Where (2Do) for 6/24/2011
FAIRS/FESTIVALS
Bay Days Festival.
Cahoon Memorial Park, Cahoon Road between Lake and Wolf roads, Bay Village. 440-899-3410 or cityofbayvillage.com.
Bay Days Festival.
Vendors, rides, entertainment and more. Noon-10:30 p.m. Thursday.
Free. Through Sunday, July 3.
Black River Landing.
421 Black River Lane (one block east of Broadway), Lorain. 440-204-2269 or lorainportauthority.com.
45th annual Lorain International Festival and Bazaar.
Ethnic and American food vendors, arts and crafts, children's activities, entertainment and more. 5-11 p.m. today; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Free.
Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival.
Voinovich Park, East Ninth St. (beyond Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum). 216-226-0004 or clevelandpride.org.
The 23nd annual Cleveland Pride Festival.
The annual festival for Lesbian-Gay-Bi-Trans and non-LGBT community members throughout Northeast Ohio step off with a parade at noon from West Third Street and St. Clair Avenue and marches to Voinovich Park, followed by rally, entertainment, food and vend. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday.
Donation.
Friendly Inn Settlement Inc.
2386 Unwin Road, Cleveland. 216-431-7656 or bbcdevelopment.org/outreach/special-events/ward-5-community-family-festival/.
6th annual Ward 5 Community Festival.
Entertainment, games, youth activities, vendors, food, health screenings and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
Parade kicks off at noon. Free.
Legacy Village.
25333 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. 216-382-3871 or legacy-village.com.
Kids Village Afternoon Fun Fest.
Featuring games, prizes, cookie dunk contest, entertainment, magic show and more. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Free.
Ohio City's Open Air in Market Square.
West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue, Cleveland. 216-781-3222 or ohiocity.org.
14th annual Open Air in Market Square.
Cleveland's Artisan Outdoor Market, featuring vendors and entertainment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Saturdays through Sept. 3.
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.
1730 Mount Carmel Drive, Wickliffe. 440-585-0700 or olmcwickliffe.com.
21st annual Parish Festival.
Enjoy a weekend of food, games, rides, entertainment, casino and more. Polkas all day on Sunday. 5 p.m.-midnight today-Saturday; 1-10 p.m. Sunday.
Free.
Strongsville Commons.
Corner of U.S. 42 and Ohio 82. strongsville.org.
Strongsville City Club's 25th annual Rib Burn-off.
Food, entertainment and more. 3-11 p.m. today; noon-11 p.m. Saturday.
$2; free, ages 10 and under. Free admission noon to 3 p.m.
University Circle's Wade Oval.
Wade Oval, off East Boulevard, Cleveland. 216-707-5033 or universitycircle.org.
22nd annual International Folk Festival.
Featuring performing artists representing a host of nationalities. Specialty foods and imported trade goods are available for purchase. 2-6 p.m. Sunday.
Waterloo Street Festival.
Waterloo Road between East 156th and East 161st streets, Cleveland. 216-692-9500 or artscollinwood.org.
Ninth annual Waterloo Arts Fest.
Historical exhibits, children's activities, entertainment, vendors, food and more. Noon-7 p.m. Saturday.
Wildwood Cultural Center.
7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor. 440-974-5735. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
31st Wildwood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival.
Festival represents a variety of high quality fine arts and crafts. Sponsored by the Creative Artists Association, the city of Mentor's Wildwood Cultural Center and the Community Arts Commission. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Free.
PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITIES
Century Cycles.
1621 Main St., Peninsula. 330-657-2209 or centurycycles.com/goto/nightrides.
17th Annual Century Cycles Night Rides on the Towpath Trail.
All skill levels are welcome. Parking is available at the Lock 29 Trailhead (follow the signs around the corner, it is north of the store). Rides are 12 to 15 miles long and usually usually take 1.5 to 2 hours. You must have your own bicycle, helmet and headlight. 8 p.m. Saturday.
For more details, call or go to website.
