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Kent Lanes Kids Bowl Free - go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/kent and sign your Little up for 2 free games of bowling everyday this summer. Then Kent Lanes will let Bigs bowl with their Littles for half price! Normal shoe rental will apply. And remember - the bowling ally is air conditioned!
A "To Do" list of great summer activities >>>
Noah's Lost Ark is a non-profit, charitable Exotic Animal Sanctuary located in Berlin Center just east of Deerfield on Rt. 224. It has been recommended by several matches who have visited. >>>
Harry London Chocolate Factory tours on weekdays; store open daily >>>
Free Interactive Water Fountains/Sprinklers at Falls River Square >>>
Falls River Tour by pontoon board >>>
Midway Drive-In Movie schedule is available on-line >>>
Akron Aeros Baseball >>>
Paint your own pottery at "All Fired Up!" in Akron >>>
June is strawberry season in Ohio! Find a place to pick your own >>>
Akron Art Museum >>>
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron is beautiful this time of year. "Fun Days" will be listed on their website >>>
Akron Performs - ballet, orchestra, concerts, festivals, etc. Many with free admission >>>
Portage County Park District - in your own back yard >>>
Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Get out into nature >>>
Summit County Metro Parks - check out trails, programs and the Spring Hiking Fling >>>
Kent Historical Societyis a great place to visit and admission is free! One of their new exhibits is about school life from 1880-1940 and it includes a large blackboard with lots of chalk! What child wouldn't enjoy that? And don't miss the model train room, another favorite among children. click her for hours, directions and more information >>>
Dietrich Youth Center has after school activities including Homework Help four days a week >>>
The Dance & Music Departments at KSU have upcoming programs worth checking out! For more information on Student Dance Festivals & Ensembles click here >>>
Musical concerts and recitals are offered regularly at KSU, including a guest performance by The Cleveland Orchestra in March. See the website for details >>>
The Western Reserve Historical Society has fun educational museums and the world of yesteryear at Hale Farm & Village! Check out their website for upcoming events, including Maple Sugaring Days in March >>>
Interested in Fashion? Don't forget that KSU has their very own Fashion Museum >>>
Reed Memorial Library, Ravenna
Craft programs, popcorn and a movie, puzzle exchange and more!>>>
Kent Free Library >>>
Portage County District Library, various locations
Programs for children and teens >>>
Kelso House History Club
The History Club is a new program for youngsters from 5th through 8th grades. The group meets regularly to explore topics related to local history. A questionnaire is available to determine the best times to meet and to help gauge interest in such topics as spinning yarn and weaving fabric, pottery making and using people-powered hand tools. >>>
Kelso Kids Club
Kelso Kids Club is a series of Saturday morning programs for children through 5th grade. Kelso Kids Club will take place on the first Saturday of each month, October through April, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The programs will include a variety of topics and activities. Fees will be required for some events that will be held on the Kelso House grounds and other locations. >>>
Kent City Schools Swimming School
Open Swim is offered on Saturdays from 1:00 - 5:00pm. $3.00 for Kent residents and $4.00 for non-residents.
Portage County State Parks
Click here for more info >
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Portage County Events
Find out what there is to do in Portage County this week >
Need an idea for something to do?
Remember to look in your Volunteer Handbook for a long list of suggestions. You can also check back issues of newsletters on this website. And keep checking back here for new activities and suggestions.
