May 2-3
The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road and experience the magic with Dorothy and her friends as they travel to Oz. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
Lamb Jam. An entire weekend of sheep thrills where you can help shear a sheep, spin wool, weave on a loom and learn to make felt. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
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
Through May 1
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical. The story of an epic club that teaches 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics. Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
May 1
Storytime with Josh. Join every Friday in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Sears Dynamic Earth Wing for Storytime with Josh! Each week at 10:30am, we’ll dive into a fun, engaging children’s book brought to life with infectious energy and imagination. Free with general admission, this series is perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups.
https://www.cmnh.org/explore/public-programs/storytime-with-josh
Lake Erie Canopy Tours Opens 2026 Season May kicks off the 2026 season with daily golf cart rentals, E-Bike rentals and E-Scooter rentals, along with Half-Zip Line Tours and Adventure Courses Thursdays through Mondays. Kids Adventure Course tours will be open on Saturdays and Sundays starting May 2 For more information on tours and pricing, visit thelodgeatgeneva.com/tour/lake-erie-canopy-tours/#tours-rentals.
May 2
Family Canvas: Watersheds. Families can explore art and the outdoors together in a hands-on blend of creativity with nature. 12-2:30 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland,
Baby Crawl Race. Celebrate National Baby day by signing up your little one for a half court race. 10-11 a.m. Mentor Community Recreation Center, 6000 Heisley Rd., mentorrec.com
Sensory Hour. For guests with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing differences to provide an opportunity exploring nearby lakes and faraway oceans in a comfortable and accepting environment. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Monster Jam, action-packed motorsports event on four wheels. At the event, you will witness world-class driver athletes and the most recognizable trucks tear up the dirt and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill. Huntington Bank Field, 100 Alfred Lerner Way
Cleveland, visit for May 2 activities and tickets: monsterjam.com/en-us/events/cleveland-oh/may-02-2026-may-02-2026/
Hands ON! Foley for Families. Kids and families experiment with making sounds that bring movies. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., wrhs.org
Super Saturday: Space Adventure. Children ages 2-7 explore music, dance, theater and the visual arts. 10-11:45 a.m. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
May 3
Healthy Kids Day. Free activities focused on active physical play, nutrition education, STEM, the arts and more. 1-4 p.m. YMCA Camp Y-Noah, 815 Mt. Pleasant Road, Green, gotcamp.org/campynoah
Jewish Sunday Experience (JFX). Kids enjoy free open play from 10-11 a.m. and circle time from 11-11:30 a.m. 10-11:30 a.m. 2200 S. Green Road, Cleveland, jewishfamilyexperience.org
