Things to do

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. ...

The third annual North Coast Harbor 15k, 10k & 5k run goes virtual for 2020, with the goal to raise money for the Downtown Cleveland Recovery Response Fund. Runners can run anytime, anywhere now through Oct. 31. ...

We are happy to announce the session topics and presenters for the 2020 Virtual Education & STEM Expo, which takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12. Attendees of the free event will have access to all of the amazing content until Saturday, Oct. 31! ...

If campfires aren’t your thing and you won’t be venturing out to your favorite fall festivals this year, there are still lots of ways to have fun at home. Here are some DIY ideas for giving an autumn twist to carnival games, crafts and other activities. ...

Join us Oct. 11 for the Education & STEM Expo West Drive-through Edition at Union Square in Crocker Park. Come to the free event to pick up your goodie bag, take a karate class with ATA Horizon Karate for Kids, and join in the bubble show with Dr. U.R. Awesome. ...