Cleveland Metroparks.
Nature Center, Mill Creek Lane, off Broadway, Garfield Heights. 216-341-3152 or clevelandmetroparks.com.
Build A Birdhouse.
Children 5-12 and their adult companions can enjoy putting together and painting their own birdhouse. They will also learn where the best place is to hang a birdhouse and which type of birds will use it. Registration required. 1 p.m. Sunday.
Free.
Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation.
off West Drive between Bellus and State roads, Hinckley Township. 440-526-1012.
Firefly Float.
Come view the firefly light show and troll around Hinckley Lake by pontoon boat. Registration required. Space limited. 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.
off East 49th Street (entrance between Grant Avenue and Canal Road), Cuyahoga Heights. 216-206-1000.
Bird Banding.
Drop in anytime to see the intricate details of these unique creatures that are captured, banded and released at the feeders. Program will be canceled if it's raining. 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation.
24000 Valley Parkway, north of Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted. 440-734-6660 or clemetparks.com.
Cinema Saturday Night: Over Alaska.
An armchair movie journey from bustling cities to ghost towns, to Mount McKinley, to the frozen tundra, get an insider's look at Alaska's history, heritage and culture. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Bird Banding.
Come see the elaborate details as we capture, band and release our feathered friends. Bird banding is essential for studying our feathered friends. Program will be canceled if it's raining. 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Local Weather and A Changing Climate.
Sea levels are rising and glaciers are melting. Join naturalist David Dvorak for a discussion and hike along Rocky River Reservation's wetlands. 7 p.m. Thursday.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
7733 Canal Road (four miles south of Rockside Road), Valley View. 330-657-2752. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Off the Beaten Path Hike: Following the Sagamore. Explore Off Trail with Park Ranger Rebecca Jones.
For ages 12 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Be prepared for all types of terrain. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy, waterproof shoes and bring drinking water. Space is limited. This is a 5-mile strenuous hike that begins on the Buckeye Trail, but diverts to Sagamore Run. Registration required. 8 a.m. Saturday.
500 W. Streetsboro Road (Ohio 303), one mile west of Ohio 8, Peninsula. 330-657-2909 or cvnpa.org.
Saturday in the Park: Cuyahoga Challenge Hike.
Challenge yourself on this moderately difficult 3.1-mile hike on the Boston Run Trail. 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Truxell Road, Peninsula. 216-524-1497 or 1-800-445-9667 or nps.gov/CUVA.
Outrageous Exploration Hike.
Park rangers lead a vigorous hike of up to 2.5 miles for ages 7-12. 3 p.m. Sunday.
Lorain County Metro Parks.
913 N. Lake St., Amherst.
Walk With a Doc.
Take a walk with Dr. Rebecca Ware from the Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health and Surgery Center. Easy hike. 11 a.m. today.
13630 Diagonal Road, Carlisle Township. 440-458-5121 or loraincountymetroparks.com.
Northern Loop Hike.
Explore early summer finds along Carlisle's Northern Loop Trail. Hiking stick program. Easy to moderate hike. 2 p.m. Sunday.
24145 Royalton Road (Ohio 82), Columbia Township.
Pollination Hike.
Learn about pollinators, then hike the trails to find them. Meet at Briarwood Lodge. Moderate hike. Hiking stick program. 11 a.m. today.
4921 French Creek Road, Sheffield.
Hidden Wonder: Burrell Fort Site.
Learn about different American Indians who made their homes in Ohio and hike to an actual Native American site. Moderate hike. Hiking stick program. 11 a.m. Saturday.
6195 Otten Road, North Ridgeville.
Wednesday Morning Birding.
Join in for this birding hike series. Moderate hike. Hiking stick program. 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
11106 Market St., Birmingham. 440-965-7237 or loraincountymetroparks.com.
Hidden Wonder: Woods Returning to the Wild.
Take the big loop hike and explore how one-time pastures are returning to their roots. Moderate hike. Hiking stick program. 10 a.m. Saturday.
