Northeast Ohio Parent | Summer Fun Guide 2023

Summer Fun

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SCAVENGER HUNTS

Whether you are inside or exploring the outdoors, here are some ways to hunt for things around your neighborhood with the kids.

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ROAD TRIP PODCASTS

Educational and fun podcasts for kids during vacation travel.

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SUMMER FUN DIRECTORY

Here’s a list of the variety of attractions, staycation ideas, indoor and outdoor activities and more.

How to protect your child’s skin from the sun

By Casey Newman

Fun in the sun is a given during the summer months, but spending lots of time outside in the sun can lead to sunburn. What’s the best way to protect your child’s skin from sun damage while they enjoy the outdoors?

Dr. Dan Grove, pediatric dermatologist, provides some answers. When it comes to sun protection, parents have several options.

• Try wide brimmed hats, sunglasses, sunblock, UPF clothing, and minimizing prolonged sun exposure to protect your child’s skin.

• Keep in mind that peak hours for ultraviolet (UV) exposure are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and that cloudy days are not a replacement for sun safe behaviors.

• Using sunscreen is vital to protecting your child’s skin.

“Sunscreens contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as their active ingredients, and these perform better than chemical sunscreens,” Grove says. “I

recommend SPF 30+ and encourage SPF 50 during more high-risk activities such as beach vacations, summer camps, and prolonged activities during peak sunlight hours (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Although skin type can influence the amount of UV rays absorbed, I recommend these tips to all of my patients.”

Grove also offers these tips:

• Before your child heads outside and about 15 minutes before sun exposure, apply an ounce of sunscreen (an entire palm of your hand) to any exposed skin. Reapply sunscreen every two hours. If your child is swimming, reapply every 40-80 minutes, depending on the type of sunblock you use.

• If your child gets a sunburn, they should avoid sun exposure on that area. In addition, you can apply cool compresses and moisturizers, and give your child pain relievers if they’re in discomfort. If your child’s sunburn blisters, they are dehydrated or are nauseous, seek medical attention.

For more information, visit akronchildrens.org

Under the Stars ★ Ways to Celebrate Summer Nights

By Denise Koeth

There’s just something about summer’s relaxed schedule that entices families to stay up later. After all, ditching the school morning alarm clock means more time for fun past sundown.

Luckily, Northeast Ohio has plenty to offer when it comes to family-friendly evening activities all season long. Help plan your family’s summer bucket list with these nighttime adventures.

Theater at Dusk

If you’ve got a burgeoning theater buff, consider attending an outdoor performance this summer. While your drama club kid will be in heaven, the less formal environment is great for younger siblings or first-time theatergoers, as well.

Ohio Shakespeare Festival at Stan Hywet Hall

See a Movie

Under the Stars

Nothing says nostalgia like a drive-in movie theater. Pack plenty of snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and bring your family to one of the region’s five options for a double feature after dark. Once you’ve secured your viewing spot, break out the glow sticks and play cards until it’s time for the movie to begin. Don’t forget to visit the concession stand during intermission to replenish your movie treats.

Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theatre, North Ridgeville, 440-327-9595 autoramadrivein.com

Blue Sky Drive-In Theater, Wadsworth, 330-334-1809 blueskydrive-in.com

Magic City Drive-In Theater, Barberton, 330-825-4333 magiccitydrive-in.com

Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater, Chardon, 440-286-7173 funflick.com/mayfield

Midway Twin Drive-In Theater, Ravenna, 330-296-9829 funflick.com/midway

This summer, catch a performance of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” or “Twelfth Night” in the Lagoon area of the historical Akron estate. Visit ohioshakespearefestival.com or stanhywet.org

Porthouse Theater

Located adjacent to Blossom Music Center, Kent State University’s Porthouse Theater is a covered outdoor venue for live theater. The 2023 season includes performances of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” and “The Prom.” Visit kent.edu/porthouse

Music After Dark

Whether it’s a new band or classic favorite, cover band or orchestra, you’ll find the type of live music you’re looking for this summer in Northeast Ohio. From front porches and town squares to massive outdoor concert venues, the region offers a large variety of options to fit any family’s needs.

For national acts and well-known favorites, check Blossom Music Center (clevelandamphitheater.com) and Cain Park’s Evans Amphitheater (cainpark.com). The former also is the home of the Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Festival, which offers family-friendly concerts all summer long — with up to two free “Under 18” tickets available for each regular-priced ticket.

For smaller scale live music at sunset, check out the following locations and programs:

Cleveland Metroparks clevelandmetroparks.com

Crocker Park’s Music in the Park, Weslake crockerpark.com

Lake Metroparks Concerts & More at the Glen, Kirtland lakemetroparks.com

LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series lakewoodalive.org

Lock 3, Akron lock3live.com

Mentor Civic Amphitheater mentorrocks.info

Summer Music Nights, Hudson firstandmainhudson.com

Catch a Night Game

Between the Cleveland Guardians, Akron RubberDucks, Lake County Captains and Lake Erie Crushers, there are plenty of opportunities to take in a night baseball game this summer. Look for family-friendly promotions, ticket deals, and post-game fireworks to add to your family’s overall experience.

Akron RubberDucks Canal Park, Akron akronrubberducks.com

Cleveland Guardians Progressive Field, Cleveland mlb.com/guardians

Lake County Captains Classic Park, Eastlake captainsbaseball.com

Lake Erie Crushers

Mercy Health Stadium, Avon lakeeriecrushers.com

Fun All Summer Long

P Plan family fun around the clock with our summer fun listings, online events calendar and more. Visit NortheastOhioParent.com for all the information you need to make this your family’s best summer yet!

