Things to do

It's time to have great fun in a great pumpkin patch with your grandchildren. Help your grandchild pick out their special pumpkin from that perfect pumpkin patch in Northeast Ohio. Walking up and down the paths of pumpkins in a vast field while stopping to check out a pumpkin is good old-fashioned fall fun. ...

Boomer Bash Southeast is back on October 26, 4-6 p.m. at The Bertram Inn in Aurora, presented by Northeast Ohio Boomer and Hospice of the Western Reserve. Get ready to dress to impress in your Halloween best! ...

You know Chef John Selick as our NEO Boomer food columnist who shares his love of food and family. Now, he and his family need our support. ...

We still have plenty of hot weather remaining as summer winds down. Why not try making your own cool, grandchild-friendly treats? Our Grammy on the Go columnist offers these simple recipes to make (and share) with pint-sized helpers. ...

Ohio’s North Coast is home to many public beaches along Lake Erie’s shoreline, extending through Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties. The only questions are which ones to visit and what to pack for a day at the beach. ...

From the sweet taste of funnel cakes to salty, fresh-cut fries, festivals and fairs extend the season of fun from now through early fall. Come on out to see, do and eat your way through Ohio’s midways and fairgrounds. ...

It's fair season in Northeast Ohio, and one of the biggest around is The Cuyahoga County Fair in Berea, which runs Aug. 8-13. Enjoy rides, interesting food, farm animals and entertainment. Make a day of it at the fair. ...

Winesdays are on the way! On select Thursday evenings in July, August and September, you can learn about the services McGregor offers to older adults—and enjoy dinner with fine wine pairings, free of charge, courtesy of Chuck's Fine Wines. Northeast Ohio Boomer is a sponsor of the kick-off event on July 20. We hope you'll join us! ...