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Events This Week
April 26, 2026 - May 3, 2026
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April 26
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 26
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 26
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 26
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 26
Earth Day at Penitentiary Glen
April 26
Join Penitentiary Glen Reservation's Earth Day Celebration for all ages.
April 26
All Aboard the Akron Express
April 26
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 26
Monster Truck Wars
April 26
Watch the giant monster trucks battle it out on a huge fast track and compete in earth shaking, ground pounding, high flying excitement.
April 27
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 27
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 27
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 27
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 27
Maddi’s Fridge
April 27
Based on the book by Lois Brandt, Sofia learns a secret about her friend Maddi’s fridge and is faced with a difficult decision.
April 27
Adapted Sports Nights
April 27
Individuals with disabilities will throw mini javelins & softballs, run the obstacle course, kick soccer balls and more.
April 28
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 28
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 28
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 28
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 28
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
April 28
Enjoy a musical about Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog starting a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
April 28
April 28
Maddi’s Fridge
April 28
Based on the book by Lois Brandt, Sofia learns a secret about her friend Maddi’s fridge and is faced with a difficult decision.
April 29
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 29
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 29
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 29
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 29
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
April 29
Enjoy a musical about Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog starting a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
April 29
April 29
Maddi’s Fridge
April 29
Based on the book by Lois Brandt, Sofia learns a secret about her friend Maddi’s fridge and is faced with a difficult decision.
April 30
Jr. Cavs Adapted Basketball
April 30
Beginner sessions are held for athletes ages 5 and up that are new to basketball or may need additional support.
April 30
Story Walk at Crocker Park
April 30
Enjoy a free, family‑friendly Story Walk featuring Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
April 30
Story Walk at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
April 30
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 30
April 30
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
April 30
Enjoy a musical about Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog starting a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
May 1
Storytime with Josh
May 1
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
May 1
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
May 1
Enjoy a musical about Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog starting a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics.
May 1
Maddi’s Fridge
May 1
Based on the book by Lois Brandt, Sofia learns a secret about her friend Maddi’s fridge and is faced with a difficult decision.
May 2
Lamb Jam
May 2
An entire weekend of sheep thrills where you can help shear a sheep, spin wool, weave on a loom and learn to make felt.
May 2
Baby Crawl Race
May 2
Celebrate National Baby day by signing up your infant-18 month old little one for a half court race.
May 2
Super Saturday: Space Adventure
May 2
Children ages 2-7 explore music, dance, theater, and the visual arts.
Parent/adult participation required.
Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved at beckcenter.org or by calling 216-521-2540.
10-11:45 a.m.
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hope Walk | 20-Year Anniversary
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come together to celebrate 20 years of The Hope Walk!
May 2
Spring Theatre Academy
May 2
Children ages 6-10 receive instruction in voice, acting and dance technique while working on a performance.
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