Want to know what’s happening around Northeast Ohio this weekend? Find family-friendly fun activities and events around the region.
(Before attending, be sure to check venues for updates.)
Ongoing
“TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition” at the Great Lakes Science Center features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Visit greatscience.com
Through August 16
The Lion King. A musical rendition of the original Disney story. Tuesdays-Sundays. KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Through August 23
Asian Lantern Festival. Experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market. clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/program-events/asian-lantern-festival-presented-by-meijer
Through September 20
DinoTrek at Akron Zoo. Discover which of the 30 dinosaurs on display were hunters and which tried to avoid becoming food. Learn about the adaptations dinosaurs used to protect themselves and survive. Many of the dinosaurs are animatronic and move and make noise. Guests will also enjoy exploring the Dino Lab and Nursery with interactive and educational activities for children. Visit here for info!
August 11-16
Cuyahoga County Fair: Where the Fun Begins. Enjoy six days of family fun featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, delicious fair food, animals, and exciting events for all ages. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road, Berea, cuyfair.com
August 14-16
Valley City Street Fair. Games, bands, cornhole tournaments and more. 5-10 p.m. Valley City Fire Department, 6700 Center Road, valleycity.org
August 14-15
Mentor CityFest. This two-day family-friendly festival is packed with activities, games, entertainment, food and more! For a complete listing of activities, schedule, and more, visit mentorcityfest.com.
August 13-16
Little Italy’s Feast of the Assumption. Italian foods, live music and rides. Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, holy-rosary.org
August 14
Pop Up Family Program. Learn about the history of toys & games. 1-2 p.m. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, wrhs.org Touch a Bug. Learn about some local insects and touch them when and if you are ready. 10-11 a.m. Seneca Ponds Park, 515 Mondial Pkwy., Streetsboro, portagecounty-oh.gov
August 15
Fun at First and Main. Get excited about going back to school with a jam-packed lineup of fun, entertainment, giveaways & more! Highlights include: Mad Science – science demonstration, bounce house and more! 11 a.m. 2 p.m. See here for info
The FEST. Performances by national Christian musical artists, Kids Zone, and more. 12-10 p.m. ForeFront Field, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, thefest.us
Fun Fest. Free family festival with arts, crafts, music, and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Massillon, massillonmuseum.org/fun-fest
Art-A-Palooza. A fine arts festival featuring over 70 regional artists, local food vendors, live music, and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road, Green, cityofgreen.org
Tinker’s Creek Family Fun Day. A celebration of the local environment, hands-on science, crafts, and games. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. R.B. Chamberlin Middle School 10270 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, tinkerscreek.org
Super Science Saturday – Baffling Bugs. Come and learn about some strange bugs. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.org
Kids Block Printing. Unleash your creativity and learn the art of block printing. 1-2:30 p.m. 13702 Madison Ave., Lakewood, wavespacestudio.com
August 16
Meet the Machines. Children will meet and explore construction equipment, emergency and service vehicles, and many other vehicles. 12-3 p.m. Legacy Village, 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, legacy-village.com
Zines & Print. Create a mini zine filled with drawings, comics, stories, or poems to take home. 1-3 p.m. Lake Erie Ink, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., lakeerieink.org
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