Things to do

There are so many opportunities in Northeast Ohio parks, from hiking, special programs, interactions with the wildlife and more! Plan a fun summer day and explore one of the many park systems throughout the greater Cleveland and Akron area with this seasonal guide. ...

It's time to take a family staycation and discover all the summer adventures waiting throughout the greater Cleveland and Akron area. Whether you're looking to cool off at a waterpark, get up close with amazing animals at a zoo, farm park or aquarium, or experience thrills at an amusement park, this seasonal guide has plenty of fun-filled options for the whole family. ...

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Join the Maltz Museum for two days of conversations, workshops, artist meet-and-greets, family activities, and special events inspired by the exhibition Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience. ...

General admission is free for ages 2-12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Science Center, featuring Magic of Matter Big Science Show, a Candy Chromatography Family Workshop as well as hundreds of hands-on exhibits. ...

For families looking to prevent the "summer slide," experiences like the Museum of Illusions offer ways to keep young minds active during school breaks. By combining entertainment with exploration, it creates opportunities for children to practice critical thinking, problem-solving and scientific inquiry in a setting where learning feels like play. ...

Sponsored Content: Piano Cleveland brings the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists to University Circle with solo piano, chamber music, solo piano, chamber music, a recital by one of piano’s great luminaries, and its Final Concerto Round with the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Piano Cleveland is also hosting free community concerts. ...

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Northeast Ohio Parent blogger and author Jeannie Fleming-Gifford is subscribing to the “word of the year” idea — and this year, she chose texture. Not texture in outfits or home décor, but texture in life — and adding more of it each day. As part of her Texture Project, she's focusing on micro adventures. ...

Looking for a fun, educational outing with your kids? Check out these family-friendly ongoing attractions happening this month and beyond in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area.  ...