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Hey, everyone! I keep hesitating to use the fall pumpkin logo... it can't be that time yet! But walking about the grocery store and seeing all of the winter squash and pumpkins for sale, I realize it is time. Plus, this newsletter contains October events! Crazy!
Giveaway
We added a last minute giveaway after publishing last week's newsletter! You can enter for a chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to the I-X Piston Power Show here. Contest ends Thursday, September 29 at 12 p.m. Follow us ...
National Costume Swap Day™
Febreze Partners with MK to Participate in National Costume Swap Day™ Events Across the Country
Throughout October, Febreze has partnered with Macaroni Kid to participate in National Costume Swap Day™ events and Macaroni Kid Cleveland East will be at one, too!
Where: Cooperative Nursery School at Heights Christian Church (back entrance), 17300 Van Aken Boulevard
When: Saturday, October 8, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
How: This event is open to the public, and the rules are simple. Bring your clean, complete children’s Halloween Costumes, and exchange them for "new" ones at no charge.
That’s it! If you don’t have a costume ...
Macaroni Kid Play Date!
At Whole Foods Market Cedar Center
With school back in session, what are your plans for the little ones?
The first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., Macaroni Kid Cleveland East is teaming up with Whole Foods at Cedar Center for a play date!
Last month's event was a huge success! With a lovely space for children to play, come and visit with other parents and enjoy a snack and a beverage, courtesy of Whole Foods. There will also be snacks for the kids: Three Sisters cereals and juice or a yogurt drink ...
World Festival Day at the Rock Hall
Win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum!
This fall season the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to once again host the World Festival, an annual event that celebrates ethnic diversity in greater Cleveland. The World Festival will take place in the Rock Hall’s Main Lobby on Sunday, October 9 from Noon to 4 p.m.
The event is FREE, however paid admission is necessary to tour the Rock Hall's exhibits. (That's why we are giving away tickets! See below!)
The greater Cleveland area is a rich mosaic of ethnic ...
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October 1st through October 5th
Saturday, October 1 - PETITTI'S Fall Festival
Fun for the entire family.......Enjoy kid's crafts, entertainment, goodies and more!
Where: Petitti's Garden CentersWhen: n/aWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, October 1 - Doggone Safe
A certified dog trainer shows children how to be safe around dogs. No dogs will participate in this presentation.
Where: Eastlake LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Register by calling 440.942.7880Cost: FREE
Saturday, October 1 - Barnyard BBQ Bash
A fun evening event on the farm for the entire family!
Activities include: S’mores and songs around the campfire, Horse-drawn wagon, Carriage rides, 3-acre corn maze, Balloon twisting with Swifty the Clown, Face painting, Swifty's Farm Ohio's largest indoor balloon art sculpture, Live music, Animal demonstrations, Door prizes Chinese auction, Pony rides, 50/50 raffle, Roping with Cowboy Ben, Music provided by 1330 AM WELW, Square dancing
Where: Lake Metroparks FarmparkWhen: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: For reservations: 440-256-2122 or [email protected]Cost:
- 18+ ($25)
- 2 - 17 ($10) R
- eserved table for 10 ($250) C
- atered reserved table for 10 ($500)
- Under 2 (Free)
For more info: www.lakemetroparks.com
Sunday, October 2 - Family Fall Funfest
An exciting family event with activities for children of all ages. Proceeds benefit Family Connections! Events in the past Included: Games, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Jungle Terry, Balloon Twisters, Rocket Car Rides, Food & More!
Where: Shaker Family Center at 19824 Sussex Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122When: n/aWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE Admission with FREE hands-on activities!
Wednesday, October 5 - Macaroni Kid Play Date at Whole Foods
The first Wednesday of each month, Macaroni Kid Cleveland East is teaming up with Whole Foods at Cedar Center for a play date!
With a lovely space for children to play, come and visit with other parents and enjoy a snack and a beverage, courtesy of Whole Foods.
