Road Trip Worthy Things to Do.
Time to start packing the car.
| | Gas prices are rising and money is tight, but you can still enjoy a road trip. In fact, there are plenty of destinations around Ohio that offer free admission-just cover the cost of gas, and you’ll still save. | | EAGLE RIDGE DISC GOLF COURSE | | One of the top Disc courses in Ohio! This unique course offers terrific views and challenging play at every skill level. With a variety of obstacles, terrain, and elevation changes, its18 challenging holes with significant elevation changes and three ponds make for an exciting day of disc golf. The course also offers... | | |
HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED
THE STARLIGHT ROOM?
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THE STARLIGHT ROOM - CASTLE NOEL
Hey fellow travelers! Are you looking for that next fun experience? Well, Mark and Dana Klaus have done it again. They recently opened up "The Starlight Room" at Castle Noel. A lot of thought has been put into all the details, from the thousands of lights that entertain you from above as you enjoy a delightful meal to the menu. A perfect family or group experience.
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CAMBRIDGE MUSEUM OF GLASS | | "Experience the art of glass making through interactive exhibits and more at the National Museum of Cambridge Glass. Hold the tools used almost 100 years ago, and see over 10,000 pieces of colorful of glass all made by the Cambridge Glass Company (1902-1958). Visit the education center for hands-on activities or stop by the gift shop. Opens April 1 through October 31, 2026 Wed.-Sat. 10 am to 4 pm and Sun. from 12-4 pm. Admission is $6; Seniors/AAA $5; children 12 and under are free." | | LET'S KEEP FILLING THOSE 2026 CALENDARS! | | AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL | |
Date: May 1, 2025
Locations: All around Downtown Kent
Enjoy the annual American Roots Musical Festival, with classic Bluegrass & Country music from a broad list of musical performances. All for free.
| |  | GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL | |
DATE: April 23-26, 2026
Location: Chardon Square
Chardon, OH
As the oldest maple festival in the United States, the Geauga County Maple Festival commemorates the production of pure maple syrup in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio.
| | | WAYNE COUNTY CUPCAKE TOUR | |
Dates: May1-2, 2026
9 Stores. 9 Cupcakes. 9 Exclusive Offers. 1 Sweet Cupcake Tour. Start your day at Lehman's in Kidron at 9:00am and celebrate spring with a sweet tour through nine much-loved retail establishments in beautiful Wayne County, Ohio:Tickets are good for BOTH days. You may attend Friday or Saturday, or both.
Ticket Price: $22
| | | BUNNY HOP WINE & COCKTAIL TRAIL | |
April 1-30, 2026
Noon-5pm
Hop from place to place, sampling wines paired with Spring appetizers & desserts! $8 per person at each location. Refresh your palate for Spring with seasonal flavors paired with the perfect wines.
| | | Did you know that The NE Ohio Quilt Show also offers classes? | | |
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Victory Park Gazebo, Vermilion
Join the Vermilion Chamber for an afternoon of shopping, dining, and sampling chocolate and/or wine in downtown Vermilion. This year’s theme is Derby Hats. Participants are encouraged to wear a Derby-style hat. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative hat of the day. Registration Fee: $30 per person. Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older to participate
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Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Oxford, OH
“…a full day of outdoor fun and celebration inspired by the modern beehive invented by Lorenzo Langstroth, AKA “The Bee Man of Oxford” (Boen) at Miami University. This day is packed with two exciting events: O.A.T.S. n’ Honey 5k/10k and the Oxford Bee Festival.”
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Medina County Park District
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Buffalo Creek Retreat
8708 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville, OH
Family fishing derby. Face Painting. Magic Show. Eco Fair & Market. Bug Zoo. Tree seedling giveaway. House plant swap.
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: April 25-26, 2026
Location: 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, OH
Together we can celebrate Mother Earth while learning how to make better choices for the planet and all its living creatures. This two-day event will feature live entertainment, activity booths hosted by local environmentally focused organizations, Character Ambassador meet and greets, and more!
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Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Pump House Center for the Arts
1 Enderlin Circle
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Earth Gathering is a juried-invitational art festival with an Earth Day theme designed to enlighten, entertain, and inspire the public with Earth-friendly art, music, food, products, and ideas.
| | | COMEDY CLUB at Historic Roscoe Village | |
Warehouse Steak & Stein
Date: Saturday April 25, 2026
Doors open at 6pm
Show: 8pm
Warehouse Steak & Stein
400 N. Whitewoman St, Coshocton, OH, 43812
$20 per person, call to reserve
(740) 622-4001
| | | WHAT'S OPEN IN PUT-IN-BAY? | Have you ever wanted to explore the island in spring but you were not sure what was open on Put-in-Bay? Our friends at Miller Ferry keep a running list and it just may surprise you what businesses start opening up in April for the season. Spring is a great time to take a ferry ride and enjoy the island. | | | |
MILLER FERRY &
E'S GOLF CART COMBO PACKAGE
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Did you know that you can save $$ when visiting Put-in-Bay by planning ahead?
Miller Ferry and E's Cart offer a combo discount package when booking one day prior to your reservation date.
BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE.
There are also Put-in-Bay Family Fun packs and Put-in-Bay Lodging packages.
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Date: April 18, 2026
Times: 12:30pm and 6pm
Location: Guernsey County Fairgrounds-Old Washington
Each Event is packed with 1.5-2 hours of horsepower driven, family-fun & entertainment. The Renegade Monster Truck event is sure to leave you in awe as you watch these mechanical marvels compete for points and bragging rights! Each Renegade will complete a series of challenging and exciting competitions in a 12,000lb - 1,500hp blown-alcohol Renegade Monster Truck sitting on massive 66" tall tires!
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Date: April 19, 2026
Time: 8am-Noon
Location: Historic Medina Square, Medina, OH
Over 150 show cars are on display around the Square with music by DJ Rich Hillrich. Overflow lot for Show Cars now available at Medina City Parking Lot # 3 (enter at W. Liberty Street or W. Washington Street).
Additional dates: June 21. August 30, and October 18.
| | | PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH PLANES | |
MAPS Air Museum
Date: April 19, 2026
Time: 8am-1pm
Museum open until 4pm
Location: Akron Canton Airport
2260 International Parkway
Admission: $15 Adults
$8 Children 6-12 | Free under 6.
Price includes Museum admission. Parking. Food. Exhibit Opening Performance.
Entertainment.
Glenn Miller Exhibit Opening/Performance at 1PM with New Horizon Band and our Intern Sarah Christensen.
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Last Look at the Hidden Treasures of the Crawford Museum
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: The Crawford Auto Aviation Museum
Cleveland, OH
Before the curtains close on Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures from the Crawford, join us for an evening dedicated to the misfits, the giants, and the absolute enigmas of our collection. This isn't your standard gallery stroll—it’s an intimate, final look at the unusual, oversized, and "spaceship-adjacent" objects that rarely see the light of day.
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OHIO'S SCENIC TRAIN RIDES AND MUSEUMS
For those who love riding the rails, collecting model trains or just enjoy learning about the history of trains, you are in luck! You will find a wonderful selection of train museums, scenic train rides, model train displays and restoration programs all around Ohio. The train enthusiast in you, will thank you for making plans to visit one or all of these unique train stops.
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