Fun

Sing, dance and support a great cause at Crocker Park during the Liberty Rocks music festival, 3-9pm on Sunday, June 30. Our flagship publication, Northeast Ohio Parent, is co-sponsoring this FREE event to get a head start on Independence Day festivities.

The music fest will rock out in The Center Circle with a fantastic lineup of entertainers including Old Skool, Funk Worthy, The Front Porch Lights and St. Edwards Trash Talkers, all leading up to a headlining performance from the GRAMMY-nominated band, Plain White T’s.

Parking will be available in the main garages for $10. A portion of the parking and beer garden proceeds will be donated to University Hospital’s Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

https://crockerpark.com/libertyrocks/

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NEO Boomer & Beyond is proud to support the Everyday Heroes Activity Center now open at the @MaltzMuseum. This interactive play space offers children and families a fun way to explore the values of everyday heroes through books, crafts, movement, and more. Check it out at www.maltzmuseum.org .

https://www.facebook.com/MaltzMuseum/videos/798374667215596/

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Ahh, summertime! Finally, you can take an evening to get out of the city, unwind among rural hills to the strains of live music while sipping wine, tasting delicacies and maybe even MarketPlace shopping, all at your leisure. Welcome to the Thursday Night Music Club at Hale Farm & Village.

The first event in the series will be 5-9 p.m., June 20 with Zach Freidhof and CLE Urban Winery. Then, once a month through October 25, Hale Farm & Village will welcome the region’s top musicians, along with a different featured winery or brewery. Presented by Café 1810, these evenings provide opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley and Hale Farm after hours.

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This event, now in its fifth year, invites audiences of all ages to enjoy a community celebration of Cleveland’s iconic amusement park. On Saturday, July 20, the museum will offer visitors unlimited rides on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, Rocket Ship rides, Laughing Sal, lawn games, treats and more. ...

Yes, it was 50 years ago on June 22 that Cleveland earned its Mistake on the Lake reputation, as a Time Magazine photographer captured the Cuyahoga River on fire. Thankfully, it was also a turning point for the city and the nation to stop polluting its waterways. Today, the river and its connected Lake Erie are clean enough to draw swimmers, fishermen, kayakers, canoeists and other water enthusiasts. Follow Rock The Lake to engage in redemptive activities that further your appreciation for our restored waterways.

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Once they hit a certain age threshold, some women feel obligated to downgrade their style choices. But here’s a refreshing reminder from Beth Djalali of Style at a Certain Age that after-50 style can still be classy and foxy; never frumpy!

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Have you heard? The tall ships are returning to Cleveland in July. Make your plans today for a ride on a ship. Don't have your sea legs? Then you can enjoy the majestic ships from a nice, solid dock downtown. The Tall Ships Challenge is a great excuse see what all the fuss is about. ...

Go native this year. The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio encourages folks to use and appreciate native plants. Use them the way nature does and reap the benefits. If you're new to gardening, or just new to natives, you might be surprised at the variety of easy-to-grow plants that you can incorporate into your backyard flowerbeds. Resistant to pests and diseases, natives are no-fuss additions that bring texture and color to yards. You won't have to worry about the vagaries of Ohio's weather when you stick with plants and trees that grow here naturally. From milkweed to trout lily, it's not difficult to find something that will work with your garden plan. ...