Events and Sensory-Fun for Families

MONDAY-SATURDAY

Winter Woodland. Beautiful artwork made by Monarch Center for Autism students using inspiration from winter animals & imagery. Through 2/15. Eton, 28867 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, etonchagrinblvd.com

MONDAY & THURSDAY

Victory Athletics Fitness Program. Provides coaching, training and guidance to children and young adults dealing with mental, physical and emotional disorders. Through 3/27. 5 p.m. Victory Gallop, 1745 N. Hametown Road, Akron, victorygallop.org

WEDNESDAYS

Therapeutic Art Series. A board certified art therapist will lead you through art experiences that focus on using art media for expression and self awareness. Grades 7-12. Through 3/15. 9-10 a.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com

SATURDAYS

Parent/Child Yoga. Introductory class that incorporates music, story-telling and games in a relaxing, fun environment. Ages 5-8. Through 3/4. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Beyond Words, 6048 Royalton Road, N. Royalton, beyondwordscenter.org

SUNDAYS

Sunday Circle. Children gain positive experiences in group activities while receiving one-on-one attention. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friendship Circle, 27900 Gates Mills Blvd., Pepper Pike, friendscleveland.com

Therapeutic Riding. Horseback riding lessons for individuals with special needs. Chasing Hope Equestrian Center, 17393 Whitehead Road, Lagrange, chasinghopeequestriancenter.org

2/7

Helping Your Special Needs Child Navigate Teen Temptations. Experts will empower you to have conversations and support your children in navigating these situations. 6:30-8 p.m. Julie Billiart Schools, 4982 Clubside Road, Lyndhurst, juliebilliartscchool.org

2/10-12 & 3/10-12

Respite Weekend. A great way for firsttime campers to gain a short overnight experience. Geared toward children with disabilities ages 6-17. Akron Area YMCA Rotary Camp 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, gotcamp.org

2/11

Adapted Storytime. Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. 11 a.m. Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., euclidlibrary.org

2/27

Sensory Friendly Story Time. Especially for children on the autism spectrum or those with sensory integration challenges. 6:30-7 p.m. Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., wadsworthlibrary.com

3/1, 3/14 & 3/25

Connecting for Kids Resource Fairs. Resources for families with concerns about their youth. March 1: Tri-C Eastern Campus, Highland Hills. March 14: Lorain County Community College, Elyria. March 25: Don Umerley Civic Center, Rocky River. connectingforkids.org

3/4-6

Inclusion Days at the Akron Zoo. Wear orange for free admission and celebrate March DD Awareness Month. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org