Grab & Go Kids Planner

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. We want to hear from you!

Family Friday Night: Nocturnal Animals

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks Nature Center, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
Why Go: Learn about the Metroparks' nighttime residents, including a live owl
Price: Free

Robotix 3.0

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library , 1491 Chagrin River Road, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Explore the world of LEGO Mindstorms and learn how to teach a robot tricks
Price: Free, for ages 11-13 – register here

Splat the Cat NOOK Adventure

Where/When: , 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: The NOOK color ebook reader will be used for a storytime with Splat the Cat
Price: Free

Autumn Hayrides

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot, 1-5 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Take a 30-minute, tractor-pulled ride through the forest
Price: $3 – call 440-473-3370 by Thursday to reserve a space

Three-Acre Corn Maze

Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weather permitting) through Sunday
Why Go: Have fun negotiating the twists and turns of a corn maze
Price: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 2-11