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Events This Week
April 12, 2026 - April 19, 2026
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April 12
Elemental: Children’s Saturday Studios
April 12
Sculpt, carve, and collaborate ideas into works that can be held and explored.
Age groups: Five to seven years old and eight to ten years old
These open-ended classes allow artists to engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
April 12
April 12
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 12
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 12
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 12
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 12
Spring Awakening Craft Show
April 12
A vibrant weekend of talented artists, seasonal treats, and one-of-a-kind finds.
April 13
April 13
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 13
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 13
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 13
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 13
Adapted Sports Nights
April 13
Individuals with disabilities will throw mini javelins & softballs, run the obstacle course, kick soccer balls and more.
April 14
April 14
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 14
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 14
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 14
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 14
April 13 @ 9:30 am - April 15 @ 6:00 pm
International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System
April 13 @ 9:30 am - April 15 @ 6:00 pm
PAGES conferences are excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026 in the city of finance Paris, France.
April 15
April 15
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 15
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 15
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 15
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 15
Adventure Kids: Bug Out
April 15
Read "Some Bugs" by Angela DiTerlizzi, complete a creepy crawly craft, and go outside to find six-legged friends.
April 15
April 16
Jr. Cavs Adapted Basketball
April 16
Beginner sessions are held for athletes ages 5 and up that are new to basketball or may need additional support.
April 16
April 16
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 16
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 16
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 16
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 16
Homeschoolers: Streams
April 16
Learn about the importance of freshwater habitats and the life within them.
April 17
Storytime with Josh
April 17
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
April 17
April 17
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 17
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 17
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 17
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 17
Homeschool Day
April 17
Learn how the Zoar Separatists and other people in the 19 th century prepared for spring through hands-
on activities, including a bread relay, butter churning, seed planting, and tin smithing.
April 18
April 18
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 18
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 18
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 18
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton! Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 18
Family Earth Day Celebration
April 18
Get ready for Earth Day with hands-on activities and location organizations that support keeping Lake Erie at its best.
April 18
Spring Theatre Academy
April 18
Children ages 6-10 receive instruction in voice, acting and dance technique while working on a performance.
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