Keep your family busy all month with these fun things to do around Northeast Ohio.
October 1-31
Inktober. A month-long celebration of drawing. Every day in October, draw something new. Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch Library, 5642 Andrews Road, mentorpl.org
October 6
Family Engineering Night. Fun, friendly engineering competition that challenges their STEM skills. 6:30-7:30 p.m. North Ridgeville Branch Library, 37500 Bainbridge Road, lorainpubliclibrary.org
October 8
Disney Junior Live: Costume Palooza. Brings together Disney Junior characters and Marvel Super Heroes. 4 p.m. Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Slay Saturdays: Hairstyles and Hair Care. Grades 6 and up learn and share simple tips for styling and care. 3-4 p.m. Akron Public Library, 60 High St., akronlibrary.org
Acting Club. Learn acting tips and make books come alive. Grades 3-5. Fairview Park Branch Library, 21255 Lorain Road, cuyahogalibrary.org
October 11
Anne of Green Gables. Calling all kindred spirits – make your own story journal. 6-8 p.m. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, divi.geaugalibrary.net
October 12
ACT Strategy Session. Learn insider secrets designed to improve your score. 7-8 p.m. Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, twinsburglibrary.org
October 13
Creative Writing for Homeschoolers. Nature will serve as your inspiration. Ages 8-12. 2-3:15 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
Wild Things Meet and Greet. Meet one of the “Wild Things” from Maurice Sendak’s classic story Where the Wild Things Are. 2-3 p.m. Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd., alpl.org
October 15
Family Fun Fest. Fun fishing event for children and families. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Hts., clevelandmetroparks.com
Dinosaurs Rock! Kids entering grades K-5th can become a paleontologist for the day. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, kirtland.lib.oh.us
Bug Zoo. Hands-on fun with those 6-legged critters that rule the world. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St., mcdl.info
Blue’s Clues & You. An epic new adventure that will have every clued-in family singing, dancing, hugging, laughing, and figuring out Blue’s Clues with Clue, her friends, and of course, YOU! 2 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
October 16
The Peking Acrobats. The gravity-defying, juggling, gymnastic, cyclists are back to thrill and entertain. 6 p.m. Connor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
October 17
Financial Aid Overview. Learn the basics of accessing and maximizing financial aid. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., euclidlibrary.org
October 20
Self-Discovery and Assessment. Learn how to find your true calling and if you have hidden talents, skills and abilities to uncover. Teens and school-aged children. 6-8 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, we247.org
October 21
Mess Makers at the Akron Art Museum. Learn, play and explore creation stations for the messiest kids. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org
Barn Sleepover Movie Night. Games, snacks, crafts, a movie and more. 6 p.m.-10 a.m. Bittersweet Stables, 1050 Eggleston Road, Aurora, allevents.in
October 22
Family Fun Loop: All Aboard Furry Friends. Builders will get a mystery animal to bring to life with step-by-by instructions. 1:55 p.m. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula Station, cvsr.org
October 25
Teen Open Mic: Your Time to Shine! Let your voice be heard through the power of poetry and the spoken word. 4-5 p.m. Memorial Nottingham Branch Library, 17109 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, cpl.org
October 27
Teach Me to Play. Your child will enjoy playing with other children while practicing language and social skills. Ages 3-6. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, westlakelibrary.org
October 29
Jungle Terry. See and meet animals close-up with Jungle Terry. 2-3 p.m. Keystone-LaGrange Branch Library, 101 West St., LaGrange, elyrialibrary.org
October 30
Medina Railroad and Toy Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, medinacountyfair.com
November 1
Learning Lunchbox: Dinosaur Take Home Kit. Make your own model fossils, excavate one of them, and even document a REAL fossil! Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, heightslibrary.org
November 2
Become a Paleontologist. Work to put dinosaur skeletons together, dig for dinosaurs, and learn about what paleontologists do. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., barberton.lib.oh.us
