Things to do

We're team players at Northeast Ohio Parent and Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond magazines, and we want YOU on OUR team! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 13 for the 2018 Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer's. Register to walk with our team or consider a donation to this terrific cause. ...

Fun at First & Main returns with a Water Fun theme at First & Main Development in Hudson. The free, family-friendly event includes crafts, games, prize wheels and more. Plus, grab a custom balloon creation, get a glitter tattoo, and take a photo with Mermaid Gem. ...

Registration opens this Wednesday for the Northeast Ohio Parent Education Expo, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 23. At the free event, attendees will be able to hear and learn from dozens of area schools offering a wide variety of options for public and private school education. The day also will include break out sessions on a variety of topics, plus ​activities, giveaways, crafts and discounted admission to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and the Nautica Queen. ...

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The Greater Cleveland Aquarium's week-long celebration of all things shark features special activities including games, artifacts, sharks & SCUBA talks, make & take crafts, and more. Plus, find out how you can enter to win big in the Shark School Sweepstakes. ...

Crocker Kids returns to Crocker Park in Westlake tomorrow, July 24, with Super Heroes and Princesses. Come for free, family-friendly fun including crafts, games, prize wheels, entertainment and more. Dress as your favorite super hero or princess character for mix and mingle photo opportunities! Plus, grab a custom balloon creation, get a glitter tattoo, or cool off with a complimentary scoop of frozen yogurt. ...

Summer weather is the perfect excuse to head into the great outdoors for a family adventure. Our partners at Yelp Cleveland created this lineup of off-the-beaten path local hot spots for fresh air and fun new experiences. ...

The limited engagement will take place evenings, Thursday through Sunday, from 6:30-10 p.m. Guests will enjoy more than 40 large-scale, colorful lantern installations placed throughout the zoo that will illuminate starting at dusk. They also will experience Asian culture, cuisine, performers, and an authentic marketplace. ...

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