Are we there yet?
Summer has arrived and this question, commonly reserved for children, is sure to be on the lips of kids and adults alike as families, friends and couples head to summer destinations. So grab this list of great events going on from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, and pack the car with whatever you need to enjoy adventures, attractions and entertainment. And if you happen to snap some good pictures, be sure to share them at ohiomagazine.com.

May 28
Catch a glimpse of these famous fish as they make their annual migration. Bring the children for rides and games, or enter the family in the fishing derby at the Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival. 419/734-5503, walleyefestival.com

May 29
Browse through the wares of more than 100 antiques vendors at the Great American Treasure Hunt in Norwalk. 419/668-9858, mainstreetnorwalk.org

May 30
See what’s new in fabric and fashion at the Great Lakes Fiber Show at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster. The 15th annual event offers fiber arts displays, workshops, demonstrations and a sheep show and sale. 330/264-9655, greatlakesfibershow.com

May 31
Celebrate Memorial Day at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg. Reenactors will demonstrate camp life during the War of 1812, and a special wreath-laying and musket-salute ceremony will take place. 419/874-4121, fortmeigs.org

June 1
Take a canoe or kayak ride down the Hocking River. The Hocking Valley Canoe Livery offers river adventures for beginners and experienced paddlers. 800/686-0386, hockinghillscanoeing.com

June 2
Set up a lawn chair on Ohio State University’s South Oval in Columbus and enjoy two hours of food and games, followed by a screening of Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” 614/292-3117, ouab.osu.edu

June 3
One of the fastest-growing Bluegrass festivals in North America, Appalachian Uprising is a must-see concert in Scottstown. Thursday’s lineup includes musicians Step Into The Blue and Randy Wilson. 740/533-7271, appalachianuprising.net

June 4
Don’t miss the summer series Open Speed Show Barrel Racing at Spotted Horse Ranch in Laurelville. Grab a seat in the arena or set up camp for the night. 740/332-RIDE, thespottedhorseranch.com

June 5
Celebrate Ohio’s Native American culture with drumming, dancing, singing and storytelling during the annual Pow Wow at Rocky Fork Recreation in Kimbolton. 740/498-4505, rockyforkrec.com

June 6
It’s time again for the Memorial Golf Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin. Check out some of the world’s best golfers during the final round of this PGA Tour tournament. 614/889-6712, thememorialtournament.com

June 7
Shopping is wild at Easton Town Center in Columbus when the Columbus Zoo makes a visit. See a selection of the zoo’s newest animals in the outdoor shopping center’s Town Square. 614/337-2200, eastontowncenter.com

June 8
Treat your parents’ parents to a day of fun and appreciation at Grandparents’ Day at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. 937/325-0629, youngsdairy.com

June 9
The Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre at the Cincinnati Playhouse offers family fun with the “Romeo and Juliet”-esque love story, “The Fantasticks.” 513/421-3888, cincyplay.com

June 10
Enjoy an afternoon safari right here in Ohio at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton. See zebras, giraffes, Scottish highlander cattle, camels, alpacas and more. 419/732-3606, africansafariwildlifepark.com

June 11
Shop, learn to weave a basket or enter to win one in Basket INGO. The American Summer Celebration at the Longaberger Homestead in Frazeysburg offers family fun, children’s games and prize giveaways. 740/322-5588, longaberger.com

June 12
Join the team and raise money for cancer from noon today to 6 a.m. on June 13 during the Meigs County Relay for Life at the County Fairgrounds in Pomeroy. 740/992-6626, meigscountytourism.com

June 13
If the thought of a summer escapade excites you, you’ll enjoy a performance by the Emerald City Players as they present “Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure” at their theater in Dublin. 614/210-1111, emeraldcityplayers.com

June 14
Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical “Phantom of the Opera” when it stops at Dayton’s Schuster Performing Arts Center. 937/228-1610, schustercenter.org

