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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Figure Drawing Class

20021 Farnsleigh Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Farnsleigh Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122, United States

Beastmode Beauty- Weekly Fitness Classes

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

Adult Jam Session

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

EAT & DRINK

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Every day brings something new and different in the District!

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Where community thrives & creativity blooms.
Discover unique retail, delicious eats and family friendly entertainment at #thevanakendistrict.

It’s back and it’s bigger than ever! Mark you

It’s back and it’s bigger than ever!

Mark your calendars: the Van Aken Summer Block Party returns Friday, July 11 from 5:30-8:30 PM!

Expect:
🎶 Live music
🍔 Local eats & drinks
🎨 Family fun + creative activities
🎉 Market Hall specials
…and that unmistakable Van Aken energy.

It’s the ultimate neighborhood bash, don’t miss it!

#VanAkenBlockParty #SummerAtTheDistrict

Bad luck? We’ve got the cure. Friday the 13th n

Bad luck? We’ve got the cure.

Friday the 13th never stood a chance.

“You’ll forget your laundry. Again.”
➡️ Good thing @laddercle has something new to wear anyway.

“Your phone will die when you open Maps.”
➡️ Recharge with a cold brew from @risingstarcoffee, and yourself, honestly.

“Your toddler will sense peace... and destroy it.”
➡️ Bribe them with a treat from @mitchellsicecream. We won’t judge.

“You’ll double-book yourself.”
➡️ Escape to @manifest_cle for a cocktail and a mani. Cancel the other plan.

“You’ll forget what you came here for.”
➡️ Don’t worry, @ontheriseartisanbread will remind you with a croissant.

“You’ll run into your ex. In sweatpants.”
➡️ Quick detour to @andrewscolouratelier. Facial heals all.

See? Even your bad luck has good taste.

#VanAkenDistrict #Fridaythe13th

Still shopping for Dad? The District’s got you.

Still shopping for Dad? The District’s got you.

From laid-back gifts to last-minute wins, swing by for Father’s Day finds that feel personal (and local).

There’s something kind of magical about walking

There’s something kind of magical about walking into @districtgalleryart.

Maybe it’s the way the art pulls you in.

Maybe it’s how owners Karen and Richard always seem to know the story behind every piece.

Or maybe it’s just the quiet feeling that you’ve stepped into a space where creativity actually lives.

Whether you're shopping for your home, your heart, or a one-of-a-kind gift, this little gallery in the corner of The District is full of pieces that feel personal. Thoughtful. Like they were waiting for you.

Step in, say hi, and see what speaks to you!

Artist pictured:
Hunt Slonem
Chinensis Picul Return
2024
Oil on Canvas
29” x 59” framed

#SupportLocalArt #ShakerHeights #VanAkenDistrict

POV: You said you were just getting a snack and no

POV: You said you were just getting a snack and now you're 3 bites into a mountain of gravy-soaked fries wondering how you got here.

📍@Bantershaker. Come hungry. Leave needing a nap.

At Van Aken, we believe in the power of local. Th

At Van Aken, we believe in the power of local.

The kind of businesses built on passion, purpose, and people who care.

That’s why it means so much to see so many of our merchants honored in Cleveland Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2025 Awards. These aren’t just great spots, they’re the heart of our neighborhood.

@cleclothingco - 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳 + 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘛-𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺
@chefdouglaskatz - 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘧 (𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨!)
@risingstarcoffee - 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘰p
@mitchellsicecream - 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮
@BeetJar - 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘑𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳 (𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘝𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘬𝘦𝘯!)
@cilantrotaqueria - 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 + 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘴
@brassica.sandwiches.salads + @kilncle - #1 𝘢𝘯𝘥 #2 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴

We’re so proud to be a place where small businesses thrive and neighbors rally around what’s good. Stop by, grab a bite, and celebrate the local legends that make Van Aken feel like home.

