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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Hillcrest Patch helps you find fun things to do with your family
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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!
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Gates Awesome Teens – School Supply DIY
Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday
Why Go: Add crafty touches to pens, pencils, notebooks and locker gear
Price: Free – to register, click here
Family Friday Night: Pond, Marsh & Stream
Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, 7:30-9 p.m. Friday
Why Go: See who lives in or near the water by the nature center on an easy 1-mile hike
Price: Free
Meet the Critters
Where/When: Petco, 24001 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, 1-2 p.m. Satuday
Why Go: Mystery event will feature a surprise animal guest
Price: Free
August Insects
Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Rogers Road parking lot, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Search the meadows for insects, including praying mantis and assassin bugs – for adults and teens
Price: Free
Spot Visits Us!
Where/When: Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Storytime featuring a visit from that lovable dog, Spot
Price: Free
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