The fun keeps coming each weekend around northeast Ohio. We have your guide to mostly free and always fun things to do!!!
This weekend is the free Balloon Classic, Food Fest and Fireworks as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. More than 60 hot air balloons, dozens of food and beverage vendors, musical entertainment, mobile tours, children’s activities, fireworks and more. It’s being held at Kent State University’s Stark Campus. Info: http://bit.ly/1IxjFyx.
It’s free family day at the Hartville Marketplace. Enjoy magic shows, face painting, balloon twisting, a surfing simulator, inflatable obstacle course, photo booth, family meal deals and more. It takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Details: http://bit.ly/1Myaq2Q.
The giant 1,000 foot slip and slide will splash the streets at Akron this weekend. Splash the City comes to Lock 3 on Sunday. More info: http://bit.ly/1Fq6HNo.
Meet live critters, like frogs, salamanders, turtles and snakes up close. You can even feed them at the free herpetology day at The Wilderness Center in Wilmot. It’s Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Details: http://bit.ly/1haju1Z.
Saturday is free Fun Fest Day in downtown Massillon, with games, story times, prizes, face painting, contests, art projects, dancing, and more. Info: http://www.massillonmuseum.org/24.
The Home Depot Kids Workshop project this month is a wooden Chalkboard Door Hanger. It’s free every other Saturday at 9 a.m.
There are several Farmers Markets in Medina County this weekend:
– Medina – Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Medina’s Square, 5 Public Square.
– Seville – Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. – noon at Maria Stanhope Park, E. Main Street.
– Brunswick – Sunday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road.
Wadsworth – Saturday, August 1st from 9 am – 12:30 pm at Trinity United Church, 215 High Street. LINK
Join Stark Parks and explore the grounds of Fasnacht Farm Park for their free Family Exploration Day. Search for bugs in their native habitats Sunday. Address: 1126 Jackson Ave NW in Massillon. Details: http://bit.ly/1ItZM6X.
The Summit County Fair has kicked off and goes through Sunday. The fair is located on Howe Road in Tallmadge. Schedule: http://www.summitfair.com/.
There are quite a number of locations offering free school supplies to families in need. Browse the complete list here: http://bit.ly/1UbJyb3.
Music in Medina County
Brunswick:
Friday, July 31 from 7-10 pm Escape, Journey Tribute band at Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Road. $2 admission, children 16 & under free
Sunday, August 2 from 6-8 pm Jumpsack playing rock and country at the Brunswick Rec Center, 3637 Center Road. Free. Bring a chair or blanket.
Medina:
Friday, July 31 9:30 pm Brittany Reilly Band at Sully’s
Friday, July 31 8:30-9:30 pm Final performance of the summer by Medina Community Band performs on downtown square. Works by Barnhouse, Anderson, Berlin, Sousa & more!
Friday, July 31 7 pm til? Rally in the Alley, Medina native Mark Skoda fronts popular local act Stylee Wild playing classic Rock & Roll
Saturday, August 1 7:30 pm The Western Reserve Jazz Band presents a big band sound with a jazz edge on Medina’s Public Square
Saturday, August 1 8:30 pm One Shot Paddy at Sully’s
Wadsworth:
Friday, July 31 – 9 pm Sue Minton Project at The Galaxy
Friday, July 31 7 pm Milo and Friends at Sonnets Coffee House
Saturday, August 1 7:30 pm Katy Robinson at Sonnets Coffee House
Wednesday, August 29 7 pm Fabulous Voices Band at The Galaxy
Wednesday, August 5 7 pm Open mic night at Sonnet’s. Sign ups start at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, August 6 7-8:30 pm Mike & Rick play rock & soul, Downtown Wadsworth on the Square
County Fairs list for Ohio: http://bit.ly/1De4EkV
Click here for upcoming Touch-A-Truck events: http://bit.ly/1hRxQO8.
More ideas thanks to Northeast Ohio Family Fun:
Summer Fun Guide: Ideas and inspiration on over 100 things to do this summer!
Best Ice Cream in Northeast Ohio: 60+ locations in northeast Ohio for you to enjoy a sweet treat.
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.
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 and playgrounds list: http://bit.ly/1BQ1y61
Indoor play centers so you can beat the heat: http://bit.ly/1Nglwr5
Free water ski shows at Emerald Lake in Norton every Wednesday night during the summer months: http://bit.ly/1BQ1m6M
Inexpensive summer movie deals: http://bit.ly/1MupYls
Outdoor gardens and arboretums: http://bit.ly/1fO0VA8
Outdoor play centers: http://bit.ly/1J3wL74
Museums and science centers: http://bit.ly/1LopkaV
Northeast Ohio Family Fun: www.northeastohiofamilyfun.com
