Things to do

The idea of spending the day enjoying art with the family might conjure images of echoey museum hallways and teens rolling their eyes instead of appreciating gilded masterpieces. However, there’s plenty of opportunities nearby to enjoy art that can captivate kids of all ages. As a result, families can explore the wide variety of art styles the region has to offer. We share seven ways your family can escape into art. ...

The newest film at the Great Lakes Science Center’s Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater features breathtaking visuals and details the lives and habitats of the Great Bear Rainforest, an area the size of Ireland located in Western Canada. Cleveland is the only location in Ohio to see the film. ...

Visitors can experience the vibrant colors of more than one million lights and unique twists on holiday traditions at this all-new evening event at the zoo, which takes place on select dates from Nov. 22 through Jan. 5. ...

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The Akron Symphony Orchestra will highlight the influential work of six women composers/artists as part of the Stand Beside Her project — part of a year-long recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees and protects women’s constitutional right to vote. ...

We're proud to partner with Pinecrest for Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday, Oct. 27. Kids of all ages are invited to come in costume and celebrate Halloween early with trick-or-treating throughout the district, pumpkin decorating, interactive stations, and an outdoor showing of "Monsters, Inc." ...

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. ...

Don't forget to register for this free event, happening Sunday, October 6, at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks in Lyndhurst. Bring your family out for some fall fun, interactive activities and science shows, plus meet with more than 30 schools and education-focused vendors — and much more! ...

Soon, Northeast Ohio will be painted in a palette of brilliant reds, golds, oranges and yellows. Whether you want to learn about the science of it all or simply take pretty pictures, here is a list of family-friendly activities across the region, plus some festive crafts for your youngest explorers. ...