Worth Noting

Designed for walkers, the trail provides members of the community with opportunities for physical activity and a leisurely stroll in nature. Come visit the exercise stations, meditation areas, children’s play area, viewing platform, musical garden and a boardwalk over scenic wetlands that dot the 1-mile path. ...

Special Saturdays in June, July and August are especially for enjoying the arts in nature, with three outdoor movie nights, four outdoor amphitheater shows and a workshop. Come see E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial this Saturday at Observatory Park. ...

The community safety fair, held in Independence, provides an opportunity for people with autism and their families to engage with first responders while accessing safety resources in a safe, fun and family-friendly environment. There will be free resources and tools to help keep your child safe. Find out how to prepare for an emergency, meet your local first responders, get information about community safety programs, tour emergency vehicles, and receive swim and water safety lessons. ...

Make Music Day is a day of music open to all in the streets, businesses, parks, and wherever people feel like playing or listening.  Royalton Music Center and other places around the region join in the worldwide event to bring communities together in celebration of music and the countless benefits that making music brings. ...

Enjoy this event at Wade Oval, presented by Motorcars of Cleveland Heights, University Circle's neighborhood dealership. The games will be held just in front of the information center. Families can find bocce and lawn bowling, lawn-style tic-tac-toe and "Connect Four," and the Imagination Playground that will keep kids busy for hours. ...

The library provides meals to underserved youth ages 18 or younger through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Foodbank. Lunches are available while supplies last Monday through Friday through August 12. Last summer, more than 8,400 summer lunches were served to youth at six CCPL branch locations. ...

The newest Melt location in Akron opens Wednesday, July 6. This is the first freestanding location and features seating for 120 guests plus an additional 35 on the outdoor patio. ...

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio offers a variety of outdoor experiences to spark curiosity and understanding about the natural world. The best part is, she doesn’t have to already be a Girl Scout to experience all the “fun and firsts” of camp. Summer is a great time to join. ...

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The whole family can learn more about the periodical cicada emergence and their return 17 years later. Kids ages 3-5 with adults can get engaged in the phenomenon on Sunday and Tuesday. All ages are also welcome to attend the Cicada Spectacle program for another close-up look and information about these incredible insects. ...