Things to do

Things to do

Cleveland Public Library has More Hours for Flowers

Good news for flower lovers: Cleveland Public Library is extending the Archive, an immersive floral exhibit through Aug. 3. ...
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Travel is Good for You

When it comes to travel, take opportunities when they present themselves because they may not reappear. Unfortunately, too many people save up for their "golden years" to travel or engage in new adventures or hobbies. But by then, these options may no longer be realistic. ...
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Freebie Friday Giveaways

It’s time for a
FREEBIE FRIDAY GIVEAWAY!

We have teamed up with the Cuyahoga County Fair for a chance to win One (1) 4-Pack Fair Gate Admission Tickets + 4-Pack All-Day Ride Cards (value $140) for use August 5-10 at the Cuyahoga County Fair!

Please fill out the form below for your chance to win!
The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 20.
We will announce the winners on our Facebook page on Monday, July 21

Northeast Ohio Thrive will NEVER ask for your credit card for giveaways, please use caution when clicking links from scam bots via comments. To enter, you must follow the link in the original post by our Facebook page. By entering your email address above, you are opting in to receive e-mail communications from Northeast Ohio Thrive. You may unsubscribe at any time. 

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Stan Hywet Opens for the 2024 Season

Stan Hywet, the former estate of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, is open for the 2024 season with daily and specialty tours aimed at appealing to a variety of interests.  ...
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The Kitchen Tour – A Tasty Return to the Homeland (Part 2)

Heidi and Maria are cousins who embarked on a journey through family kitchens in Austria and Germany to reconnect with their shared heritage. This Kitchen Tour Part 2 focuses on their treasured memories from this adventure. ...
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The Biggest Week in American Birding is Coming to Lakeside Chautauqua in May

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Birding Week in Lakeside, May 6-11

This May, birders from across the country will return to Northwest Ohio, the Warbler Capital of the World, to celebrate The Biggest Week in American Birding. To welcome birding enthusiasts and families to the Marblehead Peninsula, Lakeside Chautauqua will host FREE birding lectures from May 6-11.

While you visit Lakeside, walk the nature trails and lakefront path for scenic views of Lake Erie, pack a picnic and enjoy the many parks and playground, shop and dine in the downtown business district, and explore nearby birding hotspots like the Marblehead Lighthouse, Meadowbrook Marsh and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.

View the schedule of events below and plan your getaway to Lakeside! Discount lodging is available.

Schedule of Events

Warbler Warm-Up

with Matt Valencic & Kelly Stanek

7 p.m., May 6 | Orchestra Hall

 

 

Owls of Ohio with Jim Tomko

7 p.m., May 7 | Orchestra Hall

 

 

The Lake Erie Landscape & the Flight Behavior of Migratory Birds

with Verner P. Bingham

7 p.m., May 8 | Orchestra Hall

 

 

 

Birdwatching on the Lake Erie Shoreline

with Holly Merker

10:30 a.m., May 9 | Train Station

 

 

Ornitherapy: The Power of Birdwatching

with Holly Merker

7 p.m., May 9 | Orchestra Hall

 

Roger Tory Peterson – Legacy & Inspiration

with Arthur Pearson

7 p.m., May 10 | Orchestra Hall

 

 

Discounted Lodging

If you’re traveling to the shores of Lake Erie for The Biggest Week in American Birding or Lakeside’s birding lectures, take advantage of discounted hotel rooms at the Fountain Inn. From May 6-15, Lakeside is offering Economy, Basic and Standard Rooms starting at $119/night (+tax); plus, if you buy two nights, get the third night half off. To make a reservation, call (419) 798-4461, ext.

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No-Space Gardens

Got a taste for home-grown veggies? (Yum!) Got limited space? (Yes!) A Square Foot Garden is the perfect solution… and you don’t even have to bend over if it’s in a raised bed! Read on to learn more about this manageable mini-garden concept with big yields. ...
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The First 500 Get in Free to ‘Boomer Bash Goes Country’

Howdy! Here's a friendly reminder that the next Boomer Bash West is Going Country and it's just around the bend. If you giddy-up and register soon, you can get in free! ...
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