The new school year has finally arrived and that means it’s time for parents to start packing lunches again. So how can you make something that’s quick and easy, but also nutritious? Evelyn Benden, pediatric registered dietitian for Cleveland Clinic Children’s shares a few lunchbox ideas.
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Events This Week
August 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
This Week Navigation
August 31
Cleveland Oktoberfest
August 31
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
August 31
Cleveland National AirShow
August 31
Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S.
August 31
Stark County Fair
August 31
Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more.
August 31
The Great Geauga County Fair
August 31
Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more.
August 31
September 1
Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 1
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
September 1
Cleveland National AirShow
September 1
Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S.
September 1
September 1
Stark County Fair
September 1
Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more.
September 1
The Great Geauga County Fair
September 1
Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more.
September 2
Music & Movement
September 2
Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
September 3
September 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run
September 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.
September 4
Grounded and Growing
September 4
Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 4
Homeschool: Color, Light, & Sound
September 4
A unique drop-off STEAM program offering for homeschoolers ages 5-12.
September 5
Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 5
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
September 5
September 5
Beekeeping 101
September 5
Discover the amazing world of bees and learn the essentials of beekeeping in this interactive, hands-on class.
September 5
September 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run
September 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.
September 6
Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 6
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
September 6
Gears and Gadgets: Children’s Studio
September 6
Artists engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Aeronautics & Engineering Expo
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Looking for the perfect family adventure?
September 6
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
September 6
Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
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