The three-acre corn maze is back at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. To provide a safe experience for all visitors, the maze — which is open Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 18 — features double-width paths providing ample space for physical distancing.

This Sunday, bring the whole family — including the kids and dogs — for live music, food and drink trucks, chalk murals, photos at the Long Live Rock art installation, and other free activities on the plaza.

The Akron Zoo is offering Community Appreciation Days where residents of Summit County can receive free admission as a thank you for their continued support. Each community has a time period where residents can reserve up to four free tickets.

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What exactly is honey? And how do bees make the sticky, sweet stuff? Learn all about honeybees with Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist Natalie Schroder, who explores the hive at Rocky River Reservation.

When it comes to researching potential schools for your child’s next educational step, it’s a good idea to start early. In fact, experts recommend beginning your search for information nearly a year in advance — during the fall of the year before your child will be entering his or her new school.

While each baby and child develops at a slightly different rate, there are some general guidelines that parents can expect. This developmental chart lists some skills typical of a child's development from infancy through 5 years old, and also offers parents some suggestions for age appropriate toys and activities to do with their children.

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Many Northeast Ohio schools have unveiled reopening plans that include some form of remote learning due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some students are starting their first few weeks online, while others are returning to a hybrid in-person and online curriculum. With school almost here in this new environment, a local expert shares how parents can create an at-home, kid-friendly learning space.

Being pregnant induces a whole new set of worries for moms-to-be, and adding a global pandemic to the mix can be even more overwhelming. The spread of COVID-19 raises many concerns for pregnant women, such as how it could affect the health of mom and baby and how it may change your labor and delivery experience.