At Akron Zoo, Lolani is discovering just how awesome her dad, Milo, is and that he is a lot of fun to play with! The zoo's baby white-cheeked gibbon is now six months old and is getting very playful.

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The Akron YMCA is asking you to find your sunshine through more than 40 activities. Complete as many as possible to win prizes throughout the summer.

The additional space will house a new office, sensory room, redesigned makerspace and a new party room, which will also serve as a private community space as well as a STEAM workshop for groups and schools who visit the museum. 

The results are in! Each year, we ask our readers and online followers to weigh in on their favorite family-friendly spots — local businesses, attractions, family services and more — in the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards. While some longtime favorites topped the ballots again this year, they’re joined by several new honorees. Find out which places were chosen as winners and finalists for 2022!

With many symptoms — that may or may not be dementia — and several different types of dementia, it can feel overwhelming when you are concerned about an aging loved one. There is no known cure for dementia, recognizing the symptoms and common concerns will help you support a parent who is diagnosed with this condition.

Cleveland Metroparks and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Kids Nature Lunch & Learn Series is a new partnership to connect youth with limited access to Cleveland Metroparks nature centers and programs to free summer learning opportunities across the park district.

Sponsored Content — Kickoff the summer season by attending the 2nd annual Crocker Park Block Party on Sunday, June 12. The lifestyle center is partnering with departments from the City of Westlake to offer a fun day complete with personal safety activities, games, exhibits, demos, and more.

A summer start to a weekday Parent's Night Out in downtown Cleveland. This 13-week music series brings live music to Mall C every Wednesday night from June 8 through August 31. Grab takeout from your favorite Cleveland restaurant, enjoy a beverage and pick a spot on the lawn to listen.

In the festival's fifth year, this after hours event begins on Thursday, July 6 and features both a walk-through and drive-through experiences, large-scale illuminated lantern displays, live acrobatic performances and culturally inspired cuisine.