Want to know what’s happening around Northeast Ohio this weekend? Find family-friendly fun activities and events around the region.
(Before attending, be sure to check venues for updates.)
Ongoing
“TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition” at the Great Lakes Science Center features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Visit greatscience.com
Through June 28
Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Little Mole. Earn laugh while reading a story trail based on the book “The Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit.” This experience is available through June 28. 4955 Townsend Rd. Richfield, https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-story-trail-little-mole-2/
June 25-28
Ashland Balloonfest. High-flying fun for the whole family. Freer Field, Center St. and Morgan Ave., ashlandohioballoonfest.com
June 26-28
Pyrate Festival. Pyrate Village, Faire Winds Circus, historic displays, reenactors, and so much more. DeRivera Park at the Pirates Platform, Put-in-Bay, millerferry.com
Garrettsville Summerfest. Live entertainment, parade, family fun and more. Main Street, Garrettsville, garrettsvillesummerfest.com
June 26
Movies in the Park. Featuring Moana 2. Begins at dusk. North Olmsted Community Park, 28114 Lorain Road, clefamilycollective.com
Kid’s Night Out: Resin Sun Catchers. Create a resin suncatcher and enjoy a pizza dinner. 6-8 p.m. Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, mentor.busybeesart.com
June 27
Chalk-A-Palooza. See incredible chalk creations across the zoo’s pathways and use this creativity to make your not-so-permanent mark on the ground. 10 a.m.-4p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave.,akronzoo.org
Drop-by: Upcycling Craft. Visit our Trailside Program Center near the nature center and make a free upcycling craft. We will make a cute owl from old socks, ribbon and googly eyes. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Nature Center – Brecksville Reservation, 9000 Chippewa Road Visit here for info
BrickFest. Explore, create and construct during a fun-filled day dedicated to interlocking plastic blocks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 N. Ridge Road, loraincountymetroparks.com
Butterflies and Skippers. Join Naturalist Sebastian Stefanoff for a fun afternoon where we will learn how to safely catch, observe, and identify local butterflies and skippers. Some sweep nets will be available to borrow. 3-4 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks Acacia Reservation Trailhead – Acacia Reservation, Lyndhurst, Visit here for info
June 28
Dance Party at the Akron Art Museum. Families will participate in musically-themed creation stations and activities as they dance, skate & play. 12-3 p.m. 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org
Polliwog Paddle Family Canoe. An easy-paced, short-distance float on the Cuyahoga River. 1-2:30 p.m. Eldon Russell Park, 16315 Rapids Road, Troy Township, geaugaparkdistrict.org
Scales, Tales & Trails. Learn about the park’s biodiversity ofc reptiles and amphibians. 12-4 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Touch a Truck. Featuring vehicles from Brecksville Fire, Brecksville Police, Independence Excavating, Valley Ford Truck, and more —plus family fun with activity stations from The Nest Schools and Revel Dance Complex, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valor Acres, Brecksville instagram.com/valor.acres.brecksville
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Searching for Snakes. Hike in search of reptiles like milk snakes, northern water snakes, and garter snakes. Learn about their amazing lives, and the important role that these animals play in our environment. 3-4 p.m. Medina County Park District, Letha House West Parking Lot, 5745 Richman Rd. Spencer. Visit here for info
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