Get Ready for Safe Summer Cookouts

Summer is here in Northeast Ohio, which means it’s time to soak up the sun and spend all the time we can outdoors. One of my favorite parts of summer is hosting outdoor cookouts with family and friends.

But, with any occasion, especially one involving preparing food, there are safety tips to keep in mind.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), each year in the U.S. there are more than 10,000 home fires involving grills, barbecues or hibachis, with most occurring during the summer. Unsafe grilling is not only a cause of home fires but also hospital visits. Each year, nearly 20,000 people are sent to emergency rooms because of injuries involving grills. Children ages 5 and under account for an average of 2,000 contact-type burns per year due to outdoor cooking. These burns typically occur when

By Melissa Koski Carney

someone bumps into, touches or falls onto hot coals or a grill part.

As you plan your next outdoor BBQ, here are some tips to keep your family and friends safe:

Obey the 3-foot safety zone: Keep children and pets at least three feet away from grills or other sources of fire. Keep your grill at least three feet from your house or deck rails.

Never leave the grill unattended while in use: Always keep an eye on open flame. Just because you don’t have hot coals doesn’t mean you can’t cause a fire. Gas grills cause a higher number of house fires than charcoal grills.

Light your gas grill properly: Make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it. Clean your grill properly after each use: Clean your grill by removing fat or grease from the grill top and in grill

Summer Cookout Recipe

Looking for an easy and safe (no grilling required!) dish to bring to your next summer BBQ? This pasta salad is a no-brainer. It can be prepped ahead of time so that all you have to do is put the ingredients together. I admit my kids pick out most of the greens and focus on the pasta and cheese, but they at least try it!

Cold Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

Here’s what you need:

For the salad:

1 lb. your favorite pasta, cooked

8 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved

2 cups of baby spinach, finely sliced

2 cucumbers, diced

1 cup feta or goat cheese

(your preference)

For the lemon Dijon dressing:

2 TBSP lemon juice

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper, to taste

Here’s what you do:

Prepare pasta according to directions. When cooked, place pasta into a large bowl with extra room for the veggies and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, prepare all the vegetables for the salad – slice your tomatoes, finely chop your spinach and dice your cucumbers. Add these salad ingredients on top of cooked pasta. Prepare your dressing. I like to place all the ingredients into a jar and shake well to combine. Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables and toss well.

trays. This can remove grease that may start a fire. If you clean your grill using a bristle brush, check to make sure that no detached bristles have made their way into grilled food.

Dispose of charcoal properly: Once they have cooled, place used coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid.

Beware the silent killer – carbon monoxide (CO): No matter the weather, only use your grill outside. Even grilling in your garage with the door open has potential risks. Not only is it a fire risk, but gas grills produce CO, which can travel through drywall and into a house next to an attached garage. CO can also travel into your home through open windows, ducts or air vents.

Make it ahead of time:

This can be prepared ahead of time. You can make the pasta and cook the veggies a day before, and combine everything the next day. You can also prepare everything in the morning before an afternoon or evening BBQ; simply set aside some dressing to pour over immediately before serving.

Leftovers:

I have enjoyed leftovers 1-2 days later. After that, the spinach starts to wilt from the dressing.

What’s one of the best parts of outdoor grilling? Eating your freshly cooked meal outside. In addition to grilling safety, it’s important to keep safe food handling in mind when planning an outdoor event.

Here are some food safety tips from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA):

Marinate food properly: Marinated foods should always sit in the refrigerator, not the counter or outside. Never reuse a marinade that was previously used on raw meat or fish. If you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce after cooking, set aside some of it before using it as a marinade.

Serve safely: If you use a plate to carry raw meat to the grill, don’t reuse it for the cooked food unless it’s been thoroughly washed.

Keep cold food cold: Cold foods, like salads or desserts, should stay cold before serving, ideally kept at 40 °F or colder to prevent bacterial growth. Place in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs to keep cool.

Keep hot food hot: Hot food, like grilled meats or fish, should be kept hot, at least 140 °F. Grilled food can be kept warm until ready to eat by being stored to the side of the grill rack, just away from the coals.

Serve food when ready to eat: Hot and cold food should not sit out for more than two hours. If it’s more than 90 °F outside, don’t let food sit out for more than one hour.

Awesome Scavenger Hunts

By Cherie Gough

Ready for something new and exciting to shake up your routine? Scavenger hunts are great family entertainment. Plus, they get kids off the couch to explore familiar surroundings with fresh eyes. Whether you have tykes or teens, here are tons of ideas that bring adventure to your home, backyard or neighborhood walk. Who doesn’t love hunting for surprises?

DIY SCAVENGER HUNTS

In an alphabet scavenger hunt, kids hunt for objects beginning with a designated letter of the alphabet. Help kids get familiar with how to find books at the library by searching your own bookshelf. Look for books by authors whose names begin with the same letter; for older kids, have them put your books in alphabetical order by last name.

Teach kids the five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste) and go on a sensory adventure. Take a walk and look for natural objects that are soft, rough, smooth, sticky, wet or fuzzy. Listen for birds rustling leaves, laughter, chimes, a lawnmower, etc. Lie on a blanket outside and observe cloud formations. Finish up with a fun blind taste test at home with things such as cheese, whipped cream, olives, fruit, spinach, Nutella, frozen berries and marshmallows.

Go on a flag hunt. Look for the different types of flags your neighbors display or count the number of American flags as you stroll neighborhood streets.

I Spy animals. Visit your neighborhood park to look for living creatures such as birds, insects, ducks, dogs and butterflies.

Search for the colors while walking through your neighborhood. Paint the compartments of an egg carton different colors and collect objects of each color. Or have kids take photos of each color when they find it. Print the photos and make a rainbow scrapbook, categorizing everything by color.

