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Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3
Giveaway and Discount for MK subscribers!
Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3! The summer’s biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! A few new faces ...
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Don't Forget the Calendar!
Happy Thursday morning to all of my lovely subscribers!
We've got some great stuff going on. Take a look at the contest below to win tickets to see the latest Disney on Ice (Toy Story 3!). And we've got more coming up, too, like tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters! So keep reading, stay tuned and win! win! win!
I want to highlight our new Calendar feature again. See right up there on the left? Where it says Calendar? Click on it. You will see events much further ...
Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5 - Kringle's Inventionasium™
Guests will have the chance to meet Mr. Kringle's team of inventors and assist them in the development of future toys during an interactive tour of Kringle's Inventionasium™. You will be invented to visit the Brainstorming Department, I.D.I.D.I.T. Testing Facility, Grow Snow Laboratory and the Toy Engineering departments. Your visit includes a private meeting with Mr. Kringle to discuss your toy ideas and your Christmas wish list. You can have a photo taken with him in his top-secret office! Photo packages start at $13.99.
Where: Tower City CenterWhen: See website for complete schedule of dates and timesWho: FamiliesHow: Visit www.mrkringle.com to registerCost: Admission fees are $3 - $5 (plus tax)For more info: Please visit www.mrkringle.com to learn more about Kringle's Inventionasium™ and see a list of available packages
November 17th through December 4th
Wednesday, November 17 through Monday, December 19 - Polar Express
Take a ride aboard The Polar Express™! Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas – many adults choose to wear theirs, too. Please visit www.cvsr.com for complete details.
Where: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Boarding starts at 6 p.m. All trains leave promptly at 7 p.m.)Who: FamilyHow: Tickets will be released to the General Public on October 4th at 6 a.m for online purchase.Cost: Tickets are $35 per person, ages 1 and up. If your child is under 1, and can be held on your lap, you do not need to purchase a ticket for them. There is a $2 processing fee per ticket.For more info: www.cvsr.com
Friday, December 3 through Saturday, December 4 - Gifts Galore Family Gift Making Fai
Haven't you always wanted a "One Stop Shop" for all your holiday gifts? Stop by The Children's Museum of Cleveland for our family gift making fair. Choose from six "grandma approved" holiday gifts that your family can personalize. Projects include Drawstring Bags, Wooden Picture Frames, Fleece Pillows, Paper Mache Bowls or Potpourri Pouches to make and decorate.
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show up!Cost: Craft fee: $2/project
Friday, December 3 through Saturday, December 4 - Gifts Galore Family Gift Making Fai
Haven't you always wanted a "One Stop Shop" for all your holiday gifts? Stop by The Children's Museum of Cleveland for our family gift making fair. Choose from six "grandma approved" holiday gifts that your family can personalize. Projects include Drawstring Bags, Wooden Picture Frames, Fleece Pillows, Paper Mache Bowls or Potpourri Pouches to make and decorate.
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show up!Cost: Craft fee: $2/project
Friday, December 3 - Family Movie Night at the Museum
Grab your PJ's and a pillow and make your way to The Children's Museum of Cleveland for a fun packed movie adventure. Enjoy the entire Museum during extended hours from 5 to 8pm! Your family can also make a craft, enjoy a late night snack, and go on a scavenger hunt during the movie.
Where: Children's Museum of ClevelandWhen: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamilyHow: Just show upCost: All activities included FREE with paid admission or Museum membership.
Saturday, December 4 through Sunday, December 5 - Breakfast with Santa with Santa's Workshop
Santa visits with the children at breakfast, and is available for pictures in his sleigh.
New this year, children ages 2 - 11 can build a wooden toy at Santa's Workshop, as made popular at Country Lights!
New this year, children ages 2 - 11 can build a wooden toy at Santa's Workshop, as made popular at Country Lights!
Where: Lake Metroparks FarmparkWhen: 9:00 AM (almost a 10:30am seating)Who: The whole familyHow: Reservations requiredCost:*Farmpark members need to call to receive discount.
