Worth Noting

The new permanent 2,000-square-foot gallery will incorporate STEM learning and fundamental engineering principles while fostering empathy and creativity through imaginative play. ...

The “Stop the Hate” contest and program, from the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, gives students in Northeast Ohio an opportunity to reflect on real-life experiences in which they have witnessed, experienced or learned about hate, exclusion or injustice — and how to encourage others to take action — through personal essay writing. ...

Akron Children’s tiniest Swifties stole the show in the neonatal intensive care unit in celebration of Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Dressed in glitzy dresses, Travis Kelce jerseys and wearing personalized friendship bracelets handmade with love by NICU staff, these babies took part in a special photo shoot inspired by Taylor’s iconic style.  ...

Check out this list of new kid-friendly shows and movies coming to streaming platforms this month.  ...

If your child treats spinach like it’s toxic, you’re not alone. From weird textures to ancient instincts, there are surprising reasons kids push veggies off their plates. We spoke with Hanna Leikin, a dietitian with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, about what’s really going on — and how to turn the veggie battle into a win. ...

The zoo will be decorated in different themed areas, such as Halloween Town, Witch’s Lair and Autumn Adventure. There will be different fall fest activities, like potato toss, pumpkin bowling, character meet and greets and a monster show. The trick-or-treating tradition continues in the Enchanted Candy Trail. ...

From blasting off into space with Ms. Frizzle on the Magic School Bus to singing and dancing on a Día de Muertos journey and watching classic tales unfold in a new way, individual tickets for all shows in the Children’s Theater Series are now available. All performances take place at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. ...

From preschoolers to teens, crafting the right bedtime routine can make all the difference. ...

Boo at the Zoo returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Thursdays through Sundays from 5-9 p.m. beginning October 2 through October 26. Enjoy trick-or-treating at more than a dozen candy stations, meet-and-greets with costumed characters, dance the Monster Mash Dance Party and more! ...

With school starting back up, now is a good time to get your child in for an eye exam — especially since vision is so important for learning. ...