GET APPS TO EXPLORE

Monkey Spot (free on App Store) offers storytelling and adventure with scavenger hunts that can be done anywhere. Designed for kids ages 6 and older.

Hunt for stars with Night Sky, an award-winning app that’s free on the App Store. Simply open the app to easily find stars and identify constellations. Fun when camping in the backyard or in the mountains.

Imaginative littles love hunting for pirate booty with the Treasure Hunt - Scavenger Hunt app, free on iOS. Designed for ages 4+, each adventure follows a treasure map to find items in the yard, on a walk, even in the fridge. A

clever camera recognizes when kids locate each item allowing them to proceed and earn loot.

Seedling Scavenger Bingo app offers free ready-to-play games, with the option to pay to create your own bingo style scavenger hunt and take photos along the way. Explore categories such as the alphabet, road trip, and holidays. Available on iOS.

Geocaching is a fun scavenger hunt for real treasure. Using GPS, track down boxes hidden in local spots— maybe in a park or along a trail. Log your findings, collect “treasure,” and leave behind a surprise for the next participants. Use the Cachly app to find hundreds of geocaches near you. $4.99

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

The Idea Box Kids (on Etsy) offers a scavenger hunt box that contains 180 items kids can hunt for indoors or outdoors. Clues such as find something the “same size as a sandwich” and “something with an O on it” get kids thinking creatively. $24.99 theideaboxkids.com

Travel Scavenger Hunt for Kids by University Games is a deck of cards that challenges kids to find roadside items while on a road trip. university games.com/scavengerhunttravel. $9.99

MAKE YOUR CAR RIDES AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL WITH WAYS TO TURN UP THE DIAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

By Erin Sernoffsky

Summer is the season of road trips. With grandparent visits, travel sports, or a weekend away, families are loading up the minivan and preparing for hours of very close proximity. While tablets have certainly made things easier, even they have their limits and the unending chorus of “are we there yet” is enough to make any parent want to yell, “I will turn this car around!” To make the time pass more enjoyably for all, and to take a break from screen time, check out the new generation of amazing kids podcasts. Entertaining, educational, and not annoying for grownups, podcasts are a valuable secret weapon for traveling families. With shows to match every age level and interest, podcasts get your kids thinking and inspire conversations. These are readily available on many platforms like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, and can be easily downloaded ahead of time.

STORY PIRATES

Story Pirates features sketch comedy and songs inspired by stories written and submitted by kids. Performed by an incredible ensemble cast and a slate of celebrity guests like Lin Manuel Miranda and Cecily Strong, the results are hilarious, creative, and best of all, spark storytelling in kid listeners. storypirates.com/podcast

SMASH BOOM BEST

Get ready for your kids to call out slippery slope fallacies and ad hominem attacks when they see them! It features lively debate on funny topics like “Kraken vs Cyclops,” or “Lego vs Minecraft.” Kids learn new topics and the show teaches them how to defend their positions and listen critically to make informed decisions. smashboom.org

CIRCLE ROUND

A-List actors bring to life fairytales and folklore from around the world in each 10-20 minute episode. Featuring stories of generosity, bravery, and kindness with diverse and unlikely heroes, Circle Round is full of imagination and conversation-starters wbur.org/podcasts/ circleround

WOW IN THE WORLD

Fast-paced, frenetic, and funny, Wow in the World takes kids on scientific explorations of everything from prehistoric swimming reptiles, to sea pickles, to what it’s like on Mars. Hosts Mindy and Guy Raz and their cast of eclectic characters and a pigeon pet invite kids to see the world like scientists, to explore, take chances, and learn from experts. tinkercast.com/ shows/wow-in-the-world/

WINNING IS NOT EVERYTHING

Listening to conversations with top-tier athletes and coaches exploring the deeper elements of sports—coachability, adversity, handling loss, recruitment, teamwork, and resilience. From the NFL, to registered dieticians, to coaches, the deep catalog of episodes has something for athletes, sports parents, and fans of all types. winningisnoteverything.libsyn.com

FOREVER AGO

The sister podcast to the equally amazing show Brains On, Forever Ago explores the amazing history of both the extraordinary and ordinary throughout history—from mac and cheese, to emojis, to tomb raiders of the Egyptian pyramids. These deep dives are fun, informative, and brings to life parts of history even parents may not know about. brainson.org/collection/ forever-ago-podcast

WHO SMARTED

Why are donuts called dough nuts? Why are pencils yellow? What do we know about the origins of the universe? Who Smarted hilariously answers the big historical and scientific questions on kids’ minds using jokes, games, interviews, and truly unique characters. whosmarted.com

STORIES PODCAST: A BEDTIME SHOW FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

As the name says, Stories Podcast is great storytelling for all ages. The weekly show features retelling of classic fairy tales and folklore, as well as original stories. The adventures are captivating and kids are invited to submit drawings of what they hear for the chance to be featured on the show’s social media. storiespodcast.com

TUMBLE

Tumble is a science podcast for kids created by a science journalist and a teacher. With interviews with subject experts, and perspectives from kid listeners, Tumble teaches kids both scientific facts, and does not shy away from the mistakes, false starts, and even fortunate accidents that come along with scientific progress. sciencepodcastforkids. com/podcast

LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS

This series brings to life the rivalries, adventures, and jealousies of ancient Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and mortals. Older kids dive into seasons exploring some of the most famous Greek myths in new ways by spending seasons getting to know Perseus, Persephone, and all the Olympian gods. onassis.org/initiatives/ onassis-podcasts/livefrom-mount-olympus

