Snodes' Melon Festival
Sunday, Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, $5 parking; Snodes' Restored Country Barn, 6052 Arrow Road, Minerva.
Hayrides, hay maze, craft show, tiny tots tractor rides, face painting, car show, horseshoe and corn hole tournaments, wife-carrying, seed-spitting, watermelon-eating contests, pedal-tractor pull, fishing derby, food, entertainment by the Old Timers, Carrollton Showstoppers, Richard Henderson.
For more information call 1-877-733-0074.
Great Trail Festival
Saturday-Monday, Sept. 4-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6 - adults, $4 - ages 10-18, free - younger than 10; Great Trail Festival, 6331 Canton Road, state Route 43, 1 1/2 miles south of Malvern.
Arts and crafts sales and demonstrations, traditional music and dance, kettle-cooked foods, "Logan's Lament" mini drama, Rendezvous de la Grande Trace, historical lectures and demonstrations, battle reenactments, Great Trail buffalo herd, soap and candle making, Scottish pipers, clog dancers, Roane grist mill.
For more information, see www.greattrailfestival.com, or call 330-794-9100.
Atwood Lake Boats open house
Saturday-Monday, Sept. 4-6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Marina West, 9298 Atwood Lake Road NE, Mineral City.
Sunday car show, noon-2 p.m., nautical flea market.
For more information, call 330-364-4703.
Revive - Christian music celebration
Sunday, Sept. 5, 4-10 p.m.; free; Honking Goose Inn, 5696 Steubenville Road, Amsterdam.
Performances in a variety of musical styles - The Smalls, American roots; Redeemed, gospel; Kaleidoscope, contemporary Christian; His Song, contemporary Christian; the Lighthouse Band, light Christian rock; Living Word Worship Center, worship music. Concessions available. Outdoor event under a tent. Attendees should bring chairs.
For more information, call 740-543-4283, or see www.honkinggooseinn.com.
John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center happenings
Daniel Street (six miles south of Mount Union College), off of state Route 183, Alliance. For more information, call 330-823-7487.
Shorebird Exploration at Berlin Reservoir
Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.; free, registration required.
The mud flats of Berlin Reservoir are a great place to observe migrating shorebirds, including sandpipers, plover, ducks, gulls and herons. Meet at the public boat landing on Price Street, just west of Ohio 225, and wear shoes appropriate for muddy areas. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Folk Jam
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2 p.m.; free.
Bring an instrument or just come to listen. Beginners welcome.
Alliance Farmers Market
Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.; Corner of E. Main Street and Mechanic Avenue, Alliance.
Wide variety of homegrown vegetables, fruits, freezer beef and pork, herbs, flower and vegetable plants, cut flowers, honey, maple syrup, goat cheese, baked goods, jams and jellies, and pet treats. Cooking and gardening demonstrations, live musical entertainment, nonprofit organizations.
For more information, call 330-821-7712 or see www.alliancefarmersmarket.com
Events at Jupiter Studios
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 3-5; Jupiter Studios, 346 E. Main St., Alliance.
Friday; End of Summer Fest with 25 bands.
Saturday; End of Summer Fest continues.
Sunday; The Rock.
For more information call 330-823-6776 or see www.jupiterstudios.org.
Lighted Boat Parade and Beach Party
Saturday, Sept. 4, Time TBA; Guilford Lake State Park, 6835 East Lake Road, Lisbon.
Beach party at the main beach after the parade.
For more information, call 330-222-1712.
Labor Day Flea Market
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hartville MarketPlace, 1289 Edison St., Hartville.
More than 1,000 flea market vendors and 125 indoor MarketPlace shops.
For more information, call 330-877-9860, or see www.hartvillemarketplace.com.
Stark County Fair
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 3-5; $7, free-children younger than 2; Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton.
Tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, live music and entertainment, fair food, exhibit barns, midway rides.
For more information, call 330-452-0621, or see www.starkcountyfair.com.
Stark Parks programs at Stark County Fair
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 3-5; free; Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton.
For more information, call 330-409-8096, or wee www.starkparks.com.
Birds of Prey
Friday, Sept. 3, 5-6 p.m.
Meet some of the Sanders Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's resident birds of prey and learn about native Ohio raptors.
Bats!
Saturday, Sept. 4, 1-2 p.m.
Learn about misconceptions that surround bats and see how beneficial this flying mammal is.
Animals of Ohio
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2-3 p.m.
Explore Ohio's animal expatriates and discuss species making a comeback.
"The Full Monty"
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4, 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, 2:30 p.m.; $22-adult, $20-senior citizens, $17-younger than 18; Players Guild Theater, 1001 Market Ave N, Canton.
Six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, N.Y., come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process, they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.
For more information, call 330-453-7617.
Buckeye Country Music U.S.A.
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2-4:30 p.m.; $2, free-younger than 12; Mayfield Senior Citizens Activity Building, 3825 13th St. SW, Canton.
Music provided by the Dusty Road Band. Dancing, concessions, door prizes. Benefits Mayfield Senior Center and Buckeye CMA.
First Friday - Drama-Rama
Friday, Sept. 3, 6-10 p.m.; free; downtown Canton Arts District.