#VanAkenDistrict #BestOfCleveland #SupportLocalCLE #ShakerHeights #NeighborhoodPride

Happy Sunday! Here's what's happening this week at

Happy Sunday! Here's what's happening this week at The District:

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬-𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
Thursday, June 12 – Bright Lights Big City
Friday, June 13 – North Union Street
Saturday, June 14 – CHANCE

@shaker_breakers 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 (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.

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

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

𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗻
Saturday from 10-11 AM with the @himandmefdn and @daddystrollersocialclub.

𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆
Saturday from 10 AM-7 PM. Come celebrate @LADDERCle with a limited-time bouquet station with Audrey of Le Jardin Klein curated with Dre’s signature flair.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿
Join Mayor David Weiss for conversation and a cup of Rising Star coffee from 11 AM- 12 PM.

𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗫𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Join @xhibition_ on Friday, Saturday 14th from 12-5 PM for a curated Vintage Market experience.

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲'𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽
Visit @risingstarcoffee on Saturday and Sunday for a special affogato pop-up, featuring espresso from Rising Star Coffee and ice cream from @mitchellsicecream. (While supplies last - come early!)

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀
Saturday from 1-2 PM. Just $10 per child - spots are limited! Reach out for the link to sign up.

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 & 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians and stop by the pop-up bouquet station by @lejardinklein on Saturday from 5:30-7:30 PM to create your own custom arrangement.

We can't wait to see you here!

Dads deserve good style and good self-care so we’re giving away both.

We’ve teamed up with two of our Van Aken favorites to celebrate all the father figures out there with an incredible Father’s Day Giveaway:

$100 Gift Card to @arch.shoppe
Beard Spa Package from @principlebarbershop

Want to win it for a dad in your life (or yourself)? Here’s how to enter:

1. Like this post
2. Be sure you’re following @thevanakendistrict, @arch.shoppe, and @principlebarbershop
3. Comment your favorite dad joke and tag someone who deserves to feel fresh this Father’s Day (1 tag = 1 entry)

Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag us!

Winner will be announced Wednesday, June 11.

#VanAkenDistrict #FathersDayGiveaway #ShakerHeights #ShopLocalCLE

For National Donut Day, we caught up with @hautedo

For National Donut Day, we caught up with @hautedonutscle founder Alyssa Ladner to talk about her favorites, the donut making process and the beauty of flavor surprises (tahini, anyone?).

Stop by Haute Donuts today and get a free mini vanilla sprinkle donut with any purchase while supplies last!

#nationaldonutday #vanakendistrict #shakerheights #cleveland #vanakenmarkethall

Some people say happiness can’t be bought but th

Some people say happiness can’t be bought but they’ve clearly never had a cookie from @elliemayscookies.

Tucked inside the Market Hall, this sweet little spot is known for cookies that are baked fresh daily with top-tier ingredients (we’re talkin’ sweet cream butter and fresh eggs).

Whether you’re grabbing a treat for yourself, a birthday gift, or just need a pick-me-up after a long day, Ellie-May’s is the kind of place that makes everything feel a little brighter.

#VanAkenDistrict #ShakerHeightsEats #CookiesAndKindness #TreatYourself

Some moments are too meaningful to leave in a draw

Some moments are too meaningful to leave in a drawer. At @frames.unlimited, preserving what matters most, whether it’s your child’s first finger painting, a vintage concert poster, or a treasured heirloom, is what they do best.

This family-owned gem has been turning memories into art since 1971, when founder Dorothy Zimdar had the foresight to turn a fading dime store into something timeless. Today, the Frames Unlimited team continues that legacy right here in the District, offering expert custom framing, restoration, and so much more.

If you’re ready to bring your walls to life, they’re here to help you do it beautifully and with heart.

#VanAkenDistrict #FramesUnlimited #FramingMemories #ShopLocal #ShakerHeights

We told ourselves we’d just get one slice. We l

We told ourselves we’d just get one slice.

We lied.

Sorry, @boomspizza. You make it too easy.

#boomspizza #vanakendistrict #vanakeneats #clevelandeats #clevelandfoodie

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