Pyrate Fest
Buccaneers from far and beyond will overrun the downtown harbor of Put-in-Bay Village for the 10th installment of Pyrate Fest. Riveting costume contests for both kids and parents are set to invade the park, with a trip to the Cayman Islands on the line for the winning adult. Register for the third annual 5K Pyrate Run & Fun Walk for Stein Hospice or wander around the marketplace. With sword fighting reenactments, kids can participate using foam swords and learn more about the skulduggery craft. Free, June 22-24 Fri 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Put-in-Bay, 148 Bayview Ave., 419-285-2832, visitputinbay.com
Day Out With Dad
Father's Day might be over, but that doesn't mean days with dad are done. Run a gorgeous slant route with one of the greatest players of all-time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Day Out With Dad event. The whole family can join 2018 inductee and four-time All-Pro wide receiver Randy Moss for a day filled with football skills and drills. After you’ve done your best impression of The Freak running down a bullet from Tom Brady, explore decades of football immortality with a self-guided tour through the museum. $18-$38, June 23 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, 330-456-8207, profootballhof.com
Cleveland Pizza Fest
Devour slices of cheesy goodness from Northeast Ohio parlors at this three-day festival. With live music and cornhole flooding the fairgrounds, kick back and enjoy sample and full-size slices of delicious local pizza. If sampling the different pies isn’t enough, channel your inner-Joey Chestnut and sign up for one of the three pizza eating contests. Stick around for the motorcycle and classic car show or register for the Pizza Fest 5K run and 1-mile benefit walk for Berea Youth Works. $11-$22, June 22-24, Fri 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Sat 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sun 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, clevelandpizzafest.com
Strongsville City Club Rib Burnoff
In its 32nd year, this event will have crowds salivating at the sight of thousands of ribs. Bands like One Hit Wonders and Victory Highway will guide you through endless racks of BBQ ribs while kids can enjoy some time in bounce houses. Along with the ribs, vendors will offer traditional festival food and drinks to the public. Relax as June winds down by bringing the entire family out to savor the delectable tastes of this rib burnoff. Free, June 21-23, Thurs 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fri 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sat 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Strongsville Commons, 13740 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, strongsvillecityclub.com
Silent Disco Dance Party
Boogie down to Playhouse Square for a dance party like you’ve never seen before. Put on a pair of headphones and turn a once-silent atmosphere into a transcending musical experience. With the choice of tunes from the 70s, 80s or 90s, any generation can help take over Euclid Avenue. Relish in this highly-unique way of appreciating music and romp around the electric downtown neighborhood with friends and family. Free, June 23 9 p.m., U.S. Bank Plaza, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-4444, playhousesquare.org
The Weekender: June 22-24
See real pirates, get your filling of ribs and pizza, dance through downtown and take dad to meet a football legend this weekend.
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June 20, 2018