Summer Fun Guide

Savor your summer with a stop at one of these ice cream shops around Northeast Ohio. We rounded up some of the top ice cream places from Akron to Cleveland. Whether you’re in the mood for something classic, nostalgic, an unusual flavor or fun toppings, there’s something on the menu for everyone to enjoy. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner talks to Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, about how to keep kids safe while having fun in the water.  ...

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jeannie Fleming-Gifford shares her "recipe" for traveling with kids in tow. The one where your child is content and, as a result, you are too. ...

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is reducing general admission prices for all guests. While the museum is currently undergoing a transformation project, some exhibits are undergoing necessary restoration and updates to reflect the latest scientific research. Some galleries will be off exhibit until fall 2023. ...

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is celebrating baby gorilla, Kayembe’s, 1st birthday this Wednesday, October 26 and guests are invited to join in on the fun. Kayembe and the troop will be receiving special birthday “treats” and guests will have the opportunity to sign a giant birthday card. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is extending the popular Asian Lantern Festival through September 17. Also, it announced the return of Wild Ride, a one-night-only event on Sept. 18 where guests can ride their bike through the zoo after-hours to experience the illuminated lanterns.   ...

Fill your final weeks of summer with these fun activities and events in Northeast Ohio. Touch a truck, visit a pop-up petting zoo, indulge in ice cream and more!   ...

After two years, the Learning Center and Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has reopened its doors to visitors with new exhibits and updated safety protocols. Guests can experience the 23-foot tree covered in currency; virtually visit imaginary islands to trade oranges and coconuts for safe passage; and snap pictures of their faces on a dollar bill. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the birth of a female Eastern black rhino calf on July 9. The birth is an important one for the species as Eastern black rhinos are critically endangered with less than 750 remaining in the wild due to poaching. ...

Northeast Ohio's 2022 county fair season is underway! Dust off your boots and head out to enjoy classic rides, fried food, farm animals, live grandstand entertainment, and more! ...