Events This Week

August 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025

This Week Navigation

Loading Events
Aug 17 Sunday 3 events
Aug 18 Monday 3 events
Aug 19 Tuesday 5 events
Aug 20 Wednesday 5 events
Aug 21 Thursday 4 events
Aug 22 Friday 2 events
Aug 23 Saturday 6 events
August 17

Family FUNday

August 17

Family-friendly games, movement-based activities, art and more.
August 17

Little Italy’s Feast of the Assumption

August 17

Italian foods, live music, and rides. 
August 17

Valley City Street Fair

August 17

Games, bands, cornhole tournaments and more. 

August 18

Wee Warrior Class

August 18

Develop athleticism in young children that will lead to future success in any sport.
August 18

Stroller Strides

August 18

Functional, total-body conditioning workout for moms with kids in tow.
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 19

Seiberling Explorers

August 19

A fun, educational activity and guided walk around the gardens.
August 19

Music & Movement

August 19

Fun, interactive story time featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
August 19

Preschool Storytime

August 19

Stories, songs and movement.
August 19

Play Lab

August 19

Hands-on, open-ended, STEAM, and creative play experiences for ages 2-5 10:30-11:30 a.m.
August 19

Family Story Time

August 19

Stories, songs, movement, activities and crafts.

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

Fun on the Farm

August 20

Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more.
August 20

Camp Creative

August 20

Kids will explore, learn, and play as they engage in creation stations and activities.
August 20

Family Circle Time

August 20

Stories, songs and fingerplays.

August 21

Delight Nights

August 21

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
August 21

Delight Nights

August 21

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
August 21

Tales for Tots

August 21

Find out how we need nature and how nature needs us through a story and investigation.10 a.m.
August 21

Family Fun Storytime

August 21

Stories, rhymes and songs.

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

Skate Night at the Plaza

August 23

Lace up your skates for some old-school roller-skating action.
August 23

Willowick Sensory Messy Play

August 23

Make a mess, have fun, and don’t stress about the clean up.
August 23

Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Festival

August 23

Parade, bounce houses, petting zoo, live music and much more.

Latest Posts

Baseball Lovers’ Guide to Northeast Ohio and Beyond

Baseball is back and not many places do it like Northeast Ohio! There are a plethora of professional baseball teams within driving distance. Plus, a day or night out to
...
Read more

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive on Saturday

With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 11. To donate, customers should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag near their mailbox before their letter carrier arrives.
Read more

Teacher Spotlight: Honoring Exceptional Northeast Ohio Educators

There’s no disputing the fact that teachers can have a big impact on a child’s life. In March, we asked our readers and Facebook followers to nominate one of their
...
Read more

‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ at Rising Star Center for the Arts in Akron

My family and I attended last weekend’s Rising Star Center for the Arts performance of Willy Wonka Jr.   read more
...
Read more

4 Actions you Need to do When Someone Harms Your Child

When someone harms your child, it can be difficult to know what to do. Abuse can happen anywhere, and come from any source: an adult, another child, an otherwise trusted
...
Read more

Podcast Episode #26: Kids & Anxiety

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miraim Conner talks with Dr. Laura Markley, who discusses the difference between “normal” anxiety and an anxiety disorder, as well as signs of a disorder and advice for parents.
Read more
Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

Did you know that an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders? Early intervention is crucial to the successful development of communication skills. If you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, literacy or learning skills, consider an evaluation. 
Read more

Tongue Ties: What you Should Know About the Growing Diagnosis

Whether you’ve struggled with breastfeeding or are dealing with a child who has a speech delay, the topic of a tongue tie has probably come up. But what exactly is a tongue tie, and is correcting it really necessary?  
Read more

Pitch a Tent This Summer: Reservations Open for Lake Metroparks 2019 Season

Have the family experience the great outdoors through a “rustic” tent camping experience for small groups of up to eight people. Each Lake Metroparks camping location is different, and there
...
Read more

Mom Life: Four Local Women Share their Perspectives on Motherhood

Motherhood has its ups and downs. In honor of Mother's Day, we share the stories of four women — stay-at-home mom, career mom, entrepreneurial mom and adoptive/foster care mom — each of whom represents and discusses the realities of being a mom.
Read more