How 'The Garden That Grew' Grew Tour.
Take a detailed look back at Otto's garden, from his house to when and how individual specimens arrived at the garden. Easy hike. Hiking stick program. 2 p.m. Sunday.
Garden Gaits Walk.
Walk the garden path for fun or distance. Easy hike. Hiking stick program. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Carriage Barn, 51211 N. Ridge Road, Vermilion. 440-458-5121 or loraincountymetroparks.com.
Gold Panning.
Come out to the Vermilion River and help us search for gold. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. 2 p.m. Saturday.
Rare Find: Turtle Rock Hike.
Search for the rocks along the river. Hiking stick program. Easy hike. 10 a.m. Sunday.
Summit County Metro Parks.
5779 Riverview Road, Peninsula.
Explore Peninsula.
From quarry and canal lock to canal town and beyond, explore the rich history of the area on this 3-mile hike with naturalist Maureen McGinty. 11 a.m. Saturday.
1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065 or summitmetroparks.org.
How'd They Do That?
Families discover some awesome animal adaptations while hiking with naturalist Danette Rushboldt. 2 p.m. Wednesday.
40 Axline Road, Akron. 330-865-8065 or summitmetroparks.org.
Nature for Kids: Amphibians & Reptiles.
Kids of all ages are welcome to join a naturalist and explore our natural surroundings. This outdoor program includes some hiking on easy-to-moderate terrain. Adults are required to accompany their children. 11 a.m. Monday.
Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield. summitmetroparks.org.
Nature for Kids: Trees.
Kids of all ages are welcome to join a naturalist and explore our natural surroundings. This outdoor program includes some hiking on easy-to-moderate terrain. Adults are required to accompany their children. 11 a.m. Tuesday.
9385 Liberty Road, Twinsburg.
Nature for Kids: Signs of Wildlife.
Kids of all ages are welcome to join a naturalist and explore our natural surroundings. This outdoor program includes some hiking on easy-to-moderate terrain. Adults are required to accompany their children. 11 a.m. Thursday.
5171 S. Medina Line Road, Norton. 330-865-8065.
Nature for Kids: Birds.
Kids of all ages are welcome to join a naturalist and explore our natural surroundings. This outdoor program includes some hiking on easy-to-moderate terrain. Adults are required to accompany their children. 11 a.m. Wednesday.
PARKS/OUTDOORS
Cleveland Botanical Garden.
11030 East Blvd. 216-721-1600 or cbgarden.org. Summer hours April 1 -- October 31 Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Open Sunday: Noon -- 5:00 p.m. Open until 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening (Hershey Children's Garden closes at dusk. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). . $3-$8.50; free, members and children under 3. Events, exhibits and programs free with garden admission.
81st annual Meeting: "From Monticello to Martha Stewart: What Our Gardens Tell Us about Who We Are."
Keynote speaker: Garden designer, historian and writer Wade Graham. Reservations required. 4 p.m. Wednesday.
$25.
Cleveland Metroparks.
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area, 1151 Ledge Road, Hinckley Township. 330-239-2911. Pool open daily at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Noon if swimming lessons are in session) . $4.50, adults (ages 12 and over); $3.50, children (ages 6-11); free (ages 5 and under and seniors ages 62 and over).
Super Senior Water Fitness.
Seniors can strengthen their core by participating in this low to moderate water aerobics class. This course consists of warm-up activities, water resistance, changing rhythm, water walking, and upper and lower body exercises. 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays through Aug. 13.
$30 for season-pass holder; $50 for nonpass holder. Daily rates are $3 for season-pass holders and $5 for nonpass holders. Space is limited.
Silver Swim Clinic.
Seniors 65 and older can learn how to develop their own swim fitness program at this free clinic. Swimmers will participate in shallow water exercises and water walking. Lunch is provided for all participants. Registration required. Space is limited. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Truxell Road (two miles east of Akron-Peninsula Road), Peninsula.
