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Macaroni Kid News
Outdoor Fun
This week's newsletter includes a few family-friendly outdoor events. Looking for something fun to start off the weekend? The Lake Erie Crusher's Opening Day Extravaganza will be fun for the whole family!
If your little one is fan of Thomas the Tank Engine, you might want to check out Day Out With Thomas which starts this weekend!
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Summer Camps
Fun in Northeast Ohio!
Looking for a fun, local summer camp? Check out the great camps listed in the Summer Camp Guide!
Bay Lane's Summer Kids Club
Bricks 4 Kidz
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Great Lakes Science
PlayhouseSquare Broadway Summer Camp
The Galvin Therapy Center
The National Basketball Academy
Register now, before it's too late!
Friday, May 18 - Lake Erie Crushers Opening Day Extravaganza
Where: All Pro Freight Stadium, 2009 Baseball Boulevard, AvonWhen: 7:05 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Purchase tickets online, by calling 440-934-3636 or at the All Pro Freight Stadium ticket office.Cost: General Admission (Lawn): $6.00, Home Box (Row 3-9): $9.00, Field Box (Row 1 & 2): $14.00, Terrace Tables (4 seats): $64.00/table, Club Level: $18.00For more info: www.lakeeriecrushers.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Hy-5K
Where: Hyland Software, 28500 Clemens Road, WestlakeWhen: Registration: 7:00AM, 5K: 9:00AM, 1 Mile Walk: 9:05AMWho: Runners/WalkersHow: Visit www.hermescleveland.com for registration information.Cost: Preregistration (entries must be received by May 16) - Children 12 and under: $10, 5K/1 Mile: $20. Race day registration: Children 12 and under: $10, 5K/1 Mile: $25.For more info: www.hermescleveland.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Bike for Beck
Where: Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Road, LakewoodWhen: Please see the registration site for the full time schedule.Who: Everyone is welcomeHow: Register in advanceCost: 1/2 Mile Bike Parade: $5.00, Bike for Beck 12 Mile Tour, 25 Mile Tour or 60 Mile Tour: $40.00.For more info: www.beckcenter.org
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Saturday, May 19 - International Learn to Fly Day
- Free "Young Eagles" flights for ages 8-17!
- Discovery Flights for adults at reduced prices.
- Buy a seat in a B-25 or Navy SNJ
- Airplane displays and vendors
- Free live entertainment by Fenderjet
Where: Lorain County Airport, 44050 Russia Road, ElyriaWhen: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Visit the Learn to Fly day website for more details.Cost: Admission is free
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Saturday, May 19 - Family Fishing Day
Where: Start at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center and then head to Lake Erie to do some real fishing!When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Families with children ages 5 and up.How: Register in advance, (440) 871-2900.Cost: $7/person; $35/family of 5 or moreFor more info: www.lensc.org
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Wednesday, May 16 - Preschool Beach Bunch: Trees
Where: Rose Cafe, Lakeview ParkWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children with an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.metroparks.cc
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Wednesday, May 16 - Let's Sing and Dance!
Where: Westlake Porter Public LibraryWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children ages 2-6 with an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.westlakelibrary.org
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Wednesday, May 16 - Wednesday Morning Storytime: What's That Noise, Little Mouse? by Stephanie Stansbie
Where: Barnes & Noble, Crocker ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Children with an adultHow: Just show upCost: Free
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Wednesday, May 16 - After School Supersize Terrific Tissue Butterflies
Where: Brook Park LibraryWhen: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Children with an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.org
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Thursday, May 17 - Garden Sprouts: Rainforest
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, AvonWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children 3-5 years old with an adult companion.How: Pay admission at the door.Cost: Admission to conservatory is $2 - children 42" and under are free.For more info: www.metroparks.cc
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Thursday, May 17 - Twinkle Tots
Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Bay VillageWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Babies and up with an adult caregiver (children should be able to sit for about 15 minutes).How: Tickets go on sale on the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.Cost: 1.00 per person including infants.For more info: www.lensc.org
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Thursday, May 17 - Popcorn & Pages
Where: Medina LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: TweensHow: Register in advanceCost: FreeFor more info: www.mcdl.info
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Thursday, May 17 - Twilight Treats
Where: Independence LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Ages 2 to 5 with an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.com
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Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20 - Cinderella (The Enchanted Edition)
Where: TrueNorth Cultural Arts, French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Avenue, Sheffield VillageWhen: Friday and Saturday: 7:30PM, Sunday: 3:00PMWho: FamiliesHow: Purchase tickets online.Cost: Tickets are $12.50 purchased in advance and $15 the day of the performance.For more info: www.metroparks.cc
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Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20 - Family Weekend Wonders: Who is in the Zoo?
