Things to do

As the days shorten and become colder, nature still has one last spectacular show to put on before taking a break for winter. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during the fall in order to prepare themselves to survive the upcoming cold winter months. Find out more about nature's seasonal transition, including where to find some great scenery in the Lake County Metroparks. ...

"The larger-than-life sized candy decor throughout makes you feel like you've just landed in the middle of a candy land game" ...

It's never too early to start making plans for your child's summer camp adventure, and Camp Fair 2018 will make it fun and simple, with all the information you need in one place. The free event, held on January 27, will provide you with opportunities to meet representatives from all types of camps, plus enjoy entertainment, prizes, food, demonstrations and more. ...

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Taking the whole family out to eat doesn't have to break your budget. You don't need to spend big bucks to be a family of foodies, especially since our friends at Yelp Cleveland provide a cheat sheet of some of Northeast Ohio's best kid-approved cheap eats. ...

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After a three-year hiatus, Visible Voice Books is reopening its doors in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. The new, expanded location features more magazines, literary gifts and genres, in addition to enhanced sections like fiction and cooking. ...

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The final installment in our summer event series takes place this Tuesday at Crocker Park in Westlake. Come to Crocker Kids — Harvest Time for free family fun including games and activities, face painting, balloon twisting, music and entertainment, snacks, crafts, family photos, and more. Register for the event for a chance to win a 4-pack of VIP tickets to opening night of Marvel Universe Live - Age of Heroes. ...

Grandparents Day is this Sunday, and many local attractions and venues have planned special events in honor of the occasion. If you're looking for something for your kids to do with grandma or grandpa, check our list of local happenings. Some events have already begun and are happening all weekend long, so there are plenty of options to fit your schedule. ...