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The additional space will house a new office, sensory room, redesigned makerspace and a new party room, which will also serve as a private community space as well as a STEAM workshop for groups and schools who visit the museum.  ...

Cleveland Metroparks and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Kids Nature Lunch & Learn Series is a new partnership to connect youth with limited access to Cleveland Metroparks nature centers and programs to free summer learning opportunities across the park district. ...

Sponsored Content — Kickoff the summer season by attending the 2nd annual Crocker Park Block Party on Sunday, June 12. The lifestyle center is partnering with departments from the City of Westlake to offer a fun day complete with personal safety activities, games, exhibits, demos, and more. ...

A summer start to a weekday Parent's Night Out in downtown Cleveland. This 13-week music series brings live music to Mall C every Wednesday night from June 8 through August 31. Grab takeout from your favorite Cleveland restaurant, enjoy a beverage and pick a spot on the lawn to listen. ...

In the festival's fifth year, this after hours event begins on Thursday, July 6 and features both a walk-through and drive-through experiences, large-scale illuminated lantern displays, live acrobatic performances and culturally inspired cuisine. ...

Two male North American river otters arrived at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History from Louisiana on May 11 and are acclimating to their new home in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden — presented by KeyBank. ...

Northeast Ohio Blogger, life coach, Michelle Dickstein shares her experience at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage new exhibit, "Chagall for Children," which runs through August 18. ...

Crossroads Health announced its Inaugural Biennial fundraiser Soaring Hearts. The community is invited to join them at  Headlands Beach State Park for a Guinness World Record official attempt of most kites flown simultaneously. ...

Beck Center for the Arts announced its 2022-2023 Professional Theater Season, the 89th season which includes Tony Award® Winners, comedies, dramas, return of the blockbuster Elf the Musical and more! ...

It's time for outdoor play — running, skating and cycling are healthy activities that build muscle and strengthen bones. However, warm weather also means kids will be arriving in ERs after bicycle accidents, skateboard and scooter mishaps, and rollerblade wipe-outs, and with injuries from minor to life-threatening. Here are some tips on keeping kids safe with helmets on. ...