Worth Noting

Akron Children’s 44th annual Holiday Tree Festival will feature 153 decorated trees, gifts for purchase, seasonal entertainment and more. ...

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Halloween may be all about costumes, candy and spooky fun, but it’s also one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. Here are a few tips to stay safe during trick-or-treating. ...

Creating a Halloween treat board is a fun and festive way to serve a variety of snacks and treats at a Halloween party or get-together. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make one. ...

Cozy up with stories that bring laughter, magic, and just the right amount of spookiness. Whether your child is a fan of silly adventures, festive fun, or mysterious tales, these new releases will keep them turning the pages all month long. ...

Girl Scouts of the USA announced that Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. ...

Celebrate the fall season while capturing a sweet memory of your child’s little hands. With just a few simple supplies, kids can create an adorable pumpkin that becomes a treasured keepsake long after the pumpkins on the porch are gone. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the arrival of a male, critically endangered Eastern black rhino calf last month and the community can help name this newest addition to the rhino herd. ...

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. ...