Family events in Loudonville, OH

Celebrate the 43rd year of Woosterfest in the heart of Downtown Wooster. This free community festival welcomes all ages with live entertainment, a dedicated Kinderplatz for children, food concessions, a biergarten and weingarten, and a variety of arts and crafts vendors. Activities span friendly competitions and local flair, including a beer stein race, cornhole tournament, farmers market, cruise-in, and a wiener dog race.

This relaxed schooling show welcomes a wide range of experience levels, with Dressage from Intro through Fourth Level, Western Dressage from Intro through Level 5, and Combined Tests from Greenie to Novice. Leadline competitors can take part in a ground poles combined test and dedicated dressage classes. Musical freestyles and in hand divisions are also available. Ribbons are awarded through fifth place. Attend at least three of the five shows in the series to qualify for year end awards. More information and registration are available through the show series website.

Explore daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries as living history reenactors share the crafts, skills, and stories of early America. Throughout the day, see traditional trades in action, including blacksmithing and open hearth cooking demonstrations. Take in civilian and military reenactments, and look for games and activities designed for children. Admission and parking are free. A food truck will be available for visitors. Reenactors are provided setup support as well as water, firewood, and restroom facilities.

Spend a day celebrating basset hounds at Pizzuro Park Dog Park, featuring basset races, raffle baskets, a live auction, chances to create paw print art, competitions recognizing the longest ears and the biggest paws, a costume contest, nail trims, items for sale and more. This is the biggest in-person fundraiser of the year, and last year welcomed 270 people along with 162 bassets. All dogs are welcome, and standard dog park rules apply. The gathering will take place rain or shine. Bring a blanket, a chair, and money for activities and purchases.

Children can take part in a self-defense session hosted by Mansfield Martial Arts Center.

Colony Cats (& dogs) brings adoptable cats and kittens to Petco in Upper Arlington. Each cat has been tested for FIV and FeLV, vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered, and dewormed, and is ready for a new home. An approved adoption application is required.

Week to week, this casual Pokémon play event offers relaxed matches, opportunities to test decks against skilled players, and time to trade cards with fellow trainers in a friendly setting.

Pokémon League play welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Go, and Pokémon video games with fellow fans. Share your enthusiasm for collecting and playing in a friendly community setting. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. For questions, email professorellensevents@gmail.com.

Modern Alternative Mamas gather in Central Ohio for a bi-weekly meetup that offers a welcoming space for like-minded women to connect, share experiences, and find support. Conversations span motherhood, womanhood, personal values, and everyday life, with a focus on genuine connection. While children enjoy a dedicated play area, moms can relax with freshly brewed herbal tea and chat with others who understand. The setting encourages building community, asking questions, and forming new friendships.

At the Peacock Playhouse, this Storytime Series session offers a read aloud from a picture book about nature, plus a coordinated activity created for children six and younger. Admission covers the program, and no sign up is needed.

Give climbing a try at DICK’S House of Sport with an introductory session for beginners age 6 and older. Certified coaches provide welcoming instruction, explain safety procedures and essential gear, and lead supervised climbs on the indoor wall. Expect guidance that builds confidence, technique, and strength in a supportive setting suitable for kids and adults at any experience level.