June 15
Showcase your inner artist at Donkey Coffee and Espresso in Athens. The floor is open each Tuesday for aspiring authors to share original stories, poetry and prose. 740/594-7353, donkeycoffee.com

June 16
Enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, entertainment and dancing at the annual Grecian Festival in Steubenville. 740/282-9835, holytrinitystb.org

June 17
Make some romantic memories on a Wine Tour at Yeowza Resorts in Dundee. 888/4YEOWZA, yeowzaresorts.com

June 18
Catch the first day of racing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at the Mid-Ohio sports car course in Lexington. 800/MID-OHIO, midohio.com

June 19
Bring the children out for a movie, exhibits and a train ride at the Railroad Festival and Train Swap Meet, held at the Bradford Railroad Museum. 937/448-6211, bradfordrrmuseum.org

June 20
This Father’s Day, head to Cleveland and celebrate during Hard Hat Day at the Cleveland Zoo, where dads are admitted free and the whole family can take part in construction-related activities. Or take dad to the last day of Father’s Day Weekend at Bonnie Brae Elk Farm in Wellington. Guests will enjoy wagon rides to see the bulls, a barn tour featuring shed elk antlers and sampling elk bratwurst or elk Italian sausage. 216/661-6500, clemetzoo.com; 440/647-3232, theelkfarm.com

June 21
Celebrate the longest day of the year with an evening tour of the Mound City Group at the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park, a 13-acre enclosure consisting of 23 mounds. Afterward, enjoy the summer solstice sunset. 740/774-1126, nps.gov/hocu

June 22
Relax with the mellow music of the Dave Matthews Band at Huntington Park in Columbus. 614/462-5250, huntingtonparkcolumbus.com

June 23
Take a walk on the wild side during the Clintonville Ravine Walk: Glen Echo. Hike along the creek and identify native birds and plants, or pack a picnic to enjoy in the restored park. 614/325-0208

June 24
Indulge in sweet treats and peruse colorfully decorated businesses in downtown London during the annual Strawberry Festival. 740/852-1582, londonstrawberryfestival.com

June 25
Observe history during the Freedom’s Call Military Tattoo — commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War — at Wright-Patterson Air Force near Dayton. 937/522-3252, wpafb.af.mil

June 26
Experience life in early America through re-enactments, crafts, demonstrations and food during Ohio Valley Frontier Days at Historic Fort Steuben, a reproduction of a structure built in 1786 in Steubenville. 740/283-1787, oldfortsteuben.com

June 27
Explore historic homes and other restored businesses in Champaign County. Tickets to Urbana’s Historic Home and Garden Tour include a trip to a museum, music and food. 800/791-6010, urbanaohio.com

June 28
Spend the day exploring Adams County’s Amish culture — shop for handmade furniture, explore an Amish bakery and discover the beautiful quilt-adorned barns located throughout the countryside. 937/544-5454, adamscountytravel.org

June 29
See stylish antique cars and customized vehicles during Cruise Night in downtown Wauseon. 419/335-8041, wauseoncruisenight.com

June 30
Cheer on the top two teams as they fight for the Region II Midwest Championship at the U.S. Youth Soccer Tournament at the Ankeney Soccer Complex in Beavercreek. 937/427-9452, beavercreeksoccer.com

July 1
Check out the opening of a fabulous exhibit of pottery and photography by artists Paul Linhares and Jim Shirey at the Schnormeier Gallery in Mount Vernon. mvnu.edu

July 2
Celebrate our nation’s independence in the state capital during Red, White and Boom! Downtown Columbus will come alive with fireworks, live entertainment and activities for the kids. 614/421-2666, redwhiteandboom.org 

July 3
During Valley View Trade Days in Buffalo, buy, sell or trade antiques, collectibles and flea market items. Bring your dog along for the weekend’s special canine competition. 740/260-6260, valleyviewtradedays.com

July 4
Spend the Fourth listening to the blues along the banks of Lake Erie at the Huron Boat Basin. Red, White and Blues Bang offers Independence Day fun for the entire family. 419/433-4848, huronparks.org

