PIONEER WATERLAND
& DRY FUN PARK
Description: The park offers six-story water slides, a lazy inner-tube ride, paddleboats on a natural lake and a sportsland fun area.
Location: 10661 Kile Rd., Chardon (Geauga County)
Open: operating hours vary; call for details
New attractions: four batting cages, Fun Zone Game Arcade, reopening the deep end of the pool, revamping restrooms and upgrades in all areas of the park
Admission: $20.95, or free for children less than 40 inches tall, includes the water park and all dry attractions except Grand Prix GoCarts, Fun Zone Game Arcade and batting cages; $14.95 admission includes four go-kart rides and all dry attractions; Fun Zone Game Arcade and batting cages cost additional.
Parking: $4
Least-busy day: Tuesday
Where to buy tickets/information: at the park and online; 440-285-0910 to confirm operation in the event of inclement weather, www.pioneerwaterland.com
OUTDOOR
MUSIC
BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER
Description: With a pavilion that seats 5,700 and a large lawn area that can seat 13,500 people, the venue allows visitors to picnic, enjoy music and stargaze.
Location: 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls (Summit County)
Performances: May 23 (7 p.m.): Zac Brown Band; June 6 (7 p.m.): Dierks Bentley; June 16 (7 p.m.): Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa; June 20 (7 p.m.): Lady Antebellum; July 8 (7 p.m.): Dave Matthews Band; July 15 (7 p.m.): Train; July 17 (7:30 p.m.): Brad Paisley; July 23 (noon): Vans Warped Tour; July 28 (7 p.m.): Steely Dan, Elvis Costello; July 30 (6:45 p.m.): Kid Rock; July 31 (7 p.m.): Tim McGraw; Aug. 3 (7:30 p.m.): Van Halen; Aug. 4 (7:30 p.m.): Nickelback; Aug. 7 (7 p.m.): Phish; Aug. 9 (7 p.m.): Toby Keith; Aug. 14 (8 p.m.): Joe Bonamassa; Aug. 20 (7 p.m.): Darius Rucker; Aug. 21 (8 p.m.): Idina Menzel; Aug. 28 (7:30 p.m.): Rascal Flatts; Sept. 18 (7:30 p.m.): Ed Sheeran; Sept. 19 (7:30 p.m.): Jason Aldean
Parking: included with ticket; premium spots $15 to $35 in advance
Tickets/information: $20 to $183 at Ticketmaster outlets (1-800-745-3000) or at www.ticketmaster.com; 330-920-8040, 330-916-6068
CAIN PARK
Description: The park boasts an intimate outdoor covered theater (Alma) and an outdoor covered amphitheater (Evans).
Location: Between Lee and S. Taylor roads (bordered by Superior Road and Hyde Park Avenue), Cleveland Heights (Cuyahoga County)
Performances: June 11 (8 p.m.): Chris Botti; June 16 (8 p.m.): Esperanza Spalding; June 18 (8 p.m.): LTD Plus: Livingston Taylor, Tom Chapin and Eva; June 19 (8 p.m.): Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone; June 25 (8 p.m.): Preservation Hall Jazz Band; June 26 (8 p.m.): Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn; Aug. 1 (8 p.m.): the Beach Boys; Aug. 7 (8 p.m.): Eileen Ivers; Aug. 8 (8 p.m.): Richard Marx, John Waite; Aug. 9 (3 p.m.): Laurie Berkner; Aug. 14 (7 p.m.): Black Violin; Aug. 15 (8 p.m.): Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Parking: area streets and lots
Tickets/information: $20 to $85; 216-371-3000, www.cainpark.com
CANTON BLUES FESTIVAL
Description: The two-day event draws 12,000 to 15,000 people annually.
