Road Trip Worthy Festivals & Events.
Time to start packing the car.
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Medina Ice Festival
DATES: February 20-23, 2026
LOCATION: Downtown Medina, OH
Admission: FREE. Parking: Free around town.
Enjoy four days of frozen fun as one of Medina’s favorite events returns to the historic Medina Square. Over 50 sponsored carvings will be on view starting Friday afternoon and through Monday afternoon.
Each day, more works of frozen art are added to the Square during the competitions. Visit during the day and see the carving take place. Visit during the night, and see each sculpture illuminated with multi-colored LED lights. It’s a magical time to walk through the Square.
| | | PLANNING A TRIP TO ROSCOE VILLAGE? | | |
Enjoy a meal at The Warehouse Steak & Stein.
Built around 1838 by Arnold Medbery, this building was used not only as a warehouse for cargo brought by boats on the Ohio & Erie Canal, but also as a general store and it served as the Roscoe Post Office.
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Give your eyes a break from the white snow.
“Orchid Rodeo is ridin’ into Cleveland Botanical Garden, bringin’ a bold western twist to nature’s flashiest blooms."
“Discover an enchanting retreat from the cold weather this year with an orchid experience at Kingwood Center Gardens – Winter’s Interlude!"
"Orchids returns in grand style, taking over the Franklin Park North Conservatory with more than 2,600 stunning orchids."
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Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 3PM-1AM
Location: : East Bank of the Flats
Collision Bend – 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, OH
Brite Winter brings together people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds, allowing them to discover new music and art while enjoying their community.
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Dates: February 20-22, 2026
Location: Downtown Perrysburg, OH
Winterfest 2026 is a three-day ice celebration taking place across two locations: Downtown Perrysburg and Levis Commons.
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The Cleveland Pops Orchestra
Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Severance Music Center, Cleveland, OH
Michael Grandinetti joins the Cleveland Pops for a night of unforgettable music and illusions. Witness extraordinary magic including floating people, disappearing acts, and surprises galore! You’ll hear iconic music from Harry Potter, ET, Hook, The Witches of Eastwick and more!
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Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 5PM-12AM
Location: Downtown Kent
Kent, OH
Celebrate the timeless music of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The twelfth annual installment of the event will showcase the work of almost 20 bands and artists at venues across town, and it’s all free.
| | | FAMILY FUN THAT'S CLOSE TO HOME | |
An Ohio Amish Country Destination
A trip to Lehman’s in the tiny village of Kidron, OH is like going shopping and visiting a museum at the same time. The walls of this iconic old time general store are lined with museum-quality antiques, and the shelves are full of practical and pretty items for your home and garden.
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Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 1pm-7pm
Location: Historic Downtown Millersburg, OH
Dust off your boots, grab your favorite cowboy hat, and join us in downtown to see what exciting new things are happening during this western-themed Girls Night Out!Your $10 ticket includes a punch card revealing all the exclusive activities happening downtown and a complimentary gift bag. Enjoy storewide sales, food & drink specials, live entertainment, and more!
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Anyone else ready for spring gardens? Get inspired at these shows.
Pro Home & Garden Show
Dates: February 20-22
HBA Home & Garden Show
Dates: February 27-March 1
Stark County Home & Garden Show
March 13-14
Amish Home & Garden Show
March 19-21
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Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Dock’s Beach House & Mr. Ed’s, 252 W. Lakeshore Dr. (SR 163), Port Clinton
Say goodbye to winter with the burning of a giant snowman. Enjoy live entertainment and craft beers. All proceeds go to charity.
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Looking for that unique road trip? Head to b.a. Sweetie Candy Company. Browse the 40,000 sq. ft. of nostalgic and newer candy, 100+ cane sugar sodas, and the large selection of popcorn flavors. Allow time to enjoy one of the 36 flavors of homemade ice cream or ice cream creations at the Soda Shoppe.
Heads-up! On February 13th, Sweeties will have chocolate covered strawberries 🍓and chocolate covered grapes 🍇! While supplies last.
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Hower House Museum
Doors Open and Light Refreshments at 1:30PM
Show Starts at 2:00PM
Location:
University of Akron, Akron, OH
L-O-V-E -- Join actor/storyteller Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company and learn the story behind the day set aside for love! L-O-V-E is a celebration of all things Valentine's Day. From its early pagan beginnings in ancient Rome to becoming the third-most celebrated holiday in the world, Valentine's Day is rich with history and customs. Showman weaves together the story of this popular holiday, the story of St. Valentine and three stories that reflect the many facets of this wonderful thing we call love!
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Lake Metroparks
Date: February 16, 2026
Various times and locations.
Families looking for engaging ways to spend Presidents Day can choose from three hands-on, kid-friendly events taking place across Lake Metroparks on Monday, February 16.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Fun Day: Pocket Monsters will explore the real-world animals behind some of gaming’s most recognizable “pocket” creatures. The event is free and no registration is required.
Also from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rock Around the Park Open House will take place at the Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park. This free event focuses on geology and the fascinating variety of rocks found in Ohio and beyond. Families can explore specimens, participate in educational activities and create crafts while learning how rocks form and shape the landscape. No registration is required.
| | | VISIT THE WORLD'S LARGEST AVIATION MUSEUM | |
FREE admission and parking.
Open daily 9am-5pm
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
Located: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio
The museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.
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Dates: February 28 thru
March 1,2026
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH
Shop handmade items, home décor, gifts & more!
$5 admission | Kids 12 & under FREE
| | | Support These Saturday Farmers Markets. | | |
HAYMAKER FARMERS' MARKET
Winter location:
UMC Pierson Hall
1435 E. Main St.
Kent OH
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OXFORD FARMERS MARKET UPTOWN
Corner of Church & Main Streets
Oxford, OH
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CUYAHOGA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
Winter location:
Old Trail School
Akron, OH
| | CELEBRATING PACZKI DAY IN OHIO. | | |
“Paczki, pronounced PUNCH-key, is a Polish jelly-filled doughnut, traditionally served before the Lenten season begins.” Paczki are circular deep-fried doughnuts filled with various fillings such as apricot, lemon, custard, vanilla cream, blueberry, peach, cherry and more.
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AMERICA 250 EVENTS
to put on your calendar now.
| | Ohio Goes to the Movies™ (OGTTM) is a statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohioans: actors, directors, writers, composers, locations, and topics, shown in cities and towns across the state. A Signature Event of America 250-Ohio, OGTTM will start mid-February 2026 and run through October 2026 – about 250 days of Ohio movie magic showcasing Ohio’s contributions to America’s film industry and moviemaking. Movies will include independent film, Hollywood blockbusters, and industrial/special interest films, from rare archival footage to contemporary works. | | | HOLLYWOOD ON THE CUYAHOGA: Northeast Ohio and the Movies | |
Cleveland History Museum
Through October 31, 2026
Location: 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies, sponsored by PNC Bank, showcases the region’s important contributions to the movie industry, which brings over $100 million to the local economy each year. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies”, a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio in 2026 that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life.
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BATH ART FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday, June 7th
Time: 10 am – 5 pm | Admission: FREE
Location: Bath Community Park, 1615 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Akron 44333
Discover Fun, Food, Entertainment, and Arts & Crafts at Bath Community Park
This annual event, a local tradition since 2016, offers visitors a chance to enjoy a wide array of arts and crafts, delicious food, and live entertainment, all set in the stunning natural beauty of Bath Park.
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