There will also be snacks for the kids: Three Sisters cereals and juice or a yogurt drink.
And you don't want to miss the giveaway! Each month Whole Foods will provide a bag of goodies from the store to give to one lucky attendee!
Where: Whole Foods cafe, Cedar CenterWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Little ones and caregiversHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
September 30th through October 6th
Friday, September 30 - Children's Yoga
Yoga is a lifelong learning activity that children can use to help them focus their energy, reduce stress and build concentration. Join Zenworks Yoga (Cleveland's youth yoga studio) for an afternoon of breathing, bending, posing and lots of fun so that you can be rejuvenated.
Where: Solon LibraryWhen: 3:15 PMWho: Ages 5-10How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Friday, September 30 - Third Annual Outdoor Movie Night at Lomond Field "How to Train Your Dragon"
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join your neighbors to enjoy a crisp fall evening watching “How to Train Your Dragon” projected onto the backstop of the softball field.
In this story, a hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed. With 2 Oscar nominations, this is a movie you and your family won’t want to miss! (Rain date Saturday, October 1, 2011)
Where: Softball field behind Lomond School, Shaker HeightsWhen: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (movies starts at dusk)Who: Families (all minors must be accompanied by an adult)How: Just show upCost: Suggested donation: $3 per person (to cover licensing fees), $10 max per family Concessions (drinks, pizza, popcorn) will available for purchase ($1 each)
Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 16 - Swifty's Balloon Farm: Life-size Balloon Sculpture Exhibit
Swifty’s Balloon Farm, Ohio’s largest indoor balloon art sculpture exhibit, returns for a third year. This year's theme is Farming in the Early 1800s. Featured will be a covered wagon pulled by horses, pioneers, Native Americans, a wigwam, and more. The exhibit, the brainchild of the popular Swifty the Clown, is a life-size farm-themed walk-through display made up of only – you got it – balloons! Assembly of this display, made up of more than 20,000 balloons by Master Balloon Artists, takes 220 man-hours.
Where: Lake Metroparks FarmparkWhen: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show upCost: The exhibit is included with regular Farmpark admission.For more info: For more information, call (440) 256-2122 or 800-366-3276. For pictures of past events, click here
Saturday, October 1 - Read to King
Enjoy reading with a furry friend! King is certified with Therapy Dogs International and loves to listen to stories. Bring a favorite book or choose one of the library`s many dog-friendly titles. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot, and make a bookmark while you wait.
Where: Shaker Heights Main LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Grades K-12How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, October 1 - Free Craft for Kids: Honeybee Hive
Guaranteed to create a buzz among kids, this made-to-hang honey hive is swarming with worker bees!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., BeachwoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Please visit here for more information.
Saturday, October 1 - ABC and 123, School Days!
We'll be reading the favorite new picture books of our Barnes & Noble children's staff. This is your chance to be introduced to future classics that you don't want to miss.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, October 1 - Best New Picture Books Day!
We'll be reading the favorite new picture books of our Barnes & Noble children's staff. This is your chance to be introduced to future classics that you don't want to miss.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, October 1 - Hershey Children’s Garden Fall Weekend Activities
Children join in to play and learn – Games feature Leaf Races OR the Harvest Board Game.
Where: Cleveland Botanical GardensWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: Free with Garden admission
Saturday, October 1 - Shaker Heights Fire Department Open House
Enjoy refreshments, kids activities, station and fire truck tours, fire safety trailer, plus review of home escape plans and fire safety related information, such as proper installation of smoke detectors. The Health Department will also be on-hand providing seasonal flu shots. Bring the whole family and have fun while learning to be safe. Don't forget to bring a camera-there will be plenty of photo opportunities.
Where: Shaker Heights Fire House No 1, 17000 Chagrin BlvdWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Sunday, October 2 - Half Pints Sundays: Batty for Apples
Go batty for apples with Alice! Join us for a Half Pints Sundays activity and make a yummy Apple Bat. Plus, learn all about apples, the different variaties and flavors, where they come from, and why they are good to eat.
