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End-of-Summer Festivals & Special Events in Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

25 days ago

Summer break is winding down, but there’s still plenty of family fun to experience! Check out these happenings in the greater Cleveland/Akron area to fill your family’s summer bucket list. ...

Practicing Self-Care for Preschool

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

25 days ago

Fall preschool days will be here before we know it. To help your kids have a successful and stress-free learning experience this year, it is important for them to know some basic independent and self-care skills. ...

Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

28 days ago

Storytimes and Activities Things to do

Looking for something to do with your little one? Start registering for storytimes and activities for infants through preschoolers at your local libraries and attractions. ...

Reading Room: 2026 Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

29 days ago

2026 Editions Ages & Stages Magazine

Each month, we share books recommended by authors, libraries and reading experts. In August, we're featuring stories about stepping into big-kid shoes, a chicken that discovers its inner dinosaur, and celebrating love. Be sure to check back and fill your bookshelf with these great reads. ...

2026 Northeast Ohio Summer Festivals & Special Events

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 29, 2026

2026 Editions June/July 2026 Magazine Summer Things to do

Make a plan for the August family-friendly festivals in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. Find your family’s next weekend activity with this list of Northeast Ohio summer festivals and special events. ...

Summer Fun: County Fairs

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 27, 2026

Summer Fun Guide Things to do

Nothing says summer like a county fair! Northeast Ohio's fair season is underway with family-friendly fun, from rides, entertainment to adorable farm animals and fair food. Check out these local fair happenings throughout the region. ...

Outdoor Summer Movies and Drive-In Theaters in Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 22, 2026

Things to do Worth Noting

Pack up the family — plus chairs, blankets and snacks — and enjoy a movie under the stars this summer. Find a drive-in theater or an outdoor flick around the region. ...

Summer Fun: Parks, Gardens, Trails

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 16, 2026

Summer Fun Guide Things to do

There are so many opportunities in Northeast Ohio parks, from hiking, special programs, interactions with the wildlife and more! Plan a fun summer day and explore one of the many park systems throughout the greater Cleveland and Akron area with this seasonal guide. ...

Summer Fun: Zoos, Aquariums, Farm Parks, Amusement Parks & Water Parks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 13, 2026

Summer Fun Guide Things to do

It's time to take a family staycation and discover all the summer adventures waiting throughout the greater Cleveland and Akron area. Whether you're looking to cool off at a waterpark, get up close with amazing animals at a zoo, farm park or aquarium, or experience thrills at an amusement park, this seasonal guide has plenty of fun-filled options for the whole family. ...

Ongoing Attractions: Museum Exhibits, Features in Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 30, 2026

Things to do

Looking for a fun, educational outing with your kids? Check out these family-friendly ongoing attractions happening this month and beyond in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...

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