Put a “spring” in your family’s step with the following spring-themed events taking place throughout the month of March in the greater Cleveland/Akron area.
March 23
Hello Spring. Curious youngsters and an adult will meet a naturalist for a hike to explore the arrival of spring with stories, movement and more. 10:30 a.m. F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org
March 25
Searching for Spring. Stretch your legs and mind through experiencing something new in your park. Come search for the first signs of spring. 2 p.m. Location tbd. nps.gov
March 25-26 & April 1-2 & 8
Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt. The zoo is hosting a wild egg hunt, perfect for the kiddos. 9:30-11 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org
March 31
Meet the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by to bring some springtime magic. Come dressed in your Easter best for FREE photos with the Easter Bunny and make lasting memories with the whole family. Guests can also enjoy a reading adventure with our StoryWalk® on March 31-April 2, discovering a magical springtime story, with a page of each book in different store front windows. 4-6 p.m. Eton, 28867 Chagrin Blvd suite 113, Woodmere, www.etonchagrinblvd.com/
April 8
Spring Egg Hunt. An eggceptionally fun morning at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Eggs will be continually hidden all morning long; once each hunter has received his/her 10 natural seed bomb eggs, they can retrieve their delicious prize at our candy station. Our seed bomb eggs are a great way to avoid plastic and encourage planting. Additional activities taking place all morning long include creative crafts, garden games, and bunny photos. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, holdenfg.org
Easter Programming at Lorain County Metroparks. Bring your basket and dress for the weather this Easter season! Featuring various outdoor egg hunts as well as a lunch featuring activities, games, and the Easter Bunny. All events occur the day before Easter (Saturday, April 8) and require pre-registration. www.loraincountymetroparks.com
April 23
Spring Fling. Visit with lambs, ducklings and bunnies, watch the flock get sheared, see sheep-herding demonstrations, and see a short theater performance. Noon-4 p.m., The Spicy Lamb Farm, 6560 Akron-Peninsula Road, Peninsula, thespicylamb.com
