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Worth Noting

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf

The male giraffe calf was born August 15 and is the newest addition to the zoo’s giraffe herd and a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to conserve this vulnerable species. ...
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Northeast Ohio Parent Back to School Bash

Back-to-School Bash Wrap-Up: Northeast Ohio Families Start the Year with Fun!

Here's a look at our Back to School Bash series at Pinecrest Play Days, Fun at First & Main and Crocker Kids! ...
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Baby Gibbon Naming Contest at the Akron Zoo

The Akron Zoo is holding a naming contest for its white-cheeked gibbon baby. ...
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival Through September

The Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is extended through September 13. The zoo announced the return of Wild Ride, a one-night-only event on September 14 where guests of all ages can ride their bike through the zoo after-hours and experience the illuminated lanterns one last time. ...
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Grandparents Day events on Cleveland, Ohio

Share Your Special Grandparent Name for a Chance to Be Featured in Northeast Ohio Parent

Do your kids call their grandparents "grandma" and "grandpa" or did you choose an alternative name? Submit your answer and a photo for chance to win a family 4-pack to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and featured in Northeast Ohio Parent! ...
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Recipe of the Month: Homemade Graham Crackers

Graham crackers are the perfect portable snack. This homemade version is just as sweet but free from most of the preservatives found in store-bought ones. ...
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Drive in movie theaters in ohio

Outdoor Summer Movies and Drive-In Theaters in Northeast Ohio

Pack up the family — plus chairs, blankets and snacks — and enjoy a movie under the stars this summer. Find a drive-in theater or an outdoor flick from our 2025 list. ...
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Reading Room: August 2025 Book Picks for Kids

This month’s Reading Room is filled with heartwarming stories that celebrate friendship, creativity and self-confidence — perfect picks for inspiring young readers all year long. ...
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Shopping Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday: Important Info and Special Events

Ohio's annual sales tax holiday will take place August 1-14. During this time, tangible personal items that are $500 or less are tax-free. Here's a few things to know and some special back to school events happening around Northeast Ohio. ...
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Tell Your Family’s Story for 2026 Exhibit at Stan Hywet

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is looking for photographs, videos/film and other supplemental documents to capture important moments in time through the perspective of those who experienced them for a new exhibit. ...
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