Drop-by: Mother's Day Craft

Spending some time in the park on Mother’s Day? Stop by with the little ones to make a handprint card for a special person in their life.

location Trailside Program Center - Brecksville Reservation

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9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141.

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join Wal Paints in Parma heights every 2nd Saturday of the month for a free art work shop reserve a spot by calling and letting them know you’ll be joining at 440-781-4845

Wal’s Paints Benjamin Moore

6674 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights

100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENTS

EVENTS SCHEDULE

THE CURIOUS GARDEN PARTY

The Curious Garden Party at Cleveland Public Library as we celebrate Main Library’s 100th Anniversary! Enjoy food, entertainment, giveaways, and whimsical activities inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Step into a world of wonder.

Family Activities – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Garden Party and Cake – 12:15 p.m.
Main Library Campus
325 Superior Avenue

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Chagrin River in Downtown Chagrin Falls
The race route: Starting in the river in Riverside Park, under the bridge, over the falls to the finish line.  

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Story Time in the Woods

Offered at the Every Child's Playground, 36265 Detroit Road. Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature-themed stories. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. Weather permitting.

Date:

Fri., May 9
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fri., May 23
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location:

Every Child's Playground

36265 Detroit Road
Avon, OH 44011

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Open Studio

Weekly on Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. from Sunday, November 3, 2024 until Sunday, April 27, 2025

Location: Classrooms B and C, Classrooms F and G

Free; No Ticket Required

About The Event

Open Studio days provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities.

April: Sculpt and Sprout 

Sow, sculpt, and sprout! Explore the art of nature with earth-inspired impressions and transform recycled materials into art that grows. Plant seeds of creativity and watch your ideas take root.  

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Children’s Day | Día del Niño 

with the Mexican Committee of Cleveland | con el Comité Mexicano de Cleveland

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:00–3:00 p.m.

Location: Community Arts Center

Centro de Artes Comunitarias

Free; All Ages; No Reservation Required | Gratis; Todas Edades; No Se Requiere Reserva

Join the Community Arts Center and throughout the PIVOT Center for Art, Dance, and Expression for a collaborative cultural event, bringing community partners together to provide fun art-making activities, movement, and resources for caregivers related to mental health, parenthood, and more.  

Free; All Ages; All Experience Levels; Supplies Included   

Community Arts Center, 2937 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

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🌸 FREE admission at the The Holden Arboretum, Saturday April 26th🌳

A full day of FREE admission, hands-on learning with HF&G experts, music, stilt walkers, food trucks (not free 😉), and more! 🎶🌱

Bring the whole family and explore the beauty of spring at the Arboretum—this is one celebration you won’t want to miss!

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Drop-by: Mammals of Ohio

Meet a live bat up close and learn about some of the rare and common mammals of Ohio. A variety of mammal skulls and pelts will be available to see and touch. 

1:00pm- 3:00 pm at the North Chagrin Nature Center

North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy, Willoughby, OH 44094

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Story Time in the Woods

Offered at the Every Child's Playground, 36265 Detroit Road. Music, movement activities and play will accompany nature-themed stories. Dress for the weather and bring a blanket. Weather permitting.

Date:

Fri., April 25
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fri., May 9
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fri., May 23
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location:

Every Child's Playground

36265 Detroit Road
Avon, OH 44011

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🌸 FREE admission at the Cleveland Botanical Garden in celebration of Arbor Day, April 25th 10am-8pm!

The day will be full of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities.

My kids love the botanical garden. It’s beautiful and refreshing.

Be sure to check out the children’s garden for drop in, nature-based crafts (11am-5pm) and check out their brand new treehouse.

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From April 5 through April 19, hop by Tower Court into the enchanted Spring Garden and enjoy photos with Mr. Bunny, spring crafts and more!

SPRING GARDEN HOURS:
Saturdays: 11AM – 7PM
Sundays: 12PM – 5PM
*Closed on April 20

Event info and reserve a your spot here

Dates
Sat, Apr 19th

Hours
10:00am-1:00pm

Location
North Union Farmers Market
Corner of Detroit Rd & Crocker Rd
1800 Crocker Rd
Westlake, OH 44145

Event Details

Bring the whole family to Crocker Park on Saturday, April 19, for a magical meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny presented by Circle K! Snap free, self-serve photos and capture the perfect springtime memory. Whether you’re rocking your Sunday best or matching in adorable bunny ears, this is the perfect chance to create a keepsake to cherish forever!