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Summer Fun LISTINGS

MUSEUMS

AKRON ART MUSEUM

1 S. High St., Akron 330-376-9185, akronartmuseum.org

AKRON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

216 S. Main St. 330-396-6103, akronkids.org

THE BONFOEY GALLERY

1710 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-621-0178, bonfoey.com

CANTON CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM

123 6th St. SW, Canton 330-455-3603, cantonclassiccar.org

CANTON MUSEUM OF ART

1001 Market Ave. N, Canton 330-453-7666, cantonart.org

CASTLE NOEL

260 S. Court St., Medina 330-721-6635, castlenoel.com

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND

3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-791-7114, cmcleveland.org

CLEVELAND HISTORY CENTER

10825 East Blvd., Cleveland 216-721-5722, wrhs.org

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART

11150 East Blvd., Cleveland 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 216-231-4600, cmnh.org

FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MUSEUM

129 Second St., Fairport Harbor 440-354-4825, fairportharborlighthouse.org

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland 216-623-1111, iwasm.org

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM

515 Hilltop Drive, Kent 330-672-3450, kent.edu/museum

LEARNING CENTER AND MONEY MUSEUM (FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CLEVELAND)

1455 E. 6th St., Cleveland 216-579-3188, clevelandfed.org/education

MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE

2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood 216-593-0575, maltzmuseum.org

MAPS AIR MUSEUM

2260 International Parkway, N. Canton 330-896-6332, mapsairmuseum.org

MCKINLEY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM

800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton 330-455-7043, mckinleymuseum.org

THE MERRY-GO-ROUND MUSEUM

301 Jackson St., Sandusky 419-626-6111, merrygoroundmuseum.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CLEVELAND

11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-421-8671, mocacleveland.org

NORTHERN OHIO RAILWAY MUSEUM

5515 Buffham Road, Seville 330-769-5501, trainweb.org/norm

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton 330-456-8207, profootballhof.com

THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland 216-781-7625, rockhall.com

TRANSFORMER STATION

1460 W. 29th St., Cleveland 216-938-5429, transformerstation.org

THE TROLL HOLE MUSEUM

228 E. Main St., Alliance 330-596-1157, thetrollhole.com

HISTORICAL SITES & TOURS

CENTURY VILLAGE MUSEUM

14653 E. Park St., Burton 440-834-1492, centuryvillagemuseum.org

A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE

3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland 216-298-4919, achristmasstoryhouse.com

CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD

Office: 1630 W. Mill St., Peninsula 330-439-5708, cvsr.com

DUNHAM TAVERN MUSEUM

6709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-431-1060, dunhamtavern.org

GOODTIME III EXCURSION SHIP

825 E. 9th St. Pier, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland 216-861-5110, goodtimeiii.com

GRAYS ARMORY MUSEUM

1234 Bolivar Road, Cleveland 216-621-5938, graysarmory.org

HALE FARM & VILLAGE

2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath 330-666-3711, halefarm.org

HASTINGS DAIRY

13181 Claridon Troy Road, Burton 440-635-0313, hastingsdairy.com

HISTORIC ZOAR VILLAGE

198 Main St., Zoar 330-874-3011, historiczoarvillage.com

HOOVER HISTORICAL CENTER

1875 E. Maple St., N. Canton 330-490-7435, walsh.edu/hoover-historical-center.html

JAMES A. GARFIELD

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor 440-255-8722, nps.gov/jaga

LAKE ERIE CANOPY TOURS

4888 N. Broadway (State Route 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake

866-601-1973, lakeeriecanopytours.com

MAPLESIDE FARMS

294 Pearl Road, Brunswick 330-225-5577, mapleside.com

ROSCOE VILLAGE

600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton 740-622-7644, roscoevillage.com

SAUDER VILLAGE

22611 State Route 2, Archbold 800-590-9755, saudervillage.org

ST. HELENA III CANAL BOAT RIDES

Canal Fulton Canalway Center 125 Tuscarawas St., Canal Fulton 330-854-6835, cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov

STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS

714 N. Portage Path, Akron 330-836-5533, stanhywet.org

THE STEAMSHIP MATHER 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 216-694-2000, glsc.org

WILDWOOD CULTURAL CENTER 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor 440-974-5735, cityofmentor.com

NATURE & SCIENCE CENTERS

AKRON FOSSILS AND SCIENCE CENTER

2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley 330-665-3466, akronfossils.com

BRECKSVILLE NATURE CENTER

9000 Chippewa Creek Drive, Brecksville 440-526-1012, clevelandmetroparks.com

CANALWAY CENTER

4524 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000, clevelandmetroparks.com

COSI (CENTER OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY)

333 W. Broad St., Columbus 614-228-2674, cosi.org

CROWN POINT ECOLOGY CENTER

3220 Ira Road, Bath 330-668-8992, crownpointecology.org

F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM

1828 Smith Road, Akron 330-865-8065, summitmetroparks.org

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GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER

601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 216-694-2000, greatscience.org

HOLDEN ARBORETUM

9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland 440-946-4400, holdenfg.org

LAKE ERIE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER

28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village 440-871-2900, lensc.org

THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES

2600 S. Park Blvd., Cleveland 216-321-5935, shakerlakes.org

NORTH CHAGRIN NATURE CENTER

401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Mayfield Village 440-473-3370, clevelandmetroparks.com

OENSLAGER NATURE CENTER

6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com

OH WOW! CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

15 Central Square, Youngstown 330-744-5914, ohwowkids.org

OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY

3774 Orweiler Road, Mansfield 419-884-4295, ohiobirdsanctuary.com

ROCKY RIVER NATURE CENTER

24000 Valley Parkway, N. Olmsted 440-734-6660, clevelandmetroparks.com

SUSAN HAMBLEY NATURE CENTER

1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com

THE WILDERNESS CENTER

9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot 330-359-5235, wildernesscenter.org

