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Winter Snack Ideas

By Denise Koeth
December 30, 2021
We’ve rounded up a massive list of snack ideas to help parents feed hungry kids, whether at home, while out and about, or outdoors during a winter weather activity. Check the list for healthy ideas to freshen up your grocery list, as well as some tasty recipes to make in the kitchen with the kids. ...
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Burton Christmas Bird Count Hike

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 29, 2021
Hike Geauga Park District's Gorge Overlook and Dogwood trails to discover the winter bird diversity at Welton's Gorge on Sunday. ...
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‘Above and Beyond’ exhibit at the Science Center Closes January 2

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 26, 2021
Great Lakes Science Center’s current special exhibition, "Above and Beyond" presented by Parker Aerospace, has been taking guests into the future of aerospace technology and travel with interactive demonstrations since it opened in the fall. If you haven’t experienced it with your family yet, there’s still time. ...
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12 Winter Break Family Fun Ideas

By Angela Gartner
December 26, 2021
Have plans for winter break or are you still looking for things to do around town or at home? Here are some ways to celebrate the winter break and spend time as a family before break ends. ...
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Fairmount Center for the Arts Performs ‘Nutcracker at Home’

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 23, 2021
Looking for a fun family movie night during your holiday break? This live-stream recorded event features Fairmount dancers and faculty as they perform scenes from the all-time classic, with a special family sing-along. ...
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WonderCleveland’s Winter Break Experience

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 23, 2021
WonderCleveland invites guests to enjoy a mixed-reality experience this winter break through their augmented reality phone app, which acclimates perfectly to the times to provide a Covid-safe environment without sacrificing your favorite group activities. ...
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Stan Hywet’s Deck the Hall: Lights, Cameras, Christmas!

By Georgia Lattas
December 22, 2021
Sip on hot chocolate and dance along to your favorite Christmas songs at a holiday event at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron. For select nights, embark on the hour-long outdoor walking experience through one million holiday lights and enjoy the holiday magic of the 70-acre estate. ...
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Digital Fun for Winter Break Boredom

By Mike Daugherty
December 20, 2021
Winter break is here! With the kids being home, you might find them asking at some point "There’s nothing to do! I'm bored." Taking them to an activity is not always an option. Here are some engaging activities for families looking to use the digital world to alleviate that real world boredom.  ...
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‘Dinosaurs of Antarctica’ Opens at Great Lakes Science Center’s DOME Theater

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
December 15, 2021
From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Enter the surreal world featured on the Great Lakes Science Center's six-story high giant screen. ...
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5 Must-Haves for the New Runner

By Melissa Koski Carney
December 12, 2021
Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Melissa Koski Carney of "I Crashed the Web" and marathon runner, shares how stock up on the right gear as a new runner so you are ready for the open road. ...
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