Things to do

We have added a virtual component to Education & STEM Expo 2020! The free virtual event will take place Oct. 12, and attendees will have access to the content through Oct. 31. While indoor, in-person parts of our free East and West events are being canceled due to COVID-19, the drive-through portions and outdoor entertainment are still happening — read on to learn more! ...

LakewoodAlive's 13th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade is being held virtually, with 12 lucky winners having their dogs highlighted in LakewoodAlive’s 2021 calendar and one grand prize “Best In Show” winner being determined by public voting. ...

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Canalway Partners has launched Cycle Canalway, a free event that offers 12 self-guided, leisure bike rides through the Towpath Trail. The curated rides for all experience levels let riders participate on their own schedules. ...

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium has launched its first wave of virtual programming for classroom, homeschool and family learners. Every program is an interactive, place-based experience that brings STEM learning to life through the aquarium’s exhibits. ...

Western Reserve Historical Society's new "Women and Politics" virtual exhibit traces the story of women’s role in the political sphere, with special emphasis on Ohio’s contributions to the suffrage movement and the election of northern Ohio women to positions of power. ...

We are excited to announce some family fun and entertainment taking place at our upcoming Education & STEM Expo events! The fun includes: Mad Science of Northeast Ohio, Dr. U.R. Awesome, a scavenger hunt in the Metroparks, and a karate class. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has a baby koala for the first time in 10 years! The joey, born in February, emerged from its pouch and can now be seen with mom, Mackenzie, at Gumleaf Hideout in the zoo's Australian Adventure. ...

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The giant "green roof" of Great Lakes Science Center’s parking garage will feature some extra STEM activities over Labor Day weekend, including rockets, chemistry and a fruit flying summer finale. ...