Nautica Waterfront District

Home to exciting entertainment venues right on the Cuyahoga River. The possibilities are endless whether you want to grab dinner and drinks, tune in to live music, get nose-to-nose with sharks or cruise Lake Erie.

Teacher pointing at the giant Pacific octopus at Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

Back-To-Schooling September @CLEAquarium

September 1 – 30, 2025, 10am – 5pm

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Cleveland Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup with Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup @CLEAquarium

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 @ 1 – 3pm

 

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Middle School Career Day

Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 9am – 12pm

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Family holding hands up to a sea star at Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

Waves of Appreciation Weekend @CLEAquarium

Free for Military & First Responders!

Veterans Day Weekend, Friday, November 7 – Tuesday, November 11

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Middle School Career Day

Friday, January 2, 2026 @ 9am – 12pm

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Featured Events


Explore this Vibrant Riverside District

  • Photo of a sand tiger shark at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
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    Dive into the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

    Discover roughly 2,700 amazing animals in 7 immersive galleries that include an 11,000-gallon stingray touch pool and an 175-foot seatube.

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  • Globe Iron Cleveland logo.
    Globe Iron: The New Kid in Town

    A highly anticipated new venue on Cleveland’s bustling Nautica Waterfront District, Globe Iron features a 1,200-capacity indoor concert hall space accompanied by a beautiful courtyard for year-round entertainment.

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On the Waterfront

  • Colorful photo of Jacob's Pavilion lit up at dusk
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    Rock Out at Jacobs Pavilion

    Jacobs Pavilion is an open-air amphitheater along the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Its stunning outdoor setting is an integral part of the music experience.

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  • Lady Caroline logo.
    Set Sail Aboard Lady Caroline

    Jump aboard Lady Caroline for an adventure that combines the best of dining and sightseeing in Cleveland. Experience the city in a whole new way as you cruise under historic bridges and take in sights of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River.

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  • Photo of the tall windows inside WIndows on the River
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    Wow Them with Windows

    Plan your party in urban ambiance complete with high ceilings, exposed brick and dazzling views of Cleveland’s skyline.

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Nautica Waterfront District

Nautica Waterfront District
2000 Sycamore Street
Cleveland, OH 44113