Every summer families sit around the table and ask the same question; “What do you want to do today?” Well we are here to help. Below are a few local summer fun ideas you can enjoy together as a family.

ENJOY TIME OUTDOORS

A fun way to explore the Cuyahoga River. Sign-up to take lessons or rent a kayak.

Breakaway Excursions
10570 Main Street, Mantua, OH 44255
breakawayexcursions.com

Enjoy a picnic, fishing, kayaking, the Nature Center, Storybook Trail and more, including disc golf at Wingfoot Lake State Park. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the Goodyear Blimp across the Lake. (Rentals available.)

Wingfoot Lake State Park
993 Goodyear Park Blvd., Mogadore, OH 44260
ohiodnr.gov

Go fishing, camping, play disc golf, rent a boat, hike trails. West Branch offers something for everyone.

West Branch State Park
5570 Esworthy Road, Ravenna, OH 44266
ohiodnr.gov

PLAYTIME FOR THE LITTLE ONES

Mila’s Hope and Rowun’s Dream Playground
1776 OH-44, Atwater, OH 44201
Facebook page.

What a wonderful park. This all-inclusive playground invites children of all levels to have fun.

GET CLOSE TO THE ANIMALS

Pure Passions Farm
7679 Seasons Rd., Kent, OH 44240
704.564.6527 | purepassionsfarm.com

Spend time with the alpacas. Throughout the year the farm holds special events including goat yoga.

Noah’s Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary
8424 Bedell Rd., Berlin Center, OH 44401
330.584.7835 | noahslostark.org

Photo credit: Party at the Barn

Party at the Barn
945 Bartlett Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
702.401.8981 | partyatthebarn.farm

Your farm adventure includes: hand feeding alpacas, a kangaroo, pony rides, visiting with bunnies, goats and chickens. There is even gem mining on the farm.

TRY YOUR HAND AT PUTT PUTT

Birdie Shack
Putt Putt, Driving Range, Batting Cages
2567 OH-59, Ravenna, OH 44266
330.673.4333 | birdieshackfun.com

ENJOY A MOVIE NIGHT

Midway Twin Drive-in Theatre
2736 OH-59, Ravenna, OH 44266
Current showings: funflick.com/midway/

Aurora Summer Movie Series
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Aurora, OH
auroraoh.com

Upcoming movie date:
Friday, July 28 (Movie)
Sponsored by Ganley Chevrolet Of Aurora
“Puss in Boots, Last Wish” Rated PG
9:00 p.m.

PACK A PICNIC, THE LAWN CHAIRS AND ENJOY FREE MUSIC

Dan Smith Community Park Concert Series

HOMETOWN BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
June 27, June 30, July 11, July 18, August 1, August 15, and August 22, 2024.
Details: ht.bank/hometown-bank-concert-series

BRIMFIELD PARKS & RECREATION CONCERT SERIES
Location: Kelso House – Brimfield Historical Society
4158 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240

Upcoming events: July 12th
brimfieldohio.gov

AURORA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Aurora, OH
auroraoh.com

Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.

Upcoming concert dates:
July 13, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm | Chardon Polka Band
August 10, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm | The Blue Leaf’s (60’s, 70’s * 80’s Classics)
August 24, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm | Risk Factor (Rock, Pop & Country)

NOT TO MISS FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS

CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY
Dates: June 29-30, 2024
Location: Kelso House Museum and Brimfield Historical Society
4158 State Route 43, Brimfield, OH
kelsohouse.org

Civil War drills, musket firing and special museum exhibits.

WIZARDLY WEEKEND
Dates: July 19-20, 2024
Location: Downtown Kent, OH
mainstreetkent.org

Enjoy a weekend full of “Wizardly” magic. Special events, vendors, and more.

PORTAGE COUNTY RANDOLPH FAIR
Dates: August 20-25, 2024
Location: 4215 Fairground Rd., Atwater, OH 44201
randolphfair.com

AERONAUTICS & ENGINEERING EXPO
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Kent State Airport
4020 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224
https://www.kent.edu/cae/aeronautics-engineering-expo

This family friendly event has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades and we are thrilled to bring this event back and showcase our Airport and FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center to the entire community. The Expo offers a unique look into the Kent State Airport and offers one-of-a-kind activities for both the young – and young at heart.

EVEN MORE FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO

Throughout the summer, local parks as well as the library offer special family friendly events, including hiking tours, special crafts. wildlife exploration and more.

Brimfield Township Parks and Recreation

Kent Parks and Recreation

Portage County Park District

Owlbert’s Adventures – Ages 3-6
Wild Hike’s Challenge – A great family acitivity.

Portage County District Library

Reed Memorial Library – Ravenna