Furry friends are welcome, too! Bring your pets along for a festive photo op between 10am-1pm near the outdoor North Union Farmers Market (1800 Crocker Rd, Westlake, OH 44145).

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From April 5 through April 19, hop by Tower Court into the enchanted Spring Garden and enjoy photos with Mr. Bunny, spring crafts and more!

SPRING GARDEN HOURS:
Saturdays: 11AM – 7PM
Sundays: 12PM – 5PM
*Closed on April 20

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Free Kids Craft at JCPenney

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From April 5 through April 19, hop by Tower Court into the enchanted Spring Garden and enjoy photos with Mr. Bunny, spring crafts and more!

SPRING GARDEN HOURS:
Saturdays: 11AM – 7PM
Sundays: 12PM – 5PM
*Closed on April 20

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Free photos with the Easter bunny at ZuZu Chocolates, 26910 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

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Join us every second Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm for a free kids art workshop!👩‍🎨🌈

This month, spend some time with your kiddos painting flower pots!🪴 register by email, call, or text.

Everyone that attends will receive 10% off their next purchase!

📱440-781-4845

💻walspaints@gmail.com

Wals Paints Benjamin Moore, 6674 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130

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Date
Sat, April 12th

Hours
10am-1pm

Location
The Atrium Lounge
Eton Chagrin Boulevard
28601 Chagrin Blvd
Woodmere, OH 44122

Event Details

Hop into spring with some extra magic, courtesy of Circle K! On April 12th, the Easter Bunny will be stopping by Eton Chagrin Boulevard from 10am-1pm to spread some seasonal cheer. Come dressed in your Easter best for FREE self-serve photos with the Easter Bunny and create lasting memories with the whole family.

PLUS, don’t miss the chance to meet local author Bill Cotter, the creator of our Story Walk book Don’t Push the Button! Join us inside Barnes & Noble at 11 AM for a fun read-along!

Thanks to Circle K for making this springtime celebration possible!

Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH 44122

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About The Event

Open Studio days provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities.

The Cleveland Museum of Art, East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH

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We hope you join us for this free, fun event at Rocket Arena April 5, 2025. Healthy Kids Day brings hundreds of families and their parents together at Rocket Arena for games, fun activities and, for our basketball fans, some skills and drills on the practice court! There will be kids’ fitness classes, dancing, sports skills clinics, arts and crafts and other enrichment activities.

We encourage all families to register for Healthy Kids Day. Click the button below to be directed to the registration site where you will see options to register for the event! Spots fill up fast so register today!

Register free here

Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115

FREE photos with life size Calico Critter Freya Rabbit and face painting at Once Upon A Time toy store April 5th

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Once Upon A Time Toys, 19285 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

Family Friday Night: Egg Detectives

Can you find the clues during this egg hunt? Learn all about animal eggs on a quest to find the hidden art supplies. Then, make an eggs-ellent craft to take home! This program is outdoors and indoors.          

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About The Event

Open Studio days provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities.

 March: Paper Play 

Unfold your creativity with hands-on activities that invite you to explore paper in all its forms! 

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Storytime: It’s Spring!

How do we know spring has sprung? We’ll learn the signs of the season as we read It’s Spring by Linda Glaser. Then, once our story is over, you’ll have the chance to make your very own spring peeper frog to take home!

Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W Ridgewood Dr, Parma, OH 44134

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One BIG Day for one REALLY BIG Event!  Join the fun on Saturday, March 22ndas the KidShow returns to Great Lakes Mall! Free entertainment, kids’ activities & crafts, costume characters, snacks, prizes and exhibitors featuring kids and family products and services are all part of the 26th Annual KidShow.  Named KidShow, but what we really are is a giant resource for parents and grandparents surrounded by lots of activities and fun for the kids!  An awesome day to create family memories and best of all…it’s free! 

GREAT LAKES MALL

The KidShow is held at 7850 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio.

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Sensory Explorers featuring Crazy Aaron’s Putty!

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Don’t miss out…we’ve got double the fun and so much sensory play in stores this month! Both events invite kids to immerse their senses as they explore and get creative with putty, enjoy some of our most popular play products and even hear a story. Parents and guardians, be sure to check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 e-gift card!

This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations between the hours listed. No reservations needed.

Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122

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Family Friday Night: Family Nature Trivia

Join Naturalist Melissa for some family-friendly nature trivia to kick off your weekend! Bring your dinner and compete against your family or others using Kahoot! on your smartphone or other mobile device.

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North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy, Willoughby, OH 44094