Bright Star Books wants your help putting new and gently-used books into the hands of limited-resource children throughout Greater Akron! Since May of 2014, we have distributed more than 170,000 books to children in Summit, Portage, and Medina Counties! But we want to help even more children! By organizing a children’s book drive in your […]

Are you looking for a fun and interactive field trip? We would love to invite you into our store to learn about the fun science of liquid nitrogen and see how me make ice cream! First guests will learn about liquid nitrogen and watch our fun science experiments! After, each guest gets to customize their […]

Now’s your chance to bring the family to the course and experience the game of golf at a great family rate every month from April through October. On Friday & Saturday evenings, Mill Creek Golf Course will be offering families the opportunity to play a round of golf to groom their skills in a fun […]

Join in the two month long Park Trails challenge! You must finish the listed trails to complete the challenge. Once you’ve completed the challenge come to the Wick Recreation Area to claim your prize (first 5 participants to complete the challenge and top 5 overall times will receive medals. Special rules apply. Call Wick Recreation […]

Junior golf league sign-up for ages 5 – 18. Golf League runs on Saturdays, 4/26 – 6/27. Contact junior league presidents, Jeanette & Paul Logan 330. 770.7394 for questions or details.

The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown invites you to attend their general meeting which includes topics by local and regional speakers on horticulture and nature. Drop-in.

“Reading is Magical” is the theme for the 14th annual book festival. Altrusa Club of Youngstown, Mill Creek MetroParks, Western Reserve Public Media, and the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County present an event that brings authors, illustrators, book characters, storytellers, and hands-on activities for children. Come out to meet Daniel Tiger from the […]

COSI’s Camp-In 2020: The Science of YOU! Discover how your body works inside and out as we explore COSI’s Camp In: The Science of YOU! At this one-of-a-kind sleepover, investigate the inner workings of the human body through special activities in our exclusive hands-on gallery. Not only will campers be able to explore all of […]

Welcome new arrivals to the barns and see who might still be expecting this season as we kick-off our 2020 season! Petting and touching is permitted if the babies are not sleeping. Enjoy cake and punch while supplies last as part of a “baby shower” tradition. Free. Additional concessions available for purchase; cash only.

Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call WRA for details. 4/8 | 9 – 10 am | Meet at East Newport Dr. Boat Launch Parking Lot. Moderate, 1 or 3 mi. 4/22 | 9 – 10 Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road. Easy, 2 or 4 mi.

Ages 3 – 6, plus adult. Join the club as we explore and enjoy the wonders of spring! We’ll meet baby farm animals, learn about bird nests while building our own, and dig for wiggly worms. Deadline for series is 4/7. Register/pay at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 330.740.7116. $12/series; $5/class Locations: 4/9 – MetroParks Farm 5/7 […]

Gotta catch ‘em all! Join Naturalist Emily as we venture out into the most Pokemon-rich parts of the park on this interactive Pokemon Go! themed hike. We’ll encounter and learn about the real creatures that inspired this worldwide phenomenon: salamanders, birds, turtles, snakes, and more. Stop at gyms, catch Pokemon in a variety of park […]