Elm Park

Elm Park is a really nice place to go for a picnic or to lie out on the grass, and it is also home to several events during the summer and early fall months. Currently, Elm Park is hosting “Art in the Park,” which involves art instillations strategically placed around the park. Every Thursday evening during from June – August, there are live music performances, and in July there is my favorite park event – The Ice Cream Festival: $5 entrance fee and you can eat as much ice cream (donated from several different companies) as you want.

Main South Celebrates

Located right across the street from Clark’s main gates, Crystal Park hosts a small festival one Saturday in early fall to do exactly what the name of the event suggests, celebrate. Clark student bands often perform, there is free burgers and hot dogs, and stands from local businesses and non-profits.

StART on the Street

One Sunday in early September of each year, local artists and vendors will set up stalls from on Park Avenue from Chandler Street to Elm Park. Though some goods may be out of the price range for the average student, a lot of stalls have student-friendly prices. Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s always really fun to check out all of the stands and eat some food from local restaurants in the food area as well. My personal favorite is the kettle corn, which is usually near Chandler Street.