Things to do

Mentor High School’s renovated school library, known as The HUB — thanks to a partnership between Mentor Public Schools and Mentor Public Library — has reopened. It's available for study and quiet tutoring. People can also use its makerspace by appointment. ...

The walk is a fun, family-friendly activity promoting literacy, fresh air and community. In partnership with Talk On Speech-Language Therapy and Kent Free Library, activities will be more accessible to children of varying abilities for this edition of the story walk. The story, by Drew Daywalt, will be in several downtown business windows from May 1-31. ...

Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Crocker Park, Pinecrest and First and Main on Tuesdays. These free weekly themed events, presented by Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine and its partners, are ideal for kids, parents and caregivers. Registration for August events is now open. ...

Spring is in full bloom at Western Reserve Historical Society's Hale Farm and Village. They announced upcoming public events in April and May for the whole family such as Picnic Days on the Farm, Behind the Ropes: Architecture and Curiosity Tour, and more! ...

Visitors to Cleveland Metroparks have a new way to find trails and hidden gems across the 24,000 acre park district with a mobile app. Users get immediate access to new maps of all 18 park reservations, attractions, as well as learn about upcoming programming and events, and more. ...

Grab your family and friends to run or walk to support The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland on Sunday. The Stroller Derby is a family-friendly 5K where you can participate in-person or virtually. All ages are welcome and strollers are not required. Learn how to register. ...

From May to September, Northeast Ohio Parent will host free, interactive activities for kids. Each month will have a unique theme that will allow for much fun in the sun for kids and parents. Register for the May 18 kickoff event to join us for animal-themed fun, including Jungle Terry, games, prizes and more. ...

For the first time in over 20 years, guests can visit tiger cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The three cubs, all born this past December, made their public debut this morning at the zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage. ...

The Avant-Garde Shows, a series of craft shows that provide weekend activities of art, crafts and food, returns this spring season. There are two upcoming shows in Strongsville and Avon to shop seasonal items, handcrafted art pieces, jewelry, baby products and more. ...

Watch an egg hunt underwater! Greater Cleveland Aquarium Aquarist Mallory fills plastic eggs with capelin and shrimp. To get the food, the giant Pacific octopus has to find and open the eggs. ...