Campfire Tales: Coyote the Trickster.
Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner. Play games on the lawn and then light the campfire (indoors if the weather is poor) and share some good old-fashioned campfire tales. Afterwards, walk to the Ledges Overlook for a beautiful sunset. Alcohol is prohibited. 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Services.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Independence. 1-800-445-9667 or cvsr.com.
Canceled until further notice.
Due to the construction of the track on the Valley Railway, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is canceling all train services in Cuyahoga Valley National Park until further notice. The train will continue to provide service from Canton to Akron. Through the end of summer.
Geauga Park District.
16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge.
Butterfly Survey Search.
These surveys will produce long-term data trends that may help assess or detect changes in the abundance of butterfly species throughout Ohio. 10 a.m. Saturday.
Holden Arboretum.
9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. 440-946-4400 or holdenarb.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $6, ages 13 and older; $3, ages 6-12; free, under 6. Tram tours: $2. Reservations required.
Lake Metroparks.
8800 Chardon Road (U.S. 6), Kirtland. 440-286-9516 or lakemetroparks.com. Farmpark is open year-round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Day, Vintage Ohio, and on Mondays, January through March. Open Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day.
Lorain County Metro Parks.
Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange. 440-458-5121 or loraincountymetroparks.com.
Art Show: Hummers.
Hummingbird photography by Diane Devereaux on display. Through June 30.
Birds Of Prey Photo Opportunity.
Take the big loop hike and explore how one time pastures are now returning to its roots. Moderate Hike. Hiking Stick Program. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
24145 Royalton Road (Ohio 82), Columbia Township.
Astonomy: Corvus the Crow.
Co-sponsored by the Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. 10 p.m. today.
11106 Market St., Birmingham. 440-965-7237 or loraincountymetroparks.com.
Carousel Rides.
Take a spin on the merry-go-round during your garden visit. 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Wednesday.
Free.
Garden Tram Ride.
Enjoy a ride around the garden to check out what is in bloom. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday.
Medina County Park District River Styx Park.
On River Styx Road, south of Ohio 57.
Tales for Tots: River Styx Park.
Ladybugs are more than just pretty visitors to the garden. Discover more about them through a story, craft and hands-on examination. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Dress accordingly. Registration required. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. today.
Free.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.
2600 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-321-5935 or shakerlakes.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Trails open dawn to dusk.
Summit County Metro Parks.
1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065 or summitmetroparks.org.
Honeybee Buzz.
The Nature Realm honeybees will "bee" busy this summer. Naturalist and staff beekeeper Sarah Matheny invites you to the observation window to learn what the buzz is all about. 2 p.m. today.
MUSEUMS
Children's Museum of Cleveland.
10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-7114 or clevelandchildrensmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. $7, adults and children; free for 11 months and younger.
30th Birthday Extravaganza.
Kid-friendly carnival games, birthday cake, a jumbo bounce house, music, popcorn, snow cones and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Free with admission.
Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society.
Galleria at Erieview, 1301 East Ninth St. 216-523-3900 or jcu.edu/language/hunghemu. On the second floor of the Galleria. The museum's mission is preserving Hungarian culture and the experiences of Hungarians in Northeast Ohio. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. By appointment only: Monday, Saturday. Free.
Cleveland Metroparks.
24101 Cedar Point Road, between Valley Parkway and Columbia Road, Olmsted Township. 440-779-0280 or olmstedhistoricalsociety.org.
The Olmsted Historical Society's Take Them Out to the Ballgame: Bluegrass and Baseball.
A musical performance and vintage baseball game. Two games featuring the Whiskey Island Shamrocks Baseball Club and the Hoover Sweepers Baseball Club played by 1860 rules. Entertainment by the Northwest Territory bluegrass band from 1-3 p.m. Snacks available. Games played at 11:15 a.m and at 3:15 p.m. Sunday.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
1 Wade Oval Drive. 216-231-4600 or cmnh.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 10 p.m. Wednesday); noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed holidays. $10; $8, ages 7-18, college students with ID, seniors 60 and up; $7, kids ages 3-6; Free, 2 and younger.
