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Dinosaurs Return to the Akron Zoo This Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
18 hours ago
Back by popular demand, DinoTrek will return to the Akron Zoo beginning May 2. There will be 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including fan-favorites, such as the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, as well as many new species. The majority of the dinosaurs will move and make noise. ...
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Sports Spotlight: Basketball Player JJ Moore

By Aisha Taylor
13 days ago
JJ Moore is a seventh grade basketball player at LaMuth Middle School in Painesville Township and is considered one of the top players in Ohio for the Class of 2031. ...
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Reading Room: March 2026 Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
17 days ago
Looking for something new to read with the kids this month? These are the books currently on our to-be-read pile. ...
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Spring Break Events Around Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
18 days ago
From camps to indoor and outdoor fun, Northeast Ohio offers plenty of opportunities for kids to create lasting spring break memories. ...
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What’s Streaming: Family-Friendly Movies and Shows to Watch in March 2026

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
22 days ago
From magical adventures to preschool favorites, here’s what’s streaming this month. ...
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Akron Zoo Adds New Sensory Initiatives for Guests

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
22 days ago
The Akron Zoo is adding two new resources to its sensory accessibility program, a new Guest Comfort Station and a new program called Sensory Explorers. ...
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Why Do Kids Get Anxiety About New Places?

By Lori Orlinsky
February 13, 2026
For parents who have children who struggle with anxiety around new places, it can be frustrating for everyone. Why is something that’s supposed to be fun suddenly so hard? We talk about why some kids have anxiety and ways you can help. ...
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Indoor Play Area Returns to Lake Metroparks Farmpark

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
February 10, 2026
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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Reading Room: February 2026 Book Picks for Kids

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
February 1, 2026
Here’s what is on our to-be-read pile this month. ...
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Docking at the Great Lakes Science Center This Summer

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 26, 2026
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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