Things to Do with Kids this Weekend

Things to Do with Kids this Weekend

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Want to know what’s happening around Northeast Ohio this weekend? Find family-friendly fun activities and events around the region.

(Before attending, be sure to check venues  for updates.)

Ongoing

“TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition” at the Great Lakes Science Center  features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Visit greatscience.com 

Through June 28

Self-Guided Storybook Trail: Little Mole. Earn laugh while reading a story trail based on the book “The Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit.” This experience is available through June 28. 4955 Townsend Rd. Richfield, https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-story-trail-little-mole-2/

 

June 13

Movie Night: Finding Nemo. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and refreshments and prepare for an outdoor movie night. 6-10 p.m. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, geaugaparkdistrict.org

Schoepfle Garden’s Princess Party. Families are invited to enjoy a themed afternoon with Belle and friends, including crafts, games, treats, and carousel rides. The event is free to attend and does not require registration. 1 to 3 p.m. at 11106 Market St. in Birmingham. loraincountymetroparks.com

Kick off to Summer. Try kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, participate in paddling related activities, explore the park, learn to fish and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Garfield Park Reservation, 11350 Broadway Ave., clevelandmetroparks.com

Unsolved Nature Mysteries. The Nature Detective needs your help! Put on your thinking caps, gather clues, solve riddles and help figure out some of nature’s biggest mysteries. New case files every session. Adults do not need to register but are required to attend. Ages 8-12 1-2:30 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

Parade the Circle. The Cleveland Museum of Art’s (CMA) Parade the Circle, the beloved tradition celebrating art, culture, and community, returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The 34th annual parade takes place in University Circle and features vibrant and imaginative costumes, towering puppets, floats, and intricately crafted masks. 12 to 3 p.m.  Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd. Cleveland, clevelandart.org/events/parade-circle

Puppets in the Circle. Step right up and march into a world of imagination! After the parade, step behind the scenes of the spectacle and into the magical world of puppetry. In this lively, hands-on experience, young creators and grown-ups design and build their own hand puppets. 1-3 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Blvd. Cleveland https://www.clevelandart.org/events/parade-circle-puppets-play

Hawk Walk. Take a walk with a hawk! Meet our resident Red-tailed hawk, Sequoia, and learn about these awesome raptors. Then hike with our Wildlife Specialist through the trails to search for hawks in the wild. Come dressed for the weather and slightly rough terrain. Lake Erie Nature Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, 1-1:45 p.m. https://www.lensc.org/events/hawk-walk-3/

June 13-14

Sow and Grow Festival. Immerse yourselves  in the sights, sounds and activities of a 19th-century farm. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, wrhs.org

Music Therapy & More. Program designed to improve academic, motor, communication and social skills, as well as behavior. 9:30 a.m. Madison Branch Library, 13229 Madison Ave., Lakewood, lakewoodpubliclibrary.org

Beetle Bonanza. Come by the nature center to learn all about Coleoptera from the formidable mandibles of stag beetles to the metallic shells of jewel beetles, and everything in between. 12-5 p.m. Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick, Visit medinacountyparks.com/public-programs/

Cleveland Guardians  vs. Detroit Tigers. Check for games and promotions at the ballpark at https://www.mlb.com/guardians

June 14

Crocker Park Block Party. A fun day of personal safety activities, games, exhibits, demos and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com

Family Funday: Superhero Sunday at Maltz Museum. Calling all heroes! Families are invited to the Maltz Museum for a superhero-filled day of fun featuring an inflatable obstacle course, superhero photo opportunities, hands-on activities, and interactive experiences, inspired by Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit here for info!

 

 

 

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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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