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 September 6
The Secret Garden. The enchanting classic reimagined as a brilliant musical. 7:30 p.m. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, weathervaneplayhouse.com
Through September 12
Asian Lantern Festival. Experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market. clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/program-events/asian-lantern-festival-presented-by-meijer
August 28-29
Akron Pizza Fest. Food and music festival including pizza-eating contests, kids activities and live music. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, akronpizzafest.com
August 27-30
Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals. Visit here for ticket info
August 28
Storytime: The Bugliest Bug. Storytime, a short hike to observe a bugliest bug contest of our own and a craft at Free, ages 3 – 7 with adult. Cleveland Metroparks Watershed Stewardship Center – West Creek Reservation. Visit here for info
Evening Explorers: Nocturnal Wonders at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Meet animal ambassadors in a Wonders of Wildlife encounter, see the stars and more in Schuele Planetarium, and visit our indoor and outdoor exhibits featuring natural history, space science, and live animals. 5 to 7 p.m. $15 per person. Ages 1 and under are free. Visit here for info.
August 29
Schoepfle Children’s Garden Birthday. Lorain County Metro Parks, Celebrate 19 years of Children’s Garden fun with crafts, games and carousel rides. No registration is required. 1-3 p.m. Visit here for info.
Dog Hike. Bring your best furry friend to the park for some exercise and socialization at Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation. Visit here for info. Free
Old Fashion Picnic. Come to Painesville Township Park with a variety of fun “old-fashioned” family-friendly activities and more. Pack a picnic and spend the evening with family and friends celebrating the park’s history that has drawn visitors to the beauty of Lake Erie, both past and present. No registration required. 5 to 8 p.m. Visit here for info.
Drop-by: Eastern Box Turtle Meet & Greet. Stop by Brecksville Nature Center to meet one of Ohio’s only terrestrial turtles, the eastern box turtle, learn about their adaptations for survival and make a craft at Free. Visit here for info
August 29-30
Jurassic in the Park. Dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have taken over the Medina County Parks District’s Susan Hambley Nature Center. Stop in between 12 to 5 p.m. to learn more about what our area looked like when dinosaurs called it home. Visit here for info.
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