Feel like you’ve exhausted your go-to list of activities to keep your little ones occupied at home? We’ve created a fresh new list of the latest websites, apps, toys and simple activities you can do with your toddler or preschooler at home.
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Events This Week
August 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025
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August 18
Wee Warrior Class
August 18
Develop athleticism in young children that will lead to future success in any sport.
August 18
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 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
Camp Creative
August 20
Kids will explore, learn, and play as they engage in creation stations and activities.
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
Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Festival
August 23
Parade, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and much more.
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Tickets are still available for our free Education & STEM Expo East, Drive-through Edition, taking place this Sunday at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks in Lyndhurst. Join in the drive-through goodie bag fun, plus enjoy entertainment from NEO Bubble Soccer and a bubble extravaganza show by Dr. U.R. Awesome!
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Your child could be on the cover of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine! Saturday, Oct. 31, is the deadline to enter our 2020 Cover Kids Contest. Winners will receive a cover shoot session that will be featured on a future issue of Northeast Ohio Parent!
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CVSR's popular Fall Flyer train rides through Cuyahoga Valley National Park will operate Thursday through Sunday with two runs each day. Also resuming, The Polar Express will return for the 27th consecutive year. Polar Express tickets currently are on sale for members; tickets for non-members will go on sale Oct. 14.
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Harvest Days at Hale kicks off this Saturday and features seasonal experiences, draft horse and oxen field demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, live music and more. Learn how the pioneers of the region prepared for the winter months ahead, shop "handcrafted at Hale" items and explore historic buildings.
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You have a cruddy night of sleep and the whole next day, you want to eat ALL the food…and for some reason, you never actually feel
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Praying mantises are large insects that lead fascinating lives. Get up close and personal with live specimens, and discover the many unique features that make them one of the world’s top predators in this Cleveland Metroparks video.
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During the stay-at-home orders and the summer months, screen time limits were non-existent in many households. Now the school year has begun, but the pandemic continues. Reinstating screen time limits after months of freedom is difficult — and when you add required technology use for academic purposes, keeping your student on task can become overwhelming. Here are several options for parents looking to control technology use in their household.
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