Things to do

The exhibit, which opens Saturday, will transport visitors to the badlands of Ethiopia and put them in the middle of an important fossil hunt. The exhibit is an immersive blend of science, culture and adventure featuring hands-on exhibits, photography and artifacts from an Ethiopian research site. ...

University Circle and CWRU have announced a full schedule of free summer events in University Circle's Uptown District, beginning this Saturday afternoon with the Uptown Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Social. Test your putting skills on the special pop-up nine-hole miniature golf course, enjoy complimentary ice cream, and play games like human foosball, whack-a-wall, and battle lights. ...

Sponsored by Akron Children’s Hospital and brought to you by Northeast Ohio Parent, “Fun at First & Main” returns for the fourth season in Hudson this summer, beginning Tuesday, June 4, with the theme of “Crafty Kids” from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come for free activities, including make and take crafts, giveaways, music, games and more! ...

With the turn of the seasons and the sun teasing through the clouds, our friends at Yelp Cleveland are helping you assemble your local picnic basket! From crunchy bread to creamy cheese and fresh cold cuts, these area businesses will curate a perfect picnic in the park. ...

The zoo has launched a naming opportunity for the female sloth bear cub that was born in January — the first sloth bear cub born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 30 years and the first offspring of mom, Shiva, and dad, Balawat. The public can cast their votes through May 27. ...

The Cleveland Monsters will be taking hockey to the streets this summer with its 2019 Grow the Game Street Hockey Series, featuring five street hockey events taking place throughout Northeast Ohio. Children ages 5-14, regardless of hockey experience, will receive USA Hockey-certified instruction, a t-shirt, and a ticket to a 2019-20 Monsters game. ...

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Join us next Tuesday, May 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the kick-off to our fifth summer of fun at Crocker Park in Westlake! The free event will include make and take crafts, giveaways, snacks, face painting/glitter tattoos, games and much more! ...

Since 2000, Scholastic Kid Reporters have reported "news for kids, by kids," with coverage of breaking news, entertainment, and sports events from their hometowns and on the national stage. Their stories appear online and in issues of Scholastic Classroom Magazines, which reach more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide. ...

If you don’t yet have a garden, you may want to consider it. The health benefits include increased physical and outdoor activity, reduced stress, healthier eating, and more. Children also enjoy participating in family gardening, getting their hands dirty and feeling proud of the end result. Here are some fun ways to plan an outdoor garden with your kids. ...