October issue is here! Learn about a local family navigating their way through youth sports season. Plus, discover Ohio sites that are not as spooky as you might think, find seasonal fun events, learn ways to help your family stay healthy during the typical fall illnesses and check out the 2026 Middle School Guide.
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Events This Week
November 1, 2026 - November 8, 2026
This Week Navigation
November 3
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
November 3
A musical storytime for families with children of all ages.
November 3
Clay Wheel Throwing
November 3
Young artists explore the basics of working on the pottery wheel and learn essential techniques such as centering, shaping, and trimming.
November 3
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
November 3
Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
November 5
Adaptive Theatre
November 5
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.
November 7
November 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
RePlay for Kids Toy Adapting Workshop
November 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Help adapt battery-powered toys for children with disabilities while learning basic electronics skills.
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The zoo will be decorated in different themed areas, such as Halloween Town, Witch’s Lair and, a new area, Día de los Muertos at this non-scary event. There will be character meet and greets, a monster show and fun games. The trick-or-treating tradition continues in the Enchanted Candy Trail.
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Northeast Ohio Parent editor Angela Gartner talks in her note this month about why families, like hers and the one featured on this month’s cover, embrace the sports life. She also highlights what parents should know for the fall season and helpful resources for middle school parents.
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As cold, flu and RSV season approaches, parents often look for ways to protect their children and keep their families healthy. Supporting a child’s health during this time is built upon foundational, daily healthy habits.
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Seasonal family fun in the greater Cleveland/Akron area during the fall includes one essential experience: trekking through a corn maze. Whether your family wants the challenge of a labyrinth spanning several acres or a smaller maze that's stroller-friendly, find the right autumn adventure this month.
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Whether you are looking for heart-pounding frights or not-so-spooky family fun, the greater Cleveland/Akron area has something for everyone this season. Check out the following Halloween events in the region to plan your perfect outing for thrills, treats and seasonal memories.
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Northeast Ohio is full of unusual ruins, hidden shipwrecks and strange rock formations that seem like something out of a ghost story — until you dig into the real history behind them. Here are 7 mysterious spots where real-world history proves far more fascinating than any myth.
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Middle school is a time of transition for children and their families. This can look differently depending on what middle school grade the children are in. Here is a grade-by-grade breakdown of what parents need to know to navigate these middle school years.
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