June/July CA lenDAR

Explore Nature

FRIDAYS

Kids Nature Lunch & Learn. Explore, learn and play games while visiting our mobile nature center. Through 8/11. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Edgewater Beach, Lakefront Reservation, clevelandmetroparks.com

6/25

Kids Fishing Open House. Learn the basics of fishing and drop a line in Alder pond. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron, summitmetroparks.org

6/17-24

Watching Butterflies. This play celebrities ingenuity, humor, determination and resilience. Outcalt Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org

Pick - a - day

TUESDAYS

Raising Readers. Reading activities for kids along with painting, crafts and music. 6/27-7/25. 1-2 p.m Union Branch Library, 3463 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, cpl.org

Chapter Chats. Keep your reading skills sharp with chapter chats. Ages 6-9. 6/277/18. 6 p.m. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, morleylibrary.org

WEDNESDAYS

Centennial Plaza Movie Series. Free big-screen, outdoor family-friendly movies. Through 8/9. 7 p.m. Centennial Plaza, Downtown Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org

Therapeutic Art Series. Grades 7-12 learn therapeutic art that focus on expression and self awareness. 7/12-26. 3:30-4:30 p.m. North Canton Public Library, ncantonlibrary.com

Fun on the Farm. Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more. June-August. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spring Mist Farms, 691 Pearl Road, Brunswick Hills, springmistfarms.com

Thursdays

Storytime Stay & Play at the Maltz Museum. Come for storytime and then explore the museum. Through 8/24. 10:30 a.m. Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org

Reading Rockstars. Children entering grades K through 3 are invited to attend this early literacy series encouraging strengthening beginning reading skills. 7/20-8/17. 10:4511:30 a.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., mentorpl.org

WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS

Seiberling Explorers. Join in on select Wednesday mornings, Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings for a variety of interactive adventures. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org

Toddler Time. Little learners develop foundational skills through stories, music and play. Through 6/30. 9:15 a.m. Children’s Museum, Cleveland, cmcleveland.org

SATURDAYS

Family Saturdays at Skylight Park-Tower City. Games, crafts, live entertainment and more. First and third Saturdays. 12-4 p.m. 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, towercitycenter.com

SATURDAYS

Pre-Ballet Tap. Ages 3-5 experience creative movement and ballet/tap combination classes. 6/24-7/29. Noon-12:45 p.m. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org

SUNDAYS

Family FUNday. Family-friendly games, movement-based activities, art, and more. First Sunday of each month. 1-4 p.m. Community Arts Center, West 25th St., Cleveland, clevelandart.org

Mentor Marsh Family Hike. Come explore the forest. 2-3:30 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center, 5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, cmnh.org

Ongoing

Into America’s Wild. Step off the beaten path and connect to your inner trailblazer in this cross-country journey at the Dome Theater. Through Labor Day weekend. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, greatscience.com

Day - by - day 6/24

Critter Crew Puppet Show. Meet the puppets after the show. 10:30 and 11 a.m. French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, loraincountymetroparks.com

Hands on Hale. Oxen birthday party and farmyard fun. For early learners and family fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, wrhs.org

6/29

Intro to Dalcroze

Eurhythmics. A joyful, dynamic, process-oriented way to experience and learn music from the inside out. Ages 4-8. 10-10:45 a.m. BW Community Arts School, 611 W. Bagley Road, Berea, bwcommunityarts.bw.edu

7/3

Summer STEAM in the STEAM Lab. Create techy crafts, hang out with friends and explore.

4-5 p.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org

7/6

Climb the Ledge Youth Day. Age 10-13 spend the day exploring Hinkley Reservation’s natural rocks at Whipp’s Ledges. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. clevelandmetroparks.com

Kids in the Garden. In collaboration with Let’s Grow Akron, join this program for children of all ages. Summit Lake Nature Center, 411 Ira Ave., Akron, summitmetroparks.org

7/7-9

Movie Night: Jurassic Park. 7 p.m. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, clevelandorchestra.com

7/7-8/6

Once On This Island. A wise peasant girl on a tropical island uses the power of love and the beauty of acceptance to bring together very different people. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org

7/8

Headwaters Adventure Race. Run two miles, pedal 10 miles and paddle 5 miles. Buckert Park, 4808 East High St., Mantua, portageparkdistrict.org

Family Day at the Akron Art Museum. Come enjoy the fun, inspiring artworks and overall legacy of Keith Haring through this family day experience. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org

Hunting for Grasshoppers. Learn about these abundance creatures as you hike in search of them. 2 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com

7/9

Roblox Arcade. Love Roblox? Then join this Roblox Arcade for grades 4th-6th. 2-3 p.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, westlakelibrary.org

Family Fun at the Maltz Museum: Get Crafty with Upcycle Parts Shop. Roll up your sleeves to experiment and create with materials you can reuse and reshape. 1:30 p.m. 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org

7/12

Touch-A-Bug. Nature newbie? Do insects and creepy crawlies creep you out? This program is for you! 9-10 a.m. Morgan Park, 8828 State Rt. 44, Ravenna, portagecounty-oh.gov

7/15

Akron Zoo Princess, Pirate and Superhero Day. Scavenger hunt, meet-and-greets with costumed characters and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org

Splash Day. Water sports, toys and games for everyone. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thompson Branch Library, 6645 Madison Road, Thompson, geaugalibrary.net

Playground Physics. Did you know that the playground is filled with fun physics? 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.com

7/16

Carnival of the Animals Ballet. Come see premier contemporary works such as “In Flight”, “Bring Me LIttle Water Sylvie” and more. 5 p.m. Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, loraincountymetroparks.com

7/19

River Jamboree. Grab some nets, get into the river, and discover why snakes and turtles are so fascinating. 1-4 p.m. Hidden Valley Park, 4872 Klasen Rd., Madison Twp., lakemetroparks.com

PODCASTEENS. Teens enter the PODVERSE and begin exploring the nuts and bolts of making a podcast. 2-4 p.m. Garfield Heights Branch Library, 5409 Turney Road, cuyahogalibrary.org

7/20

X-TREME Evening Adventure. Join other teens for astronomy, hike, campfire and more. 5-11 p.m. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville Twp., geaugaparkdistrict.org

7/21-23 & 7/28-30

Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. Follows your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from

New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey. French Creek Theatre, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, loraincountymetroparks.com

7/27

Mock Trial. For those who fancy themselves a young legal eagle or just want to learn about the justice system. Grades 4-6. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, rrpl.org

8/3

Bindlestiff Family Circus. Laugh one minute - gasp with wonder the next! 7 p.m. Cain Park, 14591 Superior Ave., Cleveland Heights, cainpark.com

8/10-13

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. The inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, weathervaneplayhouse.com