Art, live music, food, children's activities. On the outdoor stage near Court Avenue and Fourth Street, beginning at 6 p.m. are World of Difference's "Travel the World Adventures," Silver Star Youth Theatre's "Sleepy Hollow," Penser Dance Company's "Dance as Art," and audience participation variety show by North Canton Playhouse. More!
For more information, see www.cantonfirstfriday.com.
Canton Palace Theatre events
Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton.
For more information, call 330-454-8172, or see www.cantonpalacetheatre.org.
Old-Fashioned Canton Christmas open auditions
Friday, Sept. 3, 4:30 p.m.
"Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel"
Friday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m.-doors open, 7:30 p.m.-showtime; free.
First Friday family movie. Rated PG; run time 1 hour, 29 minutes.
"Toy Story 3"
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.; $5.
Run Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes; G.
Massillon Museum events
Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon; open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday, 2-5 p.m.; always free.
Do the Mu-Making Art with Joseph Close
Saturday, Sept. 4, noon-2 p.m.; free, no reservations.
Painting and sculpture with found art.
For more information, call 330-833-4061, or see www.massillonmuseum.org.
Wilderness Center events
The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, just north of highway 250, Wilmot.
Star Watch & Planetarium Show
Friday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m.; free.
Join TWC's Astronomy Club for a planetarium show, then view the real things through telescopes. All ages.
Bugs! Drop-in
Monday, Sept. 6, 1-4 p.m.; free.
Experiments, fun facts, crafts, jokes and a scavenger hunt. Come any time 1-4 p.m. for self-guided, hands-on explorations about insects.
For more information, call 330-936-5659.
Kent Stage events
175 E. Main St., Kent
Kent Stage Ghost Hunt and Psychic Fair
Friday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m.; $10-30.
Psychic fair and overnight ghost hunt.
Sam Adams
Sunday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m.; $20-30.
All ages show with Sam Adams, G Curtis, Na Palm, the Forties, and DJ EV.
For more information, call 330-677-5005, or see www.kentstage.org.
Labor Day Weekend Fun
Saturday-Monday, Sept. 4-6; Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Road, Akron.
At the Nimisila campground.
For more information, call 330-644-2220.
Italian Gathering
Sunday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free, $5 parking; Wendy's International Corporate Grounds, One Dave Thomas Blvd., Dublin.
More than 100 rare automobiles, such as Lamborghinis, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, De Tomaso, Pantera and others, as well as Ducati motorcycles. Hosted by Evans Automotive. Proceeds benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Wendy's Wonderful Kids.
For more information, see www.italiangathering.com.
Riverside Bluesfest
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4-5, 1:30 p.m.; $20-Saturday, $30-Sunday, free-12 and younger with paying adult; K.C. Geiger Park, 100 E. Greenville Road, St. Mary's, Ohio.
Performances by national, regional and area blues acts, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the Chris Duarte Group, Nick Moss and the Flip Tops, Shane Dwight, and more. Food and beverages available.
For more information, see www.stmarysblues.com.
Western Reserve Academy Antiques Festival
Monday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $8-adults, free- younger than 18, free parking; Western Reserve Academy, 115 College St., Hudson.
Wide variety of period American furniture, Ohio antiques, early toys, garden statuary, tools, folk art, jewelry, oriental rugs, antique accessories, pewter and other 18th and 19th century items. Raffle of a late 18th-century Chippendale mahogany refinished round tilt-top tea table.
For more information, see www.antiquesfestival.com.
Star Babies
Saturday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m.-up to age 2; $2 adults, free children; Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland.
A special sky show for little ones up to 2 years old.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-317-9155.
Cleveland National Air Show
Saturday-Monday, Sept. 4-6, ; $21-adult, $14-ages 6-11, free-5 and younger; Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 North Marginal Road, Cleveland.
Acts include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Marine Corps Fat Albert, U.S. Army Golden Knights, F/A-18F Super Hornet, USN Legacy Flight, U.S. Air Force Strike Eagle, B-17 Yankee Lady, Red Eagle Air Sports, Gene Soucy, Teresa Stokes, TS-11 Iskra, TORA 101, Shockwave, Pyrotechnics/Wall of Fire, Metro Life Flight, and ground displays.
For more information, see www.clevelandairshow.com, or call 216-781-0747.
2010 Navy Week
Friday-Monday, Sept. 3-6; Cleveland.
Outreach activities including the Blue Angels at the air show, Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team, Navy rock and ceremonial bands, flag officer speakers, Navy divers, flight simulators and other interactive displays, sailors from namesake ships and submarines.
For more information, see www.navyweek.org.
For the lazy cooks:
Malvern Rotary pancake breakfast
Saturday, Sept. 4, 7-11 a.m.; $6-adults, $3.50-children 5-12; Malvern United Methodist Educational Building, 121 Wood St., Malvern. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, milk.
New Alexander Christian Church spaghetti dinner
Saturday, Sept. 4, 3:30-6 p.m.; $6-adults, $4-children 5-10, free-younger than 5; New Alexander Christian Church, 7665 Rochester Road. Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, beverage. Carry-outs available.
For the sports fans:
Minerva
Friday, Sept. 3
Varsity football at St. Thomas Aquinas, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 4
Junior varsity football vs. St. Thomas, 10 a.m.
Varsity boys soccer at Southeast Ravenna, 1 p.m.
Varsity cross country, Newcomerstown Invitational
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