The Akron Zoo has launched a new weekly mini-series called "Panda Palace." The series features the zoo's resident red panda sisters — Coco, Lulu and Penny — as they prepare to make their big debut when Lehner Family Foundation Wild Asia opens this spring. ...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Children's Museum of Cleveland by creating a peace symbol — the dove — out of items typically found around the house. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent magazine's special section provides helpful information just for women. In the upcoming issue, there's some exciting content that goes straight to the heart and body. Find out more. ...

Maltz Museum will honor the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an all-day celebration. Visitors will receive free admission to tour the museum in-person or enjoy the online special programs. The virtual family-friendly activities including a "Stop the Hate" Essay Writing Workshop from Lake Erie Ink and "March Toward Freedom" an interactive family online event. Learn how to register or visit. ...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by sports psychologist and executive coach Dr Sam Maniar. Listen as Maniar answers questions and includes tips on how parents can prepare for events, allow kids to make mistakes, self-correct and more. ...

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Don't miss out on Northeast Ohio Parent's Camp & Summer Programs Fair. New this year is a virtual, online option, as well as a drive-through at both in-person events. Parents can connect with representatives from a variety of camps and summer programs. Also, view virtual informational sessions to learn about how to send your kids to camp in 2021 and help to start planning. Find out more about how to register. ...

Do you need to get outside in the fresh air? Here's a list of hiking activities happening this month around the region. Bundle up and join naturalists who will lead you on a winter wonderland adventure on the trails.  ...

Join the Children's Museum of Cleveland for a storytime about New Year's and other celebrations around the world. In this fun reading of the book "What Do You Celebrate?" children will learn about holidays and festivals in several countries around the world, including China, Israel, Ireland and Germany. ...

The January issue of Northeast Ohio Parent will soon be on newsstands, but the fastest way to check it out is by viewing our digital issue here. You can find us at more than 800 locations, including Marc’s stores and select Giant Eagle and Discount Drug Mart. ...