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Reading Room: February 2026 Book Picks for Kids

Here’s what is on our to-be-read pile this month. ...
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Indoor Play Area Returns to Lake Metroparks Farmpark

Back by popular demand is Farmpark’s Fun Time on the Farm indoor play area — a place where kids can swing, climb and slide. ...
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Docking at the Great Lakes Science Center This Summer

This spring, Great Lakes Science Center offers guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in the legendary Ship of Dreams. "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" opens on May 21.  Explore this powerful and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. ...
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Frostbite and Frostnip Safety Tips

Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. Akron Children's provides prevention tips. ...
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Akron Zoo’s ‘Celebrating Black History in Perkins Woods’ Exhibit Honors Community Legacy

The temporary exhibit will explore the history of Perkins Woods, a city park where the Akron Zoo currently resides, and will focus on three main topics – how Black residents in Akron expanded the John Brown Monument, fought a plan to move the zoo from Perkins Woods and operated a long-lived Custard Stand at the park’s edge.   ...
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Early Exploration is the Best Strategy for Summer Camp Success

Continuing to explore camp options early and find a program your child is truly interested in comes with many benefits. It provides more choices and a variety of options to match exactly what your child wants their summer camp experience to look like. ...
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Akron Zoo Welcomes Two Mountain Lion Cubs

The Akron Zoo is introducing a new species, mountain lions, for the first time. The two female cubs are estimated to be five months old. The cubs are currently acclimating to their new home behind the scenes and will make their public debut in the coming months. ...
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Mapping Out Summer Camps and Programs for the Year Ahead

If you haven’t discussed camp with your child, start now. It’s never too early to start thinking about camp and deciding if it’s the right fit for your child. ...
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Why Kids Latch Onto the Latest Trends

We spoke with Dr. Sarah Love, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, who says trends are far more than fun. They’re tied to the very real work kids are doing as they figure out who they are. ...
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Reading Room: January 2026 Book Picks for Kids

New year, new books! Here’s what is on our to-be-read pile this month. ...
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