Looking for things to do with kids on Cleveland's east side that are free in October? You've come to the right place! Here are 10 kid-friendly and family-friendly events this month in Cuyahoga and Lake County that are absolutely free. Click on the links for more information:
📚 Storytime at Whole Foods Market
Join University Heights Library at Whole Foods Market at Cedar Center South for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Bring the entire family to enjoy books, music, and fun at this monthly storytime. For preschoolers of all ages. Tuesday, October 2
🎨 First Free Saturday at MOCA
People of all ages can explore one of Cleveland's cultural anchors, engage with the exhibitions on view, and take part in family-friendly workshops or activities. Guided tours are also available for adults. With three different exhibition seasons each year, MOCA Cleveland, Northeast Ohio's only contemporary art museum, is always changing. Come explore! Open to everyone. Saturday, October 6
🖼️ CMA'S Open Studio for Families
Join us in our new Make Place for drop-in art making. Each week features a new art idea for families to explore. Families of all ages. Sunday, October 7
🍿 Movie Night at The HUB: A Cat in Paris
Families can enjoy popcorn while watching "A Cat in Paris," an Oscar-nominated film about a feline living a double life in France’s capital. At Mentor High School. Rated PG. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Wednesday, October 10
🚀 Tour NASA Glenn Research Center
Glenn tours are a unique blend of education and entertainment. Visitors can explore America’s research facilities and see where scientists and engineers develop propulsion, power and communication technologies for NASA’s aeronautics and space programs. Tours are open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Saturday, October 13
🚒 Firehouse Friends
Join our friends from the Mentor Fire Department for stories and songs. Meet the local firemen. Find out what it's really like to be a fireman. Open to all ages. Each time kids attend the “Firehouse Friends” story time will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win lunch with the firemen in December. All ages. Thursday, October 18
🚧 Willowick Special Needs Lego Club
This LEGO Club is specifically for children with special needs. We provide the Legos, you provide your imagination! All ages welcome! Saturday, October 20
💬 Marvel vs. DC: Superhero Showdown
It’s like March Madness for superheroes. Kids can find out who the best comic-book character is by pitting them against each other in a superhero tournament. Enjoy snacks while completing brackets. Earn raffle tickets as you go. One lucky player will win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. Ages 9-12. Wednesday, October 24
🔭 Hunt of the Month: Bats
Bats help us by eating pesky bugs. Look around the CanalWay Center for the 20 bats we have hidden. Bats of Ohio spend the fall and winter months hibernating or migrate to southern caves. All ages. Every day in October.
🐰 Pocket Pets: Tales and Trails
Presented by the Lake Humane Society, children will be assigned a 15-minute reading slot with a featured (and adoptable) small animal and handler. Space is limited to children ages 7 and up so register early to book your small furry reading buddy! Ages 7 and up. Thursday, October 25
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