Sometimes there’s no better way to get back to nature than a walk in the woods—especially if you have young kids looking to burn off some energy. So ditch the video games and find a tree to hug. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar of "Green Family-in-Training" shares some of her family’s favorite trails to explore.
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Events This Week
August 23, 2026 - August 30, 2026
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August 23
The Secret Garden
August 23
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 24
Sensory Sensitive Playtime at Little Diggers
August 24
A giant indoor sandbox with a calmer, quieter play environment with reduced music and dimmed lighting.
August 24
The Secret Garden
August 24
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 24
Messy Mondays
August 24
Hands on arts and crafts outdoors for Families and youth (ages birth to 5 years and all ages).
August 24
Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Festival
August 24
Parade, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and much more.
August 25
The Secret Garden
August 25
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 25
Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Festival
August 25
Parade, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and much more.
August 26
August 26
The Secret Garden
August 26
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 26
Cleveland Power Soccer Practice
August 26
A thrilling team sport designed for power wheelchair users of all ages.
August 27
The Secret Garden
August 27
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 27
Willoughby Hills Young & Restless
August 27
2-4 year olds will enjoy music, movement, shakers, bubbles, and parachutes.
August 28
Akron Pizza Fest
August 28
A 2-day Food and Music Festival featuring pizza parlors from throughout the Akron area.
August 28
The Secret Garden
August 28
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 29
Akron Pizza Fest
August 29
A 2-day Food and Music Festival featuring pizza parlors from throughout the Akron area.
August 29
Once Upon a Story
August 29
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
August 29
The Secret Garden
August 29
The enchanting classic re-imagined as a brilliant musical.
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman
Music by Lucy Simon
Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his disabled son.
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
14th Annual Big Wheel Relay
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center for our 14th Annual Big Wheel Relay!
August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Evening in Ohio City
August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Evening in Ohio City returns for its 32nd year on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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The Summer Out Loud challenge begins where participants complete activities for their Summer Out Loud passport. Completed passports, which will be turned in to a branch of the Akron Area YMCA, will be entered to win a national grand prize.
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