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Events This Week
November 10, 2019 - November 17, 2019
This Week Navigation
November 10
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 10
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 10
Talkin’ Turkey
November 10
Stop by the nature center this weekend to learn all about these strange birds through a variety of wild turkey activities.
November 10
The Jungle Book
November 10
In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf, when he learns he is actually a human he must decide decide whether to remain with the pack, or return to the human world.
November 11
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 11
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 11 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
November 11 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
November 11 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 11 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Messy Mondays
November 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Children ages 3-8 years with a caregiver enjoy stories, songs and a fun, creative and messy activity.
November 12
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 12
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 12 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
November 12 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 12
New Parents Smart Starts
November 12
Parents and children ages birth to 2 years come for dinner, speakers and demonstrations on nutrition, early literacy, baby massage, sign language and more.
November 12
Caregiver and Me
November 12
Grab your littlest learners, ages birth to three and enjoy a morning of singing, dancing, movement, and more with other parents and children.
November 13
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 13
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
November 13 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
November 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 13
World Kindness Day
November 13
Drop into the library and make a Thanksgiving card to send to a local nursing home.
November 14
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 14
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
November 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 14
Garden Sprouts: Thanksgiving
November 14
Children 3-5 years old and an adult companion learn about Thanksgiving through a story, craft and activities.
November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Budding Artist Art Club: Auguste Rodin: The Thinker
November 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come to sculpt your masterpiece!
November 15
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 15
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
November 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
November 15 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 15 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 15
Turkey Roll on Ice
November 15
What do you get when you put turkeys, cranberries, an ice rink and a team of four friends together?
November 15
Drumming Class
November 15
Learn a beat and play a variety of different drums on National Drumming Day.
November 16
Wild Hikes Challenge 2019
November 16
Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight trails before Dec.
November 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen
November 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Travel the globe with traditional and modern puppets from every corner of the world, along with artifacts, interactive activities and live performances.
November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Pandemonium
November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring the family to go on a scavenger hunt, get lost in the Harvest Maze and take a relaxing hayride touring around the farm.
November 16
Thanksgiving Dinner with Abraham Lincoln
November 16
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast as you dine with President Lincoln and costumed interpreters sharing stories and music of the season.
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Cleveland Museum of Art Highlights
In the November 2019 issue of Northeast Ohio Parent, we list several options for family-friendly art experiences in the greater Cleveland/Akron area. One of those art hotspots is the world-renowned
