The Akron Zoo surpassed its all-time annual attendance record, attracting 398,878 visitors in 2016. Among the attractions and exhibits that attracted the large crowds were snow leopard triplets that were
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September 7, 2025 - September 14, 2025
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September 7
Grandparents Day and Community Celebration
September 7
Enjoy The Bubble Lady, Free East Coast Custard, Storytime, Fire Engine Touch a Truck, Pollinator Garden Tour, Used Children's Book Giveaway, Euclid Beach Rocket Car, Petting Farm and a raffle to win a free Kindle.
September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EVENT OF THE WEEK - Bug Day: Bugs That Blend In
September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Buzz, hop or crawl on over to Penitentiary Glen Reservation for their annual celebration of all things buggy! Whether you are an insect enthusiast or just looking for a fun family outing, Bug Day is a great way to explore the amazing world of creepy-crawly creatures through bug-themed stories, crafts, exhibits and more.
September 7
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
September 7
Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run
September 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.
September 8
September 8
September 8
Sprouts & Shoots
September 8
Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
September 8
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
September 8
Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 8
Beat Busters Hip Hop Dance Sessions
September 8
Have fun while honing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills.
September 9
Music & Movement
September 9
Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
September 9
Homeschool Book Club
September 9
Homeschool children, ages 7-11, read, discuss and enjoy activities.
September 9
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
September 9
Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run
September 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.
September 10
September 10
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
September 10
Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 10
Youth Adventure Seekers
September 10
Kids can try stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing, biking and more.
September 11
Grounded and Growing
September 11
Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 11
Homeschool: Color, Light, & Sound
September 11
A unique drop-off STEAM program offering for homeschoolers ages 5-12.
September 12 - September 13
14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival
September 12 - September 13
Cheers to Wine & Good Times!
The 14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival is back September 12–13, and it’s pouring on the fun!
September 12
September 12
Homeschool Picture Day
September 12
Homeschool students will have their school picture taken and will receive one print and a digital copy for free.
September 12
Ohio Space Week: Discovery Days
September 12
Learn how NASA Glenn works to transform aviation, revolutionize space exploration, and inspire new discoveries.
September 12 - September 13
14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival
September 12 - September 13
Cheers to Wine & Good Times!
The 14th Annual Crocker Park Wine Festival is back September 12–13, and it’s pouring on the fun!
September 13
Gears and Gadgets: Children’s Studio
September 13
Artists engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
September 13
Ohio Space Week: Discovery Days
September 13
Learn how NASA Glenn works to transform aviation, revolutionize space exploration, and inspire new discoveries.
September 13
Rocky River Arts Festival
September 13
A festival to celebrate the talents of Rocky River residents and highlight the merchants in the Old Detroit Shopping area.
September 13
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The Akron Zoo surpassed its all-time annual attendance record, attracting 398,878 visitors in 2016. The zoo also set other attendance records last year, including a new single day attendance record and a new record for Boo at the Zoo attendance. Among the features and events that drew the large crowds were a Chilean flamingo chick that went on exhibit, new snow leopard triplets that were introduced, the final stretch of the Journey to The Reef exhibit, and the return of Wild Lights after a 16-year hiatus.
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Kent Chocolate Walk, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 11. After "checking in" to receive Chocolate Walk maps, passes and bags, event-goers will stop at each participating business to gather a chocolate surprise while shopping and dining along the way.
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The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will host a workshop for college bound seniors and their parents on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The free event will feature representatives from College Now and the Foundation Center, who will discuss how to research scholarship opportunities available to students, how to write effective essays and more.
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It's not hard to make school lunch packing healthier, easier and better for the planet. Free your child’s lunch from the mid-school year doldrums and go green with these tips.
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Many of us like the idea of writing a book, but doing it is another matter entirely.
To the rescue is Cleveland author and instructor Deanna Adams with The Writer’s
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Tickets are still available for Disney on Ice Presents Follow Your Heart, which runs Jan. 6-15 at Quicken Loans Arena. Be sure to visit Northeast Ohio Parent's Facebook page this Friday for a chance to win free tickets for your family!
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Cuyahoga County Public Library is collecting new and gently-used books Jan. 2-16 as part of a children's book drive to benefit Reach Out and Read and Cleveland Kids Book Bank. Visit any branch during normal library hours to make a donation.
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