Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are family-friendly events and ideas for all ages:
November 10
Take-and-Make Thanksgiving Craft. Make paper pumpkins and Thanksgiving turkey crafts. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sterling Branch Library, 2200 E 30th St, Cleveland, cpl.org
November 11-12
Christkindl Markt. A juried fine arts and crafts show with a holiday theme. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Canton Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N., cantonart.org/christkindl
November 12
Holiday Toy Drive for Children in Foster Care. Accepting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages and gift cards for their older children. 9 a.m.-noon. 232 Northland Dr., Medina, [email protected], mcjfs.us
Fall Fun Hike. Learn and look for “signs of fall” at this kid-friendly, engaging hike. Vermillion River Reservation. 2 p.m. loraincountymetroparks.com
Paleontology “Fun-01”. Play trivia, analyze real fossils, and more for kids who love dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. 1-2 p.m. Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library, 3101 Smith Road, Akron, akronlibrary.org
Family Portrait Day. Sign up for a free digital family portrait session. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, mcdl.info
November 13
World Kindness Day. Join Westlake Library to recognize World Kindness Day with a Proclamation from Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough, kindness-themed crafts, giveaways and a Kindland information session. 2- 4 p.m. westlakelibrary.org
November 12-13
Nature Art Fest. Find one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired pieces for everyone on your holiday gift list. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Township, medinacountyparks.com
Talkin’ Turkey. Learn all about these interesting birds through a variety of wild turkey activities. Noon-5 p.m. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Rd, Brunswick, medinacountyparks.com
November 13 through December 11
Self-guided Storybook Trail: Time to Sleep. Enjoy exercise and fresh air while following a self-guided story trail based on the book, “Time to Sleep.” Twinsburg Ledges Area & Nature Center. summitmetroparks.org
THROUGH November 30
Trekking Through Autumn. Get out and explore the Medina County Parks through this self-guided hiking program. First-year hikers earn a backpack; veteran hikers earn a pin. medinacountyparks.com
59th Annual Fall Hiking Spree. Get out and explore; complete at least eight designated hikes to earn hiking staff (first year hikers) and shield. Summitmetroparks.org