THEATERS & CONCERTS

AKRON CIVIC THEATRE

182 S. Main St., Akron 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com

AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE

115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora 330-562-1818, auroracommunitytheatre.com

BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org

BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER

1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-920-8040, clevelandamphitheater.com

BW COMMUNITY ARTS SCHOOL

Baldwin Wallace University, Berea 440-826-2365, bwcommunityarts.bw.edu

CAIN PARK — EVANS AMPHITHEATER

14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Hts. 216-371-3000, cainpark.com

CANTON PALACE THEATRE

605 Market Ave. N., Canton 330-454-8172, cantonpalacetheatre.org

CHAGRIN VALLEY

LITTLE THEATER

40 River St., Chagrin Falls 440-247-8955, cvlt.org

CLEVELAND METROPARKS

Edgewater Live & Euclid Beach Live clevelandmetroparks.com

CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE

The Allen, Outcalt and Helen Theatres

1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE

6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 216-631-2727, cptonline.org

DOBAMA THEATRE

2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts. 216-932-3396, dobama.org

E.J. THOMAS HALL

198 Hill St., Akron 330-972-7570, uakron.edu/ej

THE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION

38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby 440-951-7500, fineartsassociation.org

GREAT LAKES THEATER

At the Hanna Theatre

2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland 216-241-5490, greatlakestheater.org

HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE

3665 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights 216-395-4989, heightsyouththeatre.com

LOCK 3

200 S. Main St., Akron 330-375-2877, lock3live.com

MAGICAL THEATRE COMPANY

565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton 330-848-3708, magicaltheatre.org

NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE

525 7th St. NE, N. Canton 330-494-1613, northcantonplayhouse.com

PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE

1001 Market Ave. N., Canton 330-244-3224, playersguildtheatre.com

PLAYHOUSE SQUARE

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org

TALESPINNER

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 216-264-9680, talespinnercle.org

WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE

1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron 330-836-2626, weathervaneplayhouse.com

ZOOS, AQUARIUMS & FARM PARKS

AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK

267 S. Lightner Road, Port Clinton 419-732-3606, africansafariwildlifepark.com

AKRON ZOO

505 Euclid Ave., Akron 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO

3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland 216-661-6500, clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo

DERTHICK’S FARM

5182 State Route 82, Mantua 330-569-8661, derthickcornmaze.com

GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium.com

THE FARM AT WALNUT CREEK 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek 330-893-4200, thefarmatwalnutcreek.com

LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK

8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland 440-256-2122, lakemetroparks.com

NICKAJACK FARMS

2955 Manchester Ave. NW, N. Lawrence 330-323-9714, nickajackfarms.com

WATER PARKS

BAYLOR BEACH PARK

8777 Manchester Ave. SW, Navarre 330-767-3031, baylorbeachpark.com

CASTAWAY BAY

2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky 419-627-2500, castawaybay.com

CEDAR POINT SHORES

1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky 419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com

CLAY’S PARK

12951 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence 330-854-6691, clayspark.com

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LISTINGS Summer Fun

CLEARWATER PARK AT AKRON/ CANTON JELLYSTONE PARK

12712 Hoover Ave. NW, Uniontown 330-877-9800, akroncantonjellystone.com

GREAT WOLF LODGE

4600 Milan Road, Sandusky 800-641-9653, greatwolf.com

KALAHARI RESORT

7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky 844-389-6837, kalahariresorts.com

PIONEER WATERLAND

10661 Kile Road, Chardon 440-285-0910, pioneerwaterland.com

TWINSBURG WATER PARK

10260 1/2 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg 330-963-8710, mytwinsburg.com

WALDAMEER WATER WORLD

220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pa. 814-838-3591, waldameer.com

WATER WORKS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8433, cityofcf.com

WATERING HOLE SAFARI & WATERPARK

1530 S. Danbury Road, Port Clinton 419-732-6671, wateringholeatmonsoon.com

AMUSEMENT PARKS

CEDAR POINT

1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky 419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com

MEMPHIS KIDDIE PARK

10340 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn 216-941-5995, memphiskiddiepark.com

PARKS, GARDENS & TRAILS

BEECH CREEK BOTANICAL GARDEN & NATURE PRESERVE

11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance 330-829-7050, beechcreekgardens.org

CANTON GARDEN CENTER

1615 Stadium Park Drive NW, Canton 330-455-6172, cantongardencenter.com

CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS IN ROCKEFELLER PARK

750 E. 88th St., Cleveland culturalgardens.org

CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN

11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 216-721-1600, holdenfg.org

CLEVELAND METROPARKS

4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland 216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com

CUYAHOGA VALLEY

NATIONAL PARK

15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville 440-717-3890, nps.gov/cuva

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT

9160 Robinson Road, Chardon 440-286-9516, geaugaparkdistrict.org

HOLDEN ARBORETUM

9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland 440-946-4400, holdenfg.org

LAKE METROPARKS

11211 Spear Road, Concord Township 440-358-7275, lakemetroparks.com

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange 800-LCM-PARK, loraincountymetroparks.com

MEDINA COUNTY PARK DISTRICT

6364 Deerview Lane 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com

OHIO & ERIE CANALWAY

Cuyahoga County: 6801 Brecksville Road, Ste. 185, Independence 216-520-1825

Summit, Stark & Tuscarawas counties: 47 W. Exchange St., Akron 330-374-5657 ohioanderiecanalway.com

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS & WATERCRAFT

Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio 866-OHIOPARKS, parks.ohiodnr.gov

PORTAGE PARK DISTRICT

705 Oakwood St., Ste. G-4, Ravenna 330-297-7728, portageparkdistrict.org

PRESTON’S H.O.P.E.

