March CA lenDAR

Mess Makers. Park the stroller and wander over to learn, play and explore creation stations designed with the messiest kids in mind. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org

Pediatric Safe Sleep Workshop. Join a pediatric sleep consultant to explore common sleep challenges and learn five practical sleep tips for children. 10:30 a.m. Green Branch Library, 4046 Massillon Road, Uniontown, akronlibrary.org

Club Sippy Cup. This preschool and toddler dancing event will feature music, dancing, parachute play and more. 11 a.m. Hudson Library, 96 Library St., hudsonlibrary.org

Campus Life: Teens. Food, games, and conversations that matter to teens.

6:30-8:30 p.m. That Place for Teens, 1480 Pearl Road, #10, Brunswick, thatplace4teens.com

Middle School Makers. A club for middle schoolers who love to create, craft, explore and discover. 7 p.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., kentfreelibrary.org

Pathfinders. Children in grades K-2 discover and try new ways of doing things. Through 3/27. 4-5 p.m. Chardon Branch Library, 110 E. Park St., divi.geaugalibrary.net

Afterschool Spot for Teens & Tweens. Video games, board games, snacks and more. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Coventry Village Branch Library, 1925 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org

Family Ceramics. Explore the use of the potter’s wheel with your loved ones. 6:30-7:45 p.m. 3/21-5/16. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org

Young Scholars’ Academy Transitional Program. For children 4-6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2022 or 2023. Through 3/28. 5:30-6 p.m. Cleveland Main Library, 325 Superior Ave., cpl.org

After School Adventures. Children kindergarten through fourth grade will explore literature, science concepts, arts, and culture through various activities. 3:15 p.m. Wickliffe Public Library, 1713 Lincoln Road, wickliffepl.org

Little Beans Story Time. Join Miss Linda for books, rhymes, and music. 11 a.m. CouchLand Coffee House, 29933 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, wicklifepl.org

Mini Movers & Music. Combination class of creative movement, music and dance games for ages 3-5. Through 3/16. 1-1:45 p.m. Orange Community Education & Recreation, 32000 Chagrin Blvd., orangerec.com

Keyboard Explorers. Engaging music class, featuring keyboard instruction and much more for ages 4-5. Through 5/25. The Music Settlement, 2610 Detroit Ave., Ohio City, themusicsettlement.org

Comic Club. All ages work in the company of others to create a page of comics, drawings, or poetry. First Saturday of each month through April. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Arts Center, 2937 W. 25th St., clevelandart.org

Spring Theatre Academy. Students will learn to think outside the box and use their imaginations to explore, create, learn and grow. Ages 3-17. Through 3/13. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, weathervaneplayhouse.com

Intro to Music Lessons. Ages 6-10 get exposure to a variety of instruments to help families decide what instruments children are most interested in. 3/25-5/27. 10-10:45 a.m. The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Dr., Cleveland, themusicsettlement.org

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

3/5

All Aboard: Riding with a Ranger. Hear stories of wildlife, nature, and the history of CVNP. 12:30 p.m. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula Station, cvsr.org

Tiny Dancers. Ages 3-6 dance along with Mrs. Connie and learn about different types of dance. 11 a.m.-noon.

French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, loraincountymetroparks.com

3/7

Kite Making Workshop. Choose from various shapes and materials to make a unique kite that is all your own.

3-4 p.m. North Hill Branch Library, 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, akronlibrary.org

Preschoolers in the Garden. Explore the basic idea of a gardener with dress-up, storytime and activities. 10-11:30 a.m. Krabill Lodge, 7597 Ballash Road, Medina, medinacountyparks.com

3/10

Wild & Scenic Film Festival. These films inspire a love of nature while bringing unique perspectives to environmental advocacy, justice, and activism. 6 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, cmnh.org

3/11

Mindful Meditation for the Family. Learn to meditate together as a family in a fun and playful way. 3-3:45 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, rrpl.org

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Presented by Maltz Museum

Join us at the Maltz Museum in March for public programs connected to the special exhibition, This Light of Ours, and the museum’s core collections.

As relevant today as they were a half-century ago, more than 150 black-and-white images chronicling the Southern Freedom Movement are featured in This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement, now through April 2, at the Maltz Museum.

School groups are $3 per student (one adult chaperone free with every 10 students). CMSD schools can attend for free, plus the museum covers busing for Northeast Ohio schools with 50% or more of students on the reduced lunch program. To book a group tour, email education@mmjh. org.

To see a full schedule and to register for programs, visit maltzmuseum.org. The Maltz Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Museum is closed on Monday.

3/14

Story Time: Messy Art. Feeling creative? Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs about art, then get ready to get messy. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mogadore Branch Library, 144 S. Cleveland Ave., akronlibrary.org

3/15

Astronomy Club at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment. Ages 12+. 6:30-8 pm. 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, lensc.org

3/17

Storybook Theater. Watch some of your favorite storybooks come to life on the big screen. 11 a.m. Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, smfpl.org

3/18

Super Science Saturday: Making Materials. Discover the world of material science. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.com

St. Patrick’s Day Public Skate. Wear something green and receive free skate rental. Mentor Civic Ice Arena, 8600 Munson Road, cityofmentor.com

FAMILY THEATER TIME

FAVORITE STORY CHARACTERS COME TO LIFE: LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH!

3/10-12

The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org

3/10-26

Directed by Ren Twardzik. Talespinner Children’s Theatre, 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

3/11-12

A lively re-telling of the well-known fairytale about a brother and sister who wander into a forest where they are captured by a witch in a fantastic gingerbread house. 2 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com

3/25-26, 4/1-2 Cinderella

Cinderella Ballet dance student performances will take place in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org

3/21

Homeschool Gardening. Kid friendly hands-on garden projects to inspire your children to grow their own plants. 9:30-11 a.m. Lehman’s, 4779 Kidron Road, Dalton, lehmans.com

Magical Musical Adventures. Explore the magic of books and music. For preschoolers-1st graders with an adult. 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com

3/25

24th Annual KidShow. Entertainment, kids’ activities, snacks, prizes, costume characters and exhibitors featuring kids and family products and services. 11 a.m.6 p.m. Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, kidshowinfo.com

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

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, polyethnic mom and her daughter conraddowdell.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

Adapted Fridays on the Farm. In March, learn about maple syrup. In April, visit the new lambs. For those who are sensory sensitive. 4-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

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

3/1,

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

Inclusion Fair. Stations set up to help you and your family gain a better understanding of this valued part of the community. 1-4 p.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com

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

3/10

Inclusive Storytime and Craft. For children with disabilities and typical peers, ages 3-10. 4:15 p.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, westlakelibrary.org

3/27

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

4/7

Sensory Cinema: Hop. A theatre experience tailored to patrons with sensory processing disorders and their families. 10 a.m. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org

One Big Day for one Really Big Event! Join the fun on Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to-6 p.m. as the KidShow returns to Great Lakes Mall in Mentor (7850 Mentor Avenue). Free entertainment, kids’ activities, snacks, prizes, costume characters and exhibitors featuring kids and family products and services are all part of the 24th Annual KidShow. New this year is the Pet Zone, Camp Area and Magic Fun Spot. Returning is the” Meet the Author Corner” and Cookie Art Contest. A fun-filled day and best of all — it’s free! It’s for parents and grandparents looking for family and kid-related resources, services, and activities, also family-friendly fun. For KidShow details, along with a complete entertainment schedule visit kidshowinfo.com