WHAT´S HAPPENING

what’s happening along the trails. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge Twp., geaugaparkdistrict.org. FREE

Senior Hike. A great way to enjoy your Portage Parks with a group. Noon-1 p.m. Towner’s Woods Park, 2264 Ravenna Road, Kent, portageparkdistrict.org. FREE

4/7

Coffee with the Birds. Learn how to attract birds to your backyards and how to identify them. 9-10 a.m. French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, loraincountymetroparks.com FREE

4/8

Adult Egg Hunt. After-hours adult-only egg hunt where you will find hidden eggs and revel in live music. 6-9 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo. org. $35-40

4/12

Spring into Nature. Wander around scenic Quail Hollow Park looking for signs of spring with a Naturalist. 6-7:30 p.m. 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, starkparks.com. FREE

4/14

Senior Saunter. Come for a stroll as we enjoy nature as it is turning green again. Noon-1:30 p.m. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org

5/8

Wildflower Walk. Traverse the trails in the fields and floodplains in search of wildflowers. 3-4:30 p.m. Indian Point Park, 12951 Seeley Road, Leroy Twp., lakemetroparks. com

3/25

World Water Day. An international event celebrating all things H2O.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. West Creek Reservation, Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Drive, Parma, clevelandmetroparks.com FREE

3/25-26

Buckeye Alpaca Show. Come see these amazing animals compete for Champion Status and find special gifts for your loved ones. Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, buckeyealpacashow.com

3/29 & 4/12

Bingo & Bubbles! Each ticket includes sparkling wine, charcuterie board and bingo. 6 p.m. Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, 16965 Park Circle Dr., Chagrin Falls, sapphirecreek.com. $48

4/2

Medina Railroad & Toy Show. Come browse a wide variety of trains, planes, toys and collectables. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, conraddowdell.com

4/12

Boomer Bash West: Disco Inferno. It’s time to dust off your best disco duds. 4:30-7 p.m. LaCentre, 25777 Detroit Road, Westlake, northeastohioboomer. com. $10

4/15-16

Native American Cultural Education Weekend at Hale Farm & Village. Highlights the rich histories and cultures of Native peoples from our region and the state of Ohio. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, wrhs.org

4/22

Earth Day Festival. Earthfriendly exhibits, family fishing derby, food, and more. Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville, medinacountyparks.com. FREE

4/23

Spring Fling. Visit with lambs, ducklings and bunnies, watch the flock get sheared, see sheep-herding demonstrations, and more. Noon-4 p.m., The Spicy Lamb Farm, 6560 AkronPeninsula Road, Peninsula, thespicylamb.com

4/26

Primavera: Spring Wine Dinner. Experience a five-course gourmet meal paired with awardwinning Gervasi wines. 6-8:30 p.m. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, gervasivineyard. com. $95

4/27-30

Geauga County Maple Festival. Four days of fun, food and “everything maple.” Chardon Square, 111 E. Park St., maplefestival.com

4/29

Herb-N-Handmade Fair. Local vendors sell homegrown herbs, plants and handmade products. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Vermillion River Reservation, 51211 N. Ridge Road, Vermillion, loraincountymetroparks.com. FREE

TUESDAYS

Lunchtime Lecture at The Cleveland Museum of Art. First Tuesday of the month, join curators, scholars and other museum staff for a talk on objects on display. Noon. 11150 East Blvd., clevelandart.org. FREE

3/24

Dinner with a Slice of History. Sandra Durbin joins the International Women’s Air & Space Museum to explore her groundbreaking career as the first Black female Air Traffic Controller in the U.S. Navy. 6-7:30 p.m. 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland, iwasm.org. $27

3/27

Redefining Work and Retirement. For those 50+ interested in reinventing their career or lifestyle. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, divi.geaugalibrary.net. FREE

4/13

Backyard Habitat: Food Workshop. Learn about the food chain of native species and the best plants to have to attract and provide nourishment to native wildlife. 6-7 p.m. Sippo Lake Park-North, 5712 12th St., Canton, starkparks.com. FREE

4/20

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Learn about research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. 7-8 p.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org. FREE

4/24

Retirement: Making Your Money Last. Learn investment strategies to last throughout your retirement. 7-8 p.m. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, smfpl.org. FREE

4/26

Coffee with a Curator. Join Associate Curator Dr. Jeff Katzin for coffee and a conversation about artist Keith Haring and the works currently on view. 10-11 a.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org. $0-12

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