Little Builders.
Children ages 2-7 create, play and learn as they explore the concepts of construction, motion and simple machines. Hand operate a pulley or conveyor belt to explore the cause and effect. Turn the wheels of a gantry crane to transport cargo and discover mechanical physics at work. Through Sept. 11. Located in the Fawick Gallery.
Free with admission.
Culinary Series: The Natural History of Melons.
The Natural History of Melons features guest chef Pete Joyce, Bistro on Lincoln Park. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 8 p.m. Saturday.
$150 per person or $500 for all four evening events. Seating limited. Registration required. Details and reservations: 216-231-1177 or see website.
Croatian Heritage Museum and Library.
34900 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake. 440-946-2044 or croatianmuseum.com. Museum and library hours: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; 3-8 p.m. Fridays; and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Group tours can be arranged.
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum.
400 Center St. 740-922-6776 or dennisondepot.org. Museum and Whistle Stop Gift Shop, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Learning Center and Money Museum.
1455 East Sixth St. 216-579-3188 or clevelandfed.org. Learn what gives money value while exploring more than 30 interactive exhibits in the main lobby. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Closed holidays.
Great Lakes Science Center.
601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. 216-694-2000 or greatscience.com. Separate admission for Great Lakes Science Center or Omnimax Theater ($9.95; $8.95, senior citizens; $7.95, youth ages 2-17). Combination packages of any two, three or four to center, theater, Steamship William G. Mather Museum and special traveling exhibitions ($14.95-$21.95; $13.95-$19.95, senior citizens; $12.95-$18.95, youth). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Featuring hundreds of hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibitions, daily demonstrations, the Omnimax Theater and the Steamship William G. Mather.
Exhibit: Earth to Mars: We're Coming, Eventually.
With 28 exhibits designed to fire your imagination about the possibilities that exploring Mars may hold for the future of humankind. Through Monday, Sept. 5.
Exhibition entry: $14.95, adults; $12.95, children; free, members.
Mars Rover, Up Close & Personal.
The Science Center has teamed up with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to bring a full-scale model of a Mars Exploration Rover. On display in the lobby through the Mars exhibit.
Free with exhibit admission.
International Women's Air and Space Museum.
Burke Lakefront Airport terminal lobby, 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland. 216-623-1111 or iwasm.org. Self-guided tours during airport hours. Research center and gift shop with original documents, photos and books. Center and gift shop (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday). Free.
James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722 or nps.gov/jaga. The 20th U.S. president's home is now under the operation of the National Park Service. May 1 to Oct. 31, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. School groups and adult groups are welcome by appointment. The last house tour leaves at 4:15 p.m. daily. Tours may be limited. $5; free for children 15 and younger.
Kent State University Museum.
Rockwell Hall, Main and Lincoln streets. 330-672-3450 or www.kent.edu/museum. 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday (until 8:45 p.m. Thursday), noon-4:45 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3-$5.
Exhibit: Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen.
Screen legend's personal collection of performance clothes spans her six-decade career and features never-before-exhibited costumes from stage, screen and television. Through Sept. 4.
Lake View Cemetery.
12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-421-2665 or lakeviewcemetery.com. Cemetery hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Tomb of James A. Garfield, 20th U.S. president, in a 285-acre horticultural setting and Wade Memorial Chapel open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Sunday Trolley Tours.
Lake View Cemetery conducts a 75-minute guided historical tour on Lolly the Trolley. Tour starts at the Garfield Monument. Reservations required. 1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4. except for July 3.
$8.
Lorain County Historical Society.
Hickories Museum and Hickories Memorial Library, 509 Washington Ave., Elyria. 440-322-3341 or lchs.org. 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-3 p.m. Saturday. $5, adults; $3, children ages 13-18; $2, children ages under 6; free, members.
Exhibit: It's a Small World.
