Bundle up or head indoors — winter fun is everywhere in Northeast Ohio. From outdoor snowy adventures to cozy indoor events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season all winter long.
January 6
The Grandparent Connection: Making Snowflakes. Explore nature, enjoy a craft, go on a hike and read a story. 10-11 a.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park, 9045 Baldwin Road, Kirtland Hills, lakemetroparks.com
January 11
Snow Much Fun Open House. Toast s’mores, sip cocoa, make a craft, paint in the snow and try feeding the chickadees. 12-3 p.m. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org
Winter Woodpeckers. Hike, seek and learn about woodpecker adaptations and identification. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Seneca Ponds Park, 515 Mondial Pkwy., Streetsboro, portagecounty-oh.gov
January 13
Map & Compass Snowflake Scavenger Hunt. Learn map and compass skills. Then, use those skills to find hidden snowflakes. 3-4 p.m. Brecksville Reservation, Trailside Program Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville, clevelandmetroparks.com
January 17
Mentor Chill Out. A full-day of family-friendly fun as the main grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland. 1-6 p.m. Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, cityofmentor.com
January 21
Indoor Snowball Games. Escape the cold and come inside for a warm snowball fight. 4-5 p.m. Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, geaugalibrary.net
January 22
Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing. An overview of Nordic skiing including various styles and accompanying equipment. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 9445 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, clevelandmetroparks.com
January 24
Downtown Akron Frost Fest. An afternoon of winter fun, ice sculptures, a hot cocoa crawl, live music and more. 12-5 p.m. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, downtownakron.com
Snow Day. Music, fire pits, s’mores, ice carving, crafts and more. 12-6 p.m. Main Street, Kent, mainstreetkent.org
ONGOING
Through February 16
Winter Blast Lock3. Ice skating, igloos, bumper cars, indoor putt-putt golf, Archie the talking snowman, firepits, ice bikes and more. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, lock3live.com
Through February 20
Crocker Park Ice Skating. The rink will be in Union Square in front of Regal Cinemas. Crocker Park, 30147 Detroit Road, Westlake, crockerpark.com
Through February 22
Tobogganing. Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing at the twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes. The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation, 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, clevelandmetroparks.com
Through February 23
Cool Adventures. Bundle up, get outside, explore, enjoy and connect. Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, beechcreekgardens.org
Through March 31
Polar Blast Tubing. An adrenaline pumping experience that is perfect for children and adults of all ages. Friday-Sunday. 1146 West Highland Rd., Sagamore Hills, bmbw.com
