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August 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025

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Aug 17 Sunday 3 events
Aug 18 Monday 3 events
Aug 19 Tuesday 5 events
Aug 20 Wednesday 5 events
Aug 21 Thursday 4 events
Aug 22 Friday 2 events
Aug 23 Saturday 6 events
August 17

Family FUNday

August 17

Family-friendly games, movement-based activities, art and more.
August 17

Little Italy’s Feast of the Assumption

August 17

Italian foods, live music, and rides. 
August 17

Valley City Street Fair

August 17

Games, bands, cornhole tournaments and more. 

August 18

Wee Warrior Class

August 18

Develop athleticism in young children that will lead to future success in any sport.
August 18

Stroller Strides

August 18

Functional, total-body conditioning workout for moms with kids in tow.
August 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mix-It-Up Mondays

August 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tots and caregivers experience different activities including crafts, music, movement, playdough, and bubbles.

August 19

Seiberling Explorers

August 19

A fun, educational activity and guided walk around the gardens.
August 19

Music & Movement

August 19

Fun, interactive story time featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
August 19

Preschool Storytime

August 19

Stories, songs and movement.
August 19

Play Lab

August 19

Hands-on, open-ended, STEAM, and creative play experiences for ages 2-5 10:30-11:30 a.m.
August 19

Family Story Time

August 19

Stories, songs, movement, activities and crafts.

August 20

Astronomy Club

August 20

Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment on the third Wednesday of each month.
August 20

Astronomy Club

August 20

Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment on the third Wednesday of each month.
August 20

Fun on the Farm

August 20

Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more.
August 20

Camp Creative

August 20

Kids will explore, learn, and play as they engage in creation stations and activities.
August 20

Family Circle Time

August 20

Stories, songs and fingerplays.

August 21

Delight Nights

August 21

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
August 21

Delight Nights

August 21

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
August 21

Tales for Tots

August 21

Find out how we need nature and how nature needs us through a story and investigation.10 a.m.
August 21

Family Fun Storytime

August 21

Stories, rhymes and songs.

August 22

Bump to Baby Support Group for Moms

August 22

The Bump to Baby Support Group (pregnancy to two-years postpartum) is a welcoming, in-person space for moms from pregnancy up to two years postpartum to build real connections and receive support in a compassionate, judgment-free environment.
August 22

Bump to Baby Support Group for Moms

August 22

A welcoming space for moms to build connections and receive support.

August 23

Zoothing Hour

August 23

The zoo opens an hour early for guests with different abilities who prefer to avoid loud noises and crowds.
August 23

STEAM Team Saturdays

August 23

On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, children, ages 5-11 discover the wonder of S.T.E.A.M.
August 23

Skate Night at the Plaza

August 23

Lace up your skates for some old-school roller-skating action.
August 23

Willowick Sensory Messy Play

August 23

Make a mess, have fun, and don’t stress about the clean up.
August 23

Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Festival

August 23

Parade, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and much more.

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