Ohio Magazine - 101 Days of Summer - (Page 4)

Dayton Dragons Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton; 937/228-BATS, www.daytondragons.com July 12 and aug. 16: American Celebration Night –– an evening devoted to families of airmen, includes swearing-in of new recruits. Columbus Clippers Cooper Stadium, 1155 W. Mound St, Columbus; 614/462-5250, www.clippersbaseball.com May 25: Columbus Negro League bobblehead May 29, June 28: Jake “The Diamond Dog” appearance June 11: First 1,000 kids eat free (hot dog, soft drink & snack) June 29: 1970s Clippers Dale Berra bobblehead giveaway July 13: 1980s Clippers Marshall Brant and Steve Balboni bobbleheads July 20: 1990s Clippers Derek Jeter bobblehead aug. 17: 2000 Clippers Brandon Watson bobblehead akron aeros Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron; 330/253-5151, www.akronaeros.com July 13: Tropical Beach Night aug. 13: NASCAR night, with an appearance by racer Kurt Busch aug. 14: Pet Day toleDo muD Hens Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo; 419/725-HENS, www.mudhens.com May 24: ’80s Night June 7: Meet Rubber Boy June 12: Hens and Hogs Night; Stitch-NPitch June 14: Country-Western Night June 15: Father’s Day – Mud Hen Tie Clip giveaway; dads & kids run the bases June 17: Summer Recreation Day June 27: Polish-American Night June 29: Salute to Breakfast Night July 26: Dental Night aug. 8: Ode to 8 Night aug. 11: Marvel’s Mud Hens Comic Book giveaway; meet Spiderman aug. 14: Dirty Laundry Night aug. 23: We’ve Gone Batty Night lake County Captains Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake; 440/975-8085, www.captainsbaseball.com July 13: Fausto Carmona bobblehead May S M T W T F S May 25 Breathe in the blooms and get your fill of local color at the annual Flower Day at the Toledo Farmer’s Market. You’ll discover inspiration for your yard among the thousands of plants available, plus plant accessories and yard art available from more than 60 vendors. 419/255-6765, www.toledofarmersmarket.org May 26 With all the activity and excitement of Memorial Day Weekend, it’s easy to lose sight of why the holiday exists. The Memorial Day Commemoration at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg pays tribute to those who’ve valiantly served our country, pairing a daylong reenactment of camp life with wreath-laying ceremonies and musket salutes. 419/874-4121, www.fortmeigs.org May 27 Adrenaline junkies, take note: Ohio is now home to the Midwest’s first zip-line adventure. The new 3,300-foot course at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours in Rockbridge allows participants to swoosh through treetops on 10 zip lines and cross four rope sky bridges (some as high as 60 feet) before safely rappeling down to solid ground. 740/385-9477, www.hockinghillscanopytours.com May 28 Think you have what it takes to crack a case? Check out COSI Columbus’ new exhibit, “CSI: The Experience.” Inspired by the 1 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 May 23 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 hit TV series, guests are transformed into detectives as they gather evidence, learn the principles of forensics and work in recreated crime labs to help solve a mystery. 888/819-2674, www.cosi.org May 29 Our state has a strong agricultural history, and plenty of residents still carry on the farming tradition. At the fourth-generation Neiderman Family Farm in Liberty Township, city slickers can see for themselves what life is like on 265 acres of rural land. Feed the chickens, goats and calves, help plant seeds, then enjoy the balmy country air during a hayride. 513/779-6184 May 30 No need to look up “cheese-balling” in a dictionary; just drive to Heini’s Gourmet Market in Sugarcreek and experience it instead. (Hint: It’s Heini’s word for visitors customizing cheese balls in the artisan food shop, crafting them from fresh herbs and an assortment of other ingredients.) 866/531OHIO, www.heinisgourmetmarket.com May 31 Nothing announces the arrival of summer like an old-fashioned family festival. Stop by Williamsport to enjoy the last day of the Deercreek Dam Days Festival and revel in the midway, three parades, live entertainment and bevy of arts and crafts booths until dusk. 740/986-5863, www.thepickofohio.com mag.com 8 15 22 29 Just like the city in which it’s held, the Great american Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival definitely rocks. Whether you’re lured by national musical acts like K.C. and the Sunshine Band, or the more than 75,000 pounds of mouthwatering ribs, there’s no doubt that this annual food fest is a must-do. 440/247-4FUN, www.cleveland.com/rib/ May 24 You’ve got the day off, a full tank of gas and a family who’s long overdue for a day of freewheeling fun. Head toward Kings Island: Classic coasters like the all-wooden Beast and new thrill rides like Firehawk are worth making southwest Ohio your first stop of the amusement park season. 513/754-5700, www.pki.com 64 May 2008 Courtesy of the toledo Mud hens (Myron noodleMAn) http://www.clippersbaseball.com http://www.daytondragons.com http://www.akronaeros.com http://www.mudhens.com http://www.captainsbaseball.com http://www.cosi.org http://www.toledofarmersmarket.org http://www.fortmeigs.org http://www.cleveland.com/rib/ http://www.heinisgourmetmarket.com http://www.hockinghillscanopytours.com http://www.pki.com http://www.thepickofohio.com http://www.ohiomag.com

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