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Family Weekend Wonders
Stop by the Lakewood library today for the Family Weekend Wonders program. The theme this weekend is I Dig Dinosaurs! Programs feature stories, crafts and music. No registration needed.
Madison Branch – 3:00 PM
Main Library – 2:00 PM
Filed under Cleveland Area Kids Events, Crafts, Free, Storytime, Weekend Events
Hand Feed a Chickadee – Last Day!
Today is the last day to hand feed a chickadee at the Brecksville Nature Center. The Center will provide a handful of sunflower seeds and instruction from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Filed under Cleveland Area Kids Events, Free, Weekend Events
Saturday, January 30th
Cowboy Steve
Cuyahoga County Library – North Royalton Branch
10:00 AM
Sing along with Cowboy Steve! Cowboy Steve is an entertaining, interactive performance that is fun for the whole family. Cowpoke attire is encouraged. You can register by phone, 440-237-3800.
Hand Feed a Chickadee
Brecksville Nature Center
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Would you like to hand feed a chickadee? The Nature Center will provide a handful of sunflower seeds and instruction.
Little Heights: A Literacy Program
Cleveland Heights/University Heights – Lee Road Library
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Participate in literacy-based play activities for families with children ages 2-5. No registration is required.
Musical Seussical Storytime
Cleveland Heights/University Heights – Lee Road Library
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mix and jingle with some of your favorite Seuss characters. Enjoy a musical number and a Dr. Seuss classic.
Max and Ruby by Rosemary Wells
Barnes & Noble – Woodmere Location
11:00 AM
Stop by to enjoy an activity and story about the characters Max and Ruby.
Disney Perfect Princess Party
Disney Store at Great Northern Mall
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Princesses can attend wearing their favorite gown while they experience the Royal Princess Lesson Plan to include learning about princess posture, the perfect curtsy and the royal wave. The event will end with a princess parade around the store. Young princes will be able to color while their sisters learn. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 440-734-2300 for more information.
Dinosaur Dig
Childrens Museum of Cleveland
12:30 Pm – 1:30 PM
Learn all about dinosaurs with your family! Learn about extinction and uncover the mysteries of dinosaurs buried deep beneath the earth. Take home your very own special dinosaur creation. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $5/person in addition to Museum admission. For children 3 and older. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Call 216-791-7114 x22 to register or for more information.
Family Fun Movie Day
Lorain County Library – North Ridgeville Branch
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Feel free to bring a pillow and a blanket to enjoy the movie based on Cornelia Funke’s book Inkheart. Free popcorn and beverages will be provided.
Family Winter Movie
Lorain County Metroparks – Vermilion River Reservation
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come dressed in your pajamas to spend a lazy winter afternoon in front of the fireplace. Watch a childrens movie while enjoying complimentary popcorn and refreshments.
Ice Carving Fun
Legacy Village
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Watch as simple blocks are turned into shimmering frozen sculptures. The annual ice carving demonstration will feature professional ice sculptors from Elegant Ice Creations. Live hourly demonstrations will be held starting at 2:00 PM and ending with the 7:00 PM demonstration on the stage between California Pizza Kitchen and Bar Louie. Bring your camera and get a photo of yourself with a special dinosaur sculpted entirely out of ice. Weather permitting, youngsters can also enjoy making snow people on the lawn. For more information, please call Legacy Village at 216-382-3871.
Kindermusik!
Cuyahoga County Library – Orange Branch
2:30 PM
Registration is required for this fun learning experience for ages up to 18 months. www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Kindermusik! 19 months – 3.5 years
Cuyahoga County Library – Orange Branch
3:30 PM
Join kindermusik of Cleveland for musical fun and learning. Registration is required. www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Filed under Cleveland Area Kids Events, Crafts, Storytime, Weekend Events
Story Time!
Monday, January 25th
Lapsit Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
9:30 AM
Songs and rhymes for children 6-24 months old.
Toddler Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
10:15 AM
Silly dancing, rhymes and stories for ages 2-3 1/2.
Pajama Party
Cuyahoga County Library
Beachwood Branch
7:00 PM
Stories, rhymes and songs suitable for children ages 5 and under (caregiver must be present). No registration required.
