Spend a summer evening with the Akron Symphony Orchestra and the City of Akron at a free concert during the annual Summer Parks Concert Series, which begins this Sunday at Forest Lodge Park. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miram Conner talks with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Liz Maseth, BSN, RN. They discuss the latest research and statistics on breastfeeding, as well as answers to common questions and challenges. ...

Join us on Tuesday, July 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the last Fun at First & Main event of the Summer. The theme is Wacky Water Fun, so it will be a great opportunity to cool off with some water fun, crafts, treats, giveaways, glitter tattoos and much more! ...

Due to popular demand, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has extended its Asian Lantern Festival for two additional weeks through Sunday, August 11. This year’s festival expanded on the success of last year’s event with all new lantern displays, additional live performances, and expanded options of culturally-inspired cuisine. ...

Registration is now open for the free Education & STEM Expo 2019, which takes place on Sunday, October 6, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks, located in Lyndhurst. This can't miss education event will let visitors meet with dozens of schools under one roof, as well as engage in STEM activities and crafts, win prizes, catch a bubble show by Dr. U.R. Awesome, and more. ...

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Great Lakes Science Center is bringing its STEM programs to four different Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers this year. GLSC will present 20 total days of programming over the course of the next 12 months, with the location moving each quarter to spend a week at a different neighborhood center. ...

Be sure to join us on July 16 for the next event in our Crocker Kids summer series. The free event, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crocker Park in Westlake, will feature music fun with Jesse Jukebox, as well as interactive crafts, prizes, giveaways, glitter tattoos and much more! ...

Your child made it: he or she finished 13 years of school and graduated! You have prepared them for the academics they will face in college and their dorm room is going to be decked out with all the comforts of home. But are they really ready? Podcast host Miriam Conner speaks with Daniel Horne and Laura Scarnecchia, who share tips for helping your child prepare mentally and emotionally for college or life away from home. ...

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