July 5
In light of Independence Day, extend your during with the Americana Festival in Centerville. Patriotically decorated businesses and homes will compete for the Spirit of Americana Patriot Award. 937/433-5898, americanafestival.org

July 6
Admire the artwork or enter some of your own in the French Art Colony’s Festival Exhibit Competition, held throughout the month at this Gallipolis gallery. 740/446-3834, frenchartcolony.org

July 7
Learn about a unique Ohio habitat by investigating The Rare and Wonderful at Singer Lake Bog. Enjoy a video, a rare-specimen collection and activities during the final week of the exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 216/231-4600, cmnh.org

July 8
Be sure to catch Fort Loramie’s Country Concert, a three-day event nicknamed “The Midwest’s Premier Music Festival.” Camp out and enjoy Steel Magnolia (left), Keith Urban, Billy Currington and Justin Moore. 937/295-3000, countryconcert.com

July 9
Replicas of historic ships from the 18th and 19th centuries will be docked in the Cleveland Harbor for rides and tours at the Tall Ships Festival. 216/556-8637, tallshipscleveland.com

July 10
Enjoy a host of bands and other entertainment at Punderson State Park’s annual Rockin’ Punderson art and music festival in Newbury. 440/564-2279, newburykiwanis.org

July 11
Explore the landscapes of Marietta rain or shine during the Marietta Garden Tour. If nature inspires you, visit the plant sale at the Unitarian Universalist Church after the tour. 740/373-1238, mariettaohio.org

July 12
Learn about Great Lakes wildlife on a Discover Island Nature tour at the Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center. The Caves of the South Bass tour features local cave experts. 419/285-8301, lakeerieislandswildlife.com

July 13
It’s Colonial Girls Day at Our House Museum in Gallipolis. Girls ages 7–12 enjoy tea parties, colonial games and lessons on proper party etiquette. 740/446-0586, visitgallia.com

July 14
Watch Ohio’s own professional soccer team, the Columbus Crew, take on the Kansas City Wizards at home. columbus.crew.mlsnet.com

July 15
Camp out for a long weekend of country music during Jamboree in the Hills, a popular overnight music festival held in Morristown. 800/624-5456, jamboreeinthehills.com

July 16
Enjoy a stunning hot air balloon competition, plane and helicopter rides, skydiving shows, music and more at the eighth annual MidFirst Ohio Challenge in Middletown. 513/705-1770, ohiochallenge.com

July 17
Aviation enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the annual Vectren Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 937/898-5901, daytonairshow.com

July 18
Learn to step like the stars with swing dance lessons at the Columbus Swing Dance Club. Jammin in July, a month-long event, features weekend DJs until 3 a.m. 614/861-3927, jammininjuly.net

July 19
Travel to the major leagues and watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals at home. reds.mlb.com

July 20
See everyday materials recycled into works of art at the All-Media Sculpture Exhibit at the Bowen House in Logan. 740/385-0344, bowenhouse.org

July 21
Grab the kids and seek out some summer sunshine at the Warren County Fair, held at the County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. Enjoy games, rides and mouth-watering fair food. 513/932-2636, warrencountyfair.org

July 22
Enjoy the rich sounds of the Lancaster Orchestra’s world-renowned musicians, featured each year at the Lancaster Festival. 740/653-8700, lanfest.org

July 23
Bring the entire family out for a free block party, featuring music, family activities and shopping at 4th Friday: World Bazaar in the heart of uptown Westerville. 614/794-0401, visitwesterville.org

July 24
See traditional vendors weave baskets and sell handmade jewelry and crafts during Dresden Days in downtown Dresden. 740/754-3401, dresdenohio.net

July 25
Shop for tasty treats, original artwork and items for the home at the Historic Downtown Powell Street Market, a summer favorite that features more than 100 vendors on Powell’s charming streets. 614/396-3336, visitpowell.com

