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January 11, 2026 - January 18, 2026

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Jan 11 Sunday 5 events
Jan 12 Monday 8 events
Jan 13 Tuesday 8 events
Jan 14 Wednesday 6 events
Jan 15 Thursday 8 events
Jan 16 Friday 4 events
Jan 17 Saturday 10 events
January 11
January 11

Snow Much Fun Open House

January 11

Toast s’mores, sip cocoa, make a craft, paint in the snow and try feeding the chickadees.
January 11

Winter Woodpeckers

January 11

Hike, seek and learn about woodpecker adaptations and identification.
January 11

Respite Weekend

January 11

Campouts for children with disabilities. 
January 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mini Monster Course at the Akron Zoo

January 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Visit the Akron Zoo from Jan. 5 - Feb. 1 and enjoy Akron Children's Museum mini monster course. The mini monster course is a child-friendly, indoor obstacle course that includes a tunnel, balance beam, stair steps, stepping stones and more.

January 12

Accents and Dialects

January 12

Learn the basics of commonly used theater accents through exercises and games.  The class will also explore and identify characteristics of various accents., then use accents to approach new characters.
January 12

Homeschool Connections

January 12

Whether you are looking to share tips, or seeking social opportunities for your students, this group offers a welcoming space for parents and children alike 10:30 a.m.
January 12

Multi-Arts Program

January 12

A rich, creative experience for children to explore art, music, dance and theatre.
January 12

Respite Weekend

January 12

Campouts for children with disabilities. 
January 12

Early Intervention Family Storytime

January 12

Register for a story time and a short activity offered to families in the early intervention program.

January 13

Homeschool Family Swim

January 13

An opportunity for homeschool families to swim on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays starting in January.
January 13

Teen Homeschool: Burning Bowl Activity

January 13

Learn to let go of what is no longer useful or beneficial and change life for the better.
January 13

Map & Compass Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

January 13

Learn map and compass skills.
January 13

Kids Aerial Hoop

January 13

Students will build strength, flexibility, and confidence while being introduced to aerial arts.
January 13

Respite Weekend

January 13

Campouts for children with disabilities. 

January 14

Drama Tots

January 14

Children are encouraged to imagine, create and have their moment in the spotlight.
January 14

Respite Weekend

January 14

Campouts for children with disabilities. 
January 14

Mess Makers: Sparkle & Shine

January 14

Children will create shimmery artwork as they engage with a glittery wonderland.
January 14

Family Circle Time

January 14

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
January 14

Explor-a-Story

January 14

Morning stories, open play, and hands-on exploration.

January 15

Family Paint Night

January 15

Step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful painting.
January 15

Homeschool Field Trip Day: Entrepreneurship

January 15

Enjoy an educator-led program for all ages.
January 15

Respite Weekend

January 15

Campouts for children with disabilities. 
January 15

Winter Baking

January 15

Students try a new recipe and expand their baking skills.
January 15

Indoor Field Day

January 15

A day packed with fun games and activities designed just for kids ages 6-12.

January 16

Storytime with Josh

January 16

Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
January 16

Respite Weekend

January 16

Campouts for children with disabilities. 
January 16

Happily Ever Before

January 16

Rumpelstiltskin helps villains use magic to travel back in time, planning to change the destinies of their princesses and send them down a new path that doesn’t end happily.
January 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Remington College Cleveland Campus January Cooking Class

January 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Remington College – Cleveland Campus is kicking off the new year with exciting hands-on culinary classes, and you’re invited!

January 17

Fire & Ice Walk

January 17

Guests can watch artists create cool ice sculptures and warm up at fire pits along the Vermilion River.

January 17

Kids Homesteading Weekend

January 17

Kids can experience age-appropriate special topics and activities about farming and homesteading.
January 17

Mentor Chill Out

January 17

A full-day of family-friendly fun as the main grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland.
January 17

ACT OUT: James and the Giant Peach

January 17

Students learn concentration, cooperation, imagination, body, and voice, through games and activities.
January 17

Acting Adventures

January 17

Introduces children (ages 4-7) to theater through improvised imagination.

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