PLAYGROUND PARK

26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood prestonshope.com

SECREST ARBORETUM & GARDENS

1680 Madison Ave., Wooster 330-263-3761, secrest.osu.edu

STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS

714 N. Portage Path, Akron 330-836-5533, stanhywet.org

STARK PARKS

5712 12th St. NW, Canton 330-477-3552, starkparks.com

SUMMIT COUNTY METRO PARKS

975 Treaty Line Road, Akron 330-867-5511, summitmetroparks.org

SPORTING EVENTS

AKRON RUBBERDUCKS

Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron

330-253-5151, akronrubberducks.com

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS

Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians

LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS

Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake 440-975-8085, captainsbaseball.com

LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS

Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon 440-934-3636, lakeeriecrushers.com

SKATE PARKS — INDOOR/ OUTDOOR

BRUNSWICK SKATESTATION

1261 Industrial Parkway N., Brunswick 330-225-9842, skatestation.net

CHAGRIN VALLEY ROLLER RINK

7151 S. Main St., Chagrin Falls 440-247-4224, skate.cvrr.com

CITY SKATE CENTER

63 W. Walnut Ave., Painesville 440-352-2002, cityskatecenter.com

JOY’S ROLLER RINK

5615 Andrews Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake 440-257-3631, joysrollerrink.com

LAKEWOOD SKATE PARK

14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood lakewoodskatepark.com

LORAIN SKATE WORLD

4952 W. Erie Ave., Lorain 440-282-2567, lorainskateworld.com

MEDINA SKATELAND

3789 Pearl Road, Medina 330-723-5859, medinaskateland.com

NORTH CANTON SKATE & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

5475 Whipple Ave. NW, N. Canton 330-499-7170, northcantonskatecenter.com

ROLL ARENA

908 Cleveland St., Elyria 440-366-6581, rollarena.biz

ROLLER HUTT

10268 Hewins Road, Garrettsville 330-527-4633, rollerhutt.com

TRI-STAR SKATEBOARDS

5360 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-459-9000, tristarskateboards.com

UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA

Wickliffe: 440-944-5301

Cleveland: 216-420-8821 unitedskates.com

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Summer Fun

POOLS, SWIMMING & SPLASH PARKS

BEACHWOOD

FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

25125 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood 216-292-1973, beachwoodohio.com

CROCKER PARK SPLASH PAD

Located in West Park Crocker Park Boulevard, Westlake crockerpark.com

CUYAHOGA FALLS WADING POOLS

LISTINGS

GEMINI CENTER SPRAYGROUND

Lions Park, Linden Park, Indian Mountain Park, Quirk Cultural Center, Valley Vista and Oak Park, cityofcf.com

EAGLE PARK SPLASH PAD

14730 N. Springdale Ave., Middlefield 440-632-5248, middlefieldohio.com

FALLS RIVER SQUARE

INTERACTIVE FOUNTAINS

2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8225, cityofcf.com

21225 Lorain Road, Fairview Park 440-356-4444, fairviewparkrec.com

HINCKLEY RESERVATION — SPILLWAY SWIM AND LEDGE POOL

Near intersection of State and Bellus roads, Hinckley Twp. 330-278-4544, clevelandmetroparks.com

KIWANIS-MOORE PARK

35 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora 330-562-6131, auroraoh.com

KNIGHTS FIELD PARK

SPRAYGROUND

701 Rebecca St., Wooster 330-262-8468, woosteroh.com

LYNDHURST SPRAY PARK Brainard Park, 1840 Brainard Road, Lyndhurst, 440-442-5844 lyndhurstohio.gov

MORTON PARK SPLASH PAD 22301 Morton Ave., Fairview Park 440-356-4444, fairviewparkrec.com

MORTON POOL & SPRAYPARK

9325 Rosemary Lane, Mentor 440-257-5719, cityofmentor.com

ORLANDO SPRAY PARK

30100 Twin Lakes Drive, Wickliffe 440-943-7100, cityofwickliffe.com

SPRAYGROUND AT RICHMOND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK 27285 Highland Road, Richmond Heights 216-383-6313, richmondheightsohio.org

QUARRY SPLASH PARK

711 S. Belvoir Blvd., South Euclid 216-381-7674, cityofsoutheuclid.com

VETERANS WAY PARK SPLASH PAD

55 Veterans Way, Hudson 330-653-5201, hudson.oh.us

WALSH SPRAY PARK

7221 Bellflower Road, Mentor 440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com

WATER WORKS

FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8433, cityofcf.com

YMCA

Various locations ymca.org

BEACHES

EDGEWATER BEACH

Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland 216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com

FAIRPORT HARBOR

LAKEFRONT PARK BEACH

301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor 440-256-2118, fairportharbor.org

GENEVA STATE PARK BEACH

4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva 440-466-8400, ohiodnr.gov

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Visitors can activate and create crazy chain-reaction contraptions that use everyday objects to complete simple tasks in the most overcomplicated, inefficient, and hilarious ways possible. Explore a collection of new 3D, life-size machines and hands-on, interactive components that connect Rube’s iconic cartoon contraptions to the way things work in the physical world. These experiences provide insight into the legacy of Rube and how classic engineering principles can be reimagined as entry points for deeper exploration of STEAM concepts for 21st century learning.

The Maltz Museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am -5 pm, Wednesday, 11 am – 9 pm. The Museum is closed Mondays and for most major holidays. For more information visit maltzmuseum.org

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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.

grandparentmeritbadges.com

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.

