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Events This Week
August 12, 2018 - August 19, 2018
This Week Navigation
August 11 @ 9:00 pm - August 12 @ 6:00 am
Meteors & Moths Overnight Event
August 11 @ 9:00 pm - August 12 @ 6:00 am
Bring a tent and spend the night enjoying the Perseid Meteor Shower and the night-flying moths attracted by the black light and mercury vapor lamps.
August 12 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Ohio Shakespeare Festival: The Three Musketeers
August 12 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy a wonderful evening of Shakespeare under the stars in the Lagoon area of Stan Hywet.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 12
Cuyahoga County Fair
August 12
Enjoy a day at the fair with rides, performances, games, music, exhibits, animals, arts & crafts and plenty of food.
August 12 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bye Bye Birdie
August 12 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
A loving send-up of early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever.
August 13 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Tiny Tales Baby Time
August 13 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 6-24 months with an adult caregiver join Miss Jessica for stories, rhymes, music, instruments and playtime.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding for Kids
August 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Whether you have paddling experience or not, come for an afternoon of stand-up paddle boarding where you will learn the basics of safe paddling, efficient strokes, and balance.
August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
July 14 @ 11:00 am - August 19 @ 7:00 pm
Great Lakes Medieval Faire
July 14 @ 11:00 am - August 19 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this Saturday and running on weekends through August 19, the Great Lakes Medieval Faire is a shaded, 13th century family fun theme park filled with continuous entertainment, juried crafts and artisans, rides and interactive games, and foods fit for a king.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crocker Kids 2018 - Water Palooza
August 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crocker Kids - Water Palooza
Join us for the fourth event in the Crocker Kids Summer Event Series presented by Lake Ridge Academy and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine!
August 14 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Bye Bye Birdie
August 14 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
A loving send-up of early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever.
July 14 @ 11:00 am - August 19 @ 7:00 pm
Great Lakes Medieval Faire
July 14 @ 11:00 am - August 19 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this Saturday and running on weekends through August 19, the Great Lakes Medieval Faire is a shaded, 13th century family fun theme park filled with continuous entertainment, juried crafts and artisans, rides and interactive games, and foods fit for a king.
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Private Party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - August 26 @ 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 26th 4:15 pm-6:15 pm.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fun on the Farm
August 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Pony rides, wagon rides, feed barrel ride, horse rides, animal viewing and interaction.
August 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Arts & Crafts
August 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children can make age-appropriate crafts to take home.
August 15 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Bye Bye Birdie
August 15 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
A loving send-up of early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever.
August 15 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kids in the Garden
August 15 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fun crafts, stories and activities in the children’s garden.
August 16 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Summer Breeze Stroller Tour
August 16 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Guided stroller tour that provides an opportunity for curious adults to learn in a baby-friendly environment.
August 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
LightNights at Stan Hywet
August 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This three-dimensional projection show and outdoor experience tells the story of the Seiberling legacy with lights, action and music, beginning at sundown on select nights now through Sept. 16.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Family Summer Adventure Tours
August 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Explore the galleries and investigate artwork on a museum adventure designed just for families.
August 16 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Asian Lantern Festival
August 16 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring over 40 larger than life, colorful, customized lantern displays.
August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
LightNights at Stan Hywet
August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This three-dimensional projection show and outdoor experience tells the story of the Seiberling legacy with lights, action and music, beginning at sundown on select nights now through Sept. 16.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 17 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Asian Lantern Festival
August 17 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Featuring over 40 larger than life, colorful, customized lantern displays.
August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bye Bye Birdie
August 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A loving send-up of early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever.
August 17
Front Porch Concert Series
August 17
June 22 @ 7:00 pm - August 31 @ 7:00 pm
Free
“It’s not only music.
August 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Summit for Kids
August 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
A fun-filled day designed for families with school-age children.
August 18 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Backyard Nature Bash
August 18 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn to improve your backyard with nature at this free, family-friendly event. Enjoy live music and wagon rides, get tips from experts, and more. Cleveland Metroparks Naturalists will be on hand to help your family explore nature, including a Get Close butterfly tent, pond dipping and meadow critter stations, and more.
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Steam in the Valley
July 27 @ 11:15 am - September 23 @ 1:30 pm
Experience the magic of the historic Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no.
August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Family Hike to Little Mountain
August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Help locate the sites of old hotels, find names carved in rock more than 100 years ago and search for the old spring house.
August 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tim Coyne Trio live on the Cafe Stage
August 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tim Coyne Trio performs original jazz compositions and classic standards.
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2018 Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Event Series Highlights
It’s been a fun and busy summer so far, with our Crocker Kids, Eton Explorers and Fun at First & Main event series. Check out some highlights from the July
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