Celebrate the first anniversary of the founding of Wendy Park on Whiskey Island. Activities include:

“Down Under” Wine tasting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sample six Australian wines presented by Ian (directly from Sydney Australia) of Heidelberg Distributing. Advance Ticket sales: $35 per person. Tickets the day of the tasting $40. Includes cheese and crackers. Outdoor event. RSVP by June 23.

One hour cruise on the Royaliste, a pirate ship that has arrived early to the port of Whiskey Island Marina for the Tall Ships festival. Take a unique cruise of Cleveland’s lakefront complete with cannons, pirates, parrots, and arghhh, a welcome rum drink. Day Cruise at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for $35. Sunset Cruise at 8:30 p.m. for $45. Only 10 seats per cruise, so reserve your seat early. Must be 21 or over. Ship will not sail in heavy wind or rain.

Watch the U.S. Coast Guard train and conduct mock rescues and maneuvers with boats and the Detroit Station helicopter. Free. Maneuvers will take place June 24 and 25. Itinerary to be published soon.

Open volleyball: Free. Bring your own ball and enjoy Cleveland’s only permanent lakefront beach volleyball courts.

If you choose to explore Wendy Park at Whiskey Island on your own, feel free to stop in the Sunset Grille for food and refreshments. Always open to the public.

All paid events are considered donations to the Wendy Park Foundation. No refunds even if event is cancelled due to weather. For more information, call The Wendy Park Foundation at 216-631-1800

Directions: Wendy Park is east of Edgewater Park on Whiskey Island. Exit the West Shoreway at Edgewater Park and follow the signs to Whiskey Island Marina and beyond to Wendy Park.