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Join us for our July Water Party Fun Event Series!

Look out for July and keep your calendars open, you won’t want to miss our month full of summer fun as we highlight Water Party Fun all month long! read

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6 Teen-Friendly Day Trips in Northeast Ohio

What can parents do to ensure their teen has a summer filled with trips and activities they will actually enjoy? Finding destinations the whole family can agree on is not

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Backyard Play Days

Stay home, splash around and have some lawn fun this summer. National Parenting Product Awards provides readers with options for water play and dry backyard activities for the whole family

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2026 Northeast Ohio Summer Festivals & Special Events

All summer long, family-friendly festivals abound in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. Find your family’s next weekend activity with this list of Northeast Ohio summer festivals. ...
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Plan a Pet-Friendly Summer Road Trip

Planning a summer getaway often starts with a difficult question: Who will watch the pets while the family is away? Increasingly, for many families the answer is simply to bring them along. Fortunately, there are many pet-friendly destinations within a short drive of Northeast Ohio. We provide some inspiration to help you plan a one-tank trip for the entire family — pets included. ...
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Winners and Runners-Up Announced in 2026 Parent Choice Awards

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. The wait is over, as we announce the winners and runners-up in our 11th annual contest. ...
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Join us for the Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Event Series in June

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun on Tuesdays at Crocker Park, Legacy Village, and First & Main. For the June events, it's time for your child to show off their skills with a Talent Show theme. There is more fun for everyone with performances by Jessie Jukebox, glitter tattoos, crafts, giveaways and other free activities. ...
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The Dublin Irish Festival is a Can’t-Miss Family Experience That’s Worth the Drive 

Sponsored content. Mark your calendars: the 39th Dublin Irish Festival will be at Coffman Park July 31 through August 2. The festival is thoughtfully designed for the whole family from start to finish, including a sensory-friendly calming space.  Also, the entertainment lineup features 60 acts and more than 800 performers. ...
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Northeast Ohio 2026 Library Summer Reading Programs Guide

Library summer reading programs are a fun, free and effective way to help prevent the "summer slide" while keeping children's minds active and engaged. As an added bonus, these programs do more than encourage reading, since they usually offer games, prizes, themed events and community connection. ...
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Ways to volunteer at your child's preschool

Unlock Summer Opportunities for Teens to Grow, Explore and Give Back

Summer break is here. For teens, that means endless beach days, hanging with friends and no homework. But it’s also a perfect time to tap into their strengths and do something meaningful. Find out how to entice them off the couch and away from their screens. ...
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