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Sip on hot chocolate and dance along to your favorite Christmas songs at a holiday event at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron. For select nights, embark on the hour-long outdoor walking experience through one million holiday lights and enjoy the holiday magic of the 70-acre estate. ...

So you have a diagnosis for your child. Now what? Maybe your world has turned upside down, or you are finally getting the answers you have been seeking. If you are still pursuing a diagnosis, or you are concerned your child may have a delay or disability, you are not alone – support is available. Here are eight steps to early intervention and support. ...

Downtown Cleveland Alliance invites Clevelanders to experience Winterfest. Filled with activities and citywide celebrations, this enchanting series of events features immersive seasonal programming across Downtown Cleveland and beyond. Also, see the list for more winter and holiday activities. ...

Visit this event on November 6 or 13 to shop these regional artisans and their selection of handmade nature-themed items at The West Woods Nature Center. Shop gifts including holiday décor, all-natural bath and beauty products, gifts hand-turned from wood, holiday wreaths and more. ...

Wild Winter Lights transforms the Zoo after dark with hundreds of dazzling displays across holiday-themed areas including Candyland, Enchanted Forest, Conservation Trail and Santa’s Workshop. This year, guests can experience Wild Winter Lights on foot or in their personal vehicle. ...

Cleveland Metropark opened a new natural surface trail in Brecksville Reservation that provides access down into the Chippewa Creek Gorge. They also announced that a new half-acre nature play area in Brecksville Reservation is expected to open later this fall. ...

Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Our 2021 Cover Kids Contest is now open, and entries are being accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 31. Children between the ages of 2 to 15 years old will be considered. ...

The events, co-presented by Ohio's 529 CollegeAdvantage and Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine, provides in-person and drive-through opportunities for parents to explore educational options in the region. Check out these schools, learning resources, after school activities and more, also includes, games, prizes and entertainment. Find out how to register for these free events. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent is proud to partner with National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland in the creation of an annual publication highlighting LiveSpecial.com, plus area organizations who serve individuals with special needs. In the 2021-22 edition, you’ll find features on progress in the community, support, technology, relationships, people in the region who go above and beyond to support the special needs community, and much more. ...

This fall brings students back to brick-and-mortar schools — including college kids. Whether they’re freshmen or sophomores heading to campus for the first time, those departures from home stir up many emotions. Here are some ways to show them extra love. ...