Things to Do with Kids this Weekend: April 25-26

Things to Do with Kids this Weekend: April 25-26

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Through May 3

Maddi’s Fridge. Based on the book by Lois Brandt, Sofia learns a secret about her friend Maddi’s fridge and is faced with a difficult decision. 4/25-5/3 Talespinner Children’s Theatre, 1305 W. 80th St., Ste. 214, Cleveland, talespinnercle.org

April 25

2026 Northeast Ohio Transition Expo The event supports transitionaged youth with disabilities and their families who want to connect with organizations that provide essential life skills training, employment, recreation, and independentliving resource. The free event will be held at the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd, Cleveland. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. livespecial.com 

Medina County Earth Day Festival. Earth-friendly exhibits, family fishing derby, kids’ activities and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buffalo Creek Retreat, Hubbard Valley Road, Seville, medinacountyparks.com

Celebrating the Environment. Crafts, activities, partnerships and workshops. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road, mytwinsburg.com

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Solon. Mulch pick-up, tree saplings, a guided hike, learn about wildflowers and animals, and more. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Solon Community Garden, 6679 SOM Ctr Rd., Solon, solonohio.gov

Family Fishing Derby. Fish together with your family, hook some memories and win prizes. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Buffalo Creek Retreat, Hubbard Valley Road, Seville, medinacountyparks.com

Macedonia SpringFest. Stop by Longwood Park to enjoy craft vendors, food vendors, craft classes, kid’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1566 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia, macrec.com

Touch-a-Truck. Get an up-close look at tractors, trucks, and construction equipment. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell, geaugaparkdistrict.org

Monster Truck Wars. Watch the giant monster trucks battle it out on a huge fast track and compete in earth shaking, ground pounding, high flying excitement. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW,  Canton, monstertrucks.fun

April 26

Earth Day at Penitentiary Glen. Eco-fair, wildlife programs, games, crafts and more. 12-4 p.m. 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

Family Kindness Festival. A free, family-friendly event packed with fun activities, crafts for a cause, and the spread of kindness. 1-4 p.m. 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights, senderspediatrics.com/kindness

About the author

Angela Gartner has been the editor at Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine since 2014. She has won local and national awards for her features, columns and photography over the years. Previously, her work appeared in publications including The News-Herald, Sun Newspapers and The Chicago Tribune. She grew up in Northeast Ohio and is a mom of two boys. The whole family is busy every weekend with sports and finding new happenings around the region. She is also a board member and past president at the Cleveland Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She loves reading, writing poetry and taking the family's Scottish Terrier on walks.

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