The Van Aken District - By Originals. For Originals.

Welcome to the Van Aken District

By Originals. For Originals.

Linger longer, savor and come back – again and again.

We are the premiere destination for unique retail, delicious eats and family friendly entertainment. Nestled in Shaker Heights, Ohio, The Van Aken District is our city’s main street, a walkable and vibrant one-stop-shop to live, work and play.

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Open Art at the Van Aken District – Wednesday’s

3401 Tuttle Road , Shaker Heights, OH, United States, Ohio 44122

VAD Presents: Shaker Breakers

3401 Tuttle Road , Shaker Heights, OH, United States, Ohio 44122

Summer Farmers Market

3401 Tuttle Road , Shaker Heights, OH, United States, Ohio 44122

Improv Class for Kids

3401 Tuttle Road , Shaker Heights, OH, United States, Ohio 44122

EAT & DRINK

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Shaker Wines

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SLFMKR Van Aken

SLFMKR

Every day brings something new and different in the District!

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For originals. By originals.
Founder-led shops, handmade goods, and familiar faces at #thevanakendistrict.

The Van Aken Block Party is not your average Frida

The Van Aken Block Party is not your average Friday night.

It’s a collision of creativity, community, and straight-up good energy.

✔️ Over 25 vendors - each one a reason to stop, shop, and say wow.
✔️ Live music that moves you: the soul of Quenton Rubin followed by the unstoppable energy of DJ Sunset (and Marrs KTD in between!).
✔️ Special drops, pop-ups, and all-out flavor from your favorite Van Aken merchants.
✔️ Crafts, games, and surprises around every corner.

This isn’t just an event. It’s what happens when a neighborhood shows up big.
And trust us, you’ll want to be part of it.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟭 | 𝟱:𝟯𝟬-𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁
Free. Open to all. And anything but ordinary.

#VanAkenBlockParty #ShakerHeights #SupportLocal

No frills. No fuss. Just ridiculously good sandwic

No frills. No fuss. Just ridiculously good sandwiches.

@loxstockandbrisket is one of those places that keeps things simple and somehow nails it every time.

You’ll find us at the counter debating the smoked turkey vs. smoked brisket… and usually getting both.

If you’re local, you already know. If you’re new, trust us, this one’s a staple.

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening this wee

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week at The District:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆
Friday, July 11 | 5:30–8:30 PM (music until 9:30!)
Expect:
• Live music by Quenton Rubin (5:30–7:30 PM) & @djsunset216 (7:30–9:30 PM)
• Local vendors
• Drinks + bites
• Family-friendly fun

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗳 | 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟳:𝟳𝟬 𝗣𝗠
• Thursday, July 10 – @dillon.shidemantle
• Friday, July 11 – Quenton Rubin / DJ Sunset
• Saturday, July 12 – @gruve_tonic

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻’ 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (@shaker_breakers)
• Monday, July 7 | 5–6 PM
• Wednesday, July 9 | 5–6 PM
• Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM–12 PM
$20/child

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀
Monday, July 7 | 7:30–9 PM
Free drop-in class with artist Amanda Lincoln. BYO materials, all levels welcome!

𝗩𝗔𝗗 𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 (@joinmamahood)
Tuesday, July 8 | 12 PM
A free meetup for new + expecting moms.

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 (@beastmodebeauty_)
• Tuesday, July 8 | 6–7 PM
• Sunday, July 13 | 3–4 PM
$20 advance / $25 walk-in – DM us for the sign-up link!

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
Tuesday, July 8 | 7 PM
Free to play

𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Tuesday, July 8 | 8–10 PM
Open jam for 18+ musicians. BYO instrument.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀
• Thursday, July 10 | 4–5 PM
• Saturday, July 12 | 1–2 PM
$10/child – spots are limited! Message us to sign up.

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁
Thursday, July 10 | 4–7 PM
Shop with @northunionfarmersmarket.

