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Cleveland Orchestra’s Free Star-Spangled Spectacular is This Wednesday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 4, 2019
The Cleveland Orchestra will present its 30th annual free community concert in downtown Cleveland on Aug. 7 at 9 p.m. The program includes music by John Philip Sousa, George Gershwin, Leroy Anderson and John Williams, and features a variety of pre-concert activities. ...
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Sensory-Friendly ‘Lion King’ Coming to Playhouse Square 

By Janet Cho
August 3, 2019
On Aug. 31, Playhouse Square will host its first sensory-friendly Broadway performance of Disney’s "The Lion King." In addition to discounted tickets, the performance features lowered sound volume and stage lights, eliminated strobe lights, and keeping the house lights and stage lights on throughout the show. ...
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One of My Favorite Summer Activities To Do With The Kids

By Aisha Taylor
August 1, 2019

I love the beautiful weather, festivals and the seemingly endless fun activities to do with the kids in the summer. As much as I love those, there also is one

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Ohio’s History Hot Spots: Road Trip Destinations Where Families Can Learn About the Buckeye State

By Kristen J. Gough
August 1, 2019
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! ...
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Pinecrest Play Days — Red Carpet Shindig is Next Tuesday

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 31, 2019
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! ...
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Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, August 2019

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 31, 2019
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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Cottage Playhouse Makeover

By Kristin Gambaccini
July 28, 2019

After a good (and I mean really, really good) scrubbing, I took a tired, old plastic Little Tikes playhouse and transformed it into the sweetest little English Cottage-Style

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Sensory-Enriched Activities and Outings for Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 26, 2019
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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Record-Setting Dr. U.R. Awesome Brings the Fun of Bubbles

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 25, 2019

There’s a doctor in Northeast Ohio who only writes prescriptions for fun. In fact, Dr. U.R. Awesome is a professional bubbleologist and a perennial world record setter. read more

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Akron Symphony Orchestra Kicks off Summer Parks Concert Series

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 24, 2019
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. ...
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