Ready to celebrate our Independence Day? Here are some ideas to help you get started on your weekend plans. There are plenty of opportunities for families to be amazed by local fireworks, attend parades and more. Also, see what's brewing around town as there are many festivals that will provide games, food, rides, live music and kid-friendly activities. ...

Memorial Day, celebrated on May 30, is a time to honor our fallen men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Your family might be planning to attend an annual parade in town or pay a visit to a loved one at a local cemetery. For kids, understanding why we observe the day isn't always clear. Here are some ways to help them learn about this day of remembrance. ...

KidShow at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor on Saturday and Sunday will provide families with a weekend full of activities, prizes, exhibitors and free entertainment. See the entertainment schedule to find out what's happening and when. Also, stop by the Northeast Ohio Parent booth for a craft or visit with a local author at our story time. ...

This season, deck the halls with styling tricks to elevate your holiday party without putting a freeze on your bank account. Here are some stylish secrets to throw a posh holiday bash on a budget. ...

Start the year off right and bring in 2016 with fun festivities that the whole family can enjoy. From daytime happenings to family-friendly evening events, there are many options on New Year's Eve in Northeast Ohio. Check out the following list to start making plans for your family's festive, kid-friendly celebration. ...

Take the family on a trip to a Christmas Tree farm and experience the fun of finding and cutting down your perfect Christmas tree from the field. In addition, many of the farms offer unique experiences like horse-drawn wagon rides, campfires with hot chocolate and specialty handmade Christmas decor. ...

The all abilities playground, which is open to the public, provides ramps, a “cruiser,” which is a wheelchair accessible motion glider, and adapted swings. A committee of volunteers collaborated with the city of Parma to build the playground at James Day Park. ...

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