Location: Downtown Canton (Market Avenue N. between 3rd and 4th streets, Stark County)
Performances: June 12 (2 p.m.): Blues Jam; (2:30 p.m.): Gaetanos Underworld; (4:30 p.m.): Sonny Moorman; (6:30 p.m.): Jimmy Thackery; (8:30 p.m.): Tommy Castro; June 13 (1 p.m.): Bongo Joe and Little Steve-O; (2:30 p.m.): the Wanda Hunt Band; (4:30 p.m.): Wallace Coleman; (6:30 p.m.): Biscuit Miller; (8:30 p.m.): Albert Castiglia
Parking: free
Tickets/information: free; one- and two-day VIP passes $50 to $80; 1-800-533-4302, www.cantonbluesfest.com
THE COUNTRY FEST
Description: Three days of country music and sunshine are complemented by free admission to the venue's on-site water park
Location: Clay's Park Resort, 13190 Patterson St. N.W., North Lawrence (Stark County)
Performances: June 11 (4 p.m.): Old Dominion; (6 p.m.): Neal McCoy; (8 p.m.): Eli Young Band; (10 p.m.): the Band Perry; June 12 (4 p.m.): the Cadillac Three; (6 p.m.): Chris Cagle; (8 p.m.): Easton Corbin; (10 p.m.): Thomas Rhett; June 13 (4 p.m.): Mo Pitney; (6 p.m.): Josh Thompson; (8 p.m.): Trace Adkins; (10 p.m.): Miranda Lambert
Parking: $5
Tickets/information: $60 to $120 ($220 to $350 for three-day pass with camping included); 330-930-0398, www.thecountryfest.com
JACOBS PAVILION
AT NAUTICA
Description: The 5,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, formerly Nautica Pavilion, is located along the Cuyahoga River.
Location: 2014 Sycamore St., the Flats, near downtown Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Performances: May 22 (9:30 p.m.): America; May 23 (9:15 p.m.): Steel Panther; May 24 (9 p.m.): Michael Stanley and the Resonators; May 29 (7 p.m.): Third Eye Blind, Dashboard Confessional; May 30 (8 p.m.): "Weird Al" Yankovic; June 6 (7:30 p.m.): Barenaked Ladies; June 9 (8 p.m.): Lindsey Stirling; July 1 (8 p.m.): John Fogerty; July 2 (7:30 p.m.): Brand New; July 14 (8 p.m.): Julianne and Derek Hough; July 19 (6:30 p.m.): Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings; July 21 (7 p.m.): Shawn Mendes; July 24 (8 p.m.): Cake; July 27 (8 p.m.): Incubus; July 28 (6:30 p.m.): Sublime With Rome; Aug. 20 (7 p.m.): the Avett Brothers; Aug. 30 (8:30 p.m.): Brit Floyd; Sept. 4 (6:45 p.m.): O.A.R.; Sept. 5 (6:30 p.m.): Slightly Stoopid; Sept. 8 (7:30 p.m.): Jackson Browne; Sept. 11 (7 p.m.): Rick Springfield, Loverboy; Sept. 23 (7:30 p.m.): Scorpions; Oct. 2 (7:30 p.m.): Hozier
Parking: various lots
Tickets/information: $25 to $87.50 at Ticketmaster outlets (1-800-745-3000) or www.ticketmaster.com; 440-247-2722, www.livenation.com
MUSEUMS
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
Description: The newly expanded museum is known for its extensive collections of pre-Columbian, medieval European, Asian and Indian art.
Location: 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays
Admission: free; a fee for some special exhibits
Parking: free to $14; $8 after 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays
Special exhibits: "The Novel and the Bizarre: Salvator Rosa's Scenes of Witchcraft" — featuring several of the artist's prints and drawings (through June 14); "TR Ericsson: Crackle & Drag" — using photography, sculptural objects and cinema in creating installations in honor of his mother (May 23 through Aug. 22)
Information: 216-421-7350, 1-888-262-0033, www.clevelandart.org
GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER
Description: The center features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, science shows and educational programs.
Location: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays
Admission: $14, or $13 for those 60 and older and students with valid ID, $12 for children 2 to 12; additional cost for the OMNIMAX Theater, the Steamship William G. Mather
Parking: $7 in attached garage with a validated ticket
Special exhibit: "Beyond Rubik's Cube" — a multisensory exhibit celebrating the world's best-selling puzzle toy (May 30 through Sept. 7)
Information: 216-694-2000, www.greatscience.com
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Description: The museum honors the players and history of professional football.
Location: 2121 George Halas Dr. N.W., Canton (Stark County)
Open: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day; until 5 p.m. year-round
Admission: $24, or $20 for those 65 and older, $17 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger
Parking: $10
Special exhibit: Class of 2015 Enshrinement ceremony and game, 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium; tickets start at $35
Information: 330-456-8207, www.profootballhof.com
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
Description: The 150,000-square-foot museum features interactive exhibits, costume displays and artifacts.
