Country Lights returns to Lake Metroparks Farmpark this holiday season. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of 30-lighted displays from the warmth of your own vehicle during the drive-thru event.
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Events This Week
June 21, 2026 - June 28, 2026
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June 21
June 21
Father’s Day Car Show
June 21
This year’s theme, “A Century of Mopar," celebrates iconic muscle cars and automotive power throughout the decades.
June 21
Father’s Day Old School Skate
June 21
DAD SKATES FOR FREE!
Admission: $14Online Admission: $12 Buy Now!Skate Rental: $6
Enjoy café specials, game card deals, and more!
Bring the whole family and show Dad some love tonight!
5-8 p.m.
June 21
Donuts with Dad
June 21
Bring the family to the farm for a hands-on day full of donuts, animals, and fun memories!
June 21
Cinema at the Civic: The Little Mermaid
June 21
A free-admission, family movie with a star-lit ceiling.
June 22
Sensory Cinema
June 22
A theater environment tailored to attendees with sensory processing challenges and their families.
June 22
Summer Story Time
June 22
Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time.
June 22
Baby And Me Story Time
June 22
Experience a fun interactive session using songs, rhymes, puppets, and musical instruments.
June 22 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Babies Who Lunch
June 22 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Start your morning off with a splash with your little one at our Babies Who Lunch!
June 23
Crocker Kids in Westlake - Talent Show
June 23
Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23! It's time for your child to show off their skills with a Talent Show theme. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, including musical performances from our guest princesses, Rapunzel and Belle, glitter tattoos, crafts, giveaways, and other free activities.
June 23
Summer Story Time
June 23
Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time.
June 23
Jurassic Kids
June 23
Children that have completed kindergarten through third grade read, create, and explore! 6/2-7/21.
June 23
Books, Beats and Bubbles
June 23
A musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
June 25
Growing and Grounded
June 25
Learn grounding skills through expressive arts, gain self-awareness, develop coping skills, and learn how to navigate challenges. Classes are facilitated by a licensed therapist.
June 25
Ashland Balloonfest
June 25
Colorful, high-flying fun for the whole family.
For over 30 years, Ashland BalloonFest has brought the community together for a weekend full of color, excitement, and summer magic.
June 25
Acorn Adventures: All About Owls
June 25
Learn about Ohio's owls and discover adaptations that owls use to survive.
June 26
Storytime with Josh
June 26
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
June 26
Ashland Balloonfest
June 26
Colorful, high-flying fun for the whole family.
For over 30 years, Ashland BalloonFest has brought the community together for a weekend full of color, excitement, and summer magic.
June 27
Once Upon a Story
June 27
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
June 27
Ashland Balloonfest
June 27
Colorful, high-flying fun for the whole family.
For over 30 years, Ashland BalloonFest has brought the community together for a weekend full of color, excitement, and summer magic.
June 27
Chalk-A-Palooza
June 27
See incredible chalk creations across the zoo's pathways and use this creativity to make your not-so-permanent mark on the ground.
Chalk-a-Palooza transforms the zoo into an art gallery as guests create their own colorful masterpieces.
June 27
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Re-Dedication
June 27
Join us for a re-dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in collaboration with the Ohio
History Connection.
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