Showing posts with label Outdoor Activity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoor Activity. Show all posts

Friday, May 25, 2012

75 {Mostly} FREE Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!




Are you ever stuck wondering, "what should we do today?" during the summer?? Look no further! Below is a list courtesy of Freebies2Deals that will make any summer fun and full of memories!

Something that my kids and I like to do when the weather is nice is sit outside and play the "Car Game." This gives the kids (well, my husband and I play, too!) something to do when you're sitting in the front yard, riding bikes, or having a picnic. It goes like this:
  • The object of the game is to correctly guess what color car will drive down the road next.
  • Everyone gets a chance to pick a different color, and whoever guesses the color of the car correctly (by pure luck) gets to choose the color of their car first for the next round. 
  • The colors can be as simple (red, blue, green, etc.) or as complicated (navy blue, teal, tan, etc.) as you'd like!
  • Whoever guesses the most correctly, wins!
This is a game that can be played anywhere, anytime, and doesn't require anything but participation. Hopefully you will have better luck then my daughter, who always guesses pink... Bless her heart, but she never wins!!! 

Here's a link to the 75 Kids Activities for Spring and Summer, and have a safe and happy summer!!

Monday, May 14, 2012

FREE Festivals in Cleveland This Weekend, May 19-20th

Well, summer is almost here and so are the wonderful, FREE festivals that come with it each year! Here are a few to get you started this weekend:

Pop UP Pearl
Located in the Old Brooklyn area of Cleveland on Pearl Rd, just south of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Come out and see all the unique, beautiful crafts by Images in Bloom and enjoy some amazing food and music at the Grace Church Blues and BBQ tent, just to name a few!




6th Annual Chalk Art Festival
Come out and see professional artists create beautiful chalk masterpieces, or sign up for your own space and create one yourself! This festival goes from 9am-5pm on May 19th and is located in Downtown Medina on the Square.

Hessler Street Fair
This street fair is an annual community arts and music event in University Circle, boasting to be one of Cleveland's most successful festivals! This family-friendly event will be celebrating is 43rd year and features a wide variety of local food, artists, musicians, and poets. This year’s fair will be held Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20, 2012 from 11 am to dusk, rain or shine.

The Hessler Street Fair Committee
11326 Hessler Road
Cleveland, OH 44106

Cleveland Metroparks Annual Children's Fishing Derbies
If your kids (ages 4-15) like to fish, or if they've always wanted to try it, this annual fishing derby is for you! Bait (red worms, maggots and corn) will be available at no charge for derby participants. Bring a rod, tackle and a cooler with ice to store the “catch of the day.” While supplies last, loaner rods (fully rigged for bait fishing) are available for children who do not have their own. Rain or shine. Participation is FREE!

Saturday, May 19
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Heights

Sunday, May 20
Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea

Fishing Sessions:
Ages: 4-8 • 9 a.m. to noon (one rod per child)
Ages: 9-15 • 1 to 4 p.m. (one rod per child)

Thursday, May 10, 2012

FREE Admission to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, May 11th (tomorrow) ONLY!



Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, for FREE!! Visit the Better Homes and Gardens website here to print out your coupon now! This coupon is valid tomorrow, May 11th only. Print out one for your family and friends, too! The other participating Ohio gardens are listed here. Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Enjoy FREE Outdoor Theater throughout Cleveland this Summer

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's 14th Season Opens at Notre Dame College in South Euclid this weekend. Come and enjoy FREE outdoor theater in parks and other locations around the Greater Cleveland area.
2011 Show dates:
Curtain for all shows is 7pm.
June 17th & 18th Othello at Notre Dame College
June 24th & 25th Love's Labour's Lost at Notre Dame CollegeJuly 2nd Othello
July 3rd Love's Labour's Lost at
The James A. Garfield National Historic Site
July 9th Othello
July 10th Love's Labour's Lost Lakewood Park
July 16th Othello
July 17th Love's Labour's Lost
Shaker Hts. Colonnade
July 23rd Othello
July 24th Love's Labour's Lost
Lorain County Community College Stocker Center for the Arts
July 30th Othello
July 31st Love's Labour's Lost
The Kulas Stage at Wade Oval
August 6th Othello
August 7th Love's Labour's Lost at Lincoln Park

Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and seat themselves prior to each outdoor performance. Rain spaces have been secured for every venue except Wade Oval, allowing performances to proceed, rain or shine. Visit http://www.cleveshakes.org/ for more details!

Thanks, Brian!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

FREE Annual Fishing Derbies This Weekend in the Metroparks

Kids can reel in the “big one” at the annual Cleveland Metroparks Children’s Fishing Derbies. Each day of Children’s Fishing Derbies is divided into two sessions: children, ages 4 to 8, can fish from 9 a.m. to noon, and youth, ages 9 to 15, fish from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can also learn how to cast and test their skills at the casting challenge. Guidance will be available from experienced anglers to help those new to fishing.

Live bait is provided. Participants should bring a rod, tackle and a cooler with ice to store their “catch of the day.” A limited number of loaner fishing rods will be available for children who do not have their own. Prizes will be awarded at the end of each session for catching the largest trout, largest other fish, and smallest fish, plus best cast from the casting challenge. Prizes will be awarded at noon and 4 p.m. sharp. You must be present to win.

