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November 8, 2026 - November 15, 2026

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Nov 8 Sunday 3 events
Nov 9 Monday 3 events
Nov 10 Tuesday 5 events
Nov 11 Wednesday 7 events
Nov 12 Thursday 8 events
Nov 13 Friday 5 events
Nov 14 Saturday 10 events
November 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

GLSC for Me: Sensory-Friendly Hours

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Designated sensory-sensitive hours at Great Lakes Science Center.

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Play Day: Assembly Required

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Explore how things are made through hands-on activities that inspire creativity and curiosity.

November 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Orienteering Treasure Hunt

November 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Test your navigation skills in a 90-minute treasure hunt through Allardale Park using a map and compass.


November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Family Music & Movement Storytime

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Children of all ages and their caregivers can enjoy dancing, music and movement with beanbags, rhythm sticks and more.

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Baby and Me Story Time

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Enjoy a fun, interactive session with songs, rhymes, puppets and musical instruments.

November 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie: Hoppers

November 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lower sound, brighter lighting and freedom to move, talk or sing.


November 10

Clay Wheel Throwing

November 10

Young artists explore the basics of working on the pottery wheel and learn essential techniques such as centering, shaping, and trimming.
November 10

Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers

November 10

Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
November 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Lapsit Storytime

November 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Rhymes, songs & play for children from birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Music and Movement for 2-5s

November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Ages 2-5 and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.

November 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Preschool Storytime

November 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that build early literacy and social skills.


November 11

Step Up Club

November 11

Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own.
November 11

Birth to 23 Months Storytime

November 11

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November 11 - November 13

Musical Storytelling

November 11 - November 13

Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words.

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wiggles & Giggles

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Children ages 0–3 and their caregivers can enjoy playful activities that encourage cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.

November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Twinkle Tail Turkey

November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Kids ages 6–11 create glowing turkey lanterns using colorful leaves and craft materials.


November 12

Adaptive Theatre

November 12

Children ages 9-17 with special needs can enjoy a fun and interactive theatre class full of games, movement-based storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing to build confidence, and encourage social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
November 11 - November 13

Musical Storytelling

November 11 - November 13

Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words.

November 12

Delight Nights

November 12

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
November 12

Read and Sing with Me

November 12

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.
November 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Little Learners

November 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Children ages 3-6 can build kindergarten readiness skills through activities, games, songs and stories.


November 11 - November 13

Musical Storytelling

November 11 - November 13

Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words.

November 13 - November 14

Christkindl Markt

November 13 - November 14

Shop fine arts, handcrafted gifts, jewelry, pottery and holiday décor at the 53rd annual Christkindl Markt, a juried fine arts and fine crafts show that benefits the Canton Museum of Art.

November 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Storytime with Josh!

November 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Storytime with Josh!

November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Santa Parade & 50th Anniversary Celebration

November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Welcome Santa with live entertainment and family-friendly holiday festivities.

November 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

An Evening with Cast Members from The Chosen

November 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

A free evening of stories, testimony, and audience questions featuring cast members from The Chosen.

November 14

Acting Adventures

November 14

Children are introduced to theater through improvised imagination.
November 13 - November 14

Christkindl Markt

November 13 - November 14

Shop fine arts, handcrafted gifts, jewelry, pottery and holiday décor at the 53rd annual Christkindl Markt, a juried fine arts and fine crafts show that benefits the Canton Museum of Art.

November 14

Annual March-In

November 14

Come to Fort Laurens and celebrate the anniversary of the Continental Army's arrival at the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort.
November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Feed the Animals

November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Work with wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for the animals, then offer them what you've made.

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

2026 CHAGRIN FALLS FALL AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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