Akron Zoo Princess and Pirate Night — 6-9 tonight at the zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Children can come dressed in their best princess gown or pirate garb and go on an adventure throughout the zoo. To go along with the theme of princesses and pirates, the zoo will highlight frogs and parrots. The Radio Disney Junior Road Crew will set up a princess and pirate area including music, games and prizes. Princesses and pirates attending the event can enjoy face painting, bouncy houses and crafts. $12, $14 for children; for zoo members $7, $9 for children. Reservations are encouraged and can be made at www.akronzoo.org or by calling 330-375-2550, ext. 7231.
Akron Zoo Summer Safari — 7-10 p.m. Aug. 8 at the zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. The event includes a night of food, animals, auctions and live entertainment, with all proceeds benefiting the Akron Zoo and its conservation program. The zoo will be open during the event and guests can enjoy up-close animal encounters while sampling food from area restaurants and caterers. Tickets start at $75. For ticket information, call 330-375-2550, ext. 7249, or go to www.akronzoo.org.
Rabies vaccination clinics — Summit County Public Health is offering low-cost rabies vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Twinsburg City Police Department, Maintenance Garage, 10075 Ravenna Road. Vaccinations for dogs and cats cost $8 per animal.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Creature Comforts Event — 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. Special Creature Comforts activities are scheduled throughout the day. Check www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo for a list of activities. Animal keepers will explain the enrichment activities and the natural behaviors they promote. Admission to the zoo is $12.25 per person, $8.25 ages 2-11 and free for children younger than 2. For more information, call 216-661-6500 or go to www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo.
Wayne County Humane Society Paws in the Park Pawty — Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at Freelander Park, 400 Hillside Drive, Wooster. Dogs and owners can walk the trails, swim in the pool and take part in the games and demonstrations. Proof of rabies vaccination and dog license required. Chicken dinners for the first 200 paid participants, doggie nail trims and more for $20 per person and dog and $5 for each additional family member (dog or human). More information at www.wchs.org.
The Bath Pony Club 50th Anniversary Party — 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Allerdale Park East Lodge, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. Party for alumni and current members and a reunion for members of the Luray Hunt and the West Country Beagles. Events on Aug. 23 will start with a complimentary continental breakfast at 9 a.m. followed by a tour of the Pony Club cross country course guided by BPC members. Pony Club members will school the course starting at 9 a.m. before open schooling at 10 a.m. A Stirrup Cup will be 6-8 p.m. at the Regal Beagle in the Bath Nature Preserve. The annual Bath Pony Club Mini Trial will start at 9 a.m. Aug. 24. Spectators and volunteers are welcome. Entries for competitors are still open. To RSVP to an event, contact dvmmom2@gmail.com. For more information, go to www.bathponyclub.org.
