Music on the Lawn 2026

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us on the grounds of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial in Niles, Ohio for FREE Summer Concerts on select Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Concerts are subject to cancellation or rescheduling due to inclement weather.
JUNE 11
Captain Colada
(A Yacht Rock Experience)
Sponsored by the estates of Bauman, Gumm, and Wick
JUNE 18
Dixie Dandies
(Traditional Dixieland Jazz Band)
Sponsored by the estates of Bauman, Gumm, and Wick
JUNE 25
Strawberry Festival and
Random Strangers
(Authentic Country)
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Niles
Join us for 50/50 and basket raffles. The Rotary Club of Niles will be selling ice cream, fresh strawberry sundaes, and strawberry shortcakes (while supplies last). Proceeds support the club's scholarship program for Niles McKinley High School.
- Strawberry Festival begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Music on the Lawn begins at 6:30 p.m.
JULY 9
Speed Limit
(60s, 70s, 80s Rock and Roll, and Originals!)
Sponsored by the estates of Bauman, Gumm, and Wick
JULY 23
French Blue
(Acoustic Rock from the 60s to Today!)
Sponsored by the estates of Bauman, Gumm, and Wick
JULY 30
Friends of the Library Annual Picnic and
Cin City and the Saints
(Classic Rock / Motown / Oldies)
Sponsored by Friends of McKinley Memorial Library
Join the Friends of the Library for food, basket raffles, music, and fun, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
- Friends of the Library Annual Picnic begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Music on the Lawn begins at 6:30 p.m.