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November 2026
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that build early literacy and social skills. The program is designed to support reading readiness and the social and emotional skills kids need for kindergarten.Storytime meets Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children's Room at the Cleveland Public Library's Sterling Branch, with sessions listed through Dec. 29. Visit cpl.org for details.
Find out more »Musical Storytelling
Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words. Using the tale of Cinderella as a guide, students discover how melody, rhythm, tempo and orchestral color create characters, settings and emotions. The program is led by Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Conductor Taichi Fukumura. It features music by Rossini, Ravel, Jessie Montgomery, Haydn, Dvořák, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky and Smetana.This Nord Education Concert is a school-day performance in Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center. Concerts are Wednesday–Friday, Nov. 11–13,…
Find out more »Little Learners
Children ages 3-6 can build kindergarten readiness skills through activities, games, songs and stories. The class helps kids practice being away from a caregiver, listening to a teacher and working in a classroom setting.Meets Thursdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. on Nov. 5, 12 and 19 and Dec. 3 and 10. There is no program Nov. 26. Children attend without a caregiver, but caregivers must stay on the Children's Floor. Visit morleylibrary.org for details.
Find out more »Wonders of Wildlife
Meet some of the center's resident animals and learn about wildlife. This 30-minute program offers up-close encounters with a variety of the Center's resident animals and is open to all ages. It meets Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, from 11–11:30 a.m.The fee is $5 per person, and children under 1 are free. Tickets are sold online through the center's ticketing page. Visit lensc.org for details.
Find out more »Annual March-In
Come to Fort Laurens and celebrate the anniversary of the Continental Army's arrival at the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. Reenactors in period dress will march into the site of Fort Laurens just as the Continental forces did 250 years ago. Greet the soldiers as they march in, enjoy historically accurate demonstrations, and learn about 18th-century weaponry, tools, and living practices. The Fort Laurens Museum and gift shop will be open and offering special sales from 10 a.m.…
Find out more »Feed the Animals
Work with wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for the animals, then offer them what you've made. This small-group, behind-the-scenes program is for ages 8 and up with one adult. It meets Saturday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village.The fee is $100, and the adult chaperone is included in that price. Register in advance through the center's online ticketing. Visit lensc.org for details.
Find out more »STEAM Saturday: Our Table
The Music Settlement's monthly STEAM Saturday invites curious kids to hands-on, themed learning led by its teachers. This month's theme is based on the book Our Table by Peter Reynolds. The program is for ages 3–8, and each child must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.It runs Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.–noon at The Music Settlement's Ohio City campus, 2610 Detroit Ave. Admission is free, and the event page has a registration form. Visit themusicsettlement.org for details.
Find out more »Homeschoolers Outdoor Education
A series of three natural science classes. 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that build early literacy and social skills. The program is designed to support reading readiness and the social and emotional skills kids need for kindergarten.Storytime meets Tuesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children's Room at the Cleveland Public Library's Sterling Branch, with sessions listed through Dec. 29. Visit cpl.org for details.
Find out more »Homeschool Explorers: New World Foods
Learn about New World Foods from the Columbian Exchange, the pilgrims and 19th and 20th century immigrants. Students will explore the foods and make and try a few recipes during this Lorain County Metro Parks program for homeschoolers ages 7–16.The program runs 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 N. Ridge Road, Vermilion. The cost is $3 per child, and registration is required by Nov. 17. For food allergy information, contact Matt at 440-965-7237. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com for…
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