Celebrate Presidents Day Around Northeast Ohio

Celebrate Presidents Day Around Northeast Ohio

Did you know Ohio was home to seven presidents? In honor of Presidents Day on Monday, February 17, here’s a few fun places you can visit to keep the kids entertained on their day off from school — and learn something new in the process! Plus, a few other events to keep the kids’ busy!

Presidents Day Celebration at the James A. Garfield Museum. February 17 is Presidents Day, and what better way to celebrate than visiting a presidential home? Families can come to this free event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for tours of the Garfield home, presidential trivia, kids’ activities, crafts, and more. They might even get a visit from a president or two.  Sponsored by the James A. Garfield Alliance and The Garfield Trail of Ohio. www.nps.gov/jaga

Visit the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. This President’s Day, join them at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum to explore history and engage with inspiring exhibits. The Gift Shoppe will be handing out free activity sheets.  9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton, mckinleymuseum.org

Presidents Day at the Rutherford B. Hayes Museum. Celebrate Presidents’ Day with free admission and activities at  America’s first presidential library. Visitors can take a free, self-guided tour of the museum, enjoy presidential trivia, story time, a scavenger hunt and more! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, www.rbhayes.org

Presidents Day at Maltz Museum. Celebrate Presidents’ Day with the Maltz Museum. In honor of the day, the Friends of the Maltz Museum sponsor free admission to all visitors. Everyone is welcome to explore our galleries and participate in activities. Don’t miss your chance to “Meet the Presidents” at 1 p.m. with a special presentation in the gallery. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org

Visit the Akron Zoo. The Akron Zoo is offering free admission for all guests on Presidents’ Day. The Summit County Historical Society will also be on-site with activities and information for guests to enjoy. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, www.akronzoo.org

Schools Out, but Art is in Session. Spend a few hours trying out different art materials and creating cool works of art. Ages 6-10. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, bayarts.net

Youth Day Camp. Kids age 5-14 spend their day off of school enjoying gym games, swimming, rock wall climbing and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health & Wellness Center, 4300 Allen Road, Stow, my.clevelandclinic.org

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