Things to do

Milestones Autism Resources is providing extended access to its 2020 National Autism Conference through August 31 for existing registrants and those still interested in registering. ...

Crocker Park is partnering with Northeast Ohio Parent and Lake Ridge Academy to bring back the popular summer event series, Crocker Kids. This year, the event series is going virtual, inviting children to log on to Crocker Park’s Facebook page every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for a fun and educational class with stores and restaurants inside Crocker Park. ...

Sometimes, a meal is just sustenance. But sometimes, it’s part of the adventure. Who doesn’t have memories of finding a hole in the wall that led to a great dinner, or an alfresco lunch during a day at the beach? With that in mind, here’s a sampling of a variety of kid- and budget-friendly places in the Cleveland area, each offering its own piece of local flavor for dine-in or carry-out. ...

Ohio is home to 12 species of turtles! Although not all 12 species are found in Lake County, it's likely you'll find a turtle at many Lake Metroparks locations. Find out which species were found at Concord Woods Nature Park and learn why turtles need our help. ...

Cleveland Metroparks, in partnership with Cleveland Water Alliance and a coalition of shoreline communities around Lake Erie, is launching a three-year project that will empower residents with low-cost technology to monitor water quality and contribute to the health of their watersheds. ...

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The free camp offers a week's worth of engaging activities that let kids design their own Monster Jam truck, workout like a driver, create stories by using fill-in-the-blank story creators and hone their math skills for the fall by using Monster Jam fun facts to complete not-so-serious math worksheets. ...

"The Show Must Go Online," a new musical written to be rehearsed and performed remotely, features a comedic and timely storyline designed to lift spirits. The show will have its free debut Friday on the Magical Theatre Company's social media channels and website. ...

Fairies have moved into the woodland forests and gardens at Holden Arboretum and beginning today, children of all ages can see the signs for themselves. Thirty handcrafted fairy doors created by seven local artists invite guests to explore deep into the forests and gardens on an interactive scavenger hunt. ...