Fun

Get your fair food fix at the first-ever “Fair Food Drive-Thru” August 11-16th at the fairgrounds in Berea. This creative option is being offered since the 124th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Stay in your car and enjoy your eats! ...

Do you want to go to a fun, all-in-one place where you can shop for candy, play miniature golf and eat ice cream? Then this giant wholesale candy store in Cleveland is where you need to take the grandkids this summer! This complex offers a multitude of fun, yet is still small enough to be able to maintain social distancing and to feel safe. ...

In just a few short months, libraries all across Northeast Ohio have found innovative ways to stay connected with their readers, even when their readers can't gather for programs. A great example is Mentor Public Library. Below is a list of their upcoming events. ...

If you’re 60 or better, you can build skills, explore new ideas, enhance understanding and enrich life by attending any state college or university, thanks to the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Lifelong Learning program. (At some locations, students as young as 50 can enroll for free). Satisfy your thirst for learning at one of these colleges or universities nearby. ...

Fireflies or lightning bugs? Whatever you call them, they create magic in the summer night's sky. Blogger Donna Hessel tells us more about the different species that light up our nights in Northeast Ohio. Along the way, you'll learn how fireflies are great for your garden, too! ...

Growing sunflowers with your grandchildren is a rewarding summertime experience. The weekly growth of sunflowers is staggering and the kids can measure and record each sunflower’s progress. Soon, the plants surpass the child’s height before blooming in late summer or early fall into their magnificent yellow and orange heads. And, of course, it is important to save some seeds for next year, dry them and wait until another spring to continue the sunflower tradition! ...

Playing games on smartphones and tablets has been around for more than a decade. Accessibility and the ease at which games can be played quickly probably surpass other forms of gaming and provide a common thread linking generations of game lovers. ...

Before the shutdown, we were too busy with work and dined out frequently, but we’ve now found ourselves cooking at home more than ever. It’s helpful that social media has live cooking demos that provide the confidence and inspiration to whip up a delicious meal enjoyed with family. ...