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Events This Week
February 17, 2019 - February 24, 2019
This Week Navigation
February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Orchid Mania
February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cleveland Botanical Garden’s most fragrant and fanciful plant show where you can take an enchanting tropical escape without ever leaving Cleveland.
February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Honk!
February 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling.”
February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Rink at Wade Oval
February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lace up your skates and enjoy the fresh ice on picturesque Wade Oval.
February 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Valentine’s Day Dance
February 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Polish your dancing shoes for an afternoon of fun at this annual Valentine dance.
February 18 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 18 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stroller Strides
February 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Friday's 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun.
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Join us at Hale Farm & Village March 9, 10, 16 & 17 – 2019 for the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast.
January 5 - February 24
Bird in Hand
January 5 - February 24
Experience the thrill of hand-feeding wild chickadees at Beech Creek Gardens. Visitors also will enjoy an outdoor fire, hot cocoa and marshmallows for roasting. Bundle up and bring the whole family to this experience, which takes place on weekends from Jan. 5 through Feb. 24.
February 6 @ 10:30 am - May 9 @ 11:30 am
Wiggle on a Wild Safari!
February 6 @ 10:30 am - May 9 @ 11:30 am
With FCA instructor Darlene Kelbach & Library Associate, go on an ARTS active reading adventure!
February 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orchid Mania
February 19 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cleveland Botanical Garden’s most fragrant and fanciful plant show where you can take an enchanting tropical escape without ever leaving Cleveland.
February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Rock-A-Bye Tales
February 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Lapsit storytime for babies 6 to 24 months and a caregiver.
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Join us at Hale Farm & Village March 9, 10, 16 & 17 – 2019 for the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast.
January 5 - February 24
Bird in Hand
January 5 - February 24
Experience the thrill of hand-feeding wild chickadees at Beech Creek Gardens. Visitors also will enjoy an outdoor fire, hot cocoa and marshmallows for roasting. Bundle up and bring the whole family to this experience, which takes place on weekends from Jan. 5 through Feb. 24.
February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stroller Strides
February 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Friday's 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun.
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Join us at Hale Farm & Village March 9, 10, 16 & 17 – 2019 for the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast.
January 5 - February 24
Bird in Hand
January 5 - February 24
Experience the thrill of hand-feeding wild chickadees at Beech Creek Gardens. Visitors also will enjoy an outdoor fire, hot cocoa and marshmallows for roasting. Bundle up and bring the whole family to this experience, which takes place on weekends from Jan. 5 through Feb. 24.
February 6 @ 10:30 am - May 9 @ 11:30 am
Wiggle on a Wild Safari!
February 6 @ 10:30 am - May 9 @ 11:30 am
With FCA instructor Darlene Kelbach & Library Associate, go on an ARTS active reading adventure!
February 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orchid Mania
February 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cleveland Botanical Garden’s most fragrant and fanciful plant show where you can take an enchanting tropical escape without ever leaving Cleveland.
February 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 21 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 21 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Rock-A-Bye Tales
February 21 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Lapsit storytime for babies 6 to 24 months and a caregiver.
February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamgirls
February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th-century American popular music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom.
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - March 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Join us at Hale Farm & Village March 9, 10, 16 & 17 – 2019 for the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast.
February 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orchid Mania
February 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cleveland Botanical Garden’s most fragrant and fanciful plant show where you can take an enchanting tropical escape without ever leaving Cleveland.
February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Laser Lights
February 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On select evenings between Feb. 15 and March 2, Akron Zoo will be aglow with dazzling, dancing laser lights. A portion of the zoo will feature animated laser lights, and the Komodo Kingdom Education Center will include glowing decorations and mirrors as it transforms into the "Glow Zone."
February 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Honk!
February 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling.”
February 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stroller Strides
February 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Friday's 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun.
February 23 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pancake Breakfast with the Birds
February 23 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
All-you-can-eat breakfast, guided hikes, crafts, a bird-related show and entertainment.
February 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orchid Mania
February 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cleveland Botanical Garden’s most fragrant and fanciful plant show where you can take an enchanting tropical escape without ever leaving Cleveland.
February 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Backyard Wilderness
February 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spanning a seasonal year around a typical suburban home, this film displays a stunning array of unique wildlife imagery and behavior – all captured by cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor and the bottom of a pond.
February 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Honk!
February 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling.”
February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Laser Lights
February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On select evenings between Feb. 15 and March 2, Akron Zoo will be aglow with dazzling, dancing laser lights. A portion of the zoo will feature animated laser lights, and the Komodo Kingdom Education Center will include glowing decorations and mirrors as it transforms into the "Glow Zone."
Featured Videos
What Does it Take to Become President?
As we celebrate President’s Day this year, here’s an educational video for kids that covers the requirements of becoming a president of the United States of America.
