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May 2026
A Garden Gift for Mom
Children 8-12 will learn the art of “random weave” basketry as they shape natural vines into a hanging basket. Students will also learn techniques for finishing the interior by lining it with burlap and moss. Students will have the opportunity to plant a flowering plant inside and make a special gift card for Mom.All skill levels welcome; all materials provided. Ages 8-12; 10 seats available. Price: $24 (Cost for Members: $19.00) 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find out more »Community Festival and Walk: The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio
A free, family-centered celebration. The focus is on connection, community, and belonging. This year’s event features a walk-only experience alongside a vibrant community festival for all ages. Why We Walk At The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio's work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves to belong. For nearly a century, they have partnered with schools, organizations, and communities across Northeast Ohio to help people better understand one another, navigate difference, and build environments that enable all to thrive.…
Find out more »Mother’s Day Photo Frames
Children will design creative picture frames for Mother’s Day. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »High School Career Day at the Aquarium
Discover aquatic careers and meet a variety of aquarium professionals—from aquarists to educators and guest experience staff—who share their career journeys, educational paths and tips on building resumes and preparing for college. This opportunity will allow students to explore the roles that keep an aquarium thriving and to ask questions about what it takes to work in this field. Students will have the opportunity to engage in interactive experiences including feeding stingrays, playing Aquarium Jeopardy, taking a biodiversity tour and…
Find out more »Adapted Play Day
Children with autism and or different abilities can play with special toys and engage with others. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »STEAM Fun & Games
Ages 3-8. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Woodland Health Day of Service
Volunteers of all ages needed to remove non-native plants from sensitive wildflower habitats. 10 a.m.
Find out more »Princess Party
Meet and party with princesses. Enjoy refreshments, crafts, dancing and photo opportunities. 1-2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Kindergarten preparation with a hands-on fun storytime.
Find out more »The Diversity Center’s Community Festival & Walk
Join Us: DCNEO Community Festival & Walk The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio (DCNEO) would like you, your family, and neighbors to join us at the DCNEO Community Festival & Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Formerly known as Walk, Rock, Roll & Run, this year’s event returns to the Great Lakes Science Center with a renewed focus on what matters most: connection, community, and the simple belief that everyone deserves to belong. In addition to the Walk, there will…
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