Worth Noting

The free exhibit at Tower City’s Skylight Park and Mall C in Cleveland is a powerful public art exhibition featuring 20 hand-painted drums created by Cleveland and Detroit-based artists that explore the themes of identity, history and the shared stories that connect us all. ...

Why do kids seem to catch more ear infections than adults? What’s really the difference between a “regular” ear infection and swimmer’s ear? Dr. Kristen Pickering, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, helps clear things up. ...

The summer’s popular Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer, is returning to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from Saturday, July 5 through Sunday, August 24. Families can experience the illuminated displays in a walk or drive thru experience. ...

Library summer reading programs are a fun, free and effective way to help prevent this learning loss while keeping young minds active and engaged. These programs do more than encourage reading, since they usually offer games, prizes, themed events and community connection. Check out the following programs for kids of all ages offered by libraries in the region. ...

National Donut Day is Friday, June 6. Celebrate this sweet day with a visit to your neighborhood donut shop. Here’s a list of local places to try. Plus, take advantage of some sweet deals to mark the occasion.   ...

If you're looking for ways to keep your kids reading over the summer, there are some great summer reading programs offering free books, treats and more just for reading! ...

The results are almost in!  The winners of the 2025 Parent Choice Awards will be revealed on Tuesday, June 3! ...

Join the Great Lakes Science Center in celebrating “the ship that built Cleveland” Steamship William G. Mather in its 100th birthday. Guests can choose from a self-guided tour, a guided tour or a special Hard Hat Tour for a deeper look into the ship. Also, see the "Steam and Steel: Propelling the Future of the Great Lakes" a new special exhibit. ...

Kids can explore, learn, and play games while the visiting the Cleveland Metroparks mobile nature center during this weekly program. Free lunches are provided for ages 18 and younger by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last. Free books will also be available through the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank. ...

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