June 2026
Travel
From living streams to animal ambassadors, exhibits at these nature centers in parks across our state turn lessons about the outdoors into an adventure for families.
Summer break means it’s time to discover. Map out a season of exploration for your family with our guide to attractions and activities for all ages.
Get the kids outside this summer at these five June happenings that promote learning and embrace the outdoors.
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway stages this fun experience several times each summer, complete with play money and bandits with manners.
With over 800 animals, this longtime northwest Ohio favorite invites families for a fun and photo-friendly experience.
Visit one of South Bass Island’s most enduring attractions at this family-focused spot where history meets a kids maze, gem mining and mini golf.
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm’s whimsical woodland trail leads families to three giant trolls created by the renowned Danish artist.
The 1-acre play area at this Lake Metroparks’ reservation lets little ones shovel, splash, climb and even try gardening.
The Northern Ohio Railway Museum in Medina County opened for the season over Memorial Day weekend.
This elevated forest boardwalk with a giant cargo net and a treehouse invites kids to explore the forest from above.
Discover major gaming and anime conventions, festival fun, women’s sporting events, America 250 celebrations and great new dining finds across Ohio’s capital city.
When physical-education teacher Rick Armstrong noticed fewer of his students were riding bicycles, he set out to create a bike park to help them.
The 10,000-acre conservation park in Cumberland affiliated with the Columbus Zoo, offers everyday tour experiences and summer camps aimed at specific interests.
Food + Drink
Taps & Tails in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood lets you sip cocktails while your pup plays. It has indoor and outdoor spaces and a focus on safety.
The outdoor space at this capital-city restaurant sits beneath a canopy of leaves, offering a welcoming place for diners to enjoy reinvented pub classics.
Home + Garden
Cincinnati-based artist Dani Fraley crafts functional products for the home ranging from wooden cutting boards and plant stands to cotton towels and bags.
Ohio Life
Charlie Hustle, Ty Cobb and the great American game.
The great-granddaughter of Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, the first woman to solo hike the entire Appalachian Trail, shares how she got involved with the Buckeye Trail.
