Looking for family-friendly fun this month? Check out these events and activities happening all month long around Northeast Ohio.
Plus, check out our list of Early Holiday Happenings!
November 13-14, 18, 20, 23 & December 5-6
Kindergarten Countdown. Help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. Cuyahoga County Branch Library, various locations, cuyahogalibary.org
November 12
International Snack Tasting. Teens come to sample snack items from around the world. 3:30 p.m. Shaker Heights Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd.,
November 15
Santa Arrives at Great Northern Mall. Presented by Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine, the event starts at 5:30 p.m. Kick off the joy of the holiday season with festive activities and entertainment, including games and music with Northeast Ohio Creatives, character appearances, stilt walkers, complimentary hot chocolate and more! The Santa Parade steps off at 6 p.m. and guests can watch as the parade begins in the Phoenix Theatres wing, heads down to Dillard’s, and then Macy’s, before ending at Santa’s Sleigh in Center Court. Great Northern Mall, North Olstead. 5:30 p.m. greatnorthernohio.com
November 16
Super Science Saturday: Microbe Madness. Take a deep dive into the mad world of microbes. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.com
Open Studios at the Fairmount Center for the Arts. Bring the whole family for varied performing and visual arts activities. 3 p.m. 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
Children’s Beginning Guitar. Learn the basics of the guitar. 6:30 p.m. Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd., alpl.org
November 19
Kids Paint Night. Follow a librarian through a fabulous llama painting. 6 p.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., kentfreelibrary.org
November 20
Open Beam Play. Enjoy interactive floor projection games. Grades 3-5. 4:45 p.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com
November 21
Owlbert’s Adventure: Super Seeds. Ages 3-6 and families. Put on your scientist hat and dissect and explore seeds. 11 a.m.-noon. Shaw Woods, 7075 Beery Road, Ravenna, portagecounty-oh.gov/portage-park-district
November 21-December 22
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. An irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
November 23
Fun Fabric Creations. Paint on fabric inspired by Africa, discover the art of Shibori, and learn about the quilt blocks of Ohio, while creating your own quilted pillow. Ages 9-11. 10 a.m.-noon. Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, bayarts.net
November 23-January 1
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio. An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
November 29-December 22
Matilda The Musical. Captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
December 8
Kids Maker Fest. For young entrepreneurs who are just starting out or who have established businesses. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, akronartmuseum.org