Location: 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., corner of E. 9th Street and Erieside Avenue, Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, until 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission: $22, or $17 for senior citizens 65 and older and those with military I.D., $18 for Cleveland area residents, $13 for children 9 to 12, free for children 8 and younger with purchase of adult admission, free with membership
Parking: nearby lots, garages and on-street meters
Special exhibits: "2015 Hall of Fame Inductees Exhibit" — featuring instruments, gear and clothing from Green Day, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Lou Reed and more (until March 2016 ); "Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits"— the museum's first photography exhibit featuring not-seen-in-public images from the photographer's collection, including performers Cher, Bob Dylan, Janet Jackson and Madonna (until next spring)
Information: 216-781-ROCK, 1-888-764-7625, www.rockhall.com
SPORTING EVENTS
Baseball
CLEVELAND INDIANS
Description: An influx of young talent has invigorated a franchise that had fallen from its heights of the 1990s.
Location: Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Home games: May 22-24 vs. Reds; May 25-27 vs. Rangers; June 5-7 vs. Orioles; June 9-11 vs. Mariners; June 17-18 vs. Cubs; June 19-21 vs. Rays; June 22-24 vs. Tigers; July 6-9 vs. Astros; July 10-12 vs. Athletics; July 23-26 vs. White Sox; July 27-29 vs. Royals; Aug. 7-9 vs. Twins; Aug. 11-13 vs. Yankees; Aug. 25-26 vs. Brewers; Aug. 28-30 vs. Angels; Sept. 10-13 vs. Tigers; Sept. 14-17 vs. Royals; Sept. 18-20 vs. White Sox; Sept. 28-30 vs. Twins
Admission: $10 to $100, free for children 2 and younger if sitting on an adult's lap
Parking: nearby lots
Tickets/information: through Ticketmaster, 1-866-48-TRIBE, team shop locations, at the park or online; 216-420-4200, www.indians.com
AKRON RUBBERDUCKS
Description: The Cleveland Indians' Class AA affiliate is a member of the Eastern League.
Location: Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron (Summit County)
Home games: May 19-21 vs. New Britain; May 26-28 vs. Trenton; May 29-31 vs. Erie; June 9-11 vs. New Hampshire; June 16-18 vs. Altoona; June 19-22 vs. Erie; June 27-29 vs. Binghamton; June 30-July 3 vs. Bowie; July 10-12 vs. Reading; July 23-26 vs. Altoona; July 27-29 vs. Bowie; Aug. 7-9 vs. Portland; Aug. 18-20 vs. Harrisburg; Aug. 21-23 vs. Erie; Aug. 27-30 vs. Richmond; Aug. 31-Sept. 3 vs. Erie
Admission: $5 to $9, or $8 for senior citizens and children younger than 12; free for children 3 and younger
Parking: nearby lots
Tickets/information: 330-253-5153; 330-253-5151, 1-800-972-3767, www.akronrubberducks.com
LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS
Description: The minor-league team is a Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
Location: Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake (Lake County)
Home games: May 17 vs. Dayton; May 18-21 vs. Fort Wayne; May 26-28 vs. West Michigan; May 29-June 1 vs. South Bend; June 10-12 vs. Clinton; June 13-15 vs. Kane County; June 25-28 vs. South Bend; July 2-3 vs. Lansing; July 8-9 vs. West Michigan; July 18-20 vs. Bowling Green; July 21-23 vs. Fort Wayne; July 28-30 vs. Lansing; July 31-Aug. 2 vs. Great Lakes; Aug. 11-13 vs. Cedar Rapids; Aug. 14-16 vs. Quad Cities; Aug. 21-23 vs. West Michigan; Aug. 24-26 vs. Dayton; Sept. 5-7 vs. South Bend
Admission: advance tickets: $9, or $10 at gate
Parking: advance fee $6, $8 day of game on gold lots at stadium, private lots off Curtis Boulevard
Tickets/information: 440-954-9467; 440-975-8085, www.captainsbaseball.com
LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS
Description: The Crushers are members of the independent Frontier League.
