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Events This Week
August 3, 2025 - August 10, 2025
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August 3
Family Campout at Holden Arboretum
August 3
Learn how to cook a campfire meal, visit the trails at night and much more.
August 3
Asian Lantern Festival
August 3
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 4
Sensory Cinema Series
August 4
A theater environment tailored to attendees with sensory processing challenges and their families.
August 4
August 4
Wee Warrior Class
August 4
Develop athleticism in young children that will lead to future success in any sport.
August 4
August 5
August 5
Truck & Tractor Night
August 5
An opportunity to learn about and get up-close to vehicles and equipment from our public service, parks and recreation, police, and fire departments.
August 5
Asian Lantern Festival
August 5
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 6
August 6
Asian Lantern Festival
August 6
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 6
Kids Nature Lunch and Learn
August 6
Explore, learn and play games while visiting the mobile nature center.
August 8
Crocker Park Back-To-School Sidewalk Sale
August 8
Get ready for unbeatable deals during Crocker Park’s annual Back-to-School Sidewalk Sale!
August 8
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 8
Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contest and more.
August 8
Asian Lantern Festival
August 8
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 8
Back to School Sidewalk Sale
August 8
Snag the best deals of the season from the sidewalks all weekend long to get ready for the back-to-school routine.
August 9
August 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crocker Kids
August 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Crocker Park in Westlake this summer
These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and our partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers.
We’ve added a special Saturday date in August to celebrate going back to school! All events will feature:– Fun music – Exhibitor tables with activities + giveaways – FREE snacks
Other activities vary by event:
Face painting, balloon twister, magician, animal entertainer, glitter tattoos, musical entertainment, mascots from various organizations + much more!
The first 100 families to register for each venue will receive an exclusive giveaway!
Registration opens early spring!
May 27 – Dress up!
August 9
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 9
Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contest and more.
August 9
Asian Lantern Festival
August 9
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 9
Super Star Party
August 9
Discover all there is to know about our moon and the many others that are floating in space.
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