October Family Calendar

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October 2008

One Day at a Time

October Pick Your Date
October One Day At A Time
October Go Any Time

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Pick Your Date

Healthier Ever After. Through Oct. 5. Once upon a time, children traveled through the Fitness Forest learning all about exercise and nutrition. Children must maneuver through the make-believe forest overcoming obstacles as they exercise their bodies and learn health facts in a fun, playful manner. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $6 adults, $7 younger than 12. 216-791-KIDS.

Corn Maze. Through Oct. 12. Wind your way through a three-acremaze at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.Encounter the multitude of twists and turns throughout the maze as you try to make your way through to the end, encountering fun farm trivia questions and character cutouts as you go. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road , Kirtland. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children, free younger than 2. 440-358-7275.

60th Apple Butter Festival. Oct. 11-12. Sixty years of tradition simmers in copper kettles right before your eyes. Enjoy arts and crafts, music and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton. $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12, free younger than 6. 440-834-1492.

Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival. Oct. 11-12. Two-hour van tours showcasing four of Ashtabula County’s covered bridges throughout the festival. In addition, festival will include crafts, demonstrations, antique cars, a quilt show and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. $4 admission, $10 tours. 440-576-3769.

Ghosts of Burton Tour. Oct. 18, 25. Meet historical characters, discover the legends of Burton’s past and explore the cemetery. Enjoy a few ghost stories, too. 6:30 (sharp)-9:15 p.m. Park in Berkshire High School parking lot. Meet in front of Goodwin House Bed & Breakfast, 14485 N. Cheshire St., Burton. $18. 440-834-5050 or write GhostsOfBurton@hotmail.com.

w Timbertots: Going Batty. Oct. 19, 21, 22. Ages 3-5 years with adult. Join Nora the Explorer to find out what makes bats such amazing creatures. 2-3 p.m. Sunday, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Eldon Russell Park, 16315 Rapids Road, Troy Township. www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Haunted Wagon Ride. Oct. 19, 26. Learn about some of nature’s creepy-crawlies. Costumes welcome. 1-4:30 p.m. Woods Edge Parking Area, Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield. Free. 440-286-9516.

One Day At A Time

Saturday 4
Squarecrows on Parade. Join a scarecrow building contest, farmers market and other promotions. Historic Chardon Square. Free. 440-285-2525.

Mesopotamia Fall Heritage Days. Come see skilled artisans at work. Amish and Yankee crafters in period costume will perform live demonstrations of 1800s homemaking. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mesopotamia Town Hall, routes 534 and 87, Mesopotamia. Adults $2, younger than 12 free.

Native American Indian Demonstration. Event includes a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn maze and other fall activities. Noon-5 p.m., demonstrations occur at 1 and 3 p.m. Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road, Mesopotamia. 440-693-4000.

Thursday 9
w Toddler Time: Exploring Autumn. Ages 1-2 with adult. Explore autumn’s beauty along wetland and meadow. Strollers preferred. Fully wheelchair accessible. 10-11 a.m. Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge. www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Families with Food Allergies. Every second Thursday of the month, The Olive and the Grape hosts an informative meeting. Gain insight and information about all aspects of allergies from various speakers. This is a great opportunity to gain support and share ideas. 7-8:30 p.m. The Olive and the Grape, 7355 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. 330-405-8708.

Saturday 11
Wolf Awareness Day. Make tracks to the zoo, where kids will have a howling good time with wolf-themed special activities from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Zoo hours are 10-5. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. $10 adults, $6 ages 2-11, free younger than 2 and zoo members. 216-661-6500 or clemetzoo.com.

Healthy Baby Fair. Northeast Ohio’s premier baby fair returns with a day full of family-oriented fun. Enjoy baby Olympic races, dads’ diaper races, how-to speakers, a maternity fashion show with a free gift tote for the first 250 pregnant women. Stop by for a free photo in a Soap Box Derby car. Bring the whole family for health screenings, physician consultations and referral to health care sources. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. John S. Knight Convention Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Free.

Wednesday 15
Meet the Author: John Kachuba. Meet author John Kachuba, author of Ghosthunting Ohio, and learn about some local folklore. 7:30 p.m. Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison. Free. 440-428-2189.

Saturday 18
Pioneer Day: Step Back in Time. Learn pioneer housekeeping, soap making, candle dipping and old-fashioned games. Event includes a petting zoo, hayrides, a corn maze and other fall activities. Noon-5 p.m. Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road, Mesopotamia. 440-693-4000.

Sunday 19
SimchaPalooza and 14th Annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Take part in an opportunity to plan any type of celebration. Meet vendors from the entertainment, invitation and hospitality industries as well as photographers, event planners and more. Event also showcases a Mitzvah Market Place, tabletop showcase and silent auction. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sammy’s at Legacy Village, 24723 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. Free. 216-468-0195.

Kids Mask-Making Workshop. Learn how to combine found objects to create spectacular works of wearable art. All participants will design extravagant masks using feathers, jewels, paint and more. Masks will be ready to take home that day and can be added to any outfit for a special Halloween costume. 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $15 plus admission. 216-791-KIDS.

Tuesday 21
A Monster Halloween. Hear stories and songs about friendly monsters and make a mask so you can be one, too. 7 p.m. Eastlake Public Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake. Free. 440-942-7880.

Thursday 23
Happy Halloween. Enjoy making holiday crafts and reading Halloween stories. Be sure to wear a costume. 7 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, Willoughby. Free. 440-942-3200.

Saturday 25
Chili Con Comedy Improv Troupe. Everyone who loves improv will enjoy the wit and humor of this show. 8 p.m. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. $15. 440-951-7500.

Thursday 30
Building Literacy Skills in Children. Participate in an informative seminar that focuses on the unique literacy needs of children and provides tutors with strategic approaches to promote success. Program includes contact information for agencies that need volunteer tutors and placement assistance as needed. 5:30-8:30 p.m. The American Red Cross Building, 3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-436-2116.

w Sweet Tooth. Grades K-5. Candy lovers are invited to hear spooky stories and make an edible craft. 7-7:45 p.m. Children’s Theater, Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Free. 440-257-8811.

Go Any Time

Museums

Hallefarm at Penitentiary Glen Reservation. This professionally designed and installed, educational, interactive exhibit highlights the “hey-days” of Hallefarm and demonstrates land-use changes over time. The exhibit explores the Halle family summer estate, from historic local agricultural trends to the present-day, 400-acre natural area preserved by Lake Metroparks. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road , Kirtland. Free. lakemetroparks.com.

Australian Adventure. See all your favorite Aussie animal friends, including kangaroos, wallabies, cockatoos, kookaburras and koalas. Hop aboard the Boomerang Express to tour Australian Adventure’s eight acres of animals and fun. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland. $10 adults, $6 children age 2-11. 216-661-6500.

Short & Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood. This exhibit draws from the Society’s extensive collections of costumes, toys, fine art, furniture and photographs to address America’s evolving attitude toward youth from 1740 to 1960, and will focus on children’s dress, playtime, organized recreation, education and spiritual upbringing. Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland. Admission. www.wrhs.org/index.php/homepage or call 216-721-5722.

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