In lieu of onstage theatrical performances, Weathervane is producing several short film projects, partnering with other Akron and Northeast Ohio institutions. Performances will be aired online throughout September and October. ...

A towering, playful outdoor sculpture experience opens at the Holden Arboretum this Saturday. Patrick Dougherty’s "Tilt-a-Whirl" sculpture is the latest in the "Stickwork" series, featured in more than 300 locations around the world from Scotland to Japan to Brussels, and all over the United States. ...

Opossum on the loose! Staff at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History knows its visitors likely are missing the museum's Smead Discovery Center — so they recently featured the hands-on area in Linda's Weekly Walk. ...

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, August 25, for Crocker Kids Virtual sponsored by Lake Ridge Academy. This week's installment features Barnes & Noble for a story! Tune in at 11 a.m. on Crocker Park's Facebook page. Also look for prizes, giveaways and a virtual goodie bag. ...

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The New Tutu School Akron — a boutique ballet school offering Storybook Adventures in ballet, birthday parties and camps — is planning two open houses at its facility in Fairlawn. The school serves children ages 18 months to 8 years and offers small class sizes, a one-month commitment at a time, and more. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent is proud to partner with National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland in the creation of an annual publication highlighting LiveSpecial.com, plus area organizations who serve individuals with special needs. In the 2020-21 edition, you’ll find features on advocacy and support, travel, technology, people in the region who go above and beyond to support the special needs community, and much more. ...

Due to popular demand, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced it is extending its Asian Lantern Festival through Sunday, September 20. The one-month extension includes additional dates to experience the full walk-through event as well as a drive-through option. ...

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Head to Pinecrest each Tuesday for a socially distant, family-friendly event in the Central Park green space. Beginning August 18, Toddler Tuesdays, sponsored by Hawken School, feature a family-friendly movie followed by a fun activity. This week's movie is "Trolls." ...