November 28, 2008

CHRISTMAS

Amish Home Craft Shop. 16860 Kinsman Road, Middlefield. Amish Home Craft Shop Holiday Open House. A variety of handcrafted items, soaps, rugs, holiday treats, jelly baskets, gift baskets and homemade candy. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today-Saturday. Free.
Angelo's Nido Italia Restaurant. 12020 Mayfield Road, Cleveland. 216-421-0221. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; dinner: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 2008 Holiday Bazaar. Presented by La Barberia Salon & Spa. Join La Barberia, local artists and special vendors for a jump-start on holiday shopping. Also, enjoy refreshments, raffles, prizes and a guest appearance by Santa Claus. Proceeds to benefit Metro Child Life & Education. Call 216-231-7474. 2-9 p.m. today. $15.
Avon Lake Public Library. 32649 Electric Blvd. 440-933-8128 or www.alpl.org. Events are free unless noted. Holiday Arrangement. Meg Driscoll, florist at Heinen's in Avon, will help you create a decorative holiday arrangement. Bring your own scissors and small ornaments or decorations to add; Driscoll will supply the rest. Class is limited to 25. Registration required. 7 p.m. Wednesday. $25, members; $30, nonmembers.
Blossom Music Center. 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 330-920-8040 or www.livenation.com. The third annual Blossom Holiday Lighting Festival. View more than 300 individual lighting displays during a leisurely and scenic drive through the Blossom grounds. 6-11 p.m. today-Sunday and Thursday. $12 per car load ($2 discount coupon at participating Marc's). Through Sunday, Jan. 4. Closed Dec. 25 and 31.
Cleveland Botanical Garden. 11030 East Blvd. 216-721-1600 or www.cbgarden.org. Winter hours: Nov. 1 - March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays. Hershey Children's Garden closed for the winter. All other gardens remain open. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours subject to change. $3-$7.50; free, members and children under 3. Events, exhibits and programs free with garden admission. WinterShow 2008: City Sidewalks. The theme of this year's show "City Sidewalks" will conjure the nostalgic feeling of peering into downtown store windows while out with the family for a holiday stroll. Enjoy twinkling lights, magical displays and other surprises, including life-size snow domes. Gingerbread creations reflecting the "City Sidewalks" theme will be on display throughout the Garden. WinterShow runs November 22, 2008 through January 4, 2009. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Saturday, Tuesday-Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free, members and children ages 3 and under; $7.50, nonmembers; $3, children ages 3-12. Through Sunday, Jan. 4.
Cleveland Play House. 8500 Euclid Ave. 216-795-7000, Ext. 148 or www.clevelandplayhouse.com. 12th annual Festival of Trees. Festival of Trees features more than 50 locally sponsored and professionally decorated holiday trees lining the rotunda, promenade and lobbies. The highlight is a 24-foot holiday tree in the Play House rotunda decorated by world-renowned floral and event designer Don Vanderbrook and sponsored by Medical Mutual of Ohio. Today-Thursday. Free. Through Sunday, Jan. 4.
Cleveland Public Square. Public Square. Winterfest 2008. See the arrival of Santa and the lighting of Cleveland's 60-foot tree on Public Square on Saturday. Enjoy a pre-lighting parade at 4:30 p.m. and a concert following the parade. Saturday-Thursday. www.cleveland.com/winterfest. Free. Through Saturday, Jan. 31.
Cleveland Renaissance Hotel. 24 Public Square. A Christmas Story 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of "A Christmas Story." Meet original cast members. Attend the premiere of two documentaries. Ride in the original firetruck from the film. Watch the movie on the big screen. For a schedule of events and tickets: 216-298-4919 or www.achristmasstoryhouse.com. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Call for prices.
Cornerstone Church. 2949 West River Road, Elyria. Holiday Craft Fair. Third annual craft fair featuring decorations and unique gifts for everyone. Food available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. $2.
Downtown Akron. South Main Street. Welcome Santa Holiday Parade. Ring in the holiday season with Santa and his elves. Noon Saturday.
General Electric Lighting and Electrical Institute at Nela Park. 1975 Noble Road, East Cleveland. 216-361-3100. Nela Park Holiday Light Display. Visit General Electric's Nela Park for their annual light display, a holiday tradition since 1925. Monday-Thursday. Free. Through Thursday, Jan. 1.
John S. Knight Center. 77 E. Mill St., Akron. 2008 Holiday Tree Festival. Presented by the Volunteers of Akron Children's Hospital. A spectacular display of full-size and miniature trees, wreaths and other winter wonderland displays. Details: 330-543-8100. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today-Saturday. Free. Through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Lake Anna Park. Third Street and Park Avenue, Barberton. 330-848-6653. Lake Anna Holiday Light Display. Each of the corners of Lake Anna is decorated with a particular lighting theme, which includes Charles Dickens, children and gardening. Saturday-Thursday. Through Thursday, Jan. 1.
