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Fun at the Crocker Kids Summer Event Series
Summer of 2017 was filled with fun at Northeast Ohio Parent magazine’s free summer event series: Eton Explorers, Crocker Kids, and Fun at First & Main.
Events This Week
September 17, 2017 - September 24, 2017
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09/16 - 09/17
Village Peddler Festival
09/16 - 09/17
Enjoy a fall afternoon in the country at this outdoor marketplace filled with more than 175 artisans, music, gourmet market and the aroma of food cooking outside.
09/17 - 09/18
Village Peddler Festival
09/17 - 09/18
Enjoy a fall afternoon in the country at this outdoor marketplace filled with more than 175 artisans, music, gourmet market and the aroma of food cooking outside.
09/17
LightNights
09/17
LightNights, a summer event spanning 15 dates, will feature a 3-D light show projected onto the back of the Manor House, transforming the architecture of Akron's largest national historic landmark into an extraordinary show.
09/17
Horse-drawn Fall Hay Wagon Rides and Corn Maze
09/17
What better way to enjoy the sights of fall than with an afternoon of family-oriented fun.
09/17
Cleveland Jewish FilmFest
09/17
Join us for one of area's most exciting film festivals, now in our 11th year of bringing outstanding international Jewish cinema to Greater Cleveland.
09/17 - 09/18
Village Peddler Festival
09/17 - 09/18
Enjoy a fall afternoon in the country at this outdoor marketplace filled with more than 175 artisans, music, gourmet market and the aroma of food cooking outside.
09/18
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/18
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
09/18
Yoga Story Time
09/18
In this twist on traditional story times, children will build literacy skills while stretching their imaginations and muscles.
09/18
Case Barlow Fall Harvest Festival
09/18
Family friendly activities include a rope maze, wagon train rides, crafts, and demonstrations, hayrides and pony rides, candle dipping, and making butter.
09/19
Experiments In Improvised Music
09/19
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration.
09/19
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/19
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
09/19
Spree Hike with Lisa King
09/19
Hike with Executive Director Lisa King during the Fall Hiking Spree and ask questions about Summit Metro Parks.
09/19
Open Huts at the Habitat
09/19
To introduce this new family space, the Arboretum is holding Open Huts from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
09/20
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/20
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
09/20
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/20
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
09/20
Creatures of Light: Nature’s Glowing Mysteries
09/20
An all-new exhibit opening Friday will shine a light on the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The exhibit showcases organisms that shine through the darkness – from dense forest to the deepest depths of the ocean, the darkest caves and more.
09/20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Drop-in: Native Planting
09/20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the CVNP to restore native habitat by planting native trees and wildflowers.
09/22
Kids Fun Run
09/22
Bring the entire family to Lock 3 in Akron on Friday evening for the Kids Fun Run presented by Signet Jewelers. This free, non-competitive 1-mile fun run for children ages 12 and younger is intended to teach kids that exercise can be rewarding and fun.
09/22
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/22
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
09/22
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/22
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
09/22
Creatures of Light: Nature’s Glowing Mysteries
09/22
An all-new exhibit opening Friday will shine a light on the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The exhibit showcases organisms that shine through the darkness – from dense forest to the deepest depths of the ocean, the darkest caves and more.
09/23
Horse-drawn Fall Hay Wagon Rides and Corn Maze
09/23
What better way to enjoy the sights of fall than with an afternoon of family-oriented fun.
09/23
Superman from Cleveland to Krypton
09/23
Three floors of exhibits in the Main Library will feature memorabilia, art and artifacts from the Mike Curtis Collection of Superman Memorabilia and other prominent collectors.
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Summer of 2017 was filled with fun at Northeast Ohio Parent magazine’s free summer event series: Eton Explorers, Crocker Kids, and Fun at First & Main.