Where: Whole Foods Market, WoodmereWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Half Pints ages 5-10 are encouraged to attend our Half Pints Sundays activities. Parents are required to stay with kids but are welcome to enjoy lunch in the cafe while the kids play.How: Just show upCost: FREE
Monday, October 3 - Outer Space Drawing Lab
In the Outer Space Drawing Lab, our inspiration comes from the latest photographs available. Participants enter the world of a science laboratory as they create a mixed media drawing with vivid color that resemble the movement of planets, asteroids and comets in outer space. Participants draw their own ideal universe on a large scale and bring home their own beautiful work of art.
Where: Beachwood LibraryWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Grades 2-5How: Just show upCost: FREE
Monday, October 3 - Nintendo DS Game Nights
Bring your Nintendo DS and any linkable games to the library for the opportunity to play with other kids like you! Must have a DS, but games are not required.
Where: Willoughby LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Register by calling 440.942.3200Cost: FREE
Tuesday, October 4 - Fall Storytime Cafe/Tree Tale Tellers
This week, Storytime Cafe will be joined by the Tree Tale Tellers from Holden Arboretum for autumn stories and fun. Playtime and an additional storytime follow.
Where: Orange LibraryWhen: 10:00 AMWho: 5 and underHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, October 4 - Holden Arboretum Tree Tale Tellers
Join the Holden Arboretum`s Tree Tale Tellers when they present a fun, fall program featuring tree-related stories with school-age appropriate activities.
Where: Shaker Heights Library, Bertram Woods BranchWhen: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Grades K-5How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Tuesday, October 4 - Game Night with Playmatters
Game Specialists from Playmatters will show you how to play a variety of fun and unique games. Try Wavelength, Quarto, Quirkle, Blokus, Penitago and more! Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawings for door prizes.
Where: Orange LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Grades 4 and upHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Thursday, October 6 - Thursdays with Ms. Margo
Ms. Margo leads this group with stories, songs and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BoulevardWhen: 11:00 AMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Thursday, October 6 - Lights On Afterschool
Stop by the Teen Homework Center to complete an activity celebrating Lights On Afterschool!
Where: South Euclid-Lyndhurst LibraryWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: School ageHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
September 30th through October 5th
Friday, September 30 - Yoga for Teens
Yoga is a lifelong learning activity that teens can use to help them focus their energy, reduce stress and build concentration. Join Zenworks Yoga (Cleveland's youth yoga studio) for an afternoon of breathing, bending, posing and lots of fun so that you can be rejuvinated.
Where: Solon LibraryWhen: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PMWho: Agse 11 and upHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, October 1 - SmashCon11: The Tournament
Think you've mastered Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Test your skills against other gamers in this county-wide tournament for teens in 6th-12th grade. The top 2 brawlers from each site will advance to the final championship in North Olmsted on November 12th. @ill it be Link? Meta Knight? Pikachu? Bring it to SmashCon 11 and own your bragging rights. Are you game? Or game over?
Where: Solon LibraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Monday, October 3 - Manga Mondays
Consider yourself an otaku? Even if you don’t, but love anime & manga, every first Monday of the month you can join the club where we preview great anime on the big screen, discuss our favorite manga, and more.
Where: South Euclid-Lyndhurt LibraryWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Monday, October 3 - Homecoming Makeover Night
Get a makeover for Homecoming night from Caroline Brodzinski of Shear Reflections. She will do hair, make-up and nails.
Where: Willoughby Hills LibraryWhen: 6:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Register by calling 440.942.3362Cost: FREE
Tuesday, October 4 - Outer Space Drawing Lab
In the Outer Space Drawing Lab, our inspiration comes from the latest photographs available. Participants enter the world of a science laboratory as they create a mixed media drawing with vivid color that resemble the movement of planets, asteroids and comets in outer space. Participants draw their own ideal universe on a large scale and bring home their own beautiful work of art.
