The 2024 Ohio Book Awards, presented by the Ohioana Library, feature three winners from Northeast Ohio: James McBride, Sarah Lohman and Laura Meckler. 

The August issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! In this issue, we help you find the right extracurricular activity for your child. Plus, savor these last days of summer with an Ohio glamping trip. The August issue also features the 2024 Preschool Guide! We cover common preschool behaviors, educational toys, resources for special needs students and more! 

Akron Children’s is expanding its footprint in Greater Cleveland with a new outpatient surgery center, a pediatric urgent care center and expanded access to in-demand specialists.

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Crocker Park, Pinecrest, and First & Main on Tuesdays beginning August 6. We'll send off summer with Jungle Terry and his animal friends, plus a scavenger hunt! All events feature exhibitor tables with activities and giveaways, snacks, glitter tattoos and more! 

National Waterpark Day is July 28. Cool off and enjoy some thrills at a Northeast Ohio Waterpark. 

What a way to cap National Ice Cream Month: The Akron Zoo will play host to its annual Chillin’ at the Zoo ice cream tasting event on July 27 from 6-9 p.m.

The Charles Martin Corvi Fund partners with organizations that support families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Contributions to the fund will be used to partner with healthcare systems and nonprofit organizations to identify families who need support, and the fund focuses its efforts on advocacy, research, grief and remembrance.

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The 2024 Summer Olympics run July 26-August 11 in Paris, France. Get ready for the Games with these kid-friendly Olympic-inspired books. Plus, check out Northeast Ohio athletes to watch! 

Watch this special spotlight on two of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s female gorillas, Nneka and Tusa, to learn about the family group hierarchy and discover each gorilla's most unique feature.