Lights For Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making hospital stays easier for children across the U.S, seeks to create a comfortable experience through donations such as string lights for kids to decorate their rooms, which help distract children from the pain of medical procedures.
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Events This Week
August 10, 2025 - August 17, 2025
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August 10
August 10
North Ridgeville Corn Festival
August 10
Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contest and more.
August 10
Asian Lantern Festival
August 10
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 10
Back to School Sidewalk Sale
August 10
Snag the best deals of the season from the sidewalks all weekend long to get ready for the back-to-school routine.
August 11
Wee Warrior Class
August 11
Develop athleticism in young children that will lead to future success in any sport.
August 11
August 11
Asian Lantern Festival
August 11
Walk or drive through an illuminated zoo after dark with live acrobatics, culturally-inspired cuisine and lantern displays.
August 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mix-It-Up Mondays
August 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tots and caregivers experience different activities including crafts, music, movement, playdough, and bubbles.
August 13
Annual Butterfly Count
August 13
Judy Semroc will lead a public hike, help participants learn about butterflies and join in the survey.
August 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium
August 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore what an aquarium career entails!
August 16
August 16
Super Science Saturday - Back to School Brain
August 16
Take a look at the brain and all its amazing functions.
August 16
Adapted Archery
August 16
Introductory archery experience for individuals with disabilities ages 8+.
August 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fun at First & Main
August 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at First & Main in Hudson this summer
These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent and our partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers.
We’ve added a special Saturday date in August to celebrate going back to school! All events will feature:– Fun music – Exhibitor tables with activities + giveaways – FREE snacks
Other activities vary by event:
Face painting, balloon twister, magician, animal entertainer, glitter tattoos, musical entertainment, mascots from various organizations + much more!
The first 100 families to register for each venue will receive an exclusive giveaway!
Registration opens early spring!
May 20 – Dress up!
August 16 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fun at First and Main - Back to School Bash
August 16 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Send off summer and celebrate the start of a new school year at Fun at First and Main Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Hudson. Enjoy an afternoon of FREE family-friendly activities, live entertainment, games, crafts and more!
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Kids can enjoy visits from the North Pole, meet with characters like Elsa and Anna, sprinkle cookies, interactive S.T.E.M. stations, build a wooden craft with Tallmadge Builders Club, holiday tunes by Found Sounds Steel Drum Band and more!
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New holiday flicks hit streaming platforms just in time for winter break. Grab some hot cocoa, light the fireplace and snuggle in for a movie marathon that the whole family will enjoy.
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Akron Zoo's resident birds — including the beloved penguins in this video — are returning to their outdoor habitats. The zoo's birds have been indoors for the last couple months for their safety due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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Sponsored Content — Bring the entire flock back to Penitentiary Glen Nature Center to experience a free family-favorite holiday tradition— the childhood game of Candy Land — brought to life with an avian twist. It’s all about birds as your adventure begins on a life-sized game board where you become the playing piece, moving from space to space through an enchanting holiday display of birds.
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Looking for something to do with your tiny tot? Make a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.
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It's potato time. Try this yummy side dish, Aisha Taylor, Northeast Ohio Blogger of “FNPhenomenal,” shares for the cozy season.
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In "Run! Jump! Fly! Adventure in Action," Great Lakes Science Center guests will rediscover the fun of being physically active in a non-competitive environment. Families explore activities such as kung fu, surfing, snowboarding, yoga and climbing.
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This month, it’s all about turkeys as we celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. But the bountiful birds are good for more than just your holiday meal — they also can be the subject of family fun. Here, we share some festive activities, jokes and a leftover recipe to help you plan a memorable Thanksgiving with your family.
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