The Akron Zoo is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donors will need to schedule an appointment. As an added benefit, all donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.  ...

In 1810, Jonathan Hale purchased 500 acres in the Cuyahoga Valley, in a portion of the country referred to as the Western Reserve. This summer, the Hale Farm & Village living history museum celebrates 210 years and welcomes guests to enjoy its gardens, trails, self-guided tours, craft demonstrations and more. ...

The inaugural Storyline Online Summer Camp invites young readers across the world to join by recording themselves reading their favorite book — or writing their own book and reading it aloud — in the spirit and style of Storyline Online. ...

Register now and get your virtual pass to "Dance On Ohio — DANCECleveland's Virtual Dance Festival 2020," happening online this year on July 25. Take classes, watch performances and discussions, and be featured in the community dance day video. ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's new exhibit, “It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope, and Empowerment,” opens mid-July and spotlights how musical artists have channeled the power of rock & roll to respond to racism all along. ...

In this video, used as part of the Northeast Ohio Parent KidStream video series, Senior Aquarist Brenton M. shows you what and how the Greater Cleveland Aquarium team feeds its sharks. ...

As a parent, there are many relationships you need to navigate. If your kids play sports, one that can be tricky is the parent-coach relationship. On this episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with longtime coach and consultant on this topic, Ryan Conner, who shares what parents should and shouldn't expect from a coach, how to have a positive experience with your child's coach at all ages and stages, and much more. ...

As part of Cavs Youth Sports Summer Series, Cavs Academy will host in-person Skills Training Clinics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this summer. Registration is open for the clinics, which run from July 20 to Aug. 6 and are for children ages 7-17. ...

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The results are in! Each year, we ask our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more — in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. While some longtime favorites topped the ballots once again this year, they’re joined by several new honorees in 26 categories. Find out which places made the list of winners and finalists for 2020! ...