Memorial Day weekend is upon us. What are you doing? If you are still looking for some local ways to enjoy some family time together, here are a few ideas.
Viking Vineyards
Plan several hours here!
Begin in the cozy, relaxing tasting room, overlooking the lake. After dining on a sandwich or savory dish along with dessert, take a walk through their art gallery where you’ll find a local artist showcased (changed every month). If you go on Sunday the 26th between 5 – 7 p.m., you’ll hear the live music of the Boomers (Tom Wolski and Mike Costello) who play music of the 60’s and 70’s that you’ll recognize – Cosby, Still, Nash and Young; the Beatles, etc. Reservations are suggested though not required.
Fri. & Sat.: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
268 Old Forge Road
Kent, Ohio 44240 (Brimfield Township)
330-678-2080
Wildwater Kingdom
Opening Weekend is Saturday through Monday, May 25 – 27
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
100 Squires Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
330-562-8303
Camp Hi Canoe Livery
We kick off our season with free admission for all men and women of the Armed Forces with valid military ID! Plus, $1 hot dogs on Saturday, $1 cotton candy on Sunday and $1 fountain drinks on Monday while supplies last!
12274 Abbott Road
Hiram, Ohio 44234
330-569-7621
This family owned camp offers quality canoe and kayak trips on the scenic Upper Cuyahoga River. Trips range from 1 to 6 hours in length and are suitable for beginning to experienced paddlers.
The camp has provided access to high quality canoeing since 1966. Enjoy the beautiful grounds and pavilions for picnic use before or after your trip.
No appointment is needed on weekends.
Open 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Rentals are available 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boats must be returned by 6 p.m.
West Branch State Park
5708 Esworthy Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
330-296-3239
West Branch State Park’s large 2,650-acre lake with its many forks and coves is extremely popular with fishermen, boaters and swimmers. The park’s 5,379-acres of meadows and woodlots provide an excellent backdrop for camping, hiking and horseback riding. With 14 miles of trails and plenty of picnic areas, playgrounds and volleyball court, this is a fabulous spot to spend the day with your family. There’s also an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, May 25.
Don’t let the weekend pass without attending at least one Memorial Day service and/or parade to honor the memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect their country. Proudly display your flag and teach your children the true meaning of this important holiday.
Sunday, May 26
STREETSBORO MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Begins at Campus Elementary School parking lot at noon and travels down Kirby Lane to Route 303.
Ends at the old Streetsboro Plaza parking lot, on Route 303.
Contact Cindy at 330-650-9594 by Friday, May 24 to participate.
Monday, May 27
AURORA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
American Legion Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park and heads East on State Route 82. Then turns South on State Route 306. Turns Northwest on State Route 43.
Ends at Aurora Memorial Cemetery.
“They are dead; but they live in each Patriot’s breast,
And their names are engraven on honor’s bright crest.”
**Please add any ceremony and parade locations in comments!