Time to put down the pencils and books and go exploring. The following educational events and activities in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas are designed specifically for homeschool families.
MONDAYS
Homeschool Connections. A welcoming space for parents and children to share tips and seek social opportunities. Through 5/26/26. 10:30 a.m. Lakewood Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
Multi-Arts Program. A rich, creative experience for children to explore art, music, dance and theatre. Ages 5-8 and 9-12. 1/5-2/16. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
TUESDAYS
Homeschool Family Swim. An opportunity for homeschool families to swim on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays starting in January. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sauder Heritage Inn Pool, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, saudervillage.org
Kids Homeschool Book Club. Homeschool children ages 7-11 enjoy a weekly, morning book club. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., barbertonlibrary.org
THURSDAYS
Winter Classes. A collective co-op that meets on Thursday afternoons. 1/15-3/5. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. NEO Homeschool Collective, Akron, neohomeschoolcollective.com
FRIDAYS
Homeschool Skate. Beginning 1/9. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mentor Civic Ice Arena, 8600 Munson Road, mentoricearena.com
Home School Hop. 90-minute jump for homeschool students. 12-4 p.m. Sky Zone, 6217 Chittenden Rd., Boston Heights, skyzone.com
Homeschool Hang. Designated adventure time for homeschool students. 1-3 p.m. Adrenaline Monkey, 26800 Renaissance Pkwy., Cleveland, clevelandandrenaline monkeyfun.com
January 8
Creative Writing for Homeschoolers. A nature-inspired class to help homeschoolers improve their writing skills and write poetry. 2-3:15 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
January 9
Homeschool Innovators. Use hands-on STEAM activities to tinker with technology. Grades 5-8. 10-11 a.m. Bay Village Branch Library, 27400 Wolf Road, cuyahogalibary.org
January 13
Teen Homeschool: Burning Bowl Activity. Learn to let go of what is no longer useful or beneficial and change life for the better. 2-3:30 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, we247.org
January 15
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Entrepreneurship. Enjoy an educator-led program for all ages. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, wrhs.org
January 20
Homeschool Family Day. Learn about animal species that migrate, hibernate and stay awake to survive the winter. 10 a.m.-5p.m. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
January 22
Homeschool with an Ambassador: What Happens in Winter. Learn about hibernation, brumation, torpor and more. 10-11:30 a.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
January 23
Science Squad. Learn through scientific inquiry, observation, experimentation and play in this hands-on coding program. 4-5 p.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org
January 28
Tween and Teen Homeschool Readers. Read a book, then bring it along for a group discussion. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Richfield Branch Library, 3761 S. Grant St., akronlibrary.org
Homeschool Hangout. Homeschool students explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments. 1-2 p.m. South Brooklyn Branch Library, 4303 Pearl Road, Cleveland, cpl.org
Jessica
Please continue to make these lists! They are so helpful and informative to a group of people who are constantly looking for ways to socialize and utilize amenities in our area!