In honor of World Octopus Day, staff at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium recently created this video to highlight the features of its own giant Pacific octopus. Watch and get to know a little bit about this smart cephalopod!
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Events This Week
August 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025
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August 31
Cleveland Oktoberfest
August 31
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
August 31
Cleveland National AirShow
August 31
Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S.
August 31
Stark County Fair
August 31
Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more.
August 31
The Great Geauga County Fair
August 31
Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more.
August 31
September 1
Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 1
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
September 1
Cleveland National AirShow
September 1
Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S.
September 1
September 1
Stark County Fair
September 1
Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more.
September 1
The Great Geauga County Fair
September 1
Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more.
September 2
Music & Movement
September 2
Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
September 3
September 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run
September 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.
September 4
Grounded and Growing
September 4
Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 4
Homeschool: Color, Light, & Sound
September 4
A unique drop-off STEAM program offering for homeschoolers ages 5-12.
September 5
Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 5
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
September 5
September 5
Beekeeping 101
September 5
Discover the amazing world of bees and learn the essentials of beekeeping in this interactive, hands-on class.
September 5
September 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run
September 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.
September 6
Cleveland Oktoberfest
September 6
An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike.
September 6
Gears and Gadgets: Children’s Studio
September 6
Artists engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Aeronautics & Engineering Expo
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Looking for the perfect family adventure?
September 6
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
September 6
Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
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Cleveland Metropark opened a new natural surface trail in Brecksville Reservation that provides access down into the Chippewa Creek Gorge. They also announced that a new half-acre nature play area in Brecksville Reservation is expected to open later this fall.
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Geauga Park District’s Observatory Park in Montville Township is open daily and all ages can explore the skies this fall. Mark your calendars for upcoming activities such as guided night sky viewing, a near-total Lunar Eclipse, nature journaling and astronomy education.
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Join us for free, fun educational activities and entertainment, which is brought to you by a few crowd favorites, at The Education & STEM Expo 2021 EAST. The event, co-presented by Ohio’s 529 Plan & Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine, will be held on Sunday, October 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks.
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Looking for some festive fall fun or a few not-so-spooky Halloween adventures? Check out these family-friendly autumn and Halloween events taking place throughout the greater Cleveland/Akron area.
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On Sunday, kids of all ages and their parents attended the Education and STEM Expo West at Crocker Park. Don't worry if you missed it, learn how to attend the Education & STEM Expo East on Sunday, October 10, at Acacia Clubhouse from Cleveland Metroparks in Beachwood.
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The October issue also features a City of Cuyahoga Falls Community Focus! Learn more about this community through the eyes of residents and city officials. Also, check out the things
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