Time seemed to move faster in recent years; but I don’t know about you, these past seven months have been the longest of my parenting life. I think it’s because
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July 26, 2026 - August 2, 2026
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July 27
Sensory Cinema
July 27
A theater environment tailored to attendees with sensory processing challenges and their families.
July 27
July 27
Fairmount Teen Curators
July 27
Teens will learn all of the ins and outs of putting on an art exhibit.
July 28
July 28
Homeschool Family Day: Elasmobranch Extravaganza
July 28
Learn how energy flows through different food webs, how plants and animals are connected, and the importance of each organism.
July 28
Books, Beats and Bubbles
July 28
A musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
July 30
July 30
Dorm Decor-Goldie Goldfish
July 30
Ages 15 and up will create a decorative fishbowl using gems, a needle and thread.
July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Special Needs Survival Guide for Families
July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Attendees will be walked through the financial, legal, and practical considerations facing a family raising a child with ongoing support needs by representatives from Community Fund Ohio, Lakefront Capital & Dresch Law LLC.
August 1
Little Legacy at Legacy Village — Back to School Bash, Saturday August 1
August 1
Get excited about going back to school with a jam-packed lineup of fun, entertainment, giveaways & more! Highlights include: Mr. Jeff - Children's Musician, Mad Science - science demonstration, bounce house and more!
August 1
Once Upon a Story
August 1
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
August 1
Asian Lantern Festival
August 1
The Asian Lantern Festival is presented by Meijer and returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo beginning Thursday, July 9 and will run daily through August 8th.
August 1
August 1
The Lion King - Sensory Friendly Performance
August 1
Lower sound and light levels, strobe effects removed and fewer special effects and more.
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The Cavs Youth Sports Summer Series continues to offer a variety of in-person clinics for kids of all ages. Join at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this week and next for Skills Training Clinics for ages 7-17, Cavalittles Clinics for ages 3-6, and Shooting Clinics for ages 10-17.
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In lieu of onstage theatrical performances, Weathervane is producing several short film projects, partnering with other Akron and Northeast Ohio institutions. Performances will be aired online throughout September and October.
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A towering, playful outdoor sculpture experience opens at the Holden Arboretum this Saturday. Patrick Dougherty’s "Tilt-a-Whirl" sculpture is the latest in the "Stickwork" series, featured in more than 300 locations around the world from Scotland to Japan to Brussels, and all over the United States.
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