It’s important for kids to get daily active play because it contributes to their physical, emotional and social development, and helps them maintain a healthy lifestyle. To ensure kids get the active play they need this summer, try these tips to get them outdoors and having fun.

Once warmer weather arrives, there is nothing better than spending time outside on your deck or patio. But before you can enjoy those outdoor spaces to the fullest, you need to put in a little work to make them feel fresh and new again.

The newest Melt location in Akron opens Wednesday, July 6. This is the first freestanding location and features seating for 120 guests plus an additional 35 on the outdoor patio.

When traditions like this are handed down, it gives fathers the opportunity to positively influence their children’s behavior and create an environment in which dads can demonstrate the character they work to instill in their family, all while celebrating what really matters and creating lasting memories.

Libraries and organizations throughout Northeast Ohio offer summer reading programs geared toward children and teens of all ages and skill levels that will keep them engaged and learning throughout the summer months.

Summer festivals bring good food, great music and family-friendly fun. They also offer a wide variety of learning opportunities, from culture and arts to community history. We provide a listing of festivals throughout the month of June, along with some happenings in July. No matter what your family wants to do, we have a festival for you.

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What do you do if your child is already singing the summertime boredom blues? Try filling their days with an assortment of creative, educational and exhilarating activities. Not only will you fight off boredom, you'll create plenty of new memories while relaxing, playing and learning together as a family.

Spend some time as a family and clear out what you no longer need. For some extra motivation, approach your cleaning with a fresh perspective: donating your gently-used items will help others while freeing up space for new memories.

Join in the family-friendly fun at this free event! Kids can bounce on interactive inflatables, spin an activity wheel, enter to win an iPad, make​​ and take crafts and more. Enjoy roaming performances by Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tinker Bell. The event is sponsored in part by Cuyahoga Community College, Lake Ridge Academy, Magnificat High school and Westlake Porter Public Library.