Fill your final weeks of summer with these fun activities and events in Northeast Ohio.
MONDAYS
Wee Warrior Class. Develops athleticism in young children for future success in any sport. 6-6:45. Adrenaline Monkey, 26800 Renaissance Pkwy., Cleveland, adrenalinemonkeyfun.com
TUESDAYS
Seiberling Explorers. A fun, educational activity and guided walk around the gardens. Ages 3-6. 8/5, 8/12 & 8/19. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Summer Farm Fun Days. Enjoy the fresh summer air on the farm. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Through 8/8. Nickajack Farms, 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, nickajackfarms.com
WEDNESDAYS
Astronomy Club. Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment on the third Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, lensc.org
Fun on the Farm. Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spring Mist Farms, 691 Pearl Road, Brunswick Hills, springmistfarms.com
Centennial Plaza Movie Series. Free big-screen, outdoor family-friendly movies. Through 8/13. 7 p.m. Centennial Plaza, Downtown Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org
THURSDAYS
Delight Nights. Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits. Through 12/31. 5-8 p.m. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org
Grounded and Growing. Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music and art-making. 9/4-10/16. 4-5 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
SATURDAYS
STEAM Team Saturdays. On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, children ages 5-11 discover the wonder of S.T.E.A.M. Noon. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org
Northeast Ohio Parent Event Series. Free, family-friendly entertainment with interactive activities for kids. northeastohioparent.com
PINECREST PLAY DAYS,
Orange: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 8/2
FUN AT FIRST & MAIN,
Hudson: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 8/16
CROCKER KIDS,
Westlake: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 8/9
SUNDAYS
Family FUNday. Family-friendly games, movement-based activities, art and more. First Sunday of each month. 1-4 p.m. Community Arts Center, West 25th St., Cleveland, clevelandart.org
THROUGH August 5
FinFest. Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
THROUGH August 31
Summer Planetarium Shows. Cosmic Kids and Universe at Large Planetarium programs. Hoover-Price Planetarium, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton, mckinleymuseum.org
August 5
Truck & Tractor Night. Learn about and get up-close to vehicles and equipment from the public service, parks and recreation, police, and fire departments. 5-8 p.m. Kiwanis-Moore Park, Aurora, auroraoh.com
August 6
Kids Nature Lunch and Learn. Explore, learn and play games while visiting the mobile nature center. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Euclid Creek Reservation, 850 Euclid Creek, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com
August 8-10
Back to School Sidewalk Sale. Snag the best deals of the season from the sidewalks all weekend long to get ready for the back-to-school routine. Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com
August 8-9
The Wizard of Oz. The University of Akron, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, uakron.edu.ej
August 9
Richard Fry Memorial Derby. For children ages 4-15. Bait will be provided. Bring your own pole. 8 a.m. Magnolia Mill Pond, 261 N. Main St., Magnolia, starkparks.com
Feed the Animals. Work alongside wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for our resident animals. 9-10:30 a.m. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, lensc.org
A Salute to Summer. Celebrate the great outdoors with indoor and outdoor fun for all ages. 1-4 p.m. Veterans Legacy Woods, 14085 Ravenna Road, Newbury Twp., geaugaparkdistrict.org
Geekfest. An all-ages event for fans of comics, movies, manga, gaming, and television shows. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 High St., akronlibrary.org
August 12
Silly Science. Unlock the mysteries of nature through hands-on activities. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cascade Park, 387 Furnace St., Elyria, loraincountymetroparks.com
August 13
Annual Butterfly Count. Learn about butterflies and join in the survey. 10:30 a.m. Towner’s Woods Park, 2264 Ravenna Road, Kent, co.portgage.oh.us
August 14
Pop Up Family Program. Learn about the history of toys & games. 1-2 p.m. Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, wrhs.org
August 16
Art-A-Palooza. A fine arts festival featuring over 70 regional artists, local food vendors, live music, and children’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road, Green, cityofgreen.org
Super Science Saturday — Back to School Brain. Take a look at the brain and all its amazing functions. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.org
August 22
Bump to Baby Support Group for Moms. A welcoming space for moms to build connections and receive support. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, lorainpubliclibrary.org
August 23
Skate Night at the Plaza. Lace up your skates for some old-school roller-skating action. 5-8 p.m. Cascade Plaza, 1 22 S. Main St., Akron, downtownakron.com
August 24
Video Game Symphony: Press Start! Prepare to be transported across sprawling kingdoms, enchanted forests, and distant fantasy worlds. 3 p.m. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
August 29
West African Drum Circle. Every age and experience level are encouraged to participate. 6:30-8 p.m. Euclid Beach Park, 16301 Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com
August 30
Mario Kart Band. Members of the audience can join a queue to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe while the 9-piece band plays the soundtrack and even sound effects from the game. 7 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
