Another holiday for which parents need to prep – Presidents Day – is just days away. Need something to do with the kiddos? Read on to find out what’s happening in Northeast Ohio.
While we make every effort to ensure events are up to date, some may have been adjusted. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
Friends of the Maltz Museum’s Presidents’ Day Celebration. All day, kids can participate in themed crafts and hands-on activities. Starting at 1:00 p.m. “Meet the Presidents” with a special presentation in the gallery. Hear from past presidents such as George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR, and more! Plus you’ll have the opportunity to take photos with the presidents and enjoy a kosher cookie. Free admission. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. maltzmuseum.org
Presidents Day Celebration at the James A. Garfield Museum. What better way to celebrate than visiting a presidential home? Featuring tours of the Garfield home, presidential trivia, kids’ activities, crafts, and more! We might even get a visit from a president or two! Everything is free of charge, so come out, learn, and enjoy at the home of Mentor, Ohio’s favorite son: 20th President of the United States James A. Garfield! 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., James A. Garfield Museum, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor, www.nps.gov/jaga
Visit the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. In honor of Presidents Day, the museum will be open to the public. Learn about the 25th president, check out the planetarium, experience an animal encounter and more! 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton, mckinleymuseum.org
Presidents Day at the Rutherford B. Hayes Museum. Celebrate Presidents’ Day with free admission and activities at America’s first presidential library. Visitors can take a free, self-guided tour of the museum, enjoy presidential trivia, story time, a scavenger hunt and more! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, www.rbhayes.org
Free admission at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. On Mondays, the Zoo is free for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township. To confirm your residency, bring your driver’s license or state I.D. (Admission to The RainForest is $7.00 on Mondays for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents.) 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clevelandmetroparks.com
Presidents Day: Free Admission at the Akron Zoo. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
Middle School Career Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Meet aquarists, SCUBA divers, education and guest experience team members. 9 a.m.-12 p.m,. 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Youth Day Camp. Kids age 5-14 spend their day off of school enjoying gym games, swimming, rock wall climbing and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Akron General LifeStyles, Green & Bath locations, my.clevelandclinic.org
School’s Out Fun Day: Lost World. Explore some of the plants and animals that once lived in our regions through fun and games. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Willoughby, lakemetroparks.com
School Day Off: Lake County YMCA. A change for kids (grades K-6) to exert energy, try new things, make new friends…and be kids! 933 Mentor Ave., Painesville, lakecountyymca.org
Crocker Park Ice Skating. The rink will be in Union Square in front of Regal Cinemas. Crocker Park, 30147 Detroit Road, Westlake, crockerpark.com
Medina Ice Festival. Over 120 sculptures, carvings, Fire & Ice Tower, and more. Mainstreetmedina.com
Outdoor Animal Exhibit. Due to disabilities that prevent their survival in the wild, these animals receive quality care from the center’s highly trained staff and serve as ambassadors for their species. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, lensc.org
Presidents Day Baseball Camp. Learn all aspects of the game, including hitting, fielding, base running, throwing and more – mixed with fun and games. DBAT, 29001 Solon Road, Solon. Dbatsolon.com
Tobogganing at the Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation. Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing at the twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes.16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, clevelandmetroparks.com
