95. Historic Warehouse District Tours

Locals and visitors can enjoy four unique, guided walking tours with actors and actresses portraying historic Cleveland figures. Historic figures you may encounter on your hike include Frances Payne Bolton, Mayor Tom Johnson, Daniel Burnham, Mrs. Alfred Kelley, Garrett Morgan, Alan Freed and John D. Rockefeller

On Saturdays, Historic Warehouse District tours begin at 10 a.m. at Constantino’s Market (1278 W. Ninth St.). On Sundays, Canal Basin Park tours begin at 10 at the Settler’s Landing RTA Station (1025 W. Superior Ave., bottom of the hill).

 216-771-1994. www.warehousedistrict.org

94. Summer Beach Party

Saturday, August 7, 2010  -  5 – 11 p.m


No need to fly the flying saucer over to Cleveland Metroparks “Summer Beach Party” – just come to the beach for all the fun and excitement.
Cleveland Metroparks invites all “beach bums” from 5 to 8 p.m. to enjoy a variety of beach games and activities including: a UFO sighting scavenger hunt, shake-n-bake contest, flying saucer water balloon toss, Reese’s Pieces relay race, hula hoop contest, beach blanket bingo, limbo, “Ranger” says, cornhole, beach volleyball, and more. 
Day-of registration is required to participate in all games, and space is limited.  Prizes will be awarded.
Activities from 5 to 8 p.m. also include:

• national award-winning sand sculptor Carl Jara designing a special sand sculpture especially for the “Summer Beach Party” event
• sand castle-building area for visitors to try their hand
• Island Jeff’s Steel Drum Show, a fishing demonstration area with Cleveland Metroparks staff
• kayak demonstration area with 41º North Coastal Kayak Adventures
• live animals from Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
• dive team exhibit with Cleveland Metroparks Rangers
• and more! 

As darkness approaches, warm up at the campfire and enjoy the ever-entertaining Musical Mark at 8 p.m.
And then, be sure to bring beach blankets and beach chairs for the movie on the beach – “E.T.” at 8:45 p.m.

Lots of food and fun!!!

INFO!

Location
Huntington Beach
Bay Village, Ohio 44140

93. Safety Expo & Ice Cream Social

July 31, 2010  - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Discover the importance of safety awareness at Cleveland Metroparks’ newest event. Along with learning how to better prepare for emergencies, enjoy a free ice cream treat!!  Plus, an infant, toddler and children car seat check station to ensure their safety and firetrucks!

More INFO!

Location
Wallace Lake
off Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea.

92. Kingwood Center

I went here when I was little and my kids love it now!  Great for a relaxing afternoon picnic.  You can feed the ducks and run through the fields!

*2011 Update, due to financial constraints admission is no longer free, there is a $5 per car admission fee, so carpool ;)

Garden Hours

March and November      8 AM to 5 PM

April thru October     8 AM to 7 PM 

Sunset Thursdays  (June through August)    Grounds open until 8:30 PM

Greenhouse Hours

March thru October     Tuesday - Sunday     8 AM to 4:20 PM     Closed Monday

All the INFO!

Location

900 Park Avenue West

Mansfield, OH 44906-2999

91. Medieval Faire

Open 11am-7pm weekends July 10^th through to August 15^th, 2010.  

Experience the variety of entertainment: marvel at magicians and fire-eaters, gasp with dynamic swordplay, and guffaw at marvelous jesters. Enjoy succulent period delicacies, washed down with ice-cold ale or fresh lemon-ade. And between shows, browse through one of Ohio's largest open-air juried Artisan and Craft markets, displaying hand-made crafts such as jewelery, leather goods, and clothing from across North America. Our village marketplace boasts over 100 of the country's finest artisans and craft folks as they create and sell their wares: jewelery, candles, clothing, baskets, boots, silks, swords, toys, pottery, stained glass, trinkets, and more!  

Theme Weekends!

July 10-11 - A Royal A-Faire:  Join His Majesty for a weekend of Chivalry and Romance!

July 17-18 - Celtic Celebration:  Highland Games, Bagpipes & Drums - don't forget yer kilt!

July 24-25 - Fairy Tales and Fantasy:  From Princesses and Faeries to Knights and Dragons!

July 31-Aug. 1 - Pirate Invasion:  Patches, Peglegs, Buccaneers & Booty!

August 7-8 - Champions, Gladiators & Games:  Togas, Warriors, and Games of Skill

August 14-15 - The Big Barbarian Conquest:  Vikings, Warlords, & Other Tough Guys!

LOTS MORE INFO!

Location:
3033 State Route 534
Rock Creek, Ohio, 44084

Idea Provided By:  Mark Kelly

90. Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival

July 23-25 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea.   

Petting zoo, pipe bands, dog show, mass, crafts, learn Gaelic, learn Irish Dance, inflatables and lots of yum food!

FREE Parking
FREE for kids 10 and under.  All others $10.


INFO HERE!


Location:
164 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017

89. Nature at Night

Nature at Night
Saturday, July 24
5 - 11 p.m.
Free!
Stories, puppets, music, and an outdoor movie!  Nighttime revelers can enjoy the ‘nighttime animal’ maze, night insect discovery area, special natural history presentations, and more!  Visitors can also browse the great merchandise selections of EarthWords Nature Shops, and enjoy the refreshment area.

Location:
North Chagrin Nature Center

3037 Som Center Road

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094