Upcoming Events for Kids at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cretaceous Critters Camp-In
Friday, November 20, 7 pm through Saturday, November 21, 8 am
Spend the night with the dinosaurs! Visit old friends and make some new ones while learning about the creatures that live at the Museum.
Treat your Tiny Trekkers and Young Explorers to the Gift of Learning
November 20 or 21, “Wild Turkeys”; December 11 [...]

Take the Train to Pick Out Your Christmas Tree

Each year Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers the Christmas Tree Adventure, I’m thinking if we don’t do the Polar Express that this event might be a fun family tradition to start, especially now that we live a bit closer to the area:
Christmas Tree Adventure
10am or 11:35am, November 28th through December 13th
Ride to the Village of [...]

Holiday Musical Rainbows with The Cleveland Orchestra

PNC Holiday Musical Rainbow programs feature The Music of Chanukah, Christmas Brass Quintet, and All About Kwanzaa.
PNC Holiday Musical Rainbows are festive programs for children through age 9, featuring music of the holiday season. All tickets are $7.
The Music of Chanukah
Friday, December 11 at 10 am
Sunday, December 13 at 12:30 pm
Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance [...]

Musical Rainbow Series with The Cleveland Orchestra

The PNC Musical Rainbow Series is an ideal way to introduce children ages 3-6 to the instruments of the orchestra, one at a time. Each 30-minute program actively engages young children in learning about orchestral instruments in the intimate setting of Reinberger Chamber Hall. Programs are performed by current and former Cleveland Orchestra musicians and [...]

Polar Express Tickets Still Available

The Polar Express™ on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Climb aboard for this magical journey to the North Pole. Along the way, elves will read you the story, you will sip on hot cocoa and enjoy a cookie. After reaching the North Pole, Santa will join us for the return trip where he will give out the [...]

More Kids Events Courtesy of CoolCleveland.com

Music in the Meadow with Mo’ Mojo
Pack a blanket and bring your fam for a night of free music and activities on Wed 8/26. Experience the heat and energy of Cajun zydeco music with Mo’ Mojo. (They even play a washboard!) Lawn activities offered at 5:30PM. Music at 6:30PM. Try pre-ordering a picnic dinner.
Howe Meadow, [...]

Picnic in the Park with Verb Ballet

Verb Ballets at LINCOLN Park
August 28 & 29, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park, Tremont
Free Admission!
Picnic in the Park with Cleveland’s National Repertory Dance Company August 28 and 29!
Bring family, friends, and a picnic basket for a free night of dance under the stars. Verb Ballets returns to Lincoln Park in the Tremont neighborhood for the Annual Arts [...]

National Hamburger Festival This Weekend

I had no idea that we have a national hamburger festival taking place this weekend down in Akron. I love hamburgers! Too bad we’ll be moving this weekend and I probably won’t get to make it down there. Guess I’ll just have to make a stop at Red Robin for dinner instead!
Anyhow, I found out [...]

Special Offer for Mary Poppins in Cleveland

Summer Market: A Day on the Lake

One of my neighbors does this every year, she makes handmade jewelry. It sounds like fun so thought I’d share the info:
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Veteran’s Memorial Park 
Rt. 83 & Lake Road in Avon Lake 
10 am – 6 pm 
 
Sweet Melissa’s of Rocky River will host lunch  & dinner for guests in the Lake House 
 
…also enjoy delicious kettle corn and fresh squeezed lemonade from Woolson’s of Mt. Vernon and yummy ice cream cones from Michael’s of Avon Lake 
 
Join us for a unique, outdoor event designed with antiques, handmade goods & vintage fun right on the shores of Lake Erie 
Local Girl Gallery 
a unique selection of handcrafted artwork‐Lakewood 
Cozy Cottage Slipcovers 
custom designs‐Parma 
No. 693 
antiques, home & garden‐Columbus 
Sheila Bee Designs 
cute headbands‐Westlake 
Robin’s Egg Blue 
vintage inspired designs for your modern life‐Lyndhurst 
Pickering Hill Farms 
fabulous and fresh summer produce‐Avon 
Sew‐For‐Giving 
darling aprons‐Avon Lake 
Janet Spreen Jewelry 
Rocky River 
Bec’s Tea Nirvana 
the art & soul of tea‐Cleveland 
Greg’s Antiques 
iron pieces for your home & garden‐Kentucky 
Lake Glass by Carla 
designs with Lake Erie beach glass‐Bay Village 
Shinko’s Country Store 
primitives & antiques‐Avon 
Button Down Designs 
vintage button designs for your wrist‐Rocky River 
Better Bit of Butter Cookies 
delicious treats‐Cleveland Heights 
Lori Paximadis 
beads, metal & wire jewelry‐Fairview Park 
Crystal Moon Designs 
jewelry embellished in Lake Erie beach glass‐Rocky River 
Larson Designs 
hand‐painted wood items for you home‐Bay Village 
Mussara & Co. 
jewelry from reclaimed vintage bits‐Lakewood 
Paw Prints Pet Bakery 
yummy treats for your pet‐Chagrin Falls 
Heirloom Greetings by Shelly Louise 
vintage cards & framed art‐Rocky River 
Trees by Bec 
paintings, prints, bags & treats‐Cleveland 
Planet Green 
local and organic products‐Rocky River 
Seat of my Pants 
original fabric handbags‐Wooster 
Sunshine Couture 
designer headbands for little ladies‐North Royalton 
BAYarts 
an eclectic mix of local art‐Bay Village 
Pink Milk Studio 
collage‐Rocky River 
Studio St. Marie 
vintage hat designs‐Westlake 
Trendi Totes 
coordinating fabric handbags‐Chagrin Falls 
Butter Bee Soaps 
herbal & scented soaps‐Kipton 
Inspirational Gardens 
garden art‐Kentucky 
Paula Shutt 
painter‐Bay Village 
DCLW Designs 
eco‐chic handbag‐Westlake 
Karen Wirtz 
baked specialties‐Avon Lake 
Unforkettable 
silverware bracelets & jewelry‐Avon 
Pillows ‘N Lace 
vintage linens‐Fremont