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Here's swimming, hot air balloons and dogs — pick and choose from this week's array of events

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

MENTOR POOLS OPEN

Where/When: , , , starting at 1 p.m. Friday.

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Why Go: Summer is officially here — take a dive into one of Mentor’s pools or splashparks.

Pricing: The splashparks are free, prices vary for the pools.

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JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER

Where/When: and , starting Friday. Times vary.

Why Go: Enjoy this book-turned-movie about a girl who creates her own vacation adventures when her summer full of fun goes awry.

Pricing: Varies.

HOT AIR BALLOON RALLY & KID’S CARNIVAL

Where/When: Debonne Vineyards, noon to midnight Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Skydiving, games, inflatable obstacle course, a balloon glow on Friday night and a balloon launch on Saturday.

Pricing: Free; food for purchase

Where/When: Great Lakes Mall (in front of ) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Hands-on activities include food-related arts and crafts and a local food drive.

Pricing: Free for members of the Simon Kidgits Club.

WORKING DOG WEEKEND

Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Why Go: Dogs and more dogs: dock jumping; field, hunt and water skills; sheep herding; police K-9 units, parade of breeds and more. 

Pricing: $4 ages 2 to 11; $6 ages 12 to 59; $5 ages 60 and older; free for children younger than 2 and Farmpark members.

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