- Ages 2 - 11, $11 for children (includes toy)
- Ages 12 and over, $14
- Children younger than 2 are free,or an optional baby meal available for $3.
- Farmpark members receive a discount on this program*.
For more info: Other dates available: 12/11-12 and 12/17-23 www.lakemetroparks.com
Saturday, December 4 - Kids Workshop: Picture Frame
Home Depot workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: All Home Depot storesWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 to 12 with an adultHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.homedepot.com
Saturday, December 4 - Sugar Plum Workshop
Sugar Plum Workshop is a community event where children (age 2 and up) make holiday gifts for their teachers, family and friends. The gifts which kids can make, ranging in cost from $.25 to $3.50, include such presents as key chains, ornaments, candles, pet gifts, cookie-mix-in-a-jar, bird houses etc. No need to sign up. Bring your friends and neighbors.
Where: Fellowship Hall of Plymouth Church (2860 Coventry Rd. corner of Coventry and Drexmore)When: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 2 and upHow: Just show upCost: Varies
Saturday, December 4 - Tinsel Town - A Holiday Celebration for Families
Holiday Crafts / Pictures with Santa / Hot chocolate bar / Cookie decorating
All proceeds benefit community engagement and education programs at PlayhouseSquare. Tinsel Town is hosted by PlayhouseSquare’s young professionals organization, PlayhouseSquare Partners.
Where: PlayhouseSquareWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Ticket requiredCost: Family Four Pack: $40, Adult: $8, Child: $14
For more info: www.playhousesquare.org
Saturday, December 4 through Sunday, December 5 - Holiday Open House
With the Holidays upon us once again, it's time for trains around the Christmas tree and Holiday Villages! Listen to live music by the “Eire Heights Brass Ensemble” from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Santa Claus will be at the Museum from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Have your child’s face painted by “Face Painting by Katie” from Noom - 3pm
Where: Western Reserve Model Railroad MuseumWhen: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (10am-5pm on Sunday)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Admission is FREE, donations are accepted and appreciatedFor more info: www.wrmrrm.org
Saturday, December 4 - Build and Grow Clinic: Train Caboose
This is part one of a three part Train kit! Go back next week to build a new piece of the train! Lowes "Build and Grow" clinics offer a free wooden project, apron, goggles, a project themed patch and a merit certification on completion of the project.
Where: Participating Lowes locationsWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Register online, the first 50 kids to register and be present at the store at 10am will receive a kit, aprons and goggles.Cost: FREEFor more info: www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
Saturday, December 4 - Student Friends Meeting
We’re looking for some good friends who love the library! Kids in grades 1 through 6 make crafts, enjoy snacks, play games and help with library programs.
Where: Willowick LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Grades 1-6How: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: 440-943-4151
Saturday, December 4 - Teddy Bear Tea
Parents and/or grandparents! Bring your tots and teddies to this special event. Children may dress up and bring their favorite doll or teddy bear. Enjoy sweet treats and lemonade. Paid registrations due by November 29.
Where: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, Shaker HeightsWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Parents and/or grandparents and toddlersHow: Registration requiredCost: $5/fam(4); $2/addl personFor more info: 216-491-1360
Sunday, December 5 - Holiday Circlefest in the SDC
Join us for our yearly extravaganza festival. All day, children will learn about rocks and minerals and make and take a polished stone necklace. Come and enjoy all of the hands-on activities in the Discovery Center. All visitors welcome!
Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryWhen: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Sunday, December 5 - The 21st Annual Toy Soldier & Fairy Godmother Holiday Show
Enrich your holiday with tradition and join Tower City’s own Toy Soldier and Fairy Godmother in a celebration of holiday magic! Music, dancing and storytelling will delight with special appearances from Rudolph, Frosty, Raggedy Ann & Andy, the princess, and this year introducing…Martel! The show is approximately 30 minutes followed by a “Meet & Greet” with the Toy Soldier, Fairy Godmother & their friends.