Features vintage dolls from the Garford family collection and those donated to the Hickories Museum. This exhibit includes over 30 dolls, doll furniture, paper dolls and accessories. Exhibit closes Thursday.
Free with admission.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.
2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood. 216-593-0575 or maltzmuseum.org. Features a rich selection from the Temple Museum of Religious Art's collection of art and artifacts that includes ritual objects, sacred books and scrolls and fine art from around the world. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday (until 9 p.m. Wednesday); noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed all holiday Mondays unless noted on the website. $12; $10, seniors 60 and older, and students ages 12 and up; $5, children ages 5-11. Free for Maltz Museum members and children under age 5.
Exhibit: About the Right of Being Different.
Explore your own feelings and emotions through this provocative show of contemporary art from the collection of the Progessive Corporation. Presented by Baker Hostetler. Today-Thursday.
Free with admission. Exhibit closes Thursday.
$5 Fridays.
In celebration of the fifth anniversary, the museum offers $5 admission through the end of summer. Includes access to entire museum, including special exhibitions.
Lecture Series: Cleveland's Jewish Neighborhoods: Beachwood.
Since its incorporation in 1915 with a population of 151, Beachwood has become a thriving city of more than 12,000. Home to synagogues representing all branches of the Jewish faith. Join Sean Martin, associate curator of Jewish History at Western Reserve Historical Society, in a look at the city. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
$8, members, $10, nonmembers in advance; $10, members, $12, nonmembers at the door.
Mill Creek Falls History Center.
8404 Webb Terrace, Cleveland. 216-271-9300 or slavicvillagehistory.org. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Friday by appointment. Learn about the history of the Slavic Village and Mill Creek neighborhoods.
National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame.
605 East 222nd St., Euclid. 216-261-3263 or clevelandstyle.com. Polka history and memorabilia. Free. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays.
Shaker Historical Society.
16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-921-1201 or shakerhistory.com. Hours: 2-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday. Closed holidays. $4, nonmembers; $2, children ages 6-18; free, members and children under 6.
Exhibit: Getting Back to Our Roots: Gardening Shaker Style.
Exhibit will feature many fun, interactive informational pieces on honeybees, varieties of honey produce and food crops dependent on on bees for pollination and food production. Exhibit runs through Friday, Sept. 30.
Free with admission.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 330-836-5533 or stanhywet.org. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Closed Mondays except for Memorial Day and Labor Day. Last admission at 4:30 p.m.
$8, adults; $4, youths 6-17; Gardens and Gate Lodge and Conservatory: $12, adults; $6, youths 6-17.
The Power of Innovation: Uniquely Rubber.
Rubber is used in many everyday items and in a variety of industry applications -- not just in tires. This display in the Manor House features the many roles and uses of this natural product from the Hevea brasiliensis (rubber) plant. Items on display include the Goodyear Chest. New this year are interactive "touch-me" stations throughout the Manor House. Exhibit runs through Oct. 28.
Plants of Industry.
When we think plants, we might think of our backyard garden beds or potted plants on a window. This exhibit in the Corbin Conservatory will open your eyes with a broader look at the utilization of these living organisms. Just outside is the "industry garden" where the horticulture staff has planted broomcorn, oats, flax, cotton and other plants used in industry and of economic importance. Exhibit runs through Oct. 28.
Free with admission.
Woof Walk Sundays.
Dog owners are invited to bring their dogs on a leash to enjoy the gardens and grounds on most Sundays (except Mother's Day, Father's Day and October 2) through November. Owners must pick up after their dog. Sunday.
$5, dog admission in addition to the human admission fees.
USS Cod Submarine.
North Marginal Road, between East Ninth Street and Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland. 216-566-8770 or usscod.org. Self-guided tours of this 312-foot World War II Navy fleet submarine include the two torpedo rooms, crew quarters and engine rooms. Tours require climbing ladders. Sub permanently docked on the lakefront. View Cod crewmen's mementos and photos of deadly combat and life-saving missions on display in the after torpedo room. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept.30. $7; $6, seniors 62 and up; $4, students; free, military in uniform.
