Make special plans with Dad or the father figure in your life with these local happenings in the greater Cleveland/Akron area.
June 18
Story Walk – Daddy, Me, and the Magic Hour. Follow the library’s entrance to reach the Reading Garden. Then stop by the Children’s desk to pick up a corresponding craft kit to take home. Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Rd., 330-425-4268, twinsburglibrary.org
June 20
Father’s Day Car Show. The 63rd annual Classic, Antique & Collector Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is presented with the Ohio Region Classic Car Club of America. View 400 classic, antique and collector cars manufactured from 1915 to 1996. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, 330-863-5533, stanhywet.org
Father’s Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Fathers enjoy free admission to the Zoo on Father’s Day courtesy of Wayside Furniture. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. clevelandmetroparks.com
Sunday Cinema: Lion King. Bring a blanket, learn fire safety, healthy eating and more, then enjoy a movie under the stars. 8-10 p.m. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, lock3live.com
Father’s Day at the Akron Zoo. Free admission to all dads and grandpas.10 a.m.-5 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org
Lake Erie Water Trail Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour. Experience the beauty of Lake Erie during a morning stand up paddleboard tour with exquisite views of cliff lines during this slow to moderate paced tour. 9-11 a.m. Hunting Kayak Drop Off Area, clevelandmetroparks.com
Sunday Stroll with Dad. Stretch those legs and hike off breakfast in bed with a nice stroll around the lake. This hike is celebrating fathers everywhere, so enjoy this themed, story book, self-guided hike as you wander through the woods with whomever you think of when you hear “Dad.” 2-3:30 p.m. Walborn Reservoir, Marina, 11324 Price St., NE, Alliance, starkparks.com
Father’s Day Old School Skate. This one is just for YOU! It’s a day we celebrate all you do, so grab your children and come skate. All dads get to skate for free. 1-3:30 and 4-6:30 p.m. United Skates of America, 30325 Palisades Pkwy., Wickliffe, unitedskates.com