Where: Tower City, Grand Staircase, Level 1When: 1:00 PM (and 3pm (also 12/12 & 19))Who: FamilyHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.towercitycenter.com
Sunday, December 5 - Holiday CircleFest 2010
Start off the holiday season with a trip to the 17th Annual Holiday CircleFest. It’s the perfect way to experience University Circle, free of charge. From 1:00-5:30 p.m., more than 20 of University Circle’s renowned museums, gardens, galleries, churches, and schools open their doors and offer an afternoon of activities, food, and shopping.
There is so much going on, we can't list it all here! Check out their website for a full rundown of events
Where: University CircleWhen: 1:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.universitycircle.org
Sunday, December 5 - Santa's Workshop - Duck Tape Luggage Tag
Make holiday gifts for friends and family.
Where: Michael's, BeachwoodWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and up with an adultHow: Just show up, while supplies lastCost: FREEFor more info: www.michaels.com
Sunday, December 5 - Santa's Workshop - Tree Ornament
Make holiday gifts for friends and family.
Where: Michael's, BeachwoodWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and up with an adultHow: Just show up, while supplies lastCost: FREEFor more info: www.michaels.com
Monday, December 6 - Great Books for Kids
Every Kid’s life should be filled with books – at home, at school, and anywhere they travel. Great Books for Kids presents recent, high quality publications for kids of all ages- and their families. The Youth Services Department of Cuyahoga County Public Library recommends you consider these titles. Students in grades K-10 and their parents are invited to please come hear Leslie Molnar, Youth Services Selection Supervisor, talk about our Great Books!
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Grades K-10How: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: Register here
Tuesday, December 7 - "WE ARE FAMILY" Karaoke Night
Be the star you are on Seekers professional stage with our karaoke jukebox to back you up!
Kid's chicken tender meal deal with parent entree purchase.
Kid's chicken tender meal deal with parent entree purchase.
Where: Seekers Coffee House & Cafe
9443 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060When: 6:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 440-255-JAVA
Tuesday, December 7 - Polar Express at the library
Children ages 3-8 and their families are invited to join us for our annual Polar Express celebration. We will be reading the classic children's story, singing songs, playing games, and making a special craft.
Where: Garfield Heights LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Children ages 3-8 and their familiesHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: Register here
Wednesday, December 8 - Grandparent's Night Craft
Children, ages 3-8, and a grandparent or senior friend can come to the library for a fun night of activities and a craft.
Where: Mayfield LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Ages 3-8 with a grandparentHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: Register here
Thursday, December 9 - Ohio Music with Mar
Music with Mar. is a class where a caregiver and a child participate together in musical activities which enhance the four main areas of development-cognitive, social, motor and language. A good music foundation, as well as an all around good academic foundation, is laid through the use of well thought out lyrics and movements.
Where: Advent Lutheran Church in SolonWhen: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (also a class at 6:15pm. Kids come in your pj's!)Who: Children under 5 and their parentsHow: Just show upCost: $7 per family (not per child)For more info: email Nicole for more info
Thursday, December 9 - Christmas Storytime
Join us for a fun Santa story and craft.
Where: Willoughby Hills LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: For families with children under 6 years oldHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: 440-942-3362
Thursday, December 9 - A Very Dinosaur Christmas
Everything is more fun with dinosaurs! Celebrate the holiday season with fun crafts, activities and stories. You’ll have a roaring good time!
Where: Willoughby LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: 440-942-3200
Thursday, December 9 - Trim-A-Tree
Decorations, cookies and holiday hearts! Families of all ages are invited to start the season off right with holiday songs, stories, games and crafts. Trim-A-Tree to decorate our children's area, and to take home!
Where: Warrensville LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Families of all agesHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: Register here
Sunday, December 4 - Santa's Workshop - Reindeer Ornament
Make holiday gifts for friends and family.
Where: Michael's, BeachwoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and up with an adultHow: Just show up, while supplies latCost: FREEFor more info: www.michaels.com
December 4th through December 9th
Saturday, December 4 - Anime/Manga Club
Join our club “Willoughby Otaku” as we watch, discuss, and comment on anime and manga. Refreshments!
Where: Willoughby LibraryWhen: 1:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: 440-942-3200
Tuesday, December 7 - Just for Teens - Surprise Tuesdays
Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in on Tuesdays for a surprise activity which may include crafts, games and more!
