Looking for family-friendly fun this month? Check out these events and activities happening all month long around Northeast Ohio. Plus, check out our list of Holiday Happenings.
December 7
Kids Night Out. Let your child enjoy a night out at the Kent Rec Center while you enjoy a night out on the town. 5:30-9:30 p.m. 1115 Franklin Ave, kentohio.gov
Planetarium Show: Season of Light. Explore the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice.11 a.m.-12 p.m.The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, wildernesscenter.org
Sensational Slime Satisfaction. Slime? Winter time? Yes, please! Whether you make shimmery snow slim or holiday jingle bell slime, it’s sure to satisfy. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Orange Rec Center, 32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, orangerec.com
December 8
Kids Maker Fest. For young entrepreneurs who are just starting out or who have established businesses. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, akronartmuseum.org
Family Fun: The Magic of Puppets. These magical shows reveal why friendship, kindness, and forgiveness are important to all of us. 1:30 p.m. Maltz Museum, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org
Play Day: Glow. Embark on a captivating journey exploring the mesmerizing beauty of light. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., clevelandart.org
Free Day at the Great Lakes Science Center. Presented by the Mandel Supporting Foundation. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, greatscience.com
December 10
Art Play Date: Milk & Cereal Dreamscape. Designed for toddlers ages 1-4 with an adult. Multisensory art-making activities. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton, cantonart.org
Homeschool Scientist. Join the Holden Arboretum for their Sprouting Young Scientists program designed to educate early learners about plant science through literacy and language. 2 p.m. Willowick Public Library, 263 E. 305th St., we247.org
Rec2Connect Rock Climbing. For individuals of all abilities, ages 7+ to learn the basics of rock climbing and get acclimated through skill-building activities and games. 5-7 p.m. Cleveland Rocks, 2831 Franklin Blvd. milestones.org
December 12
Homeschool Field Trip. Ages 3-5 will learn about the lives of kids in the past, playing with historical toys and exploring the Hay-McKinney Mansion. Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, wrhs.org
December 14
Express-a-Story. Child-led learning focused on building skills in communication and self expression. 1-2:30 p.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org
December 15
Grand Opening of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Brand-new exhibits. Immersive experiences. Innovative programs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 1 Wade Oval Drive, cmnh.org
December 17
Crazy 8’s Math Club. Join in on the crazy fun of math with Crazy 8’s Math Club. Grades K-2. 4 p.m. Middlefield Branch Library, 16167 E. High St., geaugalibrary.net
Jackbox Party Hour for Tweens. Drawful 2, Fibbage, Tee K.O., Guesspionage, and more will be played. 6:30 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, rrpl.org
December 18
Young Visionaries. Teens can step into the new year with clarity and purpose by creating a vision board. 3:30 p.m. Woodland Branch Library, 5906 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, cpl.org
December 19
Winter S.T.E.A.M Drop-In. Try your hand at various table-top activities including crafts, simple machines and building projects. 10 a.m.-noon. F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org
Homeschool World Explorers. Travel to Morocco and learn about their culture and costumes. 10-11:30 a.m. Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, cuyahogalibrary.org
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Make your own snow and build a snowman. Grades 3-6. 4-5 p.m. Brimfield Branch Library, 4286 Kelso Dr., portagelibrary.org
December 20-23
Scooby-Doo Movie & Craft Marathon. Celebrate the beginning of Winter Reading Club with a Scooby-Doo Movie and Craft Marathon. Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, twinsburglibrary.org
December 21
Winter Hike-a-Thon. Ring in the winter season with the shortest day of the year, by hiking all day at several Stark Park locations. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. starkparks.com
Winter Solstice Celebration. Celebrate the longest night of the year with music, crafts, and a candlelit route through the forest. 7 p.m.The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell, geaugaparkdistrict.org
December 27
Family Fun Friday: An Afternoon at the Movies. Take advantage of winter break and enjoy a family friendly viewing of “Despicable Me 4”. 1-3 p.m. Mogadore Branch Library, 144 S. Cleveland Ave., akronlibrary.org
Through December 31
Wild Hikes Challenge. Walk, hike, skip, jog, run or stroll on eight designated trails before Dec. 31 to earn a hiking staff (first year) and/or a 2024 Wild Hikes medallion. portgageparkdistrict.org
Through January 1
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio. An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Through March 2
Garden of Lights: Alice in Wonderland. Dazzling light display inspired by the classic fairy tale, with illuminated character lanterns like Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. The Crawford Barn, 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, gardenoflights.com
