Whether you’re looking for indoor excitement to beat the chill or seasonal events that bring the spirit of the holidays to life, there’s something for every family to enjoy across the region. Plus, check out our Holiday Happenings list for more seasonal fun.
December 10
Mess Makers: Snow Day. Park the stroller and wander over to learn, play and explore creation stations all about snow! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, akronartmuseum.org
Kids Karaoke. Sing songs and dance with family and friends. 3:30-4:30 p.m. North Branch Library, 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, akronlibrary.org
Kids Cook: Mango and Cucumber Salad. A series for young cooks, bakers and foodies ages 5-8. Registration required. 6-7 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, lorainpubliclibrary.org
December 11
Balloon Smash Art. Use paint and balloons to create a colorful canvas. 4:30-5:45 p.m. East 131st Street Branch Library, 3830 E. 131st St., Cleveland, cpl.org
December 12
Float-N-Flick. Enjoy Family Movie night (Toy Story) while floating in your favorite inflatable float. 7-9 p.m. Mentor Community Recreation Center, cityofmentor.com
December 13
Kindergarten Countdown. Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. Cuyahoga County Library, various locations, cuyahogalibary.org
Kids Night Out: Glow Party. Kids will shine on the dance floor, play glow-in-the-dark games and enjoy the ultimate glow zone all while fueling up with a kosher dinner. 6-8:30 Mandell JCC, 26001 S. Woodland, Beachwood, mandeljcc.my.site.com
Chickadee Drop In & Craft. Learn about winter birds, make a craft and hand-feed chickadees. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Liberty Park Nature Center,9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org
Family Bingo Donut Day. Play bingo, have a treat and win prizes. Age 4-grade 5. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Parma-Powers Branch Library, 6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, cuyahogalibrary.org
Mr. Jeff Concert for Kids. Enjoy a loud and fun concert. Registration required. 11 a.m. Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., hudsonlibrary.org
Winter Weather Gear Collection for Homeless Drive Thru Drop Off. Please donate: men’s hoodies, flashlights, batteries, sleeping bags, hand warmers, boxers (M-XXL), gloves, meal gift-cards, and bus passes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Road, Stow, stowohio.org
December 15
Kids Sip & Crafts. Kids enjoy tasty drinks while crafting. Ages 5-12. Registration required. 3-6 p.m. Garrettsville Branch Library, 10482 South St., portagelibrary.org
December 17
Baby Art Explorers with Miss Amanda. A class that encourages sensory development, socialization, and music to promote emotional expression. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N., cantonsart.org
December 17-18
Winter Watercolor. Paint all things winter. Ages 6-9. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, valleyartcenter.org
December 18
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.-12 p.m. F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org
December 20
Meet the Animals. Celebrate the holidays with wildlife ambassadors and meet some animals up close. 1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
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 23
Young Visionaries. Teens can step into the new year with clarity and purpose by creating a vision board. 4-5 p.m. Woodland Branch Library, 5906 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, cpl.org
December 28
Campfire Open House. Toast a marshmallow, feed chickadees and hit the trail for a self-guided game of Eye Spy. 12-3 p.m. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org
December 30
Teddy Bear Hospital. Children up to age 11 are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a gentle “checkup” with nursing students. 10 a.m-12 p.m. Stow-Munroe Falls Library, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow smfpl.org
