The weather is going to be beautiful and you won’t have any difficulty finding something fun to do across northeast Ohio this weekend!
It’s Founders Day in Wadsworth this weekend. St. Mark’s Church is where everything kicks off from Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be time capsules buried, sidewalk sales, ghost walks and more. The ghost walk happens Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. and costs $3.
Saturday is also the grand opening of Wadsworth’s dog park inside Valley View Park. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. at 618 West Street.
Don’t forget about the American Legion pig roast Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. until the pig runs out on Friday. It’s outside of Wadsworth American Legion Post 170 and costs just $5 for lunch and $8 for dinner. It includes three sides and dessert.
It’s Affair on the Square in Medina this weekend. The craft fest is Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the square in Medina. More than 100 vendors will be participating.
National Bowling Day is Saturday. You can bowl for free at participating AMF Lanes from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each bowling alley will have giveaways and fun surprises! Find an AMF near you: http://nationalbowlingday.com/.
Get out and play in historic Downtown Hartville on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a day of fun and games for kids – and kids at heart. Downtown Hartville will turn into a giant playspace with touch-a-trucks, dance party, I Spy games and more. Details: http://bit.ly/1IqPkAe.
A few fairs are going on this weekend, including the Lake Erie WaterFest on Saturday. It’s complete with a free day of fun: kayaking and paddleboarding clinics and demos, fishing clinics, and more from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Info: http://bit.ly/1IqPDuS.
The Medina County Fair, Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg and Akron’s National Hamburger Festival run through Sunday.
The Pro-Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement festivities are in full swing and Saturday’s activities include the Timken Steel Grand Parade at 8 a.m. Info: http://www.profootballhoffestival.com/.
Head to Hale Farm on Saturday and Sunday for a Civil War Reenactment. The farm will come alive with the thundering hooves and firing cannons of the Civil War. Cost is $5 – $15. More info: http://bit.ly/1DzqcIF.
Enjoy inflatables, carnival games, face painting, balloon animals and lots of food at the free back to school bash at the Wayne County Fairgrounds! It’s Sunday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Info: http://on.fb.me/1PaJPYW.
There are quite a number of places offering free back-to-school supplies to families in need. Browse the list here: http://bit.ly/1UbJyb3.
Saturday at Lowe’s, kids can build a Hulk Tank from the Avengers movie. It is free and begins at 10 a.m. at Lowe’s locations across northeast Ohio.
It’s a Super Saturday at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster. Have fun with free, interactive arts experiences for the entire family from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Details: http://bit.ly/1IMYhRw.
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.
Upcoming Fall resale events list: http://bit.ly/1JQOcbt
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