July 26
The Dayton Art Institute hosts “Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum,” with abstract paintings and sculptures from more than 30 American artists, including Jim Dine and Grace Hartigan. 937/223-5277, daytonartinstitute.org

July 27
Summer baseball pits Ohioans against each other when the Southern Ohio Copperheads take on the Delaware Cows at Ohio University’s Bob Wren Stadium in Athens. This is the last home game of the season, so don’t miss a minute of the action. 740/593-0999, aspnet.cob.ohiou.edu/copperheads

July 28
Hear the real story of the Wicked Witch of the West when “Wicked” opens at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus. capa.com

July 29
Try a deep-fried Twinkie, catch a show or hop on a ride at the Ohio State Fair, held at the Columbus Expo Center. 614/644-3247, ohiostatefair.com

July 30
Support man’s furry friends at the American Kennel Club Dog Show, held in Marion at the County Fairgrounds. 740/382-2558, marioncountyfairgrounds.com

July 31
Listen to live bands or participate in the cornhole tournament during the last day of the three-day Big Bend Blues Bash in downtown Pomeroy. 740/992-6524, pomeroyblues.org

August 1
Head to Newark for a round of 18 holes and then check out the Jurassic Journey at Burning Tree Golf Course, a dinosaur museum that features the Burning Tree Mastodon, discovered on the course in 1989. 740/522-3464, ohiogolf.org

August 2
Enjoy a traditional form of entertainment at the old-fashioned Circus, held at the Pavilion on Addison Street on Kelleys Island. 419/746-2360, kelleysislandchamber.com

August 3
Support local businesses and culture at the Preble County Fair in Eaton. 937/456-3748, preblecountyfair.org

August 4
Stop by the Baltimore Festival at Johnson Park and watch the Little Miss Baltimore pageant before taking a tour of the historic canal locks that run through the town. The five-day festival ends with fireworks and a $1,000 prize drawing. 740/438-7881, baltimorefestival.com

August 5
Learn about stars, fossils and even robots at the Boonshoft Discovery Museum in Dayton. Your kids will love the “How People Make Things” exhibit, which allows them to have some hands-on fun while you discover the stories behind everyday objects. 937/275-7431, boonshoftmuseum.org

August 6
This just may be the day you get on TV — the annual Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, the largest gathering of twins in the world, is nationally televised. 330/425-3652, twinsdays.org

August 7
Remember the glory days in Nelsonville’s Public Square: Catch musical tributes to Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, Vanilla Ice and more during A Night with the Legends. 740/753-1924, stuartsoperahouse.org

August 8
Be a part of a long-standing tradition while browsing through antique dolls, toys and bears at the 27th annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale at Sauder Village in Archbold. 800/590-9755, saudervillage.com

August 9
Treat your kids to a day of educational fun at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland. At the Splish! Splash! exhibit, your little ones will learn about water transportation, Earth’s waterways and weather patterns. 216/791-7114, clevelandchildrensmuseum.org

August 10
See the work of Northwest Ohio’s best artists at the 92nd annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, held at the Toledo Museum of Art. 419/255-8000, toledomuseum.org

August 11
See the Dayton Dragons take on the Lancaster JetHawks during this regular season game at Fifth Third Field. 937/228-2287, daytondragons.com

August 12
Bring the children to COSI for a viewing of the 30-minute film “Animalopolis.” The singing and dancing animals will entertain while sparking an interest in conservation. 888/819-2674, cosi.org

August 13
Celebrate your Italian Heritage, or just enjoy delicious authentic food at the Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival in Dover. 330/364-2883, tuscitalianamerican.org

August 14
The grand parade marks the last day of the 36th annual North Ridgeville Corn Festival. The event offers entertainment including an arts and crafts fair, a corn-eating contest, rides and more. 440/218-9802, nrcornfest.org

August 15
Hop on over to Valley City for this annual amphibian spectacle. Hundreds of frogs will compete in the Frog Jump Festival. 330/483-1111, valleycity.org
 
