Fun

Holden Arboretum kicks off the fall season with a new exhibit, Skeleton Grove, featuring nearly a dozen 10- to 12-foot-tall skeletons decorated by local artists. Holden will keep the autumn fun rolling with the familiar favorite, Fall Forest Fest. ...

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), nestled between Cleveland and Akron, offers us an unexpected escape. Rustling leaves, winding trails, the Cuyahoga River — along with the rhythmic whistle of a train — all invite us to slow down and soak it all in. One of the most unique and perfect ways to explore this national treasure with your grandkids is by combining bicycling with a scenic ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR).  ...

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) will host its annual Chalk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, noon-5 p.m., rain or shine. Participants and observers of all abilities and ages are invited to create and delight in sidewalk artistry. ...

For grandparents, it’s the perfect time to slow down and share a slice of nature and nostalgia with the younger generation. What better way to do that than a hike through the fall foliage, followed by hands-on fun with leaf crafts? ...

Multigenerational trips are becoming the fastest-growing type of travel in the United States. Cruise lines and all-inclusive resorts have responded with options aimed at keeping each member of the family happy and entertained, regardless of their ages. ...

I don't need a Cleveland Clinic doctor to tell me that social media impacts my mental (and sometimes physical) health. But it's nice to have backup. Currently, I'm sporting a nasty burn on my knuckle from a Pinterest-inspired power drill project. ...

You know we're in the dog days of summer when it's Cuyahoga County Fair time. Opening day is Tuesday, Aug 5. ...

This year's Akron Zoo Summer Safari features food from 15 local restaurants and caterers, an open bar, up-close animal encounters and animal experiences. Entertainment includes live music, stilt walkers, fire spinners, a dino show and more. ...