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African Safari Wildlife Park

African Safari Wildlife Park has been delighting families for over 50 years. The free-range Drive-Thru Safari features giraffe, bison, alpacas and deer. The Walk-Thru Safari, open seasonally, features kangaroos, porcupines, birds and educational animal programs. More information is available at africansafariwildlifepark.com.

Center Stage Dance Studio

Watch your child’s confidence soar during summer camps at CSDS. For 35 years, Center Stage Dance Studio has been offering premier-level dance education. They believe every child deserves a chance to shine. Based on their favorites like Baby Shark, Frozen, and Sing!, they offer exciting programs for dancers ages 1 and older. You’ll see your child learn ballet, jazz, acrobatics, hip hop, and more, in a nurturing environment where new friendships can flourish. We even have adult classes so you can get involved, too. Three-week summer sessions start on June 12th. Register online now at centerstageohio.com.

CLAY’S PARK RESORT

Clay’s Resort

Jellystone Park is a destination for outdoor fun in Northeast Ohio. Spend your day swimming at the Adventure Water Park, bouncing high on jumping pillows, or putting around an 18-hole mini golf course. Spend your nights relaxing at your premium campsite or cabin, around a crackling fire. With 500 acres and just a short drive from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and historic Canal Fulton, Clay’s Park offers a breathtaking camping experience for everyone. clayspark.com

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and find your wild side. Connect with animals from around the world including giraffes, elephants and rhinos. See the gorillas and hand-feed a giraffe. Get close with compelling education programs like Keeper for a Day (ages 12 and older) and the Inside Tracks (ages 5 and older) behind-thescenes tour. Get inspired and help Secure a Future For Wildlife. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open seven days a week. Visit futureforwildlife.org

Cleveland Public Library

A city that reads together grows together. That’s the purpose behind the Cleveland READS Citywide Reading Challenge. There are three easy steps: Read. Log. Win! Books, magazines, comic books, and audiobooks all count. Log your reading online or complete a paper log and return to your Cleveland Public Library branch. Then, earn chances to win prizes and a lifetime of positive results. Join the challenge today at clevelandreads.com

The Cleveland Orchestra

The countdown to the 2023 Blossom Music Festival starts now. Reserve your seats today for concerts from July 1 through September 9. Highlights include a Salute to America, Beethoven’s Ninth, Debussy’s La mer, movie nights, and Broadway favorites. Guest artists Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Michael Feinstein, Capathia Jenkins, Audra McDonald, Nicholas McGegan, Nikolai Lugansky, and Mao Fujita visit Blossom this summer. Save by buying season subscriptions or ultra-flexible Lawn Ticket Books. Ask about Under 18s Free tickets. clevelandorchestra.com

Columbus Zoo And Aquarium

Home to more than 10,000 animals representing 600+ species, you can choose your adventure at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Visit the new weedy seadragons, soar high on the Adventure Sky Wheel, learn more about the animals through interactive presentations, and so much more. Family-friendly events, play areas, tours, snacks and experiences await you throughout the park. Plan your perfect day at .columbuszoo.org or by downloading the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay app.

Cuyahoga Public Library

Cuyahoga County Public Library is the place to be this summer. They have tons of free STEAM activities and programs to keep kids reading and learning all summer long. And, don’t forget to sign up for the “All Together Now” summer reading challenge for a chance to win a grand prize. Sign up at ccplsummerreading.org or download the free Beanstack Tracker app from your app store and choose “Cuyahoga County Public Library” as your site.

FIRST & MAIN

Grab your blankets and chairs and head over to the First & Main Green in Hudson for free concerts for the entire family. Enjoy live music, dancing, raffles and giveaways on most Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August from 7 – 9 p.m. Come out and share the experience of First & Main. Visit firstandmainhudson.com for the complete schedule.

Gelfand Stem Center

The Gelfand STEM Center leverages the resources of Case Western Reserve University to engage prekindergarten through 12th students in activities that introduce them to scientific practices and concepts and inspire a lasting interest in science and engineering. The Center will change students’ lives in Northeast Ohio and beyond by preparing them to succeed in STEM-based careers, enabling them to make informed contributions to public discussions of important scientific issues, and fostering lifelong learning in science and engineering. gelfand.case.edu

Grandparent Merit Badges

The Grandparent Merit Badges kit is a fun-filled activity kit designed to help and encourage grandparents, young grandchildren, and their families to spend more time together while creating a treasured keepsake that will be cherished for years to come. The kit includes simple activities grandparents and grandchildren will enjoy doing together, a merit badge reward activity and a Certificate of Merit. Grandparent Merit Badges make the perfect gift for grandparents on any occasion.

