There’s something for everyone on this week’s list of Tina’s Travels, as I give you a quick tour of activities going on around northeast Ohio.
It is Friday the 13th and Friday night, you could get a scare at Canton’s Factory of Terror. The world’s longest haunted house is open for business Friday from 7:30 – 11 p.m. Tickets are $26. More info: http://fotohio.com/
Enjoy a live, free clinic at Wadsworth Music Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The EarthQuaker Devices Company, which manufactures effects pedals, will demonstrate all 30 of their sounds. Info: http://wadsworthmusic.com/
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are happening all around town this weekend. Akron’s parade kicks off at noon Saturday at Cedar Street and ends at Bowery Street.
Miss Katie’s Preschool Playgroup Little Leprechaun open house party takes place Sunday from 3-5 p.m. in Tallmadge. It is free to come and play! More St. Patrick’s Day activities here: http://bit.ly/19bThMI
Railfest 2015 at Lakeland Community College is one of the best family activities and largest model railroad train shows in Ohio. The Uniontown event takes place Saturday and Sunday. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1787 Thorn Drive Uniontown. Tickets are $7 per person or $12 family. Details: http://www.railfest.org/
This month, kids can build a Monster Jam Monster Truck at the free Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshop. It takes place at area Lowe’s Saturday at noon.
Looking for gently used kids clothing, toys and more? Lil Lambs Closet spring/summer sale happens this weekend at Church of the Lakes on Fulton Drive NW in Canton. Admission is free.
Weather permitting, your kiddos can ride the Peter Cottontail Express Train at Lodi Station Outlets. It runs each Saturday through April 4.
Don’t forget to get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny at area malls across Summit and Medina counties. Photos with the Easter bunny are held each weekend through Easter.
Looking for something to do without the kids? The eighth annual Art and Ale returns tonight to the Akron Art Museum. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. It features special treats for local craft beer lovers. Tickets are $50. More info: http://bit.ly/1xk6A2I
In the music arena, Gregg Allman performs at the Rocksino in Northfield tonight. On Sunday, Mike and the Mechanics take the Rocksino stage. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Details: http://bit.ly/1DpMDiV
The Canton Ballet presents “The Little Mermaid”. The performance is this weekend at the palace theatre.
Maple Madness continues with more than 40 places you can gather maple sap across northeast Ohio. This is a fun family event. Here is the list of all locations across northeast Ohio: http://bit.ly/1zl5ROs
Speaking of syrup, there are a couple of pancake breakfasts this weekend. Hale Farm and Village will serve pancakes March 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the living-history museum while you’re there, sample maple syrup, see glass blowing demonstrations and more. Details: http://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit/hale-farm/
