Spring has sprung in the greater Cleveland/Akron area, and with it comes a fresh lineup of family-friendly events. There’s plenty to do with your kids in March and early April.
Through April 17
The Great Geauga West Egg Scavenger Hunt. Pick up your scavenger hunt pamphlet at the Geauga West Branch’s lobby. 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, divi.geaugalibrary.net
Through April 18
Hope Soars Ohio Butterflies. “Hope Soars Ohio” is a creative marketing campaign developed by the Beachwood High School Marketing/Junior Achievement students to inspire hope and uplift our local and global communities through a pop art installation featuring five 20’ to 30’ inflatable butterflies. Visit the inflatable butterflies at Pinecrest, 200 Park Ave, Orange Village, discoverpinecrest.com and hopesoarsohio.com
April 16
Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt. The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. All participants will receive a bag of holiday treats. Tickets include admission to the zoo following the event. 8:30-10 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org
April 15
Adult Egg Hunt. After-hours, adult-only egg hunt where you will find eggs hidden across the zoo! 6-9 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
Hop. The Easter Bunny’s teenaged son heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n roll band. 1 p.m. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org
April 16
Dino Egg Hunt. Hunt for dino eggs and take photos with dinosaurs and the bunny. 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina, imaginosproductions.com
Randolph Easter Egg Hunt. Easter egg hunt for kindergarten through 5th grade in the Community Center, located behind the Library. Noon-1:30 p.m. Randolph Branch Library, 1639 State Route 44, Randolph, 330-325-7003, portagelibrary.org
Easter Scavenger Hunt. Stop by the nature center to take part in the scavenger hunt. Noon-4 p.m. Punderson State Park, 11755 Kinsman Road, Newbury Twp., ohiodnr.gov
April 23
Spring Fling. Visit with lambs, ducklings and bunnies, watch the flock get sheared, see sheep-herding demonstrations, and see a short theater performance. Noon-4 p.m., The Spicy Lamb Farm, 6560 Akron-Peninsula Road, Peninsula, thespicylamb.com
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