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Five Things to do This Weekend
Not sure what to do this weekend in Cuyahoga Falls? Here are some ideas!
It’s Friday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
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Where/When: Boston Mills Boarding Station, 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula; Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: Activities for little engineers include inflatable bounces, model railroad display, a maze, a play area, and a Touch A Truck display. The 25-minute train ride will depart every hour, rain or shine.
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Price: $14 to $16.
Where/When: 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls; Friday from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Why go: Lock 4 opens for the Frontiers, which pays tribute to Journey.
Price: Admission and parking is free.
Where/When: M.D. Garage, 1556 West Boston Mills Rd., Peninsula; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: It's part of a series of free art exhibitions presented by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group of local artists. This is the last weekend to check out The American Landscape. Most of the artwork is available for purchase.
Price: Free
4. SPRING CELEBRATION CAMPFIRE
Where/When: Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron; Saturday at 6 p.m.
Why go: Enjoy stories and games around a campfire with naturalist Sarah Matheny. Roast marshmallows over an open flame (marshmallows and sticks will be provided for you). Make sure to bring blankets, chairs and drinks.
Price: Free.
Where/When: Cuyahoga Falls Riverfront/Falls River Square. Saturday, May 28 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Why go: The Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus will present a patriotic concert entitled "Summacare Spirit of America", to honor the men and woman of the United States Armed Forces. The concert kicks-off at 3 p.m. Free family activities start at 2 p.m., including face painting, balloon making and raffles.
*The public is asked to bring non-perishable food and personal care items to the event in support of support Good Neighbors of Cuyahoga Falls, whose volunteers will be on hand to collect the donations.
Price: Free.