Things to do

Looking for ways to sneak a few history lessons — disguised as fun — into your kids’ summer? That’s the idea behind visiting these historical destinations dotted throughout the state. To make this history scavenger hunt even better, we provide a mini-quiz to take with your kids at each destination. Let the road trip — and games — begin! ...

Join us on Aug. 6 for the third installment of Pinecrest Play Days, taking place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pinecrest in Orange Village. We will be rolling out the red carpet for this free event featuring interactive crafts, prizes/giveaways, glitter tattoos, music by Jesse Jukebox, and much more! ...

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. ...

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Sensory integration, or the way in which the mind communicates with the senses, begins developing before birth and shapes the way a person interacts with the environment. Parents can help their kids’ neurological growth, as well as appeal to their sensory inclinations, by exposing them to summer sensory activities. ...

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Spend a summer evening with the Akron Symphony Orchestra and the City of Akron at a free concert during the annual Summer Parks Concert Series, which begins this Sunday at Forest Lodge Park. ...

Join us on Tuesday, July 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the last Fun at First & Main event of the Summer. The theme is Wacky Water Fun, so it will be a great opportunity to cool off with some water fun, crafts, treats, giveaways, glitter tattoos and much more! ...

Due to popular demand, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has extended its Asian Lantern Festival for two additional weeks through Sunday, August 11. This year’s festival expanded on the success of last year’s event with all new lantern displays, additional live performances, and expanded options of culturally-inspired cuisine. ...

Registration is now open for the free Education & STEM Expo 2019, which takes place on Sunday, October 6, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks, located in Lyndhurst. This can't miss education event will let visitors meet with dozens of schools under one roof, as well as engage in STEM activities and crafts, win prizes, catch a bubble show by Dr. U.R. Awesome, and more. ...