Things to do

Crocker Park's holiday attractions and activities kick off this Friday with a Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. All attractions — Nightly Light Shows, Santa's Village, CLE Market, ice skating rink and more — will open the following day on Saturday, November 21, at noon. ...

As the Cavs get ready for an exciting 2020 NBA Draft night, fans are invited to join in on a live virtual pre-Draft party presented by Rocket Mortgage on Nov. 18 from 6-7 p.m. ...

On Saturday, November 14 at 11 a.m., Playhouse Square will stream a sensory-friendly concert by newlyweds Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Eliaza. ...

Safely return to the court with Cavs Academy! Cavs Academy clinics are occurring now through Dec. 12 at locations throughout the greater Cleveland/Akron area. All clinics include a dri-fit shooting shirt, Spalding basketball and a ticket to a future Cavaliers home game. The clinics are open to youth ages 7-17. ...

In November of 2000, the first three people arrived in orbit at the International Space Station, beginning an era of global cooperation in science and research. Now, 20 years later, Great Lakes Science Center is marking the occasion with a weekend of special programming. ...

Halloween looks a little different around here this year. Trick-or-treating is canceled in some neighborhoods, or adapted to be more pandemic-friendly. In-school Halloween parties aren’t happening, and everyone is trying to figure out how to celebrate Halloween in a fun — and safe — way. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Melissa Koski Carney shares six ways families can still enjoy Halloween in a pandemic-friendly way. ...

Starting Today, "SHELL-abrate" Halloween by enjoying up-close views of eels, moon jellyfish, flashlight fish, sharks, sea lampreys and other weird and wonderful animals. Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days include underwater pumpkins, animal trivia activities and a take-home for kids. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. Experience this year’s new lighting display, with more than one million individual lights and unique twists on holiday traditions beginning November 17. ...

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Want to celebrate the season while staying safe among COVID-19 concerns? Check out these great suggestions for socially-distanced Halloween fun, whether it's an at-home family event or safely involves friends and neighbors. ...