- Friday: 10:30am - 2:00pm - 7:00pm
- Saturday: 10:30am - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Sunday: 2:00pm
Where: Lakewood Main LibraryWhen: n/aWho: FamiliesHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.lkwdpl.org
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Friday, May 18 - Preschool Nature Kids: Wildflowers
Where: Kopf Family Reservation, Avon Lake Public LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Preschoolers ages 3+ with an adultHow: Call 1-800-LCM-PARK to register.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.metroparks.cc
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Friday, May 18 - Friday Morning Storytime: Randy Riley's Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen
Where: Barnes & NobleWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Children with an adultHow: Just show upCost: Free
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Saturday, May 19 - SMILE WITH ME! 5K Run & 1M Family Walk
Where: Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Road, StrongsvilleWhen: 1 Mile Family Walk: 8:45AM, 5K: 9:15AMWho: Everyone is welcomeHow: Please visit www.hermescleveland.com for registration information.Cost: 5K & 1M - $20 for mail and online (processing fee applies) by May 12th, $25 thereafter and on Race Day. Family - Mail in Only: $50 for a family of up to 4 ($10 for each additional child) by May 12th - $60 thereafter and on Race Day ($12 for each additional child)
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Saturday, May 19 - 6th Annual Chalk Art Festival
Where: Main Street Medina (stop at the Gazebo to register)When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: All participants must sign up at the official table near the Gazebo to compete for prizes.Cost: Admission is freeFor more info: www.mainstreetmedina.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Spring Early Childhood Playgroup
Where: Fairview Park LibraryWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Ages birth - 5 with an adult.How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: Saturdays at 10 AM from Mar. 10 - May 19 (No playgroup Apr. 21).
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Saturday, May 19 - Saturday Lapsit Storytime
Where: Westlake Porter Public LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMWho: For ages Birth to 24 months with a caregiver.How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.westlakelibrary.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Stunt Squadron
Where: Playmatters, AvonWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Children ages 5 to 11How: Call (440) 937-7773 to reserve your spot.Cost: $5.00 per childFor more info: www.playmatterstoys.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Twinkle Tots
Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Bay VillageWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Babies and up with an adult caregiver (children should be able to sit for about 15 minutes).How: Tickets go on sale on the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.Cost: 1.00 per person including infants.For more info: www.lensc.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Stellar Stars
Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Bay VillageWhen: 12:00 PMWho: Ages 2 and up with an adultHow: Pay at the front desk.Cost: 2.00 per personFor more info: www.lensc.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Connecting for Kids Saturday Playgroup
Where: Westlake Porter Public LibraryWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Children with an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.westlakelibrary.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Brick Builders Club
Where: Westlake Porter Public libraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: For ages 6 to 13 only please, no younger siblings.How: Register online at www.westlakelibrary.org.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.westlakelibrary.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Game Day and Chess Play
Where: Parma-Snow LibraryWhen: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Everyone is welcomeHow: Register in advance.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Crushers vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Where: All Pro Freight Stadium, 2009 Baseball Boulevard, AvonWhen: 7:05 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Field level box seats, home box seats, and lawn tickets are available nightly and can be purchased online, by calling 440-934-3636 or at the All Pro Freight Stadium ticket office.Cost: General Admission (Lawn): $6.00, Home Box (Row 3-9): $9.00, Field Box (Row 1 & 2): $14.00, Terrace Tables (4 seats): $64.00/table, Club Level: $18.00For more info: www.lakeeriecrushers.com
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Sunday, May 20 - Annual Children's Fishing Derby
Where: Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation, BereaWhen: Ages 4 to 8: 9 am to Noon, Ages 9 to 15: 1 to 4 pmWho: Children ages 4 to 15 with an adultHow: The event is rain or shine, no advanced sign-ups. Registration is on the day of the derby only. Please go to the big tent when you arrive. Live bait is provided. Participants should bring a rod, tackle and a cooler with ice to store their “catch of the day.” A limited number of loaner fishing rods will be available for children who do not have their own.Cost: Free admission and bait.For more info: www.clemetparks.com
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Sunday, May 20 - Sunday Under the Stars
The program starts with a demonstration of how our planetarium really is a “magical” place for our youngest visitors and then explore a special subject of interest for all ages. Conclude with a look at what’s going on in the sky tonight.
Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay VillageWhen: 11:00 AM (Also at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm)Who: All agesHow: Pay admission at the desk. First come, first serve.Cost: $2.00 per personFor more info: www.lensc.org
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Sunday, May 20 - Crushers vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Where: All Pro Freight Stadium, 2009 Baseball Boulevard, AvonWhen: 5:05 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Field level box seats, home box seats, and lawn tickets are available nightly and can be purchased online, by calling 440-934-3636 or at the All Pro Freight Stadium ticket office.Cost: General Admission (Lawn): $6.00, Home Box (Row 3-9): $9.00, Field Box (Row 1 & 2): $14.00, Terrace Tables (4 seats): $64.00/table, Club Level: $18.00For more info: www.lakeeriecrushers.com
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Monday, May 21 - Storytime with Miss Shar
Where: Pat Catan's, StrongsvilleWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Kids and an adult caregiverHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.patcatans.com
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Tuesday, May 22 - Free Tuesdays for Youth
Where: Great Lakes Science CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: 18 and under with an adultHow: Purchase Adult General Admission and receive a free youth admission.Cost: Adult General Admission - $14.00For more info: www.greatscience.org
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Tuesday, May 22 - Magic Show
Where: Brook Park LibraryWhen: 4:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register in advanceCost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.org
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Tuesday, May 22 - Exploration Station: Off To Work
Where: Brooklyn LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: Children ages 3 to 5How: Register in advanceCost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.com
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Wednesday, May 16 - Electric Music With Dave Young
Where: Fairview Park LibraryWhen: 3:30 PMWho: Ages 11 to 18How: Register in advanceCost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.com
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Friday, May 18 - Friday Night Chillin'
Where: Serpentini Winterhurst Arena, 14740 Lakewood Hts. Blvd, LakewoodWhen: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Pay at the door.Cost: 10.00 per person includes 2 hour session, skate rental, fun music, pizza and pop.For more info: www.icelandusalakewood.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Where: Parma-Snow LibraryWhen: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PMWho: Students in grades 6 to 12.How: Register in advanceCost: Free
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Saturday, May 19 - Mad 4 Manga
Where: Westlake Porter Public LibraryWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:45 PMWho: Students in grades 6 to 12.How: Please call (440) 871-2600 for registration information.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.westlakelibrary.org
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Monday, May 21 - Teen Volunteer Night
Where: Avon LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Students in grades 6 to 12.How: For more information, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743.Cost: FreeFor more info: www.lorain.lib.oh.us
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Wednesday, May 23 - Electric Music With Dave Young
Where: Brooklyn LibraryWhen: 7:00 PMWho: Ages 11 to 18How: Register in advanceCost: FreeFor more info: www.cuyahogalibrary.com
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Wednesday, May 23 - Wednesday Morning Storytime: Silly Doggy! by Adam Stower
Where: Barnes & Noble, Crocker ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Children with an adultHow: Just show upCost: Free
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Friday, May 25 - LEGO Fun Day
Where: Brunswick LibraryWhen: n/aWho: All ages welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.mcdl.info
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Saturday, May 26 through Thursday, May 31 - OMNIMAX Theater: Flying Monsters
Where: OMNIMAX Theater, Great Lake Science CenterWhen: 11am, 1 pm and 3 pm dailyWho: FamiliesHow: Purchase tickets at www.greatscience.org.Cost: Adults: $11.00, Seniors (65+): $10.00, Student: $10.00, Youth (2-18): $9.00 (OMNIMAX only, does not include admission to Great Lakes Science Center)For more info: www.greatscience.org
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Saturday, May 26 - Kaiser Permanente 12th Annual Eagle Run
Where: Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road, AvonWhen: Registration - 7:15am, 5-Mile Run - 8:30am, 5K Run/Walk - 8:30am, 1-Mile Kids Fun Run - 10:00amWho: Everyone is welcomeHow: Pre-register online by May 23 or register the day of the race.Cost: Pre-registration (by May 23 at 10 am): 5-Mile & 5K - $20 (includes hat, ticket, & t-shirt),
1-Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 13 & under) - $10 (includes ticket & t-shirt). Race Day Registration: 5-Mile & 5K - $25, 1-Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 13 & under) - $15.For more info: www.hermescleveland.com
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Saturday, May 26 - Lowes "Build and Grow": Ice Cream Truck
Where: Most Lowes LocationsWhen: 10:00 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
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Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, May 27 - Free Red, White & Blue Keychains
Where: Pat Catan's North RidgevilleWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Everyone is welcomeHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.patcatans.com
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Saturday, May 26 - Family Music & More: Movie Night - Air Bud: World Pup
Where: Lakewood Main Library, 15425 Detroit Avenue, LakewoodWhen: 7:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: www.lkwdpl.org
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