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May 16, 2023

May 2023 Kid

Check out these family-friendly things to do in May including Memorial Day

Check out these family-friendly things to do in May including Memorial Day parades, touch-a-truck events, farm fun and more!

MONDAYS

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

TUESDAYS

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

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

Kid's Summer Time Book Club. Ages 5-12. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 6/13-7/25. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., barberton.lib.oh.us

WEDNESDAYS

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

FRIDAYS

Adapted Fridays on the Farm. Visit the new lambs. For those who are sensory sensitive. 4-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com

Lakewood Front Porch Concert Series. Free, live music in a welcoming environment. 7 p.m. Lakewood Public Library, lakewoodalive.org

SATURDAYS

STEAM Team Saturdays. On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, children, ages 5-11 discover the wonder of S.T.E.A.M. 12 p.m. Akron Children's Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org

SUNDAYS

Sensory-Friendly Jump. A more relaxed experience with modified safety measures and reduced sound. 6-7 p.m. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 31500 Viking Pkwy., Westlake, skyzone.com/westlake

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

May 22

Astronaut Bootcamp Week. Enjoy space and astronaut activities all week long. Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina, mcdl.info

May 23

Pinecrest Play Days – Superhero and Princess Day. A free event ideal for parents, caregivers and kids. Celebrate all things magical and superhero! Invite their friends and join us for a sweet time. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pinecrest. Register Here.

Kids Dig! Fossils & Paleontology. Hands-on experience for children, ages 6-11, interested in history and science. 6-8:30 p.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org

May 24

Art for Homeschool Families. Learn about the life of Louis Fuertes, an American ornithologist and how to draw a bird using colored pencils. 2-3 p.m. Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., wadsworthlibrary.com

May 25

Teen Art Club. Printmaking, layering imagery, jewelry, clay, mixed media, and more. 4-5:30 p.m. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St. West, Peninsula, peninsulaartacademy.org

May 26

Night Sky Viewing. Observe the night sky through telescopes. 8-11 p.m. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, geaugaparkdistrict.org

June 2

Falls Fire Showdown. Family-friendly event where firefighters from around the region will compete in a relay challenge to determine who is the best of the best. 5-10 p.m. Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, cityofcf.com

June 3

Monster Jam Stadium Tour. The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans. 7-9 p.m. FirstEnergy Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, feldentertainment.com

Kids Day of Safety and Play. Summer reading kick-off, KidArt, physical fitness challenge, touch-a-truck and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mainstreet Medina, mainstreetmedina.com

May 25-29

Blossom Time Festival. Enjoy carnival games, food, rides, hot air balloon launch, live music and Memorial Day parade in Chagrin Falls. Downtown Chagrin Falls, cvjc.org

May 26-29

Berea Rib Cook-Off. A family-friendly environment with a picnic-style atmosphere. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds,164 Eastland Road, Berea, 440-234-5181, berearib.com

May 27 & May 29

Memorial Day at Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market. Visit more than 1,000 indoor and outdoor vendors. 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, hartvillemarketplace.com

May 27-29

Free Passenger Fare for Active Military and American Veterans. Receive free passenger fare aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass Island. millerferry.com

May 29

Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony & Car Show. Parade at 10 a.m. from Green High School. Ceremony is at 12 p.m. at Green Veterans Memorial Park. Picnic and Car Show begins at 12:30 p.m. at John Torok Community Center. cityofgreen.org

Mentor Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. Parade begins at Heinen's parking lot at 8850 Mentor Ave. at 9:30 a.m. and follows Mentor Avenue to Hopkins Road to Mentor Cemetery. cityofmentor.com

Avon Lake Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The parade will be held at 10 a.m. with a ceremony following at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. avonlake.org

Warrensville Heights Memorial Day Parade. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., cityofwarrensville.com

North Ridgeville Memorial Day Parade. Parade will depart from the Senior Center and conclude at the Ranger Stadium. 9:45 a.m., nridgeville.org

Tallmadge Memorial Day Parade & Service. Begins at 30 Wright Road, heads towards Tallmadge Circle and ends at the cemetery. 9:30 a.m., tallmadge-ohio.org

Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast. All you can eat. 7-11 a.m. Sharon Center UMC, 6407 Ridge Road, sharoncenterumc.org

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