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Events This Week
August 9, 2026 - August 16, 2026
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August 9
Twins Days Festival
August 9
The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples!
Event Schedule:
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Twins Days Golf Outing at Gleneagles Golf Club – Twinsburg
(Open to all – twins & non-twins)
2:00 p.m. – Welcome Hot Dog Roast & Raffle (sponsored by Sheetz)
Twinsburg High School (10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH)
For registered/registering twins & their families only.
August 9
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 9
Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contests and more!
Friday will consist of Opening Ceremonies, Live Music & a Drone Show!
August 9
The Princess Concert
August 9
You are invited to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music.
August 9
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 9
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 9
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
August 9
Flames, pyro effects, dazzling lighting, jaw-dropping stunts and more.
August 10
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 10
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 10
Sensory Sensitive Playtime at Little Diggers
August 10
A giant indoor sandbox with a calmer, quieter play environment with reduced music and dimmed lighting.
August 10
August 10
Messy Mondays
August 10
Hands on arts and crafts outdoors for Families and youth (ages birth to 5 years and all ages).
August 10
Fairmount Teen Curators
August 10
Teens will learn all of the ins and outs of putting on an art exhibit.
August 11
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 11
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 11
Safety Day
August 11
Enjoy a fun, welcoming community event to discover helpful health and safety resources through hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and friendly conversations.
August 12
Astronomy Club
August 12
Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment on the second Wednesday of each month.
August 12
August 12
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 12
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 13
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 13
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 13
Willoughby Hills Young & Restless
August 13
2-4 year olds will enjoy music, movement, shakers, bubbles, and parachutes.
August 14
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 14
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 14
Valley City Street Fair
August 14
An annual fundraiser including games, bands, cornhole tournaments and more.
August 14
August 15
Fun at First & Main in Hudson — Back-to-School Bash, Saturday, August 15
August 15
Get excited about going back-to-school with a jam-packed lineup of fun, entertainment, giveaways & more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Highlights include: Mr. Jeff Children's Entertainer, Mad Science, Studio en Avant Academy of Dance class, Twister Girl (balloon twisting), bounce house, giveaways and more!
August 15
Once Upon a Story
August 15
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
August 15
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
August 15
Three acres of sunflowers with over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the field this year.
Guests can cool off and relax under the shade of trees after a sunny adventure in the sunflower field.
The festival is well staffed to make sure that all guests have the best experience and are there to help guests get the most enjoyment possible.
August 15
Valley City Street Fair
August 15
An annual fundraiser including games, bands, cornhole tournaments and more.
August 15
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays at The Cleveland Museum of Art
August 15
Every 3rd Saturday, enjoy adapted events to meet diverse sensory-processing needs.
Guests on the autism spectrum, people experiencing dementia, and those of all ages who have intellectual or developmental disabilities are invited to a calming museum experience with less stimulation before the museum opens to the public.
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