Things to do

Pull out your lawn chairs and experience the wonder of William Shakespeare through theatrical productions of Shakespeare’s work absolutely free to the public from the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival. ...

A new tandem zip line experience that takes riders to new heights above the grounds of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Waterfowl Lake. It will also be open for special events including this year’s Asian Lantern Festival, offering guests a chance to experience the thrilling ride after dark. ...

Sometimes there’s no better way to get back to nature than a walk in the woods—especially if you have young kids looking to burn off some energy. So ditch the video games and find a tree to hug. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar of "Green Family-in-Training" shares some of her family’s favorite trails to explore. ...

Looking for a place to take your family out to dinner without breaking the budget? You’re in luck: many restaurants in the greater Cleveland/Akron area offer free (or cheap) kids meals. Whether it’s alfresco during summer months or indoor dining, there are options several days of the week to enjoy a meal out with your family while saving money. ...

Visitors will see firsthand how this recently constructed feature allows everyone to more deeply immerse themselves in nature and the outdoors. Open during regular Nature Center hours, the treehouse is ADA-accessible and overlooks the scenic Stearns Woodland Trail. ...

Cleveland Metroparks opened The Lindsey Family Play Space at Edgewater Park. The nearly one-acre Play Space has a wide range of nature play opportunities. The Play Space features distinct play zones designed to serve children of all ages and abilities. ...

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood announces its 73rd season. The 2021-2022 Youth Theater Season is filled with entertaining and exciting titles perfect for the entire family. ...

The Summer Out Loud challenge begins where participants complete activities for their Summer Out Loud passport. Completed passports, which will be turned in to a branch of the Akron Area YMCA, will be entered to win a national grand prize. ...

Ready to travel? Here are some things to bring along. Keep your child both safe and entertained with these ideas from National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA), which evaluates and tests all these road-ready products. ...

Weathervane Playhouse in Akron is once again producing live theatre. They are welcoming back audiences to the Playhouse with six-shows for their 87th season. The season includes two shows that couldn't be produced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...