Head to the Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the largest parades in the state of Ohio with 25,000+ spectators watching each year. This year the parade celebrates it 45th anniversary.
Where: Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Sunday, March 10, 2024

Cheer on the Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Ohio’s oldest parade, comprised of approximately 10,000 participants in 125 units. This year’s theme is Salute to Irish American Athletes.
Where: Downtown Cleveland, OH
When: Sunday, March 17, 2023

Play at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park in Medina

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park is an all-inclusive playground in Medina, Ohio. It has a large playset, dog park, hiking trails, and lake! Make sure to bring fishing gear as you can fish in the lake right next to the playground. There’s also a StoryWalk trail, where families can enjoy a book while walking on the mile-paved loop. Make sure you pack a lunch because Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park is definitely a day trip!

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park
4985 Windfall Rd, Medina, OH 44256

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Search Lake Erie for Beach Glass

Can you can find a treasure at the end of the rainbow…or at least some Lake Erie Beach Glass. Maybe you’ll have the luck of the Irish and find a green marble! Lake Erie has many hidden treasures washed up from its choppy water.

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Eat Ice Cream from Pav’s Creamery

Pav’s Creamery is a great place to get ice cream in Northeast Ohio. They have a wide variety of delicious and unique flavors. Be sure to check out their seasonal flavors as there could be some fun St. Patrick’s Day option! To make your St. Patrick’s Day more fun-filled, check out a playground near Pav’s Creamery to burn some energy before you enjoy a sweet treat.

Pav’s Creamery
Locations in Uniontown, Akron, Canton & Cuyahoga Falls
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Visit the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

When you visit the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, be sure you come ready to learn and explore! You can get up close with native animals and plant life, and even rent binoculars to learn more about the nature in the area! There are a couple of short trails near the nature center that include elevated boardwalks and take you past a unique gazebo and a fun treehouse. You can even participate in a scavenger hunt as you hike the trails. Bonus: Look for 4 leaf clovers while you are out!

Shaker Lakes
2600 S Park Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
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Play at the Ninja Hub Gym

Ninja Hub Gym is Canton’s first and best ninja warrior gym with more than 30 obstacles for all ages. They have open Gym sessions available for families, as well as Ninja Warrior classes for ages 3 to adult. In addition, Ninja Hub offers birthday parties, with two different birthday packages. 

Ninja Hub Gym
6207 Dressler Rd. NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Website

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Head to the Library

Browse through the selection of books and check out one (or more) about St. Patrick’s Day or Leprechauns. Stop by a nearby bakery and pick up a sweet treat to enjoy while reading at home.

Make a Rainbow in a Jar

The rainbow in a Jar science experiment is a fun and easy-to-do science experiment that you can do at home! It shows how different liquids with different densities can float and sink. You can have fun with this one by creating a St. Patrick’s Day rainbow! If you’re staying at home for St. Patrick’s Day, the Rainbow in a Jar science experiment is a must-do!

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