The Fall 2026 Middle School Guide offers informative articles and school listings to further your knowledge on grade school issues. It features grade-by-grade strategies, tips for helping kids navigate group chats, and information about area school options.
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Events This Week
October 11, 2026 - October 18, 2026
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October 11
October 11
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 11
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 11
Fall Fest & Ski Swap
October 11
Enjoy a weekend of fall-themed activities, including food trucks, free s'mores, fire pits, pumpkin painting, and more.
October 11
Apple Butter Festival & Ox Roast
October 11
About the Event
An annual event celebrating the autumn season and the tradition of making apple butter.
October 11
Sensory Friendly Time: Children’s Museum of Cleveland
October 11
Enjoy a special program for children with special needs and exclusive access to the museum in a less crowded and lower-stimulation environment.
October 12
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 12
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 13
Mini Majorettes
October 13
Students ages 7-12 will learn baton terminology and basic twirling skills while developing hand-eye coordination.
October 13
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
October 13
A musical storytime for families with children of all ages.
October 13
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 13
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 13
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
October 13
Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
October 14
MadScience: Academy for Future Space Explorers
October 14
After school, children in grades 3-5 will be taken on a voyage of space discovery through activities, demonstrations and experiments that explore the sun, the starts, space technology, planets, moons, the atmosphere and more.
October 14
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 14
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 14
Step Up Club
October 14
Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own.
October 15
Adaptive Theatre
October 15
Children ages 9-17 with special needs can enjoy a fun and interactive theatre class full of games, movement-based storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing to build confidence, and encourage social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
October 15
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 15
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 16
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 16
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 16
Remember The Balloons
October 16
Grandpa’s balloons hold the best memories, but eventually his balloons begin to float away and it’s all up to James.
October 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Awaken Your Aliveness: A Women's Workshop in Feminine Embodiment
October 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join The Menopause Retreat and Owning the Pause host Shari Adler on an in-person journey to empower your sensuality and inner goddess!
October 16 @ 7:00 pm - October 17 @ 8:00 pm
Talespinner Children’s Theatre Opens Its 15th Anniversary Celebration with The Remember Balloons
October 16 @ 7:00 pm - October 17 @ 8:00 pm
The Remember Balloons
Celebrate Talespinner Children’s Theatre’s 15th anniversary with The Remember Balloons, a moving dance-theatre production based on the award-winning children’s book by Jessie Oliveros.
October 17
October 17
October 17
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 17
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 17
October 17
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