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June 28, 2026 - July 5, 2026

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Jun 28 Sunday 6 events
Jun 29 Monday 4 events
Jun 30 Tuesday 3 events
Jul 1 Wednesday 6 events
Jul 2 Thursday 5 events
Jul 3 Friday 3 events
Jul 4 Saturday 3 events
June 28

Ashland Balloonfest

June 28

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 28

Pyrate Festival

June 28

Aye Aye Captain!
June 28

A Most Excellent Race

June 28

A Most Excellent Race is the Achievement Centers for Children’s 36th Annual  Race at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville!
June 28

Garrettsville Summerfest

June 28

Live entertainment, parade, family fun and more.
June 28

Strawberry Arts Fest

June 28

Enjoy strawberry shortcake and sundaes, Jungle Terry, live music and more.

June 29

Sensory Cinema

June 29

A theater environment tailored to attendees with sensory processing challenges and their families.
June 29

Summer Story Time

June 29

Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time.
June 29

Baby And Me Story Time

June 29

Experience a fun interactive session using songs, rhymes, puppets, and musical instruments.
June 29

Caregiver Support Group-Summer Survival

June 29

Caregivers of children with ADHD, anxiety, autism or other concerns can connect with other families on similar journeys.

June 30

Summer Story Time

June 30

Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time.
June 30

Jurassic Kids

June 30

Children that have completed kindergarten through third grade read, create, and explore!  6/2-7/21.
June 30

Books, Beats and Bubbles

June 30

A musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.

July 1

Fun on the Farm

July 1

Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more.
July 1

Summer at the Village

July 1

Learn about animals, play old-fashioned games, try hands-on activities and more.
July 1

Animal Day

July 1

Kids will explore, play, and learn about animals with help from the Akron Zoo.
July 1

Family Circle Time

July 1

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
July 1

Books at Bedtime

July 1

Family bedtime storytime.

July 2

Growing and Grounded

July 2

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.
July 2
The Gathering Place, a charity in Beachwood, Ohio

Kids in the Garden

July 2

Enjoy a short program on seed saving followed by a seed swap.
July 2

Delight Nights

July 2

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
July 2

Drop-In Story Time

July 2

Drop-in for a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
July 2

Summer at the Village

July 2

Learn about animals, play old-fashioned games, try hands-on activities and more.

July 3

Summer at the Village

July 3

Learn about animals, play old-fashioned games, try hands-on activities and more.
July 3

Avon Lake Fireworks Celebration

July 3

Food truck, live music and jam machine.
July 3

Hudson Fireworks Celebration

July 3

Begins at dusk.

July 4

Once Upon a Story

July 4

Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
July 4

Independence Day Events

July 4

A Salute to America - Blossom Music Center. Great music, fireworks, and fun for the whole family.
July 4

Summer at the Village

July 4

Learn about animals, play old-fashioned games, try hands-on activities and more.

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