Things to do

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. ...

The new exhibition at the Great Lakes Science Center opens today and features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Guests can also explore interactive experiences that introduce them to the ship’s real passengers, including touch screens and boarding passes, an audio tour, and a virtual reality experience. ...

Honor those who have sacrificed for our country by attending one of the many ceremonies and events taking place on Memorial Day in Northeast Ohio. There are plenty of options in the greater Cleveland/Akron area to help your family commemorate the holiday. ...

Cleveland Metroparks announced the return of its popular Summer Concert Series, bringing live music back to the Wayside Furniture Stage with eight weeks of Thursday evening concerts at two of Cleveland’s most iconic waterfront destinations. ...

Join us tomorrow, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the summer kickoff of Fun at First & Main in Hudson. Families will find interactive activities, giveaways, and chances to meet favorite superheroes and princesses at this free event. Don't forget to have your kids join in the dress-up fun! ...

Sponsored Content: May is National Water Safety Awareness Month and the water safety experts at Goldfish Swim School want every family to have the skills that they need to be safer in and around the water all year round. ...

Looking for a fun and faith-filled summer experience for your kids? Check out this comprehensive guide to 2026 Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) and Camps (VBC) across Northeast Ohio. ...

We have enlisted some help to find the coolest, most fun, family-friendly places in Northeast Ohio — and who better to tell us what it’s really like than 6-year-old Karmella “Karmi” Brown? You will see Karmi on @NEOhioParent social media channels as she shares her experiences around the region.  ...

Abby Dosen, author of "Realistic Self Care for Moms," an interactive guide to self-care for busy moms written by a busy mom, will lead a conversation on the essence of self-care on Thursday, May 7. Join Dosen for an honest drive through the highs and lows of motherhood, and why it's time to silence the "mom guilt" and prioritize the self-care which you deserve. ...

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. Make her feel special by treating her to some of these events happening throughout the greater Cleveland/Akron area. From crafts and brunch to free admission to local attractions for moms, plan to spend time at these family-friendly activities. ...