Where: South Euclid-Lyndhurst LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, October 4 - Saving For College
Learn how to make saving for college easy and affordable! A representative from College Advantage, Ohio’s 529 savings plan, will be here to explain the program.
Where: Willowick LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Register by calling 440.943.4151Cost: FREE
Wednesday, October 5 - What You Need to Know About College Financial Aid
Andrea Tracy from LEAF will give students in grades 11 and 12, and their parents, information on financial aid for college.
Where: Willoughby LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: Grades 11 and 12How: Register by calling 440.942.3200Cost: FREE
October 7th through October 9th
Friday, October 7 - MOVE~PLAY~DANCE
First Friday Fun Days - Shake Your Sillies Out!
Early Childhood Educator Rique Sollish will lead these sessions that encourage parents and kids to play and move to music and rhythm. Pack a lunch and stay and play for awhile!
Where: Family Connections at Coventry, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1st Friday of each month)Who: Parents or care-givers with kids old enough to enjoy a semi-structured session of movement, dance and interactive play!How: Just show upCost: Coventry Drop-in fees applyFor more info: 216-321-0079
Saturday, October 8 - PETITTI'S Fall Festival
Fun for the entire family.......Enjoy kid's crafts, entertainment, goodies and more!
Where: Petitti's Garden CentersWhen: n/aWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, October 8 - Saturday Storytime Adventure!
Join us every week at the Winnie the Pooh stage for new picture books as well as old favorites, along with a craft and a treat.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, October 8 - SAT Practice Test
Do you need help preparing for the SAT? The Princeton Review will be here to assist you for FREE! The first session will be a full length practice test and the second session will be a review of your results. Sat Oct 8 12-4 pm (Practice Test) Thu Nov 3 6:30-8 pm (Review Session)
Where: Eastlake LibraryWhen: 12:00 PMWho: TeensHow: **You must register for each session** Call 440.942.7880Cost: FREE
Sunday, October 9 through Monday, October 10 - Corn and Pumpkin Harvest Weekend
Experience activities that highlight the sights, smells, and tastes of various corn and pumpkin harvest activities!
Participate in a variety of hands-on harvest activities and see demonstrations of antique farm equipment showing how corn was harvested.
Where: Lake Metroparks FarmparkWhen: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show upCost:
- General, $6
- Ages 60+, $5
- Youth 2 - 11, $4
- Younger than 2, Free
- Farmpark members, Free
For more info: For a full list of activities, click here
Sunday, October 9 - Half Pints Sundays: Witches and Wizards Day
Half Pints are always encouraged to come in costume but today is a special day! We'll be celebrating our inner wizards and witches with a fun, simple cooking class featuring yummy (and healthy) sand-'witches' and wizard punch.
Where: Whole Foods Market, WoodmereWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Half Pints ages 5-10 are encouraged to attend our Half Pints Sundays activities. Parents are required to stay with kids but are welcome to enjoy lunch in the cafe while the kids play.How: Just show upCost: FREE
Macaroni Plays
My Little Pony
When evaluating an app for kids, I look for two elements; first, can my child use the app by themselves, and second, is there a fun way my child and I can play with the app together. My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day from Ruckus Media and Hasbro gets a big “yes” on both counts.
My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day is primarily a storybook with two reading modes. In the “read to me” mode, the app reads the story and highlights the words ...
Resale Events
Fall Kids Resale & Vendor Event - Seven Hills ECPTA - This sale is open to the public; do some “raking away” and turn those totes of clothing into cash! There will be a free large item area to display items such as these. Great deals and bake sale for shoppers! Visit website for more information.
Where: Hillside Middle School, 1 Educational Parkway, Seven Hills, OH 44131 (off Hillside Road)
When: Saturday, October 1st 2011
How: Taking table reservations now! $25 table reservation for resale & vendors
Cost: $5 early bird admission 8–9 ...
Cleveland Kids Events
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Have a great weekend in Cleveland!
Jenny
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