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August 2, 2026 - August 9, 2026

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Aug 2 Sunday 2 events
Aug 3 Monday 5 events
Aug 4 Tuesday 6 events
Aug 5 Wednesday 9 events
Aug 6 Thursday 3 events
Aug 7 Friday 6 events
Aug 8 Saturday 22 events
August 2
August 2

FinFest

August 2

Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics!

August 3

Sensory Sensitive Playtime at Little Diggers

August 3

A giant indoor sandbox with a calmer, quieter play environment with reduced music and dimmed lighting.
August 3

Crescendo Kids

August 3

Join a new group of friends at Mixed Melody for a 60-minute program.
August 3

Messy Mondays

August 3

Hands on arts and crafts outdoors for Families and youth (ages birth to 5 years and all ages).
August 3

Fairmount Teen Curators

August 3

Teens will learn all of the ins and outs of putting on an art exhibit.
August 3

FinFest

August 3

Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics!

August 4
Students from Primrose School of Hudson visit with firefighters as part of Fire Prevention Month.

Truck & Tractor Night

August 4

An opportunity to learn about and get up-close to vehicles and equipment from our public service, parks and recreation, police, and fire departments.
August 4

Adapted Rock Climbing

August 4

Beginner-friendly rock climbing for children ages 7+.
August 4

Books, Beats and Bubbles

August 4

A musical storytime for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
August 4

Play Lab

August 4

Hands-on, open-ended STEAM and creative play experiences for ages 2-5.
August 4

FinFest

August 4

Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics!

August 5

Pokémon Club

August 5

Meet and battle fellow Pokémon fans.
August 5

Adaptive Kayaking

August 5

Always wanted to try kayaking, but weren’t sure how?
August 5

Fun on the Farm

August 5

Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more.
August 5

Family Circle Time

August 5

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
August 5

Summer Family Storytime

August 5

Cozy, fun-filled stories, music, crafts and new friendships.

August 6
The Gathering Place, a charity in Beachwood, Ohio

Kids in the Garden

August 6

Enjoy a short program on seed saving followed by a seed swap.
August 6

Delight Nights

August 6

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
August 6

FinFest

August 6

Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics!

August 7

Twins Days Festival

August 7

The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples! Event Schedule: Friday, August 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. – Twins Days Golf Outing at Gleneagles Golf Club – Twinsburg (Open to all – twins & non-twins) 2:00 p.m. – Welcome Hot Dog Roast & Raffle (sponsored by Sheetz) Twinsburg High School (10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH) For registered/registering twins & their families only.
August 7

North Ridgeville Corn Festival

August 7

Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contests and more!

Friday will consist of Opening Ceremonies, Live Music & a Drone Show!

August 7

Sensory Friendly Day at the Medina County Fair

August 7

Lights and music will be turned off from 12-2 p.m. 
August 7

FinFest

August 7

Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics!
August 7

Kids Nature Lunch and Learn

August 7

Explore, learn and play games while visiting the mobile nature center.

August 8

Crocker Kids in Westlake - Back to School Bash

August 8

Now in our 12th year!

August 8

Once Upon a Story

August 8

Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
August 8

Twins Days Festival

August 8

The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples! Event Schedule: Friday, August 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. – Twins Days Golf Outing at Gleneagles Golf Club – Twinsburg (Open to all – twins & non-twins) 2:00 p.m. – Welcome Hot Dog Roast & Raffle (sponsored by Sheetz) Twinsburg High School (10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH) For registered/registering twins & their families only.
August 8

North Ridgeville Corn Festival

August 8

Fireworks, kids’ games, live entertainment, corn eating contests and more!

Friday will consist of Opening Ceremonies, Live Music & a Drone Show!

August 8

Kids Fest and Duck Race

August 8

Duck racing, face painting, pony rides, games and more. At 2 p.m.

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