Northeast Ohio Parent magazine won first place in the "Best Monthly" category in the 2020 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. This "Best of Show" honor was in the small circulation print category (fewer than 60,000) and was awarded based on the submission of Northeast Ohio Parent's September 2019 and October 2019 issues.
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Events This Week
October 18, 2026 - October 25, 2026
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October 18
October 18
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 18
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 18
The Ugly Duckling
October 18
Witness the beloved classic play out on stage through a blend of puppetry, technology and dance.
October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mentor Nissan Trunk or Treat Block Party
October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Families are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins for an afternoon of FREE Halloween fun featuring creatively decorated vehicle trunks, candy and treats, outdoor activities, LEGO Play, Chalk Art, photos at the Boo Mobile and a free hotdog, chip and juice lunch!
October 19
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 19
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 20
Mini Majorettes
October 20
Students ages 7-12 will learn baton terminology and basic twirling skills while developing hand-eye coordination.
October 20
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
October 20
A musical storytime for families with children of all ages.
October 20
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 20
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 20
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
October 20
Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
October 21
Homeschool Day at Ramseyer Farms
October 21
Make memories with family and friends on these special homeschool days.
October 21
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 21
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 21
Step Up Club
October 21
Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own.
October 22
Adaptive Theatre
October 22
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 22
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 22
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 22
October 22
Lakewood Chocolate Walk
October 22
Devout chocolate fans, come out for some sweet chocolate-themed stops throughout the town.
In-person ticket sales take place in late September and on a first come first served basis.
October 23
October 23
Mysteries of the Manor Haunted Golf Cart
October 23
Families can hop in a provided golf cart and ride through the spooky sights and sounds of the haunted manor trail.
October 23
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 23
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ohio City Family Fun Fall Walk
October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Our annual Family Fun Fall Walk returns – rain or shine!
October 24
October 24
October 24
Zoothing Boo at the Zoo
October 24
An early opening designed for individuals who are sensitive to crowds and loud noises to enjoy trick-or-treating and fall fest activities.
October 24
October 24
Mysteries of the Manor Haunted Golf Cart
October 24
Families can hop in a provided golf cart and ride through the spooky sights and sounds of the haunted manor trail.
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The first few years of life are a critical time for speech and language development. Children must be able to hear speech clearly in order to learn language. The earlier hearing loss is identified and treated, the more likely the child will develop speech and language skills on par with children who aren’t experiencing hearing issues.
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This month, we cover area Halloween and autumn events, ways to enjoy a backyard bonfire, 85 fun things to do with your little ones, and how to stay healthy during this year's flu season. We also share Part Two of our series on four local families adjusting to this year's unique back-to-school challenges.
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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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In this three-part series, Northeast Ohio Parent tracks the back-to-school experiences of four local families. In Part Two, we learn how the families are adjusting to a new normal of learning, whether it’s virtual, hybrid, in-person or at home using a traditional homeschooling model.
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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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