Plenty of time with the family to barbecue, swim or just be together this weekend as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Here’s the list of fun things to do:
Friday night is downtown Wadsworth’s spectacular fireworks display. Before they kickoff, bring a friend downtown and visit shops, eat great food and snag your fireworks spot. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will start around 9:30 p.m. Info: http://bit.ly/1KA8EwM
Enjoy live music, exhibits, arts & crafts and more at the Canton Palace Theatre where you can also watch “The Goonies” for free at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
It’s the annual BalloonFest in Ashland, going on now through Sunday. Their schedule is jam packed with activities like hot air balloon fly-overs, balloon lift offs, music, children’s games and more. Best part? It’s free!
You could also choose a brand new tradition in downtown Akron at Canal Park. The stadium’s FOURTH ON THE FIELD is $5 and makes a great spot to watch downtown Akron’s fireworks Saturday night. Plus, you get to watch the movie “Shrek” on their videoboard.
This weekend, you can also get into the Maltz Museum in Beachwood for free. See the museum, explore the artifacts and baseball lore wrapped up in Chasing Dreams: Baseball & Becoming American, and test your skills in their outdoor batting cage.
Another place you can get in for free this weekend: the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland.
Here are just a few fun festivals taking place this weekend:
Akron Rib, White and Blue – where a Fleetwood Mac tribute band will be playing Friday night
New Philadelphia First Town Days Festival
Kent Heritage Festival
If you’re looking for even more fun, family activities to do this weekend, or need a road trip idea, here’s your answer: http://bit.ly/1RVGm0c
More ideas thanks to Northeast Ohio Family Fun:
Fourth of July: Fireworks, parades, festivals and more!
Best Ice Cream in Northeast Ohio: I scream, you scream we all scream for ice cream! 60+ locations in northeast Ohio for you to enjoy.
Summer Fun Guide: Ideas and inspiration on over 100 things to do this summer
Splashparks: Details on more than 40 splash pads across northeast Ohio.
Local Beaches: Even though we’re far from the ocean, there are still some nice, free beaches in northeast Ohio open for the season this weekend.
City of Cleveland Swimming Pools: List of pools where Cleveland residents can swim for free.
Outdoor Water Parks: Pack a picnic lunch, grab your towel and sunscreen and enjoy these fun outdoor water parks.
Fun Games to Play with Water Balloons: If you’re planning a picnic this weekend, here are some fun water balloon games that are sure to be hit!
Complete summer Ohio festival guide: http://bit.ly/OhioFestivalsSchedule
Local Parks & Playgrounds list: http://bit.ly/1BQ1y61
Indoor play centers so you can beat the heat: http://bit.ly/1Nglwr5
Free water ski shows: The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team offers a free ski show at Emerald Lake in Norton every Wednesday night during the summer months. (Emerald Lake can be seen from U.S. 224): http://bit.ly/1BQ1m6M
Inexpensive Summer Movie Deals: http://bit.ly/1MupYls
On the Web:
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