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2018 Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards Winners: Food & Shopping

By Denise Koeth
June 30, 2018
We asked, and readers answered. During the nomination period in March and the voting period in May, parents in Northeast Ohio weighed in on everything family-friendly in the region for our third annual contest. Here are this year's winners and honorable mentions in the “Food & Shopping” categories. ...
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YMCA Dream House Tours Kick Off June 30

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 27, 2018
Tours of the 2018 Lake County YMCA Dream House, located in Mentor, begin daily starting on Saturday. Every ticket purchased is entered to win the Dream House or $250,000 cash option, and all proceeds from the annual event go toward enhancing the Y with facility and equipment improvements. ...
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Fourth of July Activities in Northeast Ohio, 2018

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 27, 2018
Find things to do with your family to celebrate Independence Day, whether it’s a parade, fireworks or a local festival. Check out these great events taking place throughout the week in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...
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Kids Bowl Free this Summer at Punch Bowl Social

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 26, 2018
Punch Bowl Social, located in the Flats East Bank in Cleveland, has brought back its Kids Bowl Free summer promotion. On select days, kids ages 15 and younger can get one hour of free bowling and complimentary bowling shoes at the entertainment destination. ...
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Update on New Exhibits, Species at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

By Denise Koeth
June 26, 2018

If you haven’t visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium in a while — or especially if your family has yet to visit this local gem — now is a great time

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‘Watermelon Magic’ at Great Lakes Science Center is Mesmerizing for Young Kids

By Denise Koeth
June 23, 2018

A recent visit to the Great Lakes Science Center with my 4-year-old and 2-year-old sons proved to be even more of a learning experience than it usually is. After burning

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Akron Zoo Scavenger Hunt

By Cat W
June 21, 2018

Summer is in finally in full swing. Are your kids bored yet? Are you running out of ideas for things to do? Summer is the perfect time to get out

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‘Watermelon Magic’ Celebrates Discovery, Nature and Sharing at Science Center

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 20, 2018
The latest film released at the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, "Watermelon Magic," tells the story of a young girl named Sylvie who discovers the magic inherent in growing her own watermelons from seeds all the way to the market stand. The film's 30-minute runtime and slightly smaller than full-dome screen ratio make it perfect for families with young children. ...
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Save Money through Reciprocal Zoo and Museum Memberships

By Kevin Payne
June 19, 2018
Visiting zoos, museums and science centers offers great family fun, but the costs can add up quickly. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Kevin Payne, of Family Money Adventure, shares tips to save money through memberships and reciprocal admission so your family can do more and spend less. ...
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Shining Star CLE scholarships

Auditions for Shining Star CLE Being Accepted Through July 1

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 17, 2018
Returning for its second year, Shining Star CLE is a solo-singing competition that gives high school students from eight Northeast Ohio counties the chance to compete for college scholarships and perform in the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. ...
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