Looking for something fun to do? Make a visit to your local library, see a play at a theater, head to an area attraction or park system, many of which offer other fun activities for children.
For more regional events, visit our calendar at northeastohioparent.com/events
January 10
Animal Art Family Adventure. Paint a masterpiece to take home and treasure forever on this artistic adventure. 1-3 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
January 12
Supporting Positive Behavior. Discuss disruptive behaviors and triggers, how to prevent escalation, caregiver influence, and how to model calm, positive behavior. 12-1 p.m. Autism Society of Greater Akron, 580 Grant Street, Akron, autismakron.org
January 14
Mess Makers: Sparkle & Shine. Children will create shimmery artwork as they engage with a glittery wonderland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org
January 15
Family Paint Night. Step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful painting. 6-7:30 p.m. Mayfield Village Civic Center, 6622 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield, sosoartsy.com
Winter Baking. Students try a new recipe and expand their baking skills. Ages 8-16. 6-8 p.m. University Heights Branch Library, 13866 Cedar Road, heightslibrary.org
Indoor Field Day. A day packed with fun games and activities designed just for kids ages 6-12. Randolph Branch Library, 1639 State Route 44, portagelibrary.org
January 16-18, 23-25 & 30-2/1
Happily Ever Before. Rumpelstiltskin helps villains use magic to travel back in time, planning to change the destinies of their princesses and send them down a new path that doesn’t end happily. The Heritage Barn, 5238 Young Road, Stow, stowplayers.net
January 17
Winter Wellness for Kids. Explore the body, heart and mind through movement, games, crafts and more. 3-4 p.m. Highland Square Branch Library, 807 W. Market St., Akron, akronlibrary.org
January 17-18
Kids Homesteading Weekend. Learn about animal care and keeping, making ice cream, making a craft with sheep’s wool, gardening, beekeeping and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
January 19
MLK Jr. Day. An action-packed school’s out program for school-aged kids. 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Mandel JCC, 26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood, mandeljcc.org
MLK Free Community Day. Enjoy performances by The Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. 1 p.m. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
January 20
Bark Break. Register to read with a therapy dog. 6-7 p.m. Eastlake Public Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., we247.org
January 20-21
Mrs. Doubtfire. The adored Scottish nanny is heading to Akron in this internationally acclaimed hit musical. 7:30 p.m. The University of Akron, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, uakron.edu.ej
January 23-February 1
A Year with Frog and Toad. An unforgettable adventure where friendship, fun, and song come together in a heartwarming, family-friendly musical. Players Guild, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, playersguildtheatre.com
January 24
Winter Landscape Painting. Paint a lovely landscape to capture the beauty of winter. Ages 6-9. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, bayarts.net
Medina’s Marvelous Mammals: Bobcats. Learn about bobcats and then go outside for a hike. Ages 7 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
January 31
Squirrelock Holmes. The world’s most absentminded squirrel detective is on the case to investigate the disappearance of sunflower seeds from the neighborhood bird feeder. 2:30 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
PBS Playtime with Work It Out Wombats. Children ages 3-5 will play games, engage in hands-on-activities and earn a Wombuddy Badge. 10-11 a.m. Plain Community Branch Library, 1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton, starklibrary.bibliocommons.com
MONDAYS
Accents and Dialects. Learn the basics of commonly used theater accents through exercises and games. Ages 10-16. 1/12-4/20. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
TUESDAYS
Tiny Tennis. Children ages 4-5 will be introduced to tennis in a fun and enjoyable way. Through 2/10. 4-4:45 p.m. Mentor Community Recreation Center, 6000 Heisley Rd, Mentor, mentorrec.com
Kids Aerial Hoop. Students will build strength, flexibility, and confidence while being introduced to aerial arts. 1/13-3/3. 7 p.m. Sky Circus Cleveland, 4700 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, skycircuscleveland.com
WEDNESDAYS
Drama Tots. Children are encouraged to imagine, create and have their moment in the spotlight. 4-5 p.m. 1/14-2/18. French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, loraincountymetroparks.com
THURSDAYS
Little Learners. Get ready for Kindergarten through games, songs and stories. Practice being away from caregivers, listening to a teacher and working in a classroom setting. 1/22-4/9. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, morleylibrary.org
FRIDAYS
Family Storytime at the Great Northern Mall. Family storytime on the first Friday of each month. 11:30 a.m. 4954 Great Northern Mall Blvd., North Olmsted, greatnorthernohio.com
Cleveland READS at West Side Market. Stop by the produce pavilion, choose free books and discover all the amazing programs, events and resources at the library. 1/3-2/21. 1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland, cpl.org
SATURDAYS
ACT OUT: James and the Giant Peach. Students learn concentration, cooperation, imagination, body, and voice, through games and activities. Ages 4-6. 1/17-5/9. 9-9:45 a.m. Talespinner Children’s Theatre, 1305 W. 80th St, Ste. 214, Cleveland, talespinnercle.org
STEAM Team Saturdays. On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, children, ages 5-11 discover the wonder of S.T.E.A.M. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org
Second Saturday Science. A naturalist answers questions and helps spot marsh wildlife, including birds, bees and butterflies. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Mentor Marsh, 8852-8928 Woodridge Ln., Mentor, cmnh.org
Children’s Saturday Studio. Young artists will engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills. Ages 5-10. 10-11:30 a.m. The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., clevelandart.org
Acting Adventures. Introduces children (ages 4-7) to theater through improvised imagination. 9-9:45 a.m. 1/17-4/25. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
