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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 21, 2025
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!

By Cris Beaulieu
August 21, 2025
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

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 13, 2025
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

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 11, 2025
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

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 10, 2025
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

By Melissa Koski Carney
August 5, 2025
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

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 4, 2025
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

By Lori Orlinsky
August 3, 2025
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

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 29, 2025
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

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 28, 2025
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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