August 16
View the Western Reserve Historical Society’s vast collection of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century quilts in the Under the Covers exhibit in Cleveland. This is the first time in more than 20 years the quilts have been displayed. 216/721-5722, wrhs.org

August 17
View nature-inspired artwork at Dawes Arboretum’s Annual Art Show. The show will feature a variety of mediums, from watercolor to photography and sculpture. 800/443-2937, dawesarb.org

August 18
Enjoy a southeastern Ohio tradition when the Parade of the Hills kicks off today. This festival in Nelsonville’s Public Square offers carnival rides, games and athletic events. paradeofthehills.org

August 19
Stop by the Zanesville Museum of Art for the 66th annual Ohio Show, featuring a variety of works from Ohio artists and craftsmen. 740/452-0741, zanesvillemuseumofart.org

August 20
See the best of the best fight it out at the 44th Annual National Tractor Pulling Championships at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green. 419/354-1434, pulltown.com

August 21
Gather your strongest friends for the Great Hocking Valley Train Pull, held in downtown Nelsonville, and try to move a real, working locomotive. The money raised will be donated to local foundations. 740/753-9101, letspulltogether.org

August 22
Experience the world’s only international cardboard boat race at New Richmond on the Ohio River Days. Dozens of boats will race across the Ohio River during this unique family event. 513/553-4146, newrichmond.org

August 23
Since 1851, the annual Allen County Fair has drawn crowds for agriculture exhibits, livestock competitions, harness racing, live music and more. 419/228-7141, allencofair.org

August 24
Learn about bicycle history at the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, then take a ride through this scenic village. 419/629-9249, bicyclemuseum.com

August 25
Artists demonstrate nostalgia for the past in the “Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven” exhibit, held in the Canzani Center at the Columbus College of Art and Design. 614/222-3270, ccad.edu

August 26
Experience the groundbreaking music of the 1960s through iconic posters created for concerts in the San Francisco Bay area. The Toledo Museum of Art’s “The Psychedelic 60s: Posters from the Rock Era” exhibit features highly prized and rare posters. 419/255-8000, toledomuseum.org

August 27
Come for the day or camp out overnight. Celebrate 144 years of county fair fun with rides, games and tasty treats at the 154th Great Darke County Fair in Greenville. 937/548-5044, darkecountyfair.com

August 28
Support female friends, family members and loved ones during the Salute to Women in the Armed Forces Day at the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton. 330/452-0876, firstladies.org

August 29
Challenge yourself to the annual Hueston Woods Triathlon and Duathlon, held at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner. aeccmd.org

August 30
Put your photo skills to the test with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Photo Safari. Search for the “photo opportunity” signs throughout the park and enter your best shot in the zoo’s annual contest. 216/661-6500, clemetzoo.com

August 31
The streets of downtown Genoa will be closed off for the annual Super Cruise-in, as locals proudly display their classic and antique cars. 419/855-3225, genoachamber.com

September 1
Head to the opening day of the Imagination Station: Toledo Hubble Traveling Exhibition and explore our galaxy’s stars, planets and moons. 419/244-2674, imaginationstationtoledo.org

September 2
Lead a round of “Hang on Sloopy” to get warmed up for the Ohio State Buckeyes’ pre-season game against the Marshall Thundering Herd. ohiostatebuckeyes.com

September 3
Experience dirt and demolition during the Night of Destruction at the Toledo Speedway. 419/727-1100, arcaracing.com

September 4
Grab a turkey leg, take in a jousting match and sing alongside a strolling minstrel at the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Rain or shine, your family won’t forget this experience, which takes place in Harveysburg. 513/897-7000, renfestival.com

September 5
For more than 50 years, the Milan Melon Festival  has provided delicious fun, from a children’s pedal tractor pull to a 10k run. 419/499-3254, milanmelonfestival.org

September 6
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Cleveland National Air Show, held along the shore of Lake Erie. The three-day show features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, parachute teams and more. 216/781-0747, clevelandairshow.com

Samantha Laros contributed to this story.