The temperature isn’t the only thing that makes August hot! More fun awaits as you make the most out of the remaining days of summer with our picks for the best events and things to do in August.
Majestic Meadows Alpacas & Boutique
Fun for all ages! Come pet, feed and interact with all the animals on the farm!
Majestic Meadows Alpacas is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
The 20-acre property includes open pastures for you to roam in which gives you a truly unique interactive experience that gets you up close and personal with all the animals on the farm as you walk through the fields.
The farm is home to over 75 alpacas, llamas, miniature highland cows, miniature donkeys and horses, sheep, goats, kangaroos, wallabies, miniature potbellied pigs, camels, turkeys, tortoises, capybaras, and NEW IN 2024 – prehensile tailed porcupines and Asian small clawed otters!
Open daily. Make reservations to experience the farm today!
Kids Bowl FREE all Summer Long!
That’s right, free fun all summer!
Kids Bowl Free is a nationwide program that provides FREE games of bowling for kids all summer long. There are 17 bowling alley’s in Northeast Ohio offering free bowling and some start May 1!
Step 1 – Find a participating bowling alley near you.
Step 2 – Complete the form to register your kids for two free games each day all summer long.
Step 3 – Have fun bowling!
Plus, you can also purchase a family pass that allows you to bowl with your kids!
Visit Squire’s Castle in North Chagrin Reservation
Get photos in front of the castle, hike the nearby trails through the woods and enjoy time playing and relaxing in the open grassy fields. Of course Squire’s Castle is just one of the many castles in Ohio. How many have you visited?
Enjoy an Outdoor Concert
Pack some snacks or order take out from your favorite restaurant and spread out a blanket (or chairs) and spend a warm summer evening at the park enjoying the sights and sounds at a FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts. Many local communities host these concerts with options ranging from blues, jazz, pop, tribute bands, or classical music.
Search for Beach Glass
Try your luck at finding the tiny sparkling treasures along the shores of Lake Erie. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with tips to help make your search a success. Check out our guide for searching for Lake Erie beach glass.
Try a New Park or Playground
Head to the inclusive playground at Neura Park. Let imaginations soar at Preston’s Hope Playground. Visit the inclusive Miracle League Playground and watch a Lake County Captains baseball game. Walk the paved trail, play on the playground and watch the ducks and geese at Price park in North Canton.
Check out our list of playgrounds in Northeast Ohio for even more ideas. Have fun!
Get pictures at Umbrella Alley
Over 200 colorful umbrellas fill the sky above the alley and murals line the walls. Grab a coffee or sweet treat at one of the nearby restaurants and relax at one of the colorful tables as the umbrellas move in the breeze above. Let the kids play in the splash pad at the nearby Aljancic Park or head to the HUGE castle playground and walking trails at Metzger Park.
Louisville Umbrella Alley
218 E Main St, Louisville, OH 44641
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Go on a Canal Boat Ride
Step back in time to the 1830s and experience life next to a canal. During the 1 hour ride, you will learn all about the canal and the history around it. If you get there early, you can watch the horses get ready! There is also a nearby playground and plenty of unique things to do in Canal Fulton (ice cream, shops, restaurants and coffee shops) all within walking distance.
The Canalway Center
125 Tuscarawas St NW Canal Fulton Ohio 44614
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Check out the Trains at the Age of Steam Roundhouse
Train lovers will really enjoy a guided tour of this full-size working roundhouse. The roundhouse itself is a fully-functional workshop complete with 18 stalls, a 115-foot turntable, and a turntable pit for their 22 historic steam locomotives. Best suited for school-age children and older. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome on tours, children under 3 are free. They even offer a family tour that’s a little shorter and includes a fun craft to work on.
Age of Steam Roundhouse
213 Smokey Land Rd. SW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
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Visit West Falls in Cascade Park
Park in the main parking lot, and let the kids enjoy some time of the large playground. Then set out on the trail that runs along the river to the overlook area. Right before reaching the overlook you’ll come to an abandoned bridge with a small trail beside it. That trail leads down to the base of the waterfall. You can also continue along the main trail to reach the overlook. While in the area, make the short drive to East Falls parking lot to see another waterfall.
Cascade Park
387 Furnace St, Elyria, OH 44035
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Celebration National Smores Day
Stock up on marshmallows and chocolate the next time you head to the store. Then invite some friends over and have a campfire in your backyard, or book a weekend away at one of these campgrounds in Ohio.
Make Back to School a Success
School bells across Northeast Ohio will be ringing soon. Mark your calendars for Ohio Tax Free Weekend and save on back to school shopping and find out where you can pick up free school supplies.
Looking for more ideas & inspiration? Check out our Summer Fun Guide filled with 100+ things to do during the summer season in Ohio.
