Eating right is not about adhering to a strict diet, losing weight or depriving yourself of your favorite foods. Here are some reasons to maintain a diet that is good for you, but also has a positive impact on your mood, energy level and outlook.

The Fun at First & Main Summer Event Series is presented by Akron Children's Hospital and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. There is no admission fee to participate in the Scavenger Hunt and other activities. In addition to the scavenger hunt, kids can dance with hula hoops, find their way through an obstacle course, roll fitness dice, play corn hole, make​​ and take crafts, and more. One lucky scavenger hunt participant will win a grand prize that is currently valued at more than $350.

Make Music Day is a day of music open to all in the streets, businesses, parks, and wherever people feel like playing or listening.  Royalton Music Center and other places around the region join in the worldwide event to bring communities together in celebration of music and the countless benefits that making music brings.

Enjoy this event at Wade Oval, presented by Motorcars of Cleveland Heights, University Circle's neighborhood dealership. The games will be held just in front of the information center. Families can find bocce and lawn bowling, lawn-style tic-tac-toe and "Connect Four," and the Imagination Playground that will keep kids busy for hours.

The library provides meals to underserved youth ages 18 or younger through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Foodbank. Lunches are available while supplies last Monday through Friday through August 12. Last summer, more than 8,400 summer lunches were served to youth at six CCPL branch locations.

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It’s summer, and that means breaking free from the typical playtime routine. Northeast Ohio parks provide areas for children to explore and let out their energy. Check out these must-visit places that give kids more than their ordinary playground experience.

Still looking for something to do with the dad in your life? The Akron Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrate Father's Day by providing an opportunity for families to visit and spend the day together.

The Eton Explorers Summer Event Series is presented by Lawrence School and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. There is no admission fee to participate in the Scavenger Hunt and other activities. One lucky scavenger hunt participant will win a grand prize that is currently valued at more than $1,500. In addition to the scavenger hunt, kids can play plinko, yard-sized Jenga, oversized Checkers, inflatables, spin an activity wheel, enter to win an iPad, play a fish pond game, make​​ and take crafts and more!

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