216-566-8770 or usscod.org. $7, adults; $6, seniors 62 and up; $4, students; free, military in uniform.
Western Reserve Historical Society.
10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. 216-721-5722 or wrhs.org. Includes Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Museum: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Library/archives and Genealogy Center: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. $8.50; $7.50, seniors; $5, students; free, members and kids under 2.
Rally Round the Flag.
The WRHS flag collection contains approximately 25 historically important flags and banners from the Civil War era. They document the entire spectrum of the war: the anti-slavery movement, regimental colors, a progression of United States flags, captured Confederate flags, and postwar patriotic organizations including the Grand Army of the Republic. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31.
Free with admission.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Just for fun
Black River Landing.
421 Black River Lane (one block east of Broadway), Lorain. 440-204-2269 or lorainportauthority.com.
Lighthouse Tours.
6-8 p.m. today; 1-3 p.m. Saturday; 2-3 p.m. Sunday.
$20. Reservations required. Details and reservations: 440-245-2563 or lorainlighthouse.com.
Just for fun
Hastings Dairy.
13181 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. hastingsdairy.com.
Open Farm Day.
Experience a modern, working dairy farm. Families can take a tour of the dairy, watch the cows being milked from the parlor. Children can enjoy the Calf Corral playground, and those 5 and under can have fun in the indoor Junior Dairyman play area. Drinks and snacks will be available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
$5 per person; free, children 2 and under (cash or check only).
Terminal Tower Observation Deck.
Terminal Tower Center, 50 Public Square, Cleveland. terminaltowerodeck.eventbrite.com (Saturday tickets); terminaltowerodecksun.eventbrite.com (Sunday tickets). Online tickets are $5 plus handling fee. Children 5 and under are free. Walk-up tickets may be purchased at Tower City's Guest Service Desk, located on Level 1, based on availability on the day of the tour.
360 Degree View of the Cleveland Skyline.
Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
Through Sunday, Dec. 18.
Theater
Broadview Heights Spotlights Youth Theater.
Broadview Heights Cultural Arts Building, 9543 Broadview Road. 440-526-4404 or broadview-heights-spotlights.org.
Disney's "Aladdin, Jr."
7 p.m. today-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday.
$11-$12.
PlayhouseSquare.
1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.com.
Take a Hike: PlayhouseSquare's Guided Outdoor Walking Tours.
Experience PlayhouseSquare's rich history in guided outdoor walking tours of the neighborhood. Tours include historical characters from the past like DJ Alan Freed, who coined the phrase "rock 'n' roll." Tours meet in the lobby of the State Theatre. 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 31.
Free.
Zoos
Akron Zoological Park.
500 Edgewood Ave. 330-375-2550 or akronzoo.org. Summer season hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through October. Winter season hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Nov. 1 through April 30. $10; $7.50, seniors; $6, children ages 2-14; free, members ($2 parking for nonmembers).
New Farmland and Solar Powered Train.
Come see the renovated Farmland and brand new train at the Akron Zoo. Feed the farm animals, ride the train and have fun. Farmland and the A & K Wilber Express (train ride) open daily.
Free with admission.
Fourth annual Akron Zoo's Live Animal Show.
Over 10 animals will be showing off their athletic abilities in Zoolympics. Parts of the show include audience participation. A lucky member of the audience will be able to hold some of the animals, race a snake and more. The 20-minute show is held in the Zoo's indoor theater in the Lehner Family Zoo Gardens. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m through end of summer. Cost of the show is $1; tickets can be purchased at the zoo the day of the show.
In additon to regular admission.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
3900 Wildlife Way. 216-661-6500 or clemetzoo.com. Zoo hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Australian Adventure open for the season. RainForest: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Zoo admission: $11, adults; $8, ages 2-11; free, under 2 and zoo members. Mondays free for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township.
Photo Safari 2011.
