Brain growth in the early years of life occurs at an astounding pace. At birth, the human brain contains about 100 billion cells not yet connected into functioning networks; by age 3, a child's brain has formed 1 trillion connections. The development of these connections is shaped by a child's early experiences. Find out some things parents and family members can do to enhance a young child’s brain development.
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Events This Week
December 14, 2025 - December 21, 2025
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December 14
December 14
December 14
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 14
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 14
Annie
December 14
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 14
December 15
Sprouts & Shoots
December 15
Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
December 15
December 15
December 15
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 15
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 15
Annie
December 15
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 16
December 16
December 16
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 16
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 16
Annie
December 16
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 16
Toddler Studio
December 16
Join instructor Haylee Wagner for art-making experiences designed to help develop self-expression, problem-solving, and social skills in young children.
December 17
December 17
December 17
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 17
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 17
Annie
December 17
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 17
A Dance/Movement Therapy Group for the Perinatal Journey
December 17
Supports women in any stage of the perinatal period.
December 18
December 18
December 18
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 18
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 18
Annie
December 18
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Featured Event of the Week
Winter Solstice Celebration at Lake Erie Nature and Science CenterDecember 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the longest night of the year as you take a lantern-lit night hike through the winter woods. Meet some of their animal ambassadors and learn how they adapt to the changing seasons.
December 19
December 19
December 19
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 19
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 19
Annie
December 19
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 20
December 20
December 20
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 20
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 20
Annie
December 20
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 20
Holiday Movie: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
December 20
Bring the whole family to the beautiful and historic Canton Palace Theatre and get in the festive spirit.
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