Events This Week

April 19, 2026 - April 26, 2026

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Apr 19 Sunday 7 events
Apr 20 Monday 3 events
Apr 21 Tuesday 6 events
Apr 22 Wednesday 10 events
Apr 23 Thursday 8 events
Apr 24 Friday 6 events
Apr 25 Saturday 17 events
April 19

Elemental: Children’s Saturday Studios

April 19

Sculpt, carve, and collaborate ideas into works that can be held and explored. Age groups: Five to seven years old and eight to ten years old These open-ended classes allow artists to engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
April 19

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 19

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 19

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 19

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 19

Jewish Sunday Experience (JFX)

April 19

Kids ages 0-6 enjoy free open play from 10-11 a.m.
April 19

Jewish Sunday Experience (JFX)

April 19

Kids enjoy free open play from 10-11 a.m.
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April 20

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 20

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 20

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 20

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 20

Adapted Sports Nights

April 20

Individuals with disabilities will throw mini javelins & softballs, run the obstacle course, kick soccer balls and more.

April 21

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 21

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 21

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 21

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 21

Play Lab

April 21

Hands-on, open-ended, STEAM, and creative play experiences for ages 2-5.
April 21

Music & Movement

April 21

Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
April 21

Books, Beats and Bubbles

April 21

A musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
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April 22

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 22

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 22

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 22

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 22
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Earth Day: Bird Feeder Craft

April 22

Honor Earth Day by making a bird feeder by upcycling recyclable canisters.
April 22

Marvelous Migration

April 22

Register for this free event, for children ages 3-6, that will teach them how rain prepares plants and animals for spring through a story, a hike and other activities.
April 22

Explor-a-Story

April 22

Morning stories, open play, and hands-on exploration.
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April 23

Jr. Cavs Adapted Basketball

April 23

Beginner sessions are held for athletes ages 5 and up that are new to basketball or may need additional support.
April 23

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 23

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 23

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 23

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 23

Teen Thursday

April 23

Play board games and participate in other laid-back activities.
April 23

Delight Nights

April 23

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
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April 24

Storytime with Josh

April 24

Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
April 24

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 24

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 24

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 24

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 24

Respite Weekend

April 24

Campouts for children with disabilities. 
April 24

Wiggle, Giggle and Shake

April 24

Have fun clapping, marching and moving to music.
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April 25

Story Walk at Crocker Park

April 25

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 25

Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard

April 25

Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk at Eton!  Stroll the property and read a featured children’s book page by page at designated stops—perfect for families, schools, and community groups.
April 25

Medina County Earth Day Festival

April 25

The Medina County Earth Day Festival has encouraged the community to become good stewards of the environment for 30 years.
April 25

All Aboard the Akron Express

April 25

This vibrant wooden train exhibit invites children to step into the roles of conductor, passenger, or engineer and engage in imaginative play, ensuring the trains run safely through their adventures.
April 25

Monster Truck Wars

April 25

Watch the giant monster trucks battle it out on a huge fast track and compete in earth shaking, ground pounding, high flying excitement.
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Crocker Kids — Safari Party is Tuesday!

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June 17, 2018
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