel. Following the showing, engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring local community members. Celebrate Toni Morrison’s profound influence on literature, explore the importance of Black history, and highlight local legacy. This is a key Lorain Event for those interested in literature and community discussion.
Exciting Lorain Events This Week (April 4th – April 6th)
- Friday, April 4th, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Stars of the Sixties at the Lorain Palace Theatre (617 Broadway, Lorain) – $37/$47/$57/$69. Gary Lewis and The Playboys return to Lorain! Relive the hits like “This Diamond Ring.” Plus, enjoy performances by Charlie Thomas’ Drifters and The Box Tops. A Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Production. Buy your tickets today for this fantastic Lorain Event!
- Saturday, April 5th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Over the Moon: Two Year Anniversary at Over the Moon Gifts An Artisan Market (410 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052). Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of this beloved local gift shop with pictures with the Easter Bunny, decorate your own cupcakes, and enjoy prize giveaways throughout the day. Support this local Lorain event!
- Saturday, April 5th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Spring into Lorain Craft Fair at the German’s Villa (3330 Liberty Ave, Lorain). Discover unique handmade goods from local artisans and crafters. Admission is free.
- Saturday, April 5th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: The Modern Mystic Tonya June Moore at the Lorain Palace Theatre (617 Broadway, Lorain) – $25/$30/$35. Experience an entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring evening with Tonya June Moore, the Modern Mystic!
More Upcoming Lorain Events in April
- Wednesday, April 9th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Mix & Mingle at Brass & Bronze Foundry Bar (639 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052). Join Main Street Lorain for a night of networking and community building.
- Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Easter Egg Hunt at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village (3756 W. Erie Ave, Lorain). Hop on down to Anchor Lodge for their annual Easter Egg Hunt! Please RSVP to Jennifer at 440-204-9034 by April 9th!
- Saturday, April 12th, 7:30 PM: 70’s 80’s & 90’s Sitcom Stand-Ups at the Lorain Palace Theatre (617 Broadway, Lorain) – $30/$35/$45. Get ready for laughs with a comedy show hosted by Todd Bridges and featuring Steve Hytner.
- Sunday, April 13th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Brunch on Broadway at Antlers Grand Ballroom (300 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052). Support Main Street Lorain at their annual fundraiser.
- Friday, April 18th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Easter Egg Decorating at Splash Zone (Oberlin). Join for Easter egg decorating! Each child gets four eggs to decorate, followed by swimming. Cost is $3/$5. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/lorain-county-metropolitan-park-district-oh-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMyNTM3NDE=
- Saturday, April 19th, 10:00 AM: Schoepfle Garden Egg Hunt (Birmingham) – FREE! Bring the kids to Schoepfle Garden to hunt for 3,500 Easter eggs! Registration required: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/lorain-county-metropolitan-park-district-oh-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM0NDc5Mjc=
- Saturday, April 19th, 10:00 AM: Wellington Reservation Egg Hunt – FREE! Join the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wellington Reservation! Registration required by April 18th: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/lorain-county-metropolitan-park-district-oh-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM0NjIxMjg=
- Saturday, April 19th, 10:00 AM: Lakeview Park Egg Hunt (Lorain) – FREE! Join the annual Egg Hunt at Lakeview Park. No registration required.
- Saturday, April 19th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Mini Sweep: Downtown Clean-Up at Magdalen’s Gallery + Espresso (633 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052). Join Main Street Lorain for a downtown clean-up.
- Friday, April 25th, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Colt Ford LIVE! at the Lorain Palace Theatre (617 Broadway, Lorain).
- Saturday, April 26th, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Evil Dead & Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn at the Lorain Palace Theatre (617 Broadway, Lorain).
- Wednesday, April 30th, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: April Coffee & Conversation at Jevon Terance Fashion Designer Boutique (625 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052).
Save the Date for May
- Saturday, May 17th – Sunday, May 18th: Lake Erie Invitational – Lorain Invitational at Lorain Skate World (4952 W Erie Ave, Lorain).
- Sunday, May 18th, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Lorain League Meet at Lorain Skate World (4952 W Erie Ave, Lorain).
Please Note: For the most up-to-date information, including map locations and registration details, please check the Lorain Daily’s Page https://loraindaily.com/ and visit the websites or social media pages of the organizations hosting these Lorain Events.