Things to do

Remember when summer was one, long, sun-filled season of possibilities that lasted forever?  Then, suddenly, it became a muggy flash interrupted by Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Reclaim the season! Our May/June issue is full of suggestions for putting the fun back into summer. ...

Summertime, summertime! There’s no time like it. The hot weather unleashes our pent-up appetites for open-air fun here in Northeast Ohio. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, that means festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts, car shows and other big events. Below is your month-by-month sampling of upcoming summer fun. ...

This summer, as airline flights get bumped and reshuffled, and staffing at resorts is iffy, a travel agent just may be your best travel partner. We found a story from AAA Travel about what a travel agent can do for you the next time you start your vacation planning. ...

A fairy garden is a miniature garden that contains a container, soil, plants and fairy accessories. This mini-garden offers us and the grandkids a magical, “small-world” play space to develop their imagination and creativity. Creating the fairy garden with your grandchildren also exposes them to the basics of plant care and gardening. But you don't have to stop there. Northeast Ohio has fairy festivals, too. ...

From now through early fall, farmers markets in the greater Cleveland/Akron area are in full swing. It’s the best time to stock your fridge and pantry with fresh, seasonal produce, meats, baked goods and more from local producers. Click through for a handy list of farmers markets throughout Northeast Ohio, organized by county. ...

OK, kids (of all ages)! Grandparents, bring the kids out every Tuesday for summer fun with Northeast Ohio Parent magazine's 2022 Summer Event Series. Here's our Northeast Ohio Parent Event Manager Lilia Lipps, explaining the line-up on WKYC-TV. ...

We are grateful to our generous co-sponsor and seven silver sponsors of Boomer Bash Goes Hollywood. Their partnership with Northeast Ohio Boomer is providing our readership a high-energy, entertaining, informative networking event that brings them in face-to-face contact with the products and services in the region they value the most for Better Living After 50. ...

Good thing Northeast Ohio has two amazing children's museums. A trip to a children’s museum makes an especially nice indoor adventure when spring weather is still too wet and cold for the kids to play outside. It is a delight, as a grandparent, to watch them interact with the exhibits and to participate with them in their imaginary play. ...