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮
Saturday, July 12 | 9–10 AM
Free class by @sanctuaryonthechagrin.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿
Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM–12 PM
Join Mayor Weiss on the Market Hall Patio. If it rains, you’ll find the group inside near Craft Collective.

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
Saturday, July 12 | 2:30–4 PM
An imaginative improv workshop for kids 9+. $10 – DM us for the sign-up link.

𝗦𝗟𝗙𝗠𝗞𝗥’𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗽 + 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽
Saturday, July 12
Celebrate 5 years of @SLFMKR with live music, exclusive gifts, and a festive community night.

The 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶

The 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 so our merchants and team can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.

We’ll be back to regular hours tomorrow! Have a safe, festive, and fun Fourth of July! 🇺🇸✨

#VanAkenDistrict #FourthOfJuly #ShakerHeights #SupportLocal

Your perfect Friday night at the Van Aken Block Pa

Your perfect Friday night at the Van Aken Block Party:

5:30 PM: Grab a bite from the Market Hall & a drink from @CraftCollective1
6:00 PM: Dance with the band
6:30 PM: Watch the kids go wild at the craft zone
7:00 PM: Snap a selfie with the @CLEHotDogs
8:00 PM: Dessert + drinks under the string lights
8:30 PM: Promise to never miss a Block Party again

All this and more → July 11 | 5:30-8:30PM

#VanAkenBlockParty #SummerItinerary #ShakerHeightsSummer

Some shops sell clothes. Others build community.

Some shops sell clothes.
Others build community.

When Dre Wien opened @laddercle, it was never just about creating a place to shop, it was about creating a place that feels like home.

Part beautifully curated boutique, part creative hub, LADDER brings together sustainable fashion and Cleveland’s creative energy in one of the most inviting corners of the District. Whether you're discovering a new independent designer, stopping by an event, or just popping in for styling help, it always feels like you're visiting a friend.

Dre has traveled the world, but found something worth building right here: a space that values thoughtful design, meaningful connection, and pieces that actually feel like you.

Stop in, browse at your own pace, and experience a place that’s as much about community as it is about clothes.

#VanAkenDistrict #LADDERVAD #SustainableStyle #ShopLocalCLE #ShakerHeights

@craftcollective1 doesn’t just make great beer,

@craftcollective1 doesn’t just make great beer, they make it right here, in the heart of Van Aken.

They’re the kind of spot that feels like it’s always been part of the neighborhood.

Small-batch pours. Chill patio hangs. Good people behind the bar. (Hey Connor!)

If you haven’t wandered in yet, consider this your invitation.
(We’ll probably be there, too.)

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening this wee

Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week at The District:

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗳 | 𝟱:𝟯𝟬-𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
• Thursday, July 3 – Synergy
• Saturday, July 5 – @gruve_tonic

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟰
Planning a holiday weekend visit? Just a heads-up that Market Hall will be closed on Friday, July 4. Be sure to swing by before or after for your favorite food, drinks, and local finds!

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻’ 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (@shaker_breakers)
• Monday, June 30 | 5–6 PM
• Wednesday, July 2 | 5–6 PM
• Saturday, July 5 | 11 AM–12 PM
$20/child – No experience needed!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀
Monday, June 30 | 7:30–9 PM
Free, drop-in session led by local artist Amanda Lincoln. All levels welcome – bring your own materials!

𝗩𝗔𝗗 𝘅 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 (@joinmamahood)
Tuesday, July 1 | 12 PM
A free weekly meetup for new and expecting moms to connect, share, and build community.

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 (@beastmodebeauty_)
• Tuesday, July 1 | 6–7 PM
• Sunday, July 6 | 3–4 PM
$20 advance / $25 walk-ins – message us for the sign-up link!

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (@craftcollective_1)
Tuesday, July 1 | 7 PM
Free to play. Bring your brain and your crew!

𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Tuesday, July 1 | 8–10 PM
Open to all 18+ musicians. Bring your instrument and vibe with us.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝘆𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗲
Wednesday, July 2 | 6:30–7:30 PM
Outdoor cycling in front of Stump, 100% of proceeds benefiting @lgbtcleveland. DM us to reserve your bike!