Location: All Pro Freight Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon (Lorain County)
Home games: May 17: vs. Southern Illinois; May 26-28 vs. Evansville; May 29-31 vs. Frontier; June 2-4 vs. River City; June 12-14 vs. Washington; June 16-18 vs. Florence; June 23-25 vs. Gateway; June 26-28 vs. Evansville; July 3-5 vs. Windy City; July 17-19 vs. Schaumburg; July 24-26 vs. Traverse; July 28-30 vs. Florence; Aug. 4-6 vs. Rockford; Aug. 7-9 vs. Frontier; Aug. 18-20 vs. Normal; Aug. 21-23 vs. Joliet; Sept. 1-3 vs. Joliet
Admission: $6 to $14; children 3 and younger free
Parking: $3 on-site
Tickets/information: 440-934-3636 or at stadium ticket office; www.lakeeriecrushers.com
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
Description: A short-season Class A team affiliated with the Cleveland Indians.
Location: Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles (Trumbull County)
Home games: June 25-27 vs. State College; June 28-30 vs. Williamsport; July 4-6 vs. Aberdeen; July 15-17 vs. Auburn; July 21-23 vs. Staten Island; July 24-26 vs. Brooklyn; Aug. 3-5 vs. Williamsport; Aug. 6-8 vs. Batavia; Aug. 12-14 vs. Hudson Valley; Aug. 19-20 vs. Batavia; Aug. 21-23 vs. West Virginia; Aug. 30-Sept. 1 vs. State College; Sept. 5-7 vs. West Virginia
Admission: $8; $1 Thursday nights, children 3 and younger free if sharing seat with adult
Parking: $3, on-site
Tickets/information: 330-505-0000; www.mvscrappers.com
Golf
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL
Description: The South Course at Firestone Country Club is a meticulously groomed test for some of the best golfers in the world.
Location: Firestone Country Club, 452 E. Warner Rd., Akron (Summit County)
Dates: Aug. 6-9
Admission: one-day ticket $49, Wednesday practice round $25, daily grounds ticket Thursday and Friday $40, Saturday and Sunday $45
Parking: $5
Tickets/information: Ticketmaster (1-888-401-8000), 844-868-7465, or online; 330-644-2299, www.worldgolfchampionships.com
Pro football
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Description: The struggling team hopes to return to the playoffs for the second time since rejoining the NFL in 1999.
Location: FirstEnergy Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Preseason home games: Aug. 13 vs. Washington Redskins; Aug. 20 vs. Buffalo Bills
Admission: to be determined
Parking: lots within walking distance of the stadium
Tickets/information: 440-824-3434, through Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000, or online; 440-891-5000, www.clevelandbrowns.com
Harness racing
NORTHFIELD PARK
Description: One of America's premier tracks features year-round, live harness racing.
Location: 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield (Summit County)
Season: Mondays through Thursdays (post times 6 p.m.) through June 4; Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays June 8 through Oct. 2; live racing Aug. 1; simulcasting daily
Admission: free
Parking: free
Information: 330-467-4101, www.northfieldpark.com
Horse racing
THISTLEDOWN RACINO
Description: The track offers live thoroughbred racing from May to mid-November and simulcast racing.
Location: 21501 Emery Rd., North Randall (Cuyahoga County)
Season: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (post time 12:55 p.m.) through Oct. 24; simulcasting daily
Admission: free
Parking: free
Information: 216-662-8600, www.thistledown.com
ZOOS
AKRON ZOO
Description: The accredited world-conservation zoo boasts 50 acres and more than 700 animals.
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron (Summit County)
Big attractions: Grizzly Ridge — the permanent exhibit showcases grizzly bears, bald eagles, red wolves, otters, coyotes and more; Otter Slide — children can slide down an enclosed underwater tube and see the otters up close in their habitat; Journey to the Reef — the temporary exhibit features aquatic animals such as octopuses, seahorses and more.
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through October
Admission: $11, or $9 for senior citizens 62 and older, $8 for children 2 to 14, free for children younger than 2
Parking: $3 for nonmembers
Information: 330-375-2550, www.akronzoo.org
CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO
Description: The 183-acre zoo has almost 2,000 animals — many in natural settings.
Location: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
Big Attractions: Penguin Shores — for the first time since 2002, visitors can see six African black-footed penguins. The attraction features nest boxes, ledges and a swimming pool for the web-footed birds.
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and until 7 p.m. weekends and holidays, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Admission: $13.25, or $12.25 for senior citizens 62 and older, or $9.25 for children 2 to 11, free for children younger than 2
Parking: free
Information: 216-661-6500, www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
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