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Rides run every 15 minutes, weather permitting First come, first served

8/5

Stand Up Paddleboarding. Learn to efficiently maneuver the board, stand, and get back on when you fall off.

9-11 a.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, 1 West Dr., clevelandmetroparks.com

8/5-6

Family Campout at Holden Arboretum. Learn how to cook a campfire meal, visit the trails at night and much more. 3 p.m.-11 a.m. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, holdenarb.org

8/5-8

Bluey’s Big Play. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets. State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org

8/6

Zoothing Hour. Open early for guests with different abilities who do not like loud noises and/or crowds. 9-10 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org

Kids’ Fishing. Kids ages 15 and younger learn the basics of fishing and drop a line in Little Turtle Pond. 10-11:30 a.m. 2400 Harrington Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org

8/8

Poetry and Pizza. Get your creativity flowing by writing poems on what home means to you and enjoy eating pizza too. Grades 3-6. Portage Lakes Branch Library, 4261 Manchester Road, New Franklin, akronlibrary.org

8/9

Kids Nature Lunch & Learn. Explore, learn and play games while visiting the mobile nature center and enjoy a free lunch. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Euclid Creek Reservation, Highland Picnic Area, Euclid, clevelandmetroparks.com

Storytime Sprouts. Come explore the rainbow of The Wilderness Center with stories and activities. 10-11 a.m. 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, wildernesscenter.org

8/9 & 8/16

Dance-A-Story. Themed dance lesson, choreography and storytelling for ages 3-5. 11 a.m. French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, loraincountymetroparks.com

8/10

Engineering Hour. Use your imagination to build, play, create and learn. Grades K-5. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Bedford Branch Library, 70 Columbus Road, Bedford, cuyahogalibrary.org

8/10-13

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. The inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, weathervaneplayhouse.com

8/12

Sandy and Beavery Canal Fishing Derby. For children ages 4-15, Bait will be provided. Bring your own pole. Magnolia Mill Pond, 261 N. Main St., Magnolia, starkparks.com

Adapted Storytime. Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Mayfield Branch Library, 500 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Village, cuyahogalibrary.org

Super Star Party. Discover all there is to know about our moon and the many others that are floating in space. 7-11 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Willoughby, lakemetroparks.com

Junior Coders Club. Children pre-k to grade 3 are invited to explore coding, robotics, circuits and more. 11 a.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., kentfreelibrary.org

8/13

Movie Night: Singin in the Rain. Bring your blankets and chairs to watch the greatest musical ever made. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, geaugaparkdistrict.org

NABA 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

Sunday Backyard Movie: Coco. Bring the family and enjoy a family-friendly move with a friend under the sky.

8:45 p.m. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, lock3live.com

8/14

Cuyahoga READS: Ready2Read Bootcamp. Will help incoming K-3rd graders identify letters and new sight words, practice reading and writing, and more. 5-6 p.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org

8/15

Home Disaster Preparedness. Learn the basic techniques and skills to prepare for the next unexpected emergency. 6-8 p.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., 330-745-1194, barberton.lib.oh.us

8/18

Adapted Alphabet Adventure: H is for Horses. Meet horses and enjoy a live horse tale. 1-2:30 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

8/19

Super Science Saturday: Baby Birds. Learn the life of baby birds for a tweet, tweet, tweet time. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.com

8/19-20

Milk & Honey Weekend. Explore the world of milk and honey at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

8/20

Lovely Ladybugs. Come find out more about the variety of ladybugs as you hike to look for them. 2 p.m. River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth, medinaparks.com

8/21

Tooth Fairy Storytime. Hear stories, make a fairy pouch and enjoy STEAM activities. Ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Chardon Branch Library, 110 E. Park St., divi.geaugalibrary.net

8/26

Skate Night at the Plaza. Lace up your skates for some old-school roller-skating action. 5-8 p.m. Cascade Plaza, 122 S. Main Street, Akron, lock3live.com

8/28

Music & Movement. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 10 a.m. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, smfpl.org

8/3

Chardon KidsFest & Flea Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Flea Market). 12-3 p.m. (KidsFest). Chardon Square, chardon squareassociation. org

8/4

Balloons Over Wadsworth. A fun, family-friendly, and free community event. 5:30-8:00 p.m. Downtown Wadsworth, visitmedinacounty.com

8/4-6

Twins Days Festival. The world’s largest gathering of twins and other multiples. Glenn Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, twinsdays.org

8/6

The FEST. Performances by national Christian musical artists, Kids Zone, and more. Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, thefest.us

8/8-13

Cuyahoga County Fair. Rides, farm animals, bake-off, circus, dog shows and much more. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, cuyfair.com

8/11-13

Sunflower Festival. Three acres of sunflowers, flower cutting, live music, and more. Coshocton KOA, 24688 County Rd. 10, coshocton sunflowerfestival.com

North Ridgeville Corn Festival. Fireworks, corn eating contest, kids’ games, and live entertainment. North Ridgeville School Campus, 34600 Bainbridge Rd., nrcornfest.org

8/12

Massillon Fun Fest. Free family festival with arts, crafts, music, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. massillonmuseum.org/ fun-fest

8/12-15

Little Italy’s Feast of the Assumption. Italian foods, live music, and rides. Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, holy-rosary.org