This event, which benefits the Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, includes a friendly cornhole competition, pop-a-shot, dunk tank and more at Canal Park — Home of the Akron RubberDucks.

Up the ante on your summer now — through the eyes and experiences of the Northeast Ohio Parent staff. It’s our turn to choose some places to try for parents, by parents. From summer dining, stroller-friendly places and fresh food picks to celebrating a parent's night out, there's plenty of options for everyone.

There are simple things parents can do to combat lost learning and even prepare for the return to school in August. You don’t need to use every suggestion, but choosing one or two that suit your child will help.

Visitors ages 18 and older need to purchase a ticket to tour the house and get the opportunity to win the beautifully decorated and furnished Dream House or $200,000 cash option during the August contest drawing.

With four theme parks, two water parks, Downtown Disney and more, planning a Disney trip can seem like a daunting and expensive task — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 12 tips for a magical and budget-friendly Disney trip from Sara Carnes, co-host of the Family-Friendly Morning Show on 95.5 The Fish.

As the summer continues, there's still plenty of

Dozens of minions-in-training descended last Wednesday upon the library's Read House to practice their mischief-making. There are still several activities scheduled for the summer reading program.

Families can enjoy rides, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and vendors at festivals happening across the region. We provide readers with a rundown of this summer's fairs and festivals, from experiencing the tastes in Akron or walking the sandy shores in Avon Lake and Mentor to celebrating families with twins in Twinsburg. There's plenty of fun events for everyone.

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Help your kids retain the essential skills they learned in the classroom and plan for a season full of new adventures in reading.