Worth Noting

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. ...

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. ...