Where: Mayfield LibraryWhen: 3:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Just show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, December 7 - Teen Craft
This December learn how to make your own star or snowflake ornament! This is a free program, and all materials will be provided.
Where: Independence LibraryWhen: 3:30 PMWho: TeensHow: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: Register here
Wednesday, December 8 - Teen Gaming Club
Joins us for Wii open play of such favorites as Supersmash Brothers Brawl, Bloom Blox and more! Bring your Wii controllers, your mad skills and your fast thumbs!
Where: Independence LibraryWhen: 3:30 PMWho: TeensHow: Registration not required, though appreciated.Cost: FREEFor more info: Register here
Wednesday, December 8 - Japanese anyone?
Every Thursday in the Lee Road Teen room, stop by for conversational Japanese lessons.
Where: Coventry Village LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Thursday, December 9 - Just for Teens-Anime Manga Club
Otaku or not, you'll have fun! Watch anime, discuss your favorite shows and books, and more.
Where: Mayfield LibraryWhen: 3:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Just show upCost: FREE
December 11th through December 31st
Saturday, December 11 through Sunday, December 12 - Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a delicious meal, holiday crafts for kids, a visit with Santa and a small animal program. Breakfast buffet options include scrambled eggs with cheese, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage, waffles with maple syrup, fruit smoothies, bagels, orange juice, coffee and milk.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and RainForest, breakfast takes place in the RainForestWhen: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (also on 12/18 and 12/19)Who: FamilyHow: Reservations are required. Please call 216-635-3300 to reserve your spot.Cost: Adults: $22.50, Children, 3-11: $18.50, Children 2 and under: Free, Prices include Zoo and RainForest admission.For more info: www.clemetzoo.com
Saturday, December 11 through Sunday, December 12 - Breakfast with Santa
Reservations are required and can be made starting Monday, November 1, by calling. This event may sell out, so make your reservations early.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, The RainforestWhen: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (also on 12/18 and 12/19)Who: The whole familyHow: Call 216-635-3300 to make a reservationCost:
- Adults: $22.50
- Children, 3-11: $18.50
- Children 2 and under: free
For more info: www.clemetzoo.com
Saturday, December 11 - Teen Anime Afternoons
Do you enjoy watching anime movies and drawing with friends? Join us for fun and snacks!
Where: Willowick LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Grades 6-12How: Registration requiredCost: FREEFor more info: 440-943-4151
Sunday, December 26 through Thursday, December 30 - Toy Workshop at Farmpark
Children ages 2 - 11 can build a wooden toy with an elf at Santa's Workshop!
Where: Lake Metroparks FarmparkWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 2-11How: Just show upCost: Farmpark admission + $2 per toyFor more info: website
Monday, December 27 - World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Live
Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th consecutive season with their dazzling "4 Times the Fun" World Tour. The tour will stop at Quicken Loans Arena for two games on December 27th. The Harlem Globetrotters are known for wholesome family entertainment that has provided lifetime memories for generations of fans.
Where: Quicken Loans ArenaWhen: 2:00 PM (and 7pm)Who: FamilyHow: Tickets are on sale now at The Q Arena Box Office, by phone at 1-888-894-9424, online at www.theQarena.com or at Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart stores.Cost: Tickets are priced at $19.00, $26.00, $33.00, $47.00, $60.00, and $147.00 (Courtside)For more info: Countdown of 85 moments of the team's storied history can be found here
Friday, December 31 - New Year's at Noon!
Can’t wait until midnight to ring in the New Year? Join us for our annual New Year's at Noon! celebration. Explore the Extreme Mammals exhibit with Museum educators, participate in a fun, hands-on activity, and make a craft to take home. Count down to noon in the planetarium with a special show. Apple juice for toasting, a light snack, and bubble wrap noisemakers will be provided. Space is limited, so make your reservations early.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Reservations requiredCost: Members: $5 (under 16) and $7 (16+); nonmembers; $7 (under 16) and $10 (16+)For more info: Register here
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