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FATHER’S DAY EVENTS

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Looking for things to do with Dad this Father’s Day? We have put together a few suggestions.

SPEND TIME OUTDOORS.
ENJOY AN OHIO FESTIVAL!

The following festivals take place over the Father’s Day weekend.

Scio Street Faire – Scio (Harrison County) – June 15-18, 2022
The Country Fest- Clay’s Park  Canal Fulton, (Stark County) – June 15-18, 2022
Holland Strawberry Festival – Holland (Lucas County) – June 15-19, 2022
Avon Duct Tape Festival – Avon (Lorain County) – June 16-18, 2022
Washboard Music Festival –  Logan (Hocking County) – June 16-18, 2022
Wine and Arts Festival – Grove City (Franklin County) – June 17-18, 2022
Dean Martin Hometown Celebration – Steubenville (Jefferson County) – June 17-18, 2022
Simply Slavic Heritage Festival – Youngstown (Mahoning County) – June 17-18, 2022
St. Jude Parish Festival – Columbiana (Columbiana County) – June 17-19, 2022
Festival of the Fish – Vermilion (Lorain County) – June 17-19, 2022
Ashland Ale Fest – Ashland (Ashland County) – June 18, 2022
Fairy Garden Festival – Jefferson (Ashtabula County) – June 18, 2022
Jefferson Depot Strawberry & Arts Festival – Jefferson (Ashtabula County) – June 18-19, 2022
Wine Jazz & Art Fest – Geneva-on-the-Lake (Ashtabula County) – June 18-19, 2022
Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival– Kirtland (Lake County) – June 18-19, 2022
Toledo Beer & Bacon Fest – Toledo (Lucas County) – June 18, 2022
National Road Bike Show & BBQfest – Cambridge (Guernsey County) – June 18, 2022
BAYarts Art & Music Festival – Bay Village (Cuyahoga County) -June 18, 2022
Celtic Fest Ohio – Waynesville (Warren County) – June 18, 2022
White House Fruit Farm Strawberry Festival -Canfield (Mahoning County)

>> Additional Ohio festival information can be found HERE. 

ENJOY ONE OF THESE FATHER’S DAY EVENTS:

OHIO FREE FISHING DAYS – June 18-19, 2022

Father’s Day weekend – June 18-19, 2022

During these two days, all Ohio residents are invited to experience Ohio’s fantastic public fishing opportunities, without purchasing a license.

All size and daily limits still apply. For more info on fishing in Ohio, head to website.


ASHLAND COUNTY (NE OH)

OHIO VINTAGE TRUCK JAMBOREE!
Date: June June 18-19, 2022
Location: Ashland County Fairgrounds
Ashland, Ohio
ohvintrkreu.com

CUYAHOGA COUNTY (NE OH)

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO
Date:  June 19, 2022
Time:  10AM – 5PM
Location:  3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH  44109
216.661.6500 | clevelandmetroparks.com
Enjoy Father’s Day with a FREE day at the Zoo for dad.

GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM
Father’s Day Weekend
Date: June 18-19, 2022
Time:  9AM-5PM
Location: 2000 Sycamore St. Cleveland, OH  216.252.7613
greaterclevelandaquarium.com

DONUTS WITH DAD
Date: June 19, 2022
Time:  4:50 PM
Location: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
Tickets – www.cvsr.com

Climb on board and join us as we celebrate Father’s Day Weekend! As you ride the rails through the National Park, enjoy a delicious donut, along with complimentary coffee, water, or juice.

Tickets include a one-and-a-half-hour round trip train ride, a variety of donuts to choose from, and a choice of coffee, water, or juice.

