Find activities and events for children with special needs and their parents and families. Many events provide sensory-friendly and inclusive activities for all abilities. Check out the following happenings in the region.
February 7
Adapted Farm Fun. Guests with disabilities will experience milking a cow, grooming a horse, leading a sheep and meeting chickens up close. 10-11:30 a.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Puff The Magic Dragon. The story of a lonely boy who overcomes his fears by creating a “magical” friend. 2 p.m. Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 150 Gillett St., Painesville, cuyahogadd.org
February 9
Special Needs Craft Hour. Create a simple sand art craft with friends. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St., mcdl.info
Early Intervention Story Time. A story time and activity offered to families in the early intervention program. 5:30-6 p.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., mentorpl.org
February 21
Adaptive Play Group. Caregivers of children with concerns about development can engage with others while practicing play and social skills. 9:30 a.m. Lakewood Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
February 22
Adaptive Kayaking. Designed for guests (Ages 8 and over) with disabilities to try kayaking in the warmth of a pool. 9:30-11 a.m. Seven Hills Community Recreation Center Pool, 7777 Summit View Dr., sevenhillsohio.org
February 28
Snowflake Dance. A sensory-friendly and welcoming event for participants of all abilities, with thoughtful support in place to help everyone feel comfortable and included. 5-8:30 p.m. Pepper Pike Learning Center, 32000 Chagrin Blvd., orangerec.com
