From teas and crafts to outdoor adventures, there are many special events in the region that are perfect for celebrating mom this weekend. Some area attractions also are offering free or discounted admission for moms on Mother's Day. Check out these listings and create your special plans for mom or grandma. ...

Great Lakes Science Center is gearing up for summer with new discount offers beginning May 1, movies in the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, and the seasonal re-opening of the Steamship William G. Mather, a restored, 618-foot historic Great Lakes freighter. ...

Registration opens May 2 for Eton Explorers — Super Heroes & Princesses party, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. The event will be held on June 20 at Eton on Chagrin Boulevard, and will feature face painting or glitter tattoos by 5 Star Talent, make and take crafts, prizes, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, and more. Plus, OMG - Ohio Mobile Gaming will be onsite to add to the fun with music and giveaways. Be one of the first 250 families to register between May 2 and May 26 and get a free 2017 Eton Explorers T-shirt! ...

Visit Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere this summer for Eton Explorers, brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. The monthly event series, scheduled for one Tuesday each in June, July and August, features theme-related activities, crafts, face painting or glitter tattoos by 5 Star Talent, giveaways, balloon creations by The Twister Girl Balloon Company, and more! ...

Registration opens Tuesday for the first installment of Fun at First & Main, the 2017 summer event series presented by Akron Children's Hospital and Northeast Ohio Parent magazine. Be one of the first 250 families to register for Fun at First & Main — Crafty Kids, planned for June 7 in Hudson, and you’ll qualify for a free 2017 Fun at First & Main T-shirt! The free monthly events are ideal for parents and kids ages 2 to 9 and feature theme-related activities, including face painting, crafts, prizes, balloon creations, and more. ...

Hi! I’m Jen, also known in the social media world as Why CLE. I’m so excited to be the newest addition to the Northeast Ohio Parent blogging team! ...

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Musical Fingers offers Summer Classic Rock and Contemporary Christian Rock camps with the same goals at its year-round music therapy and music education classes: let kids have a blast creating music, elevate their self-esteem and instill a deep-seated love for music; and help special needs individuals transform their dis-ability into ability. ...

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