Looking for something fun to do? Make a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, performances, crafts, and other fun activities for young children. Plus check out the Northeast Ohio Parent Summer Events at Crocker Park, Pinecrest and First & Main in Hudson!
May 17-26
Ista and Her Garden. A wise, thoughtful gardener will lead audiences through an immersive exploration of her larger-than-life garden. Talespinner Children’s Theatre at 78th St. Studios, 1305 W. 80th St., Cleveland, talespinnercle.org
May 20
Youth Archery. An introductory-level archery program for ages 10-17. 6:30-8 p.m. Sippo Lake Park-North, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, starkparks.com
Ukrainian Storytime. Stories, songs, and more presented in Ukrainian. 7 p.m. Middleburg Heights Branch Library, 16699 Bagley Rd., cuyahogalibrary.org
5/23
Let’s Talk Turtles. World Turtle Day is no ordinary day. It is a day to shellebrate turtles! 10 a.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
Instrument Petting Zoo. See, hear and play different band and orchestra instruments. 4-5 p.m. Lorain Branch Library, 8216 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, cpl.org
May 26-8/2
Adapted Horseback Riding. Learn horsemanship and riding skills in an environment tailored to each child’s specific needs, goals, and learning styles. Camp Cheerful, 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville, campcheerful. achievementcenters.org
May 29
Acorn Adventures: Spring Color. Families with children ages 3-6 take a short hike and observe the rainbow colors that spring brings. 1-2 p.m. Trail Lake Park, 605 Ravenna Road, Streetsboro, portagecounty-oh.gov
June 2-3
Railroads in the Park. Celebrate all things train-related featuring G-scale trains and Lionel O-gauge trains. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
June 2-6
Safetyville. Children learn about traffic, school buses, stranger danger, 911, and fire safety. 35753 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, nridgeville.org/parksandrec
June 3
Color Play Day. Experiment with colors and textures at various sensory-stimulating stations. 10:30 a.m. Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St., mcdl.info
June 5
Streamlife Exploration for Families. Venture into the forested stream to discover wildlife. 1-3 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell, geaugaparkdistrict.org
June 7
Medina Kids Fest & Teens Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Medina Public Square, mainstreetmedina.com
June 9
Fossils for Kids. Hunt for fossils and learn about the ancient creatures that once called the park home. 10:30 a.m. Furnace Run Metro Park, Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield, summitmetroparks.org
6/14
Rhythm & Clues. A musical scavenger hunt. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd., Cleveland, shakerlakes.org
June 16-20
Fairytale Ballet. Dancers will put on crowns and be transported into one of their favorite stories. 10-11:30 a.m. BAYarts, Whistle Stop Bldg., 611 W. Bagley Road, Berea, bayarts.net
June 17
The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour! Interactive and engaging experience set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning. 6 p.m. Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