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Great Lakes Science Center

Great Lakes Science Center takes guests to the prehistoric era with Dinosaurs of the Sahara, open now through September 4. This brand-new exhibit brings the unique world of African dinosaurs to life with original fossils, one-of-a-kind skeletons and models, and a giant 32-foot skeleton in the Science Center’s atrium. Touch real fossils, and relive the adventure of a Saharan expedition with real footage from the field and an interactive dinosaur dig site. Plan your visit at greatscience.com.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Add a splash of wonder to your summer at Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Whether you’re being tickled by cleaner shrimp, counting the suckers on an octopus’s arm, spotting seadragons, feeding stingrays, peering at poison dart frogs, going nose-to-nose with native turtles, marveling at moon jellies, standing under sandtiger sharks or high-fiving scuba divers, there’s something every member of the family can enjoy. Find out how you can explore local lakes and faraway oceans at greaterclevelandaquarium.com.

HALE FARM & VILLAGE

Hale Farm & Village, an outdoor living history museum of the Western Reserve Historical Society, creates immersive opportunities to explore the Hale family story as part of a rich and diverse regional history through daily interpretation and special programming. Take a walk through the historic grounds and buildings, meet heritage breed farm animals, and get hands-on with historic demonstrations. Hale Farm offers a robust year-round events and programs calendar, with special experiences and immersive workshops offered quarterly. halefarm.org

Historic Sauder Village

Make the past part of your future with a trip to Sauder Village a fun place to slow down, unplug, and spend quality time with family. Visit animals in the farmyard, marvel at working craftsmen and hear stories shared by costumed guides as you take a walk through time from 1803 thru the turn of the century. Explore the newest addition, the 1920s Main Street and make history of your very own at Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest living history destination. Sauder Village. 22611 St. Route-2, Archbold, OH, 800-590-9755, saudervillage.org

Holden Arboretum

Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to explore the stunning, plant-filled, ever-changing grounds with special exhibits all summer long. Experience nature’s most beloved flora and fauna with Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks at the Holden Arboretum. Then visit Cleveland Botanical Garden for Bloom. Botanicals and Birdhouses to enter a world of stunning glass botanicals and unique birdhouses. Surround yourself with nature this summer. Plan your adventure at holdenfg.org.

Legacy Village

Legacy Village is Northeast Ohio’s premier lifestyle center located in the Cleveland suburb of Lyndhurst. Legacy Village features more than 45 restaurants and retailers plus family events and a designated outdoor refreshment area. Discover something special at Legacy Village. 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, legacy-village.com

Lorain County Metro Parks

The Lorain County Metro Parks offers a variety of public programs, including hikes, outdoor concerts, animal encounters, educational opportunities, and more. It has been caring for the landscape of your family traditions since 1957. With more than 11,000 acres of protected and public land, everyone can find a park to enjoy. See what’s happening and to find your chance to enjoy nature nearby, loraincountymetroparks.com

Maltz Museum

”Rube Goldberg, The World of Hilarious Invention!” is now on view at the Maltz Museum. Inspired by Rube’s original illustrations, the exhibition invites visitors to activate and create crazy chain-reaction contraptions that use everyday objects to complete simple tasks in the most overcomplicated, inefficient, and hilarious ways possible. Join them all summer for the weekly “Storytime Stay and Play” and more programs inspired by the exhibition. Learn more at maltzmuseum.org

Melt Bar And Grill

Plan your next celebration or special occasion at Melt Bar and Grilled. Their Independence, Avon and Mentor locations offer versatile party rooms that are perfect for every style of event and gathering. They offer customizable food and beverage options, along with personalized assistance throughout the planning process. Make your next event a memorable and very unique experience with Melt Bar and Grilled. Please visit for more information meltbarandgrilled.com

Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

What will you discover when you unplug and reconnect with the outdoors? Step into their outdoor classroom nestled in the heart of the Shaker Parklands on Cleveland’s east side. Unleash your curiosity and explore all that Northeast Ohio native habitats have to offer. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is free and open to the public. With over two miles of trails, and connecting trails throughout the Shaker Parklands, adventure and discovery await shakerlakes.org

Piano Cleveland

Join Piano Cleveland for fun activities and snacks during their Family-Friendly Watch Parties of the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, an international piano competition for rising stars ages 11 to 18. Enjoy recorded performances of young pianists and get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a contestant in an international competition at 5 p.m. on June 22 at Beachwood Community Center and June 29 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Get tickets for the Final Round Performances of the Young Artist Competition at the Chamber Round at Mixon Hall on July 13 at 7:30 p.m. and watch the six finalists perform piano trios with members of The Cleveland Orchestra. On July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Gartner Auditorium, the winners will be named after the grand musical showcase during the Concerto Round with the Canton Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Byess. pianocleveland.org

Van Aken

“The Van Aken District is a place you’ll want to linger longer, savor and come back to —again and again. This vibrant urban hub, located in Downtown Shaker Heights, offers the best mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment – all coming together in the name of community, craftsmanship and supporting the local economy.” thevanakendistrict.com

Zoombezi Bay

Come join the summer fun at Zoombezi Bay, Central Ohio’s largest water park. They’re celebrating 15 years of splash-tastic adventure all summer with their 15th Splash Bash, Summer Nights, Christmas in July, and even more events. Visit the all-new Pelican Point water play area, designed just for toddlers. Plan your perfect day at zoombezibay.com or by downloading the Zoombezi Bay and Columbus Zoo app.