Tuesday, January 26th
Lapsit Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
9:30 AM
Songs and rhymes for children 6-24 months old.
Toddler Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
10:15 AM
Silly dancing, rhymes and stories for ages 2 to 3 1/2.
Wednesday, January 27th
Preschool Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
10:15 AM
Stories, songs and rhymes for ages 3 1/2 to 5.
Katy and the Big Snow
Barnes and Noble
Crocker Park
10:30 AM
Katy the snowplow is waiting for her chance to help. When it isn’t snowing, Katy doesn’t have much oppportunity to shine. A blizzard blankets the city and everyone is relying on Katy.
Winter Family Storytime
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Solon Branch
7:00 PM
Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to this fun filled evening of stories, songs and activities. No registration required.
Thursday, January 28th
Lapsit Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
9:30 AM
Songs and rhymes for children 6-24 months old.
Toddler Storytime
Westlake Porter Library
10:15 AM
Silly dancing, rhymes and stories for ages 2 to 3 1/2.
Storytime with Ms. Margo
Barnes and Noble
Eton Collection
11:00 AM
Enjoy stories, crafts and songs for toddlers and preschoolers.
Nature Tales Story Time in the Eleanor Squire Library
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Children ages 6 and under (with an accompanying adult) are welcome to enjoy songs and stories of secret gardens, runaway bunnies & firefly magic. Stay for a craft afterwards. Free with garden admission, no registration required.
Let’s Sing and Dance!
Westlake Porter Library
3:00 PM
Enjoy this fun session of singing and dancing for ages 2-6.
Filed under Cleveland Area Kids Events, Crafts, Free, Storytime
Princess & Prince Ball
The Princess & Prince Ball scheduled for 12:00 sold out so quickly that the Lorain County Metroparks decided to also offer a 3:00 Ball. Call 1-800-LCM-PARK or register online to reserve a spot!
Saturday, January 23rd
Princess & Prince Ball
Lorain County Metroparks – Rose Cafe in Lakeview Park
www.metroparks.cc
3:00 PM
Come dine and dance with the princesses and princes from everyone’s favorite children’s movies. The princesses and princes will visit with all the children while they eat. Come dressed as your favorite storybook character. Must pre-register and pay $10.00 at the door per person (children 2 and under are free).
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Monday, January 18th
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 256 – 1404
Free Admission on Monday, January 18th!
Stop by the Nature Center for fun activities for the whole family. Activities include a challenging scavenger hunt and an easy craft.
Lake Farmpark Discovery Days
Free admission for children ages 2-11 with a paid adult
Children can participate in hands-on activities throughout the day in addition to the regular daily Farmpark activities. Activities include making ice cream, bread, clay, hand-dipped candles and snowshoeing. Watch sheep shearing and learn the art of roping from a real cowboy! You can even pot a plant to take home.
Artist for a Day
North Olmsted
The $6.00 studio fee includes a free 6 inch sub for each painter. There will be a prize wheel to spin for a chance to win gift certificates.
Filed under Cleveland Area Kids Events, Crafts, Deals
We are Moving
We are preparing to move to a new location. The new site is keeping us very busy so we have not been able to prepare a list of weekend activities. We hope to post events for Monday, 1/18 by Saturday. Stay tuned…we will update you soon! Thanks!
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Pat Catans January 30th
Make it and Not take it Valentine’s Cards
12-5pm
Put a smile on someone’s face and brighten their day.
Make a Valentine’s Day Card and leave it at the store.
The store will forward it to a local nursing home for someone to enjoy.
Filed under Cleveland Area Kids Events, Crafts
Barnes & Noble -Crocker Park January Events
January 15th
Friday Morning Storytime -The Very Hungry Caterpillar
10:30 AM
January 20th
Wednesday Morning Storytime — Tooth Fairy
10:30 AM
January 22
Friday Morning Storytime – - Chaucer’s First Winter
10:30 AM
January 27
Wednesday Morning Storytime — Katy and the Big Snow
10:30 AM
January 29
Friday Morning Storytime — Stormy Weather
10:30 AM
Filed under Storytime
