Summer activities for kids & families near Youngstown, Ohio

, 2022-07-21 04:00:00,

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We’re one month into summer — the time for family cookouts, vacations and memories.

And, of course, school’s out. But what to do on those lazy, listless days? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of 15 places to find summer fun in the Mahoning Valley.

OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology

OH WOW! is a science, technology, engineering and math museum for children and young teens at 15 Central Square, Youngstown. It has various edutainment programs for all ages.

Admission is $10 for adults and children age 2 and older; $9 for seniors age 65 and older and veterans; and free for children younger than age 2. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

For more information, call 330-744-5914 or visit the center’s website.

Escape Boardman

Escape Boardman is a group adventure escape room game where players work together to solve a series of puzzles in a themed room before time runs out.

Find it at 7253 Glenwood Ave. Unit B, Boardman, behind the State Farm building facing Glendale, or in the Southern Park Mall.

A game typically takes about 1 1/2 hours. They’re suitable for ages 11 and older. They cost $25, plus a $1.50 processing fee for each player. See its website for hours at both locations.

For more information, call 330-953-2170, send an email or visit the website.

Fun -N- Games Rewind

Teach the young’uns about classic video gaming at Fun -N- Games Rewind, an arcade offering old-school video game cabinets at 6989 Market St., Boardman.

It’s open this summer from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 330-330-8440 or check it out on Facebook and Instagram.

Sports World

Sports World is “Boardman’s family fun center” and has attractions like go-karts, an arcade, adventure golf, batting cages and more.

This summer, it opens every day at noon. You can also book…

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