LISTINGS Summer Fun

HEADLANDS BEACH STATE PARK

9601 Headlands Road, Mentor 440-466-8400, ohiodnr.gov

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Lake Road, Bay Village

216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com

LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS

125 E. Water St., Sandusky 419-625-2984, shoresandislands.com

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS & WATERCRAFT

Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio 866-OHIOPARKS, ohiodnr.gov

CANOEING, CAMPING & FISHING

BEST COAST WATER SPORTS

5404-A Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake 440-466-0333, bestcoastwatersports.com

BREAKAWAY EXCURSIONS

17759 Valley Road, Auburn Twp. 440-773-2465, breakawayexcursions.com

CAMP HI CANOE LIVERY

12274 Abbott Road, Hiram 330-569-7621, camphiadventure.com

CANAL FULTON CANOE LIVERY

219 W. Cherry St., Canal Fulton 330-854-4008, cfcanoe.com

COUNTRYSIDE CAMPGROUND

2687 State Route 43, Mogadore 330-628-1212, countrysidecampgrounds.com

CROOKED RIVER ADVENTURES

13468 Main Market Road, Burton 440-321-0301, crookedriveradventures. com

41 DEGREES NORTH COASTAL KAYAK ADVENTURES

1500 Scenic Park Drive, Lakewood 866-529-2541, kayak41north.com

GRAND RIVER CANOE LIVERY

3825 Fobes Road, Rock Creek 440-813-0413, grandrivercanoe.com

GREAT LAKES KAYAKING

14th Street and Broadway, Lorain 440-396-5887, facebook.com/ Great-Lakes-Kayaking-471961172948960

GREAT LAKES WATERSPORTS

1148 Main Ave., Cleveland 216-644-0272, glwatersports.com

HINCKLEY LAKE

BOATHOUSE & STORE

1 West Drive, Hinckley 330-278-2160, clevelandmetroparks.com

JELLYSTONE PARK

12712 Hoover Ave. NW, Uniontown 330-877-9800, akroncantonjellystone.com

KAYAK THE BAY

760 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay 419-967-0796, kayakthebay.net

LAKE METROPARKS FISHING Various locations 440-639-7275, lakemetroparks.com

NORTH COAST OUTPOST 6308 Lake Road W., Geneva 440-251-8048, thenorthcoastoutpost.com

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS & WATERCRAFT

Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio 866-OHIOPARKS, ohiodnr.gov

PINE LAKES CAMPGROUND

3001 Hague Road, Orwell 440-437-6218, pinelakescampground.net

RIVER CRUISER KAYAKING

Various locations in Cleveland rivercruiserkayaking.org

ROUNDUP LAKE CAMPGROUND

3392 State Route 82, Mantua 330-562-9100, rounduplakecampground.com

SILVER CREEK BOATHOUSE 5171 S. Medina Line Road, Norton 330-867-5511, summitmetroparks.org

TIMBER RIDGE CAMPGROUND 51900 Portman Road, Amherst 440-965-4113, timberridgecamping.com

TRAILHEAD CANOE LIVERY 135 Lake Ave. NW, Massillon 800-226-6349, trailheadcanoelivery.com

WALBORN RESERVOIR MARINA 11324 Price St. NE, Alliance 330-935-0367, starkparks.com/shops/walborn-marina

WEST RIVER PADDLING CO. 655 W. River Road, Vermilion 440-967-5292, westriverkayak.com

WILLOW LAKE CAMPGROUND

3935 N. Broadway, Geneva 440-466-0150, willowlakecamping.com

DRIVE-IN THEATERS

AUT-O-RAMA

TWIN DRIVE-IN THEATRE

33395 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville 440-327-9595, autoramadrivein.com

BLUE SKY DRIVE-IN THEATER

959 Broad St., Wadsworth 330-334-1809, blueskydrive-in.com

MAGIC CITY DRIVE-IN THEATER

5602 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Barberton 330-825-4333, magiccitydrive-in.com

MAYFIELD ROAD

DRIVE-IN THEATER

12100 State Route 322, Chardon 440-286-7173, funflick.com/mayfield

MIDWAY

TWIN DRIVE-IN THEATER

2736 State Route 59, Ravenna 330-296-9829, funflick.com/midway

INDOOR PLAY

ACRES OF FUN

3889 Friendsville Road, Wooster 330-345-4386, acresoffun.com

ADRENALINE MONKEY

26800 Renaissance Pkwy., Cleveland 216-282-3100, adrenalinemonkeyfun.com

ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK

110 Market Drive, Elyria 440-281-9999, altitudeelyria.com

AUSTINTOWN

BOUNCE INDOOR PLAY CENTER

6000 Mahoning Ave., Ste. 520, Austintown 330-793-5867, austintownbounce.com

CAFE O’ PLAY

911 Graham Road, Stow 330-928-7517, cafeoplay.com

CHUCK E. CHEESE Various locations chuckecheese.com

FUN ‘N’ STUFF

661 Highland Road E., Macedonia 330-467-0820, fun-n-stuff.com

GET AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK

7204 Pearl Road, Middleburg Hts. 440-591-6520, getaircleveland.com

GHOSTLY MANOR THRILL CENTER

3319 Milan Road, Sandusky 419-626-4467, ghostlymanor.com

GREAT LAKES MALL CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor shopgreatlakesmall.com/about-us

THE JUMP YARD

34675 Melinz Pkwy. Unit 101, Eastlake 440-488-2598, jumpyardcleveland.com

JUMP N SHOUT

887 W. Main St., Smithville 330-464-2385, jumpnshout.com

JUNGLE JUNCTION

110 Cherry Blvd., Bellevue 419-484-5532, junglejunctionplay.com

JURASSIC MOUNTAIN

2789 Medina Road, Medina 330-974-1300, jurassicmountain.com

KIDDIE JUNGLE

5456 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst 7875 Mentor Ave., Mentor 1855 Snow Road, Parma 440-373-7765, kiddiejungle.com