NATIONAL ROAD BIKE SHOW & RIBFEST

Date: June 18, 2022
Time: 11am – 7pm
Location: Cambridge Main Street
Cambridge, OH
website

Come out to one of SE Ohio’s largest and longest running bike shows! There will be live music, BBQ, vendors, beer stand and so much more. This is a family and pet friendly event.
Date: June 18, 2022




LAKE COUNTY (NE OH)

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION – LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS
Date: June 19, 2022
Time: 1PM
Location: 35300 Vine St., Eastlake, Ohio 44095
Tickets

Every Sunday home game features family-friendly entertainment and post-game kids run the bases. | Presented By Mentor Nissan

 

LORAIN COUNTY (NE OH)

LORAIN & WEST VIRGINIA RAILWAY 
Location: 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio
lwvry.org

The LSRA or Lake Shore Railway Association is a 501 (3)(c) non-profit corporation which was formed in 1979 to promote the educational and historical aspects of Lorain County, by preserving and restoring the former Lorain & West Virginia rail line.

Old IRON Roundup
Date: Saturday, June 18 | Time: 12:00 PM
Admission: Tickets for caboose ride are $10 adults, $5 for children.
Walk up sales only.
Description: Join us for a celebration of antique equipment the Saturday before Father’s Day. Antique equipment will be on display starting at 12:00 PM with a train ride at 1:00 PM. Interested in bringing your antique display? Please contact us by emailing [email protected]
Contact info and/or website: lwvry.org/train-rides

 

MEDINA COUNTY (NE OH)

DAD’S DAZE OFF
Date: June 19, 2022
Time: 11a-4p
$44.95 Value ONLY $39.95

EVERYONE SAVES on FATHERS’ DAY! Ticket to AVMG; Pit Stop at the MAR’S BAR (Dad receives an adult beverage, pop or water and Guests Under 18 receive Dippin Dots, Slushies, pop or water; PLUS a Ticket to Castle Noel. Reserve Your Spot Now

CASTLE NOEL AND ALIEN VACATION MINI GOLF
Location: 260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

 

For area visitor information visit
Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau

PORTAGE COUNTY (NE OH)

TOUCH-A-TRUCK
Date: June 18, 2018
Time: 11AM – 2PM
Location: Lions Community Park
4484 Edson Rd., Kent, OH  44240

FREE event.

 

For area visitor information visit
Central Portage VCB.

 

 

SUMMIT COUNTY (NE OH)

FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Date: June 19, 2022
Time: 9am-3pm
Location:  714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio
330-836-5533 | www.stanhywet.org

The 64th annual Classic, Antique & Collector Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, is presented with the Ohio Region Classic Car Club of America. View 400 classic, antique and collector cars manufactured from 1915-1996. New category is stock antique motorcycles, production motorcycles, 1985 & earlier.

All ticket purchases are pre-sale and online ONLY. There will be no in-person ticket sales at the Father’s Day Car Show.

AKRON ZOO
Date: June 19, 2022
Time: 10AM-5PM
Location: Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron, Ohio
330-375-2550 | www.akronzoo.org

Free admissions for all dads and granddads. Parking rates apply.

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY (NE OH)

Age of Steam

AGE OF STEAM ROUNDHOUSE
213 Smokey Lane Rd SW, Sugarcreek
330-852-4676 | ageofsteamroundhouse.org

The good folks of the Doughty Valley Steam Days have graciously agreed to bring a number of their antique farm machines, including 3 steam traction engines that they intend to have fired up for demonstrations during the Museum’s normal operating hours.

Join us on Friday June 17th and Saturday June 18th for a Roundhouse Tour and traction engine demonstration! With our special extra time slots, tours will be offered at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.

 

FOR MORE OHIO EVENTS VISIT NORTHERNOHIOTOURISM.COM.

Article and photos, unless noted by: D. Rock, MyOhioFun.com

Diane Rock is the owner and editor of MyOhioFun.com, NorthernOhioTourism.com and the Tea Cup Rescue Society. She is an avid baker, gardener, Little Free Library owner, who loves to read and travel.  She spends most of her days sharing her love of things to do in Ohio, as well as creating destinations and itineraries for group tours and individual travelers.

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