Father’s Day Events Happening in Northern Ohio

Looking for things to do with Dad this Father’s Day?   Here are a few ideas and events that are happening this Father’s Day weekend in Northern Ohio.

 

Things to do with Dad:

• Fishing
• A game of golf
• Hiking in a local park
• Exploring one of our Lake Erie Islands
• Enjoying the Avon Duct Tape Festival, The 54th Annual Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival, Ox Roast (Rock Creek) or The Dean Martin Festival.  For festival info click here.
• Go canoeing in Mohican Country.
• Horsebacking riding.
• Take an Ohio Wine Tasting Tour with Northcoast Grapeving Tours.
• Beer tour with Cleveland Brew Bus.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
June 15, 2014
Time: 10 am to 7pm
Let Dad know you love him with a trip to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All dads receive FREE admission to the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Father’s Day, and special activities for the whole family will be offered throughout the day.
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-661-6500
www.clemetzoo.com
(Cuyahoga County)

Toledo Zoo – Father’s Day Celebration and BBQ
June 15, 2014
Free admission for dads when you visit with your child(ren)! Enjoy the day with fun activities and an opportunity to enjoy a special BBQ lunch-this is a day your family won’t want to miss. Test your skills with dad-friendly games, too, included with your admission and offered in our Main Plaza 10am to 5pm.
2 Hippo Way
Toledo, OH 43609
419.385.4040
www.toledozoo.org
(Lucas County)

Akron Zoo 
DAD’S DAY AT THE ZOO
June 15, 2014
Time – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All dads get 50% off admission. Regular admission rates apply.
Dad will love spending a special day at the zoo enjoying live entertainment and activities.
500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, Ohio
330-375-2550
www.akronzoo.org
(Summit County)

Lake County History Center
“Frontier Father’s Day” pancake breakfast
this Sunday, June 15.
Serving from 10am-1pm. The Village and museum is open for tours. Dad will enjoy the Civil War wing and the whole family will have fun with the “Magical Musical Machines” . $6 adults / $5 LCHS members / $3 kids 6-12 5 and under are free. Cooked outdoors, eat under tent or in event barn. Walk-ins welcome.
www.lakehistory.org
(Lake County)

McKinley Presidential Library Museum
Free Admission For Dad
June 14, 2014
Time: 09:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Give dad an early Father’s Day gift. Bring him to the Museum on the day before Father’s Day. All dads will be admitted FREE!!!
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, Ohio 44708
(330) 455-7043
www.mckinleymuseum.org
(Stark County)

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Father’s Day Car Show
June 15, 2014
9am – 4:30 pm
Admission: $12 per person, kids under 5 are free
Free parking off-site
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio
330-836-5533
www.stanhywet.org
(Summit County)

Voyager Canoe Paddles Hinckley Lake
June 15, 2014
Times:  11:00 AM, 12:20 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM
Cost $5.00 per person
Ages:  Family
Hinckley Reservation
Join Cleveland Metroparks historical interpreters for an hour-long paddle in a BIG canoe. The living history program gives you a chance to paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing and hear tales from the fur trade characters of long ago. A perfect program for those who see historic adventure. Individuals, families, groups welcome!
For more information click here.
(Medina County)

Fish with Me!
Stark Parks – Petro’s Lake
June 14, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
FREE
Join Stark Parks for a Father’s Day family fishing experience. Learn some basics about Petros Lake and its fish, as well as fishing equipment and techniques. Then, experience the joy of fishing with family! All equipment will be provided.
For more information click here.
(Stark County)

Cops N’ Kids Fishing
June 14, 2014
(Sat. 9am – 11am)
Come to Mineral Lake Park and enjoy a day of fishing with the Middlefield Police Dept. Enjoy contests, food and fun. Ages 4-15 Mineral Lake Park 330-389-0094; 330-389-0094 www.middlefieldohio.com.
(Geauga County)

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Father’s Day Special:

click here for more information.