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January 2026

Kids Homesteading Weekend

January 18
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until January 18, 2026

Lake Metoparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd
Kirtland, OH United States
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Kids can experience age-appropriate special topics and activities about farming and homesteading. Parents do not need to be participating in the Homestead Conference to register. Children will be accompanied by staff to different areas of the Farmpark  for activities. Learn about animal care and keeping, making ice cream, making a craft with sheep’s wool, gardening, beekeeping and more. Send children dressed each day for the weather and with sturdy shoes or boots. No open-toed shoes. Lunch is provided. Please bring…

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Bark Break

January 20
Eastlake Public Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd.
Eastlake, OH
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Register to read with a therapy dog. 6-7 p.m. 

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Medina’s Marvelous Mammals: Bobcats

January 24
Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Rd.
Sharon Center, OH United States
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Come and learn if bobcats live in Medina County and where they got their name at this free special event. The morning will begin inside for learning. Then, the group will go outside for a hike. No live animals will be at this program. Ages 7 and up recommend. 10-11:30 a.m. 

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Squirrelock Holmes

January 31
Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main Street
Akron, OH United States
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The seeds are missing and there are many potential suspects. The world’s most absentminded squirrel detective, Squirrelock Holmes, and her brother are on the case. They investigate the disappearance of sunflower seeds from the neighborhood bird feeder and interview a hilarious array of suspects, including a dreamer tortoise, joke-loving crow, and a selfie-obsessed mole. They discover that solving a mystery also requires learning why things happen. 2:30 p.m. 

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February 2026

Drop-In Discovery: Groundhog Day

February 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road
Twinsburg,
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Discover fun facts about these amazing rodents, learn the lore behind their weather predicting abilities and make a craft to take home.

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Adapted Farm Fun

February 7
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland,
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Guests with disabilities will experience milking a cow, grooming a horse, leading a sheep and meeting chickens up close. All animal lovers will have a blast. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult. The cost per individual is $20. 10-11:30 a.m.

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Adapted Farm Fun

February 7
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland,
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Guests with disabilities will experience milking a cow, grooming a horse, leading a sheep and meeting chickens up close. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities. 10-11:30 a.m. 

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March 2026

March Meet and Greet

March 7
Hollywood Feed, 35901 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH United States
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Come meet some furry friends in need. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Egg Hatching at the Library

March 15
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until March 18, 2026

Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH United States
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Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd. An incubator set up the library will also be livestreaming the eggs. More info to come.  After hatching, the chicks will hang at the library for a week before being relocated. Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Buzzard Sunday

March 15
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See buzzards come home to roost. Enjoy skits, songs and stories and more. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Hinckley Reservation off Bellus and State Roads, ohiotraveler.com/hinckley-buzzard-sunday

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