Things to do

Things to do

Cuyahoga County Junior Fair Fun this Weekend

The Cuyahoga County Junior Fair is remaining active, even from a distance, this weekend, during what would have been Cuyahoga County Fair week. Spokesperson Robin Stone states, “We have taken our normal fair activities and tweaked them to fit our current need. It is our hope to make some of these new activities annual events, even when we go back to in-person next year.” Check out what’s on tap for the weekend at the fairgrounds in Berea. ...
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Sauder Village Welcomes Visitors to 1920s Main Street; a Walk Through Time

Escape the present and revisit the Roaring '20s with a visit to the newly opened west side of the 1920s Main Street at Sauder Village in Archbold. The Roaring Twenties comes to life for guests who can now explore a theater, candy shop, fire station, soda fountain, clothing/dry goods store and more. 1920s Main Street is part of the Walk Through Time experience at Sauder Village. This one-of-a-kind project replicates a portion of a 1920s Main Street typical to Northwest Ohio. ...
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Fair Food Drive-Thru, Aug. 11-16

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! ...
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Cleveland Oktoberfest CANCELED for the First Time

There'll be no bier this year. The 2020 Cleveland Oktoberfest, set to take place Labor Day Weekend at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, is officially canceled due to the coronavirus. This marks the first cancelation in the event's 15-year history. Read on for compensation efforts underway. ...
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Bad Day? Get Thee to Thy Garden!

It happens every once in a while to everyone — a frustrating day at work or a day at home when nothing goes right. What to do? What to do? Head out to your garden for some restorative “garden therapy!” Kneel down in a shady spot next to your garden and grab a handful of soil, squeeze and crumble. Mmmm. Feels good, releases tension and helps aerate the soil. But that's just the beginning. Garden blogger Donna Hessel has much more to share about the healing powers of your garden retreat. ...
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A Sweet Adventure

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. ...
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Pandemic Positivity: Libraries Innovate for a Longer Shelf Life

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. ...
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The Kent Stage: Interrupted, For Now

Glen Campbell. Stephen Stills. Brandi Carlile. Kris Kristofferson. Richie Havens. The Main Street marquee boasted a who’s who of music’s most iconic performers. “Graham Nash was playing nearby and he stopped in to visit with the Zombies. Joan Baez played our first anniversary show, and Leon Redbone was eccentric but fun,” Tom Simpson says. ...
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