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Events This Week
March 23, 2025 - March 30, 2025
This Week Navigation
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 23
Open Studio
March 23
Open Studio days provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities.
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Orchids: Love in Bloom at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Plan the perfect parents' night out at Orchids: Love in Bloom at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Stroll the vibrant displays of orchards and take pictures in front of the love-themed photo spots and more.
March 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
BAYarts Sensory Yoga Experience
March 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Unwind and recharge with a gentle, grounding and restorative yoga class in the newly renovated BAYarts Sullivan Family Auditorium under the instruction of Rita Beckstrom.
March 23 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Universe of Wonder
March 23 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Exhibit highlights include educational displays, interactive sky tours, a planet-builder experience and family activities.
March 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 24
Storytime with Letter Girl
March 24
Join our library superhero, Letter Girl, for preschool and kindergarten alphabet adventures!
March 24 - March 25
Spring Break Adventure: Wild Ohio Explorer
March 24 - March 25
Each day is packed with interactive activities, guided hikes, and hands-on lessons about local flora, fauna, and geology.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp: Kent Recreation Center
March 24 - March 28
For those in grades K-6 who need a fun and safe place during the break.
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp at Peak Potential Therapy
March 24 - March 28
A recreational speech therapy camp with fun, adventure and activity, where every child with a disability can be successful.
March 25
Music & Movement
March 25
Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
March 25
March 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 24 - March 25
Spring Break Adventure: Wild Ohio Explorer
March 24 - March 25
Each day is packed with interactive activities, guided hikes, and hands-on lessons about local flora, fauna, and geology.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp: Kent Recreation Center
March 24 - March 28
For those in grades K-6 who need a fun and safe place during the break.
March 26 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 26 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp: Kent Recreation Center
March 24 - March 28
For those in grades K-6 who need a fun and safe place during the break.
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp at Peak Potential Therapy
March 24 - March 28
A recreational speech therapy camp with fun, adventure and activity, where every child with a disability can be successful.
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
March 24 - March 28
Daily themes for K-5 including Spring Scientists, Rocks Rock!, Crafty Creatures and more.
March 24 - March 28
Out of School Fun Days
March 24 - March 28
Kids can focus on their homework, make new friends, build social skills and create happy memories they'll always remember.
March 27
Homeschool Book Club
March 27
Homeschoolers ages 8-12 join weekly meetings to read together, discuss, and have fun.
March 27
March 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp: Kent Recreation Center
March 24 - March 28
For those in grades K-6 who need a fun and safe place during the break.
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp at Peak Potential Therapy
March 24 - March 28
A recreational speech therapy camp with fun, adventure and activity, where every child with a disability can be successful.
March 28
March 28
March 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
March 24 - March 28
Spring Break Camp: Kent Recreation Center
March 24 - March 28
For those in grades K-6 who need a fun and safe place during the break.
March 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spring Discovery Days
March 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, interactive discovery carts and more!
March 29 @ 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Orchids: Love in Bloom at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
March 29 @ 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Plan the perfect parents' night out at Orchids: Love in Bloom at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Stroll the vibrant displays of orchards and take pictures in front of the love-themed photo spots and more.
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