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TourismOhio expands Ohio Ice Cream Trail, including 16 in Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 2, 2024

TourismOhio has expanded its Ohio Ice Cream Trail, which highlights family-owned shops and nationally recognized chains and now includes more than 50 such shops. ...

Join Us for Northeast Ohio Parent July Events!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

July 1, 2024

Featured Things to do Worth Noting

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Crocker Park, Pinecrest, and First & Main on Tuesdays in July. This month's theme is foam party! Bring a swimsuit and a towel and come play in the foam. Plus, enjoy other free children's activities, games, giveaways and more! ...

Summer Reading Programs at Northeast Ohio Libraries

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 29, 2024

Content for Kids Education Featured Parenting Through the Pandemic Things to do

Summer reading is a favorite tradition for many families. Kids of all ages can sharpen their reading skills and earn prizes by participating in this summer staple. Check out the following summer reading programs offered by libraries in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...

Hocking Hills introduces free summer shuttle to ease vehicular traffic strain

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 27, 2024

Things to do

Hocking Hills officials have introduced a free park shuttle whose aim is to ease parking strains near trails and throughout the park, and minimize the impact of robust vehicular traffic on the environment. ...

Pinecrest Summer Concert Series brings free family fun every Friday, Saturday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 27, 2024

Things to do

Looking for a fun, family-friendly Friday or Saturday night out? Check out Pinecrest’s summer concert series, now in full swing and running through Aug. 31 at its Central Park area. ...

Watch River Otters From Home With Akron Zoo’s ‘Zoolife’

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 23, 2024

Content for Kids Featured Videos Main

Akron Zoo fans can now observe the zoo's river otters, Molly and Stratton, from the comfort of their own home through Zoolife. Molly and Stratton offer endless entertainment as they run, bounce and swim around their habitat. Control the camera and see for yourself! ...

Weiss & Tor Orthodontics Wins ‘Best Orthodontics Practice’ in 2024 Parent Choice Awards

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 17, 2024

Parent Choice Awards PCA 2024

The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more. Here is the winner and runners-up in the “best orthodontics practice” category. ...

Gifts for Grads: Ideas for the Class of 2024

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 14, 2024

2024 Editions June/July 2024 Magazine

Whether it’s something to commemorate their experiences, celebrate their achievements, or prepare them for the next leg of their journey, read on for a list of great gift ideas for grads. ...

Read the Northeast Ohio Parent June/July 2024 Issue

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 12, 2024

2024 Editions Featured June/July 2024 Magazine

In this issue, we recap your favorite local places, businesses and more in the 2024 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. Plus, check out the Summer Fun Guide! We give you 94 things to do to fill your summer days, tips to stay safe at the beach, kid-friendly ways to explore nature and more! ...

5 Dad and Me Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers

June 10, 2024

Worth Noting

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Spend some quality time together with these “Dad and Me” gift ideas. ...

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