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August 2025

Music Therapy & More

August 8
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 CENTER RIDGE RD
WESTLAKE, OH 44145 United States
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Families learn how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and more. Ages 0-6 years. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

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Talent Show

August 10
Sari Feldman Auditorium, 2111 Snow Road
Parma, OH United States
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This unique event is dedicated to celebrating and empowering individuals (ages 5-18) with special needs in our community.

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Early Intervention Family Story Time

August 11
Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH United States
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Story time and activity. 5:30-6 p.m.

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Horse Tales

August 13
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, 16497 Snyder Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH United States
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Children can spend time reading out loud to horses. 1:30-3 p.m.

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Adapted Archery

August 16
Jordan Creek Park, 7250 Alexander Road
Concord Twp, OH United States
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Introductory archery experience for individuals with disabilities ages 8+. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Sensory Friendly Saturday

August 16
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd.
Cleveland, 44106
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Experience the museum with less stimulation and reduced crowds, noise and distractions. 9-10 a.m.

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Zoothing Hour

August 23
Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave
Akron, OH 44307 United States
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The zoo opens an hour early for guests with different abilities who prefer to avoid loud noises and crowds. Guests can enjoy the zoo before it opens to the public. There is no additional charge for Zoothing hour. 9-10 a.m.

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Willowick Sensory Messy Play

August 23
Willowick LIbrary, 263 E. 305 St.
Willowick, Ohio
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Make a mess, have fun, and don’t stress about the clean up. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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September 2025

Bob Meister Special Needs Fishing Derby

September 14
sippo Lake Park East, 5300 Tyner St.
Canton, OH United States
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Exclusively for individuals with special needs. 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

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Rotary Camp Respite Weekend

September 28
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 28, 2025

Akron Rotary Club, 4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, United States
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A great way for a first-time camper to gain a short overnight experience. 

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