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
THROUGH January 8
Lights on the Lake. Experience a free lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park. Dusk-9 p.m. 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, loraincountymetroparks.com
THROUGH January 15
Holiday Lights. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays with the beautiful glow of these fes- tive lights. 4:30-10 p.m. Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 28699 Cha- grin Blvd., Woodmere, etonchagrinblvd.com
THROUGH March 2
Garden of Lights: Alice in Wonderland. Dazzling light display inspired by the classic fairy tale, with illuminated char- acter lanterns like Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. The Crawford Barn, 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, gardenoflights.com
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January 2-5
Winter Social Developmental Play Skills Camp. Designed for children who need extra help developing relationships, playing and communicating. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Peak Potential Therapy, peakpotentialtherapy.com
January 7
The Grandparent Connection.
Winter is a great time to explore nature with your grandchild. Enjoy activities, craft, hike and a story. 10 a.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park, 9045 Baldwin Road, Kirtland Hills, lakemetroparks.com
January 7-26
Life of Pi. An epic story of perse- verance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway.” Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
January 8
Mess Makers: Farm Day. Park the stroller and moooove on over to learn, horse around, and ex- plore creation stations all about farm animals. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S High St., Akron, akronartmuseum.org
Kids Cook: Seeds and Sprout Salad. A beginner’s series for young cooks, bakers and foodies ages 5 to 8. 5:30 p.m. Lorain Public Library, 351 W. Sixth St., lorainpubliclibrary.org
January 11
Family Coloring Day. Coloring books are not just for kids anymore. Discover the relaxing ben- efits together. Noon-1 p.m. South Branch Library, 3096 Scranton Road, Cleveland, cpl.org
Family Cosmic Public Skate. Glide under glowing lights, show off your best moves, and enjoy a night of fun on the ice. 1:30-3 p.m. Mentor Ice Arena, 8600 Munson Rd, Mentor, mentoricearena.com
January 12
Nature Drawing for Kids. Join an interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing for kids ages 6-12. Noon- 1:30 p.m. F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org
January 13
After-School Fairy Gardens.Create your own fairy garden! 3:30 p.m. Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, akronlibrary.org
January 15-19
Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
January 16
Art Therapy for Teens. Learn how to utilize art materials in an expressive way that may help with feeling stressed and overwhelmed. 3-4:30 p.m. Oberlin Public Library, 65 S. Main St., oberlinlibrary.org
January 20
Goldilocks & the 3 Bears Puppet Show. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., mentorpl.org
January 23
Teen Top Chef. Cooking chal- lenge for teens with mystery ingredients provided. 6-8 p.m. Brecksville Branch Library, 9089 Brecksville Road, cuyahogalibrary.org
January 24
Sprouting Young Scientists. Using literature and hands-on activity stations, children will dis- cover the science of plants. 10:30 a.m. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, geaugalibrary.net
January 24-26
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat. Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss clas- sic. KSU Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, playersguildtheatre.com
January 25
Lego Super Saturday. Families of all ages will explore building concepts and stories on the last Saturday of the month with Mrs. D. 11 a.m. Wickliffe Public Library, 1713 Lincoln Road, wickliffepl.org
January 26
Mother Goose. This very inter- active experience will tickle your kids as they learn classic rhymes and songs from Mother Goose herself. 2:30 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
STREAM Day: Making Music. Learn the science of sounds in this hands-on music-making event. 1-2 p.m. Buckeye Branch Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina, mcdl.info
Kinderrealm: Frozen Frogs. Children ages to 6 and their adult companions will learn all about frogs’ fantastic winter adap- tations. 10:30 a.m. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org
January 28
Volunteer Youth Crew. Want
to volunteer at the Library? Now is your chance! Help the Youth Services Department with special projects. 4:30 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, rrpl.org
January 30
Junior Ranger Program. Explore your parks and trails with friends. Ages 5-12 and their families. 4:30 p.m. Mor- gan Park, 8505 Nicodemus Rd, Ravenna, portagecounty-oh.gov
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