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀
• Thursday, July 3 | 4–5 PM
• Saturday, July 5 | 1–2 PM
$10/child – message us to reserve your spot!

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁
Thursday, July 3 | 4–7 PM
Shop local with @northunionfarmersmarket.

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮
Saturday, July 5 | 9–10 AM
Free class led by @sanctuaryonthechagrin – just bring your mat!

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
Saturday, July 5 | 2:30–4 PM
A high-energy improv class for kids 9+. $10 – reach out for sign-up details!

We’ll see you here 💛

They’ve traded the racetrack for the turf. The

They’ve traded the racetrack for the turf.

The @CLEGuardians Hot Dogs are crashing the Block Party! 🌭🌭🌭

Catch them at the District on Friday, July 11 for photo ops, high fives, and all the summer vibes.

Come say hey to Ketchup, Mustard, and Onion!

#VanAkenBlockParty #ClevelandHotDogs

There’s something special about seeing a familia

There’s something special about seeing a familiar face in a new space.

When @ChefDouglasKatz and partner Todd Thompson opened @kilncle in the District, it wasn’t just about starting a new restaurant. It was a return home.

Doug has been a beloved part of the Cleveland food scene for decades, and Kiln brings together everything he’s known for - thoughtful cooking, warm hospitality, and a deep love for regional ingredients - in a beautiful, welcoming space in Shaker Heights.

From slow-roasted vegetables to fresh pastas and wood-fired dishes, every bite feels intentional, grounded, and just a little bit magical.

Come hungry, bring friends, and stay awhile. Kiln is the kind of place that makes a night out feel like a real occasion.

#VanAkenDistrict #KilnVAD #SupportLocalChefs #ClevelandEats #ShakerHeightsDining

*Photos by Lizzie Schlafer

Van Aken feels extra alive in June. Dogs on the tu

Van Aken feels extra alive in June. Dogs on the turf. Music on the stage. Smells from the Market Hall.

Tag us in a photo below that captures what you love most about this place.

Happy Monday! Here are this week's events at The D

Happy Monday! Here are this week's events at The District:

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬-𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Thursday, June 26 – @mpettimusic
Friday, June 27 – Up Til 4
Saturday, June 28 – Xcetera
Sunday, June 29 – Bob Frank

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻’ 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 – 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (In the Event Center)
• Monday & Wednesday 5–6 PM
• Saturday 11 AM-12 PM
*$20/𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥

𝗙𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀
Monday 7:30-9 PM: All levels welcome! Located upstairs in the Event Center.

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 (@joinmamahood)
Tuesday at 12 PM in the Event Center. Free & open to all new and expecting moms.

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
Join us Tuesdays 6-7 PM and Sundays 3-4 PM for a rotating lineup of energizing workouts in the Event Center from @beastmodebeauty_ - just $20 with advance sign-up (message us for the link) or $25 for walk-ins.

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
Free to play every Tuesday at 7 PM

𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Bring your own instrument and join us every Tuesday night from 8-10 PM in the Event Center for a free open jam session made for adult musicians (18+) who love to create in the moment.

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀
Thursday from 4-5 PM and Saturday from 2:30-3:30 PM in the Event Center. Just $10 per child - spots are limited! Reach out for the link to sign up.

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁
Thursday from 4-7 PM with @northunionfarmersmarket.

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮
Saturday 9-10 AM with @Sanctuaryonthechagrin in the Event Center.

𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗨𝗦𝗔
Join us in the lawn on Saturday at 12 PM with @kellaiko, Miss Black Ohio USA 2025! All are welcome for tiara giveaways, mini runway walks, photo ops, and feel-good fun.

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
For kids 9+, take your improv to the next level this Saturday from 2:30-4 PM in the Event Center. Reach out for the link to sign up.

We can't wait to see you here!

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