Things to do

Things to do

Northeast Ohio Attractions Announce Reopening Dates, Procedures

If you're looking to take the kids places and aren't sure what's reopened and what hasn't, check our updated list of area museums, attractions and entertainment facilities, along with their reopening dates and other details. ...
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LakewoodAlive’s 2020 Front Porch Concert Series Goes Virtual, Kicks Off July 3

The 2020 Front Porch Concert Series, now in its 10th year, will feature eight live musical performances hosted virtually via LakewoodAlive’s Facebook page each Friday evening from July 3 through August 21. ...
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Play ‘Roaming Gnome’ in July at Mentor Public Library

Throughout the month, Mentor Public Library is offering a special program where kids can decorate a gnome, send it to a friend or family member, and follow its adventures across the country — or even the world. ...
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Live Music, Events Planned for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Outdoor Plaza This Summer

Jam to free live music on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s outdoor plaza all summer long. The Rock Hall Live! summer lineup showcases the best of Cleveland’s homegrown talent featuring nationally touring artists, acts that have shared the stage with musical icons, and local favorites. ...
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Make Oobleck With the Children’s Museum of Cleveland

Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that it doesn't follow Newton's law of viscosity. Move it slowly, and it flows like a liquid; hit it or press it quickly, and it locks up like a solid! ...
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Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 8

The Asian Lantern Festival will again transform the zoo with over 1,000 illuminated lanterns. In the event’s third year, Asian Lantern Festival returns bigger than ever with more than 70 never-before-seen lantern displays, new acrobatic performances, interactive experiences and culturally-inspired cuisine. ...
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‘The Week Junior’ Launches Summer of Reading Challenge

"The Week Junior" kicks off its first-ever Summer of Reading challenge — a six-week program helping kids ages 8-14 fall in love with reading, develop critical thinking skills and make connections that matter. The challenge encourages kids to read three books over the summer and includes a list of recommended books to get them started. ...
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Summer Baby: Get Set for a New Season With an Infant

Warm weather means we can now socially distance in the safety of our own yards. This goes for babies, too — whom we can provide a little fresh air and sunshine. If you’re a new parent and experiencing your first summer with your baby, here are some ways to gear-up and safely celebrate the season.  ...
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Reopening Plans for Northeast Ohio’s Zoos, Museums, Gardens, Theme Parks & More

There’s a good chance that both you and your family are eager to get out and do things, especially now that things are open again. But a lot has changed, so Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jason Lea provides a roundup of how some of your family’s favorite zoos, museums, amusement parks and more are handling reopening. ...
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Sun, Sand & Science: Things to do With Kids

It’s summer — that time of year when home sandboxes are opened and sand castles begin springing up on beaches. Beyond the pure fun of playing in the sand, did you realize that something as simple as grains of sand could ignite STEAM curiosity in your little scientist? Check out these fun activities you and your child can do with sand. ...
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