Looking for something fun to do? Make a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.
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Events This Week
January 22, 2023 - January 29, 2023
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January 22
Campfire Open House
January 22
Toast a s’more over a fire, try feeding the chickadees and hit the trail for a game of Eye Spy.
January 22
Hand Sewing For Literacy
January 22
Grades 3-5 learn basic sewing skills and create a project while listening to a sewing-themed story.
January 22 - January 25
The Rink at Wade Oval
January 22 - January 25
Take winter out for a spin on the fresh ice through 2/26.
January 22
Sunday Circle
January 22
Children gain positive experiences in group activities while receiving one-on-one attention.
January 22 - January 25
The Rink at Wade Oval
January 22 - January 25
Take winter out for a spin on the fresh ice through 2/26.
January 23
Simply Science: Financial Planning for Homeschoolers
January 23
Learn about banking, budgeting, cash flow and more.
January 23
Middle School Makers
January 23
A club for middle schoolers who love to create, craft, explore and discover.
January 24
Homeschool Book Club - Barberton
January 24
Homeschoolers ages 8-12 join weekly meetings to read together, have a discussion and have fun.
January 22 - January 25
The Rink at Wade Oval
January 22 - January 25
Take winter out for a spin on the fresh ice through 2/26.
January 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rec2Connect January Outdoor Adventure
January 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Outdoor programming fans: Rec2Connect is excited to announce our first date for the Outdoor Adventure with the Cleveland Metroparks!
January 25
Therapeutic Art Series
January 25
A board certified art therapist will lead you through art experiences that focus on using art media for expression and self awareness.
January 22 - January 25
The Rink at Wade Oval
January 22 - January 25
Take winter out for a spin on the fresh ice through 2/26.
January 25
Community Connections Homeschool Program: Multi-Arts
January 25
Explore dance, music, and visual arts with other homeschoolers.
January 25
Homeschooler Events
January 25
HomeSchool Readers. Read "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle and come together for a book discussion and activities.
January 25
Family ECHO Autism Series: Irritability and Challenging Behavior
January 25
Learn how to rule out medical conditions that may impact behavior and identify best practices at this virtual program.
January 26
Homeschoolers: Whose Scat is That?
January 26
We're talking winter mammals, what they eat, and the stinky clues they leave behind.
January 26
Mini Movers & Music
January 26
Combination class of creative movement, music and dance games for ages 3-5.
January 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Community Culture Night FREE w Brent Kee Young
January 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Community Culture Night is a free event hosted by different artists every month.
January 27
January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Farmpark Ice Festival
January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Shake the winter blues that fall upon Ohioans every January at the Farmpark Ice Festival. Featuring a variety of winter-themed activities including carving competitions, demonstrations, a battle between fire and ice and much more!
January 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Farmpark Ice Festival
January 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shake the winter blues that fall upon Ohioans every January at the Farmpark Ice Festival. Featuring a variety of winter-themed activities including carving competitions, demonstrations, a battle between fire and ice and much more!
January 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Crocker Park Ice Festival
January 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Creatively designed ice sculptures will be placed throughout Crocker Park this Saturday and Sunday. Local vendors, live music on the East Park stage, and live ice sculpting demonstrations will also take place.
January 28
Poem for Cleveland Workshops
January 28
Add your voice to the mosaic of Cleveland voices to tell the story of our city.
January 28
Parent/Child Yoga
January 28
Introductory class that incorporates music, story-telling and games in a relaxing, fun environment.
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