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August 2026
Zines & Print
Create a mini zine filled with drawings, comics, stories, or poems to take home. 1-3 p.m.
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Event of the Week: Meet the Machines at Legacy Village
This free, outdoor, family event encourages children to meet and explore construction equipment, emergency and service vehicles, and machines of all makes and sizes. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, activities and giveaways throughout the day.
Find out more »Crescendo Kids
Join a new group of friends at Mixed Melody for a 60-minute program. Kids will laugh and learn through a wide variety of music experiences. Each camp will give participants the opportunity to play, sing, dance, craft and make friends, while learning about the daily theme. Ages 6-9 Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive), Low Vision/Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing $27/program, $25/program if signed up for all 9 sessions. 6/15 through 8/17. 1-2 p.m.
Find out more »Little Italy’s Feast of the Assumption
Italian foods, live music, and rides.
Find out more »Akron Pickle Fest
A free festival all about pickles! Enjoy artists and crafters, vendors, pickle food trucks, pickle games, pickle contests, pickle tournaments, pickle parades, and so much more. Vendor and Food Truck information: but a click away… Akron loves pickles! This is a collaboration of awesomeness. Stuff to Do at Akron Pickle Fest Delicious pickles Pickle accessories Oddmall vendors THE PICKLELYMPICS FEATURING: Bobbing for Pickles Best Pickle There Is Competition Fishing for Pickles Pickle-Eating Contest Greased Pickle Toss Dangling Pickle on a…
Find out more »Annual Butterfly Count
Participate in the citizen science team that is actively monitoring butterfly populations at the park. Learn how to identify these winged masterpieces on the fly. Trail Lake Park has paved and natural surfaces. Some paths may be muddy. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Find out more »Camp Creative
Kids will explore, learn, and play as they engage in creation stations and activities. 1-3 p.m.
Find out more »Wild Ones: A Teen Takeover
Party because the planet depends on it! The Museum is for the teens tonight to celebrate the variety of life that makes Earth unique. Science fans can spot species in diorama drawing sessions, explore biodiversity with scavenger hunts and prizes, weave conservation friendship bracelets, and more. Attendees can also participate in wildlife encounters, live demonstrations, and conversations with exhibitors from local youth and career organizations. Pizza, snacks and music provided. Ages 13–18 open. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $5;…
Find out more »Friendship Club
Judgment-free social opportunity where caregivers and children with autism connect. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Ages 7-12. 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »Sensory Hour
Enjoy fewer guests, a limited use of microphones and reduced noise. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
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