Saturday, May 14
Wallace Lake
Mill Stream Run Reservation
Berea

Sunday, May 15
Ohio & Erie Canal
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Cuyahoga Heights

The event is rain or shine (hopefully the weather will cooperate!), no advanced sign-ups. Registration is on the day of the derby only. Please go to the big tent when you arrive.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Family Friday Night: Go Sledding in the Metroparks

February 25 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
North Chagrin Reservation
Old River Farm Picnic Area parking lot

Bundle up, grab your sled and join us on the sledding hill. While you sled, take in the beautiful sights and sounds of our surroundings. We will provide FREE hot chocolate to warm you up. Families of all ages are welcome!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

17th Annual Ice Festival in Medina This Weekend

The 2011 Ice Festival, February 18-21, will feature two ice carving competitions, on-going demonstrations, and the amazing Fire & Ice Tower. This family-friendly event, paid for by the generous sponsorships of local businesses, is FREE to the public. While most of the carving and demonstrations are done in the late afternoon and early evening, the sculptures will be illuminated at night. Aaron Costic, Olympic Gold Medallist in Ice Carving and owner of Elegant Ice, will place color-changing L.E.D. fixtures under each work of art.

Schedule of Events:
Friday, February 18
5:00pm Carving demonstrations
6:00pm Fire & Ice Tower (sponsored by Excalibur Auto Body)
Saturday, February 19
1-4pm Individual Carving Competitions
Sunday, February 20
11am-2pm, Carving competitions (winners at 3:30pm)
3:00pm Ice Prince and Princess Crowning (Medina Gazette)
Monday, February 21
Enjoy the beauty of the ice sculptures while wandering the historic Square

Visit the link for more information. Enjoy!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Valentine's Day FREE Date Night Idea

Sweetheart Hike
Saturday, February 12, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center.

Bundle up and bring your sweetheart to enjoy a romantic stroll along the snow-covered trails at Wolf Creek. Upon your return to the building, you may delight in each other’s company, hot beverages, delicious treats and a cozy fire. The perfect after-dinner activity for couples looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Adults only please. No registration required. Hike is self guided and can be done anytime between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. FREE! For the complete Medina County Parks events calendar click:
http://www.medinacountyparks.com/

For other fun outdoor activities at local parks this week, visit here.

FREE Winter Activities This Weekend at Fight the Frost Festival

Saturday, February 12, Canal Way Center in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights. Join in the fun to encourage Northeast Ohioans to quit hibernating and enjoy the winter season. The center staff has planned a fun-filled afternoon of FREE activities inside and outside. The “Fight the Frost Festival” features snowshoeing, winter hikes, nature crafts, bird watching, a puppet show, children’s nature music, and more. Plus, a great way to warm up will be sipping hot chocolate and munching on a few cookies. And while there, build and design a birdhouse with Earth Words Nature Shop. Choose from three different designs and use slotted natural wood for easy assembly. Earth Words will provide markers to decorate the birdhouse, twine to hang, and tips on where to hang it in backyards. Birdhouse kits are only $4. Canal Way Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights – just off the I-77/Grant Avenue exit. For more information, call 216-206-1000.

Visit this link to view other fun outdoor activities happening this week!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Best Spots to Sled in Cleveland

Courtsey of my fellow Cleveland blogger, Mary, who blogs at 365 Fun Things to Do With Kids in Cleveland, here is a list of the best sledding spots in the Cleveland area. Sledding, after all is fun and totally FREE! Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

December Art Walk in Little Italy This Weekend

Don’t miss the exciting December Art Walk, December 3,4 & 5, 2010. Little Italy kicks off the Holiday season during the December Art Walk with wine tastings, receptions, trunk shows and fantastic gift shopping in over 25 galleries and boutiques and extraodinary dining in 21 restaurants, bakeries and bars.

The annual tree lighting at 5PM Saturday outside the Historic Mayfield Theater features a special guest from the North Pole, Santa Claus 5PM to 7PM! Little Italy is growing with 5 new boutiques/galleries, new restaurants, an Italian Market & a new Bed and Breakfast! Always new and exciting, Little Italy is perfect for the passionate gift buyer!

Art Walk starts Friday, December 3 at Noon to 9PM, Saturday, December 4 Noon to 9PM & Sunday Noon to 6PM. Many restaurants are open to 2AM! Valet parking begins with 4 stations on Mayfield Rd. Friday at 5PM and continues throughout the Art Walk days. For more information about shops and restaurants see our official website: http://clevelandlittleitaly.com/.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Ice Skate for FREE at the Rink at Wade Oval

The Rink at Wade Oval is back for a third year of outdoor fun! It's the only FREE outdoor rink in Cleveland. Last year, more than 20,000 people laced up a pair of skates and took to The Rink’s unique polymer surface, which feels just like real ice. This season, visitors are encouraged to stop by the new Wade Oval Information Center to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee after they're finished skating. Admission is free; skate rental is $3.

Rink Hours of Operation
November 20 - February 21
Weekends Only
Fridays & Saturdays, Noon-7:00 p.m.
Sundays, Noon-5:00 p.m.

December 20 - January 2
Open Daily
Sunday – Thursday, Noon-5:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, Noon – 7:00 p.m.

Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

Open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 17) and President’s Day (February 21),
Noon-5:00 p.m.

Visit the link for hours of operation and more information!