The zoo's annual photo contest is open to all photographers. All photos must be taken on zoo grounds and submitted to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on photographic paper on or before Nov. 1. Entry forms can be downloaded, or pick one up in the zoo's main exhibit hall. Junior amateur photographers (ages 2-11) may also enter the contest. Through Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Savanna Theater: Professor Wylde's Animal Show.
Features an all-star cast, including a white stork, Burmese python, fennec fox, Egyptian vulture and peregrine falcon. 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily through Sept. 5.
Public Greenhouse: Flutter.
Features butterflies from South America, Africa and Asia. Butterfly cocoons and newly hatched butterflies will also be on display. Through Sept. 6.
Senior Safari.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrates seniors with free zoo admission for everyone 55 years and better. Free fitness demonstrations courtesy of Silver Sneakers Fitness Program at 10:30 a.m. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today.
ETC.
Burton Square.
14548 Main St. 440-834-4204 or burtonchamberofcommerce.org.
Burton Classic Car Cruise Nights.
Featuring music, classic cars, food, 50/50 raffle, entertainment and more. Wednesdays 5-8 p.m. through Sept. 28.
Free.
Century Harley-Davidson.
3053 Eastpointe Circle, Medina. 330-721-1702 or centuryhd.com.
Century Harley Davidson's annual Cruise for a Cure.
Raffles, prizes and more. Entertainment by the Burnt River band from 1-5 p.m. Saturday: Registration 9:30-10:30 a.m.; events noon-6 p.m.
$10 (includes food and music). Call or see website for more details. Benefits the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute.
Cleveland State University.
1801 Euclid Ave.
North Union Farmers Market at Cleveland State University.
In front of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17.
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 50.
Hinde Field, 1819 Boos Road, Huron. 440-258-1761 or eaa50.org.
Immaculate 1929 Ford Tri-Motor.
2-5 p.m. Thursday.
Geauga County Historical Society's Century Village.
14653 E. Park St., Burton. 440-834-1492 or geaugahistorical.org.
The Country in Burton Village.
Garden tour, crafters, artisans, antiques, collectibles, farmer's markets, Amish bake sales and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
$10.
Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeast Ohio.
Club grounds, 12027 Abbott Road, Hiram. 330-274-2786 or hungarianclub.com.
Buckeye Road Nationalities Picnic.
Hungarian dishes, stuffed cabbage, kolbasz (Hungarian sausage), pastries and more. Entertainment by John Pastirik and his band. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
$10. Gates open at 11 a.m.
Lakewood Center Plaza.
Near the intersection of Warren and Detroit roads. downtownlakewood.org.
Second annual Grassroots Lakewood Farmer's Market.
Locally grown produce for sale. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 1.
Lakewood Public Library.
15425 Detroit Ave. 216-226-8275 or lkwdpl.org.
Weekends With Wee Ones.
For families with children under 2. Spend a part of your family weekend time clapping your hands, tapping your feet, singing nursery rhymes and sharing books. We will provide materials and ideas for families wishing to continue the fun at home. All programs feature tips and techniques to help develop early literacy skills. 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Sundays throughout the year.
Free.
Public Square (Downtown Cleveland).
Euclid Avenue and Ontario Street.
Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through end of October.
Stearns Farm.
6975 Ridge Road, Parma. 440-845–9770 or Stearnshomestead.com. Stearns homestead features two homes that are now museums, a general store, Yankee barn and farm animals. Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 1. . Admission is free, but there is a charge for feed for the animals.
Farm Market.
Featuring many local farmers, artisans, bakery, honey and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 1.
Willard Park.
East Ninth Street and Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland.
North Coast Harbor Farmers Market.
At East Ninth Street Pier. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays through end of summer.
Windows on the River.
The Powerhouse, 2000 Sycamore St. , Cleveland.
2011 Fiesta of Hope Scholarship Luncheon.
A celebration of Hispanic academic achievement. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today.
$65. Details and tickets: 216-651-7178 or website: esperanzainc.org.