Looking for something fun to do? Make a visit to your local library, see a play at a theater, head to an area attraction or park system, many of which offer other fun activities for children.
February 5
Teen Creative Writing Group. Teens interested in writing will learn, share, discuss and write. Ages 9 and up. 6:30-7:30 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, lorainpubliclibrary.org
February 6-22
The Heart of Robin Hood. The infamous Robin Hood and his outlaws navigate the fine line between rebellion and responsibility. Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
February 7
Mr. Jeff. A show that brings the joy of music, laughter, and play to life. 2:30 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
February 10
Winter Tree ID. Learn to identify common trees once all the leaves have fallen. 4:30-6 p.m. Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, starkparks.com
February 12
Teen Advisory Group. Plan teen activities, provide recommendations for the Teen Room, assist with library tasks, and enjoy a snack. 7-8 p.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, reedlibrary.org
February 13
Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert. A 78-year-old curmudgeonly balloon salesman is not your average hero. 7:30 p.m. Severance Music Center, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
February 13-15
Monster Jam 2026. Riveting, high-energy action-packed monster truck show. Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
February 16
Middle School Career Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Meet aquarists, SCUBA divers, education and guest experience team members. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Artventure Day! – Celebrating President’s Day. Explore dance, music, visual arts and theatre. Ages 5-13. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
Presidents Day: Free Admission at the Akron Zoo. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
February 18
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live. A special musical show where Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. 6 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
February 19
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Transportation. Through different interactive programs, students will learn about Cleveland’s history as a transportation hub. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland., wrhs.org
February 21
Super Science Saturday. Discover different types of rabbits and their habitats. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.org
Design & Build Challenge 2026. Teams will be given an engineering challenge and will race against the clock to design, build and test a solution in three hours. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, greatscience.com
February 22, March 1 & 8
Sap’s-a-Risin! Help gather sap, experience the tapping, gathering and boiling method and more. 12-4 p.m. Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield Twp, geaugaparkdistrict.org
February 25
Pete the Cat: Cooking up a Story. Read the story of Pete the Cat & the Perfect Pizza Party and create individual pizzas. 5-6 p.m. Cool Beans Cafe, 103 W. Liberty St., Medina, coolbeansmedina.com
February 26
Whodunnit? Tracks for Kids. Rookies and experienced trackers are invited to brush up on their tracking skills to solve cases. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, summitmetroparks.org
February 28
Intro to Summer Science Fair. Discuss all things science fair and how to make the best project this year. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jordan Creek Park, 7250 Alexander Road, Painesville, lakemetroparks.com
Starry Night Pajama Party. A star-studded story time and pajama party complete with hot cocoa and popcorn. 4-6 p.m. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd., Cleveland, shakerlakes.org
February 28-3/1
Maple Sugaring at Rocky River Reservation. Hike through the sugarbush, see demonstrations of historical syrup making, and visit the sugarhouse. 11 a.m-4 p.m. Maple Grover Picnic Area, clevelandmetroparks.com
2026 Camp, School & Summer Fun Fairs. Explore dozens of camps, schools and enrichment programs. Eastside: 3/1 at 500 SouthPark Center, Strongsville. Westside: 2/28 at Adrenaline Monkey, 26800 Renaissance Parkway, Warrensville Heights. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. northeastohioparent.com
February 28-March 1, 7-8
Maple Sugaring. Visit the sugar bush, explore the tools needed to tap trees, collect sap and more. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Road, Lagrange, loraincountymetroparks.com
March 3
Total Lunar Eclipse. Geauga County will be able to witness most of a lunar eclipse. This is when the Earth’s shadow completely blocks the moon. 4:30-6:30 a.m. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, geaugaparkdistrict.org
March 5
Connecting for Kids Resource Fair. Resources for families with concerns about their youth in Western Cuyahoga and surrounding communities. 6-8 p.m. Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, connectingforkids.org
March 5-29
Shrek The Musical. A delight for the whole family that proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, weathervaneplayhouse.com