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MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT

35605 Chester Road, Avon 440-398-0611, mainevent.com

LISTINGS Summer Fun

MAKE BELIEVE FAMILY FUN CENTER

8303 Day Drive, Parma 440-385-5500, makebelieveparma.com

NORTH CANTON SKATE ZONE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

5475 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton, 330-499-7170, northcantonskatecenter.com

PLAY: CLE

38525 Chester Road, Avon 440-695-3565, playcle.com

PLAY DAY CAFE

6200 Enterprise Pkwy. #1, Solon 440-248-5790, playdaycafe.com

PLAYGROUND WORLD

Warrensville Hts.: 440-729-0909 Avon: 440-937-5760 playgroundworld.com

PUMP IT UP OF HARTVILLE

1135 W. Maple St., Hartville 330-877-7867 pumpitupparty.com/ hartville-oh

PUTT-N-STUFF

134 S. Kansas Road, Orrville 330-683-1800, puttnstuff.com

ROLL ARENA

908 Cleveland St., Elyria 440-366-6649, rollarena.biz

SALEM FUN CENTER

520 East Pershing St., Salem 330-332-4455, salemfuncenter.com

SCENE75 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

3688 Center Road, Brunswick 234-803-1100, scene75.com/cleveland

SHOP N PLAY

500 Southpark Ctr., Strongsville 440-522-5971, shopnplay.net

SKY ZONE

TRAMPOLINE PARK

Boston Heights: 234-249-3030

Highland Heights: 440-467-5867

Canton: 330-538-8300

Westlake: 440-467-5867 skyzone.com

SPINS BOWL

Akron: 330-628-4822

Independence: 216-524-4833

Kent: 330-673-1800 spinsbowl.com

SWINGS-N-THINGS

8501 Stearns Road, Olmsted Township 440-235-4420, sntfun.com

TOP GOLF

5820 Rockside Woods Blvd. N., Independence 216-619-2464, topgolf.com/cleveland

URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK

160 Rothrock Loop, Akron 330-532-7116, urbanairakron.com

XTREME NINJA WARRIOR

1255 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick 330-227-4335, xtremeninjawarrior.com

LESSONS & LEARNING

BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org

FAIRMOUNT

CENTER FOR THE ARTS

8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty 440-338-3171, fairmountcenter.org

FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION

38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby 440-951-7500, fineartsassociation.org

MAGICAL THEATRE COMPANY

565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton 330-848-3708, magicaltheatre.org

THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland 216-421-5806, themusicsettlement.org

ROYALTON MUSIC CENTER

10167 Royalton Road, N. Royalton 440-237-9400, royaltonmusic.com

SCHOOL OF ROCK

Highland Heights: 440-684-7625

Strongsville: 440-572-7655

Westlake: 440-333-7625 schoolofrock.com

YMCA

Various locations ymca.org

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LISTINGS Summer Fun

YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY

Locations in Solon and Strongsville

440-853-5004, youngchefsacademy.com

GO KARTS, PUTT-PUTT GOLF & MORE

ACRES OF FUN

3889 Friendsville Road, Wooster 330-345-4386, acresoffun.com

ADVENTURE ZONE

5600 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake 440-466-3555, adventurezonefun.com

AIRPORT GO-KARTS

16208 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-265-0750, airportgokarts.com

ALIEN VACATION MINI GOLF

260 S. Court St., Medina 330-721-1224, alienvacationminigolf.com

BASEBALL BATTING CAGES AT BRECKSVILLE

7033 Mill Road, Brecksville 440-838-5138, brecksvillebatting.com

BOSS PRO KARTING

18301 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-938-6335, bossprokarting.com

BUZZARD COVE

1053 Bellus Road, Hinckley 330-278-2384, buzzardcove.com

CHIP’S CLUBHOUSE

214 5th Ave., Chardon 440-285-3456, chipsclubhouse.com

DOWNVIEW SPORTS CENTER

1621 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8418, cityofcf.com

FUN-N-STUFF AMUSEMENT PARK

661 Highland Road, Macedonia 330-467-0820, fun-n-stuff.com

THE GOLF DOME

8198 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440-543-1211, thegolfdome.com

HIGH VOLTAGE INDOOR KARTING

333 Foundry St., Medina 330-333-9000, highvoltagekarting.com

SCENE75 CLEVELAND

3688 Center Road, Brunswick 234-803-1100, scene75.com/cleveland

SLUGGERS & PUTTERS

333 Lafayette Drive NW, Canal Fulton 330-854-6999, sluggers-putters.com

SWEETIES GOLFLAND

6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-472-1340, sweetiescandy.com

SWINGS-N-THINGS

8501 Stearns Road, Olmsted Falls 440-235-4420, sntfun.com

COUNTY FAIRS

CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR

AUG. 8-13

19201 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, cuyfair.com

GREAT GEAUGA COUNTY

FAIR

AUG. 31-SEPT. 4

14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton geaugafair.com

LAKE COUNTY FAIR

JULY 25-30

1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville lakecountyfair.org

LORAIN COUNTY FAIR

AUG. 20-27

23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington loraincountyfair.com

MEDINA COUNTY FAIR

JULY 31-AUG. 6

720 W. Smith Road, Medina medinaohiofair.com

OHIO STATE FAIR

JULY 26-AUG. 6

717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus ohiostatefair.com

PORTAGE COUNTY

RANDOLPH FAIR

AUG. 22-27

4215 Fairground Road, Atwater randolphfair.com

STARK COUNTY FAIR

AUG. 29-SEPT. 4

305 Wertz Ave., Canton starkcountyfair.com

SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR

JULY 25-30

229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge summitfair.com