Larchmere Holiday Stroll. Larchmere Boulevard, one block north of Shaker Square, Cleveland. Holiday Stroll and Shaker Square Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Fine arts and antiques. Ride Lolly the Trolley from Larchmere to Shaker Square and back. Photos with Santa, shop, dine or catch a movie. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Lorain County Metro Parks. Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange. Annual Holiday Lights. Enjoy the decorations on the trail and around the visitor center. Through Wednesday, Dec. 30. 6-10 p.m. today-Saturday; 6-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Closed Dec. 24 and 25.
Medina County Fairgrounds. 710 W. Smith St. 330-723-9633. Drive-Through Holiday Light Display. Holiday scenes and fictional and animated characters make up this scenic display. Open Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Cost is $7 per car, $10 per 15 passenger vehicle and $50 per bus. 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 28.
Medina County Park District. Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (Ohio 94), Sharon Township. 330-722-9364. Naturally Dried Holiday Wreath. Make a beautiful holiday wreath with natural items found in fields and woods. Bring your own 12- to 14-inch artificial evergreen wreath and a pair of small pruning shears. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Free.
Oberlin Inn. 7 N Main St. 440-775-1111. Festival of Trees in Oberlin. This fun, formal event held at the Oberlin Inn is the premier fund-raiser for the Oberlin Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Oberlin Inc. Proceeds go to improving and strengthening Oberlin's downtown. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. $35. Tickets: 440-774-6262.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Grounds open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Closed major holidays. Admission: $8-$14, guided mansion and audio-wand garden tour; $2-$8, self-guided garden tours; free, ages 6 and younger. Nooks & Crannies Manor House tours: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. $8-$20, members; $10-$25, nonmembers. Guided Manor House tours: 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. daily. Admission includes Guided Manor House tour, self-guided garden tour, Gate Lodge and Conservatory. $13, adult member; $6, student member ages 6-17; $18, adult nonmember; $8, student nonmember. Deck the Hall. Traditional Christmas decorations fill the Manor House, and featured in the Great Hall is a historical exhibit of the Seiberling family at Christmas. Outside, the gardens and grounds and the Corbin Conservatory are decorated in a winter wonderland of lights, and in the courtyard, children may pet sheep and goats at Happy Trails Cuddle Barn. In the Conservatory is a life-size Nativity by guest artist Sonja Richardson. In addition, choirs and musical ensembles from Akron and Cleveland perform on Tuesdays and Sundays during Deck the Hall, providing seasonal entertainment. Today-Thursday. Free with admission. Through Sunday, Dec. 28. Art of the Nativity. Features more than 40 Nativity scenes in many artistic styles and made from a variety of materials. On loan from the Marian Library of the University of Dayton. Today-Thursday. Free with admission.
Western Reserve Historical Society. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. 216-721-5722 or www.wrhs.org. Includes Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (until 9 p.m. Wednesday); noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. $8.50; $7.50, seniors; $5, students; free, members and kids under 2. Admission after 5 p.m. Wednesday is $5. Candlelight Tour of Christmas Traditions. Candlelight Tour of Christmas Traditions in the Hay-McKinney Mansion East Boulevard Complex. Traditional refreshments included. Reservations required. $5 program fee in additon to admission. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. $8.50, adults; $7.50, seniors; $5, students and children; Free, members.

PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITIES

Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation. Nature Center, Chippewa Creek Drive, off Ohio 82. 440-526-1012. Extreme Hiking. Work off those Thanksgiving Day desserts on a 9-mile hike with a naturalist. 9 a.m. Saturday.
Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation. Squire Castle parking lot, Chagrin River Road, Willoughby Hills. 440-473-3370. Valley Hike. Join a naturalist on a moderate 3-mile hike to explore the Chagrin Valley in North Chagrin Reservation. Visit forests, oxbows, meadow and the Chagrin River. Ages: adults. 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Find Little Cabins in the Woods. Join a naturalist to see remnants of fall colors while hiking the Castle Valley trail leading to the old cabins in the woods. 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation. Off Hawthorn Parkway, east of SOM Center Road, Bentleyville. 440-247-7075. The Other Beaten Path. Join a naturalist for a challenging off-trail hike. Wear sturdy footwear. 2 p.m. Sunday.
Geauga Park District. Big Creek Park's Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Township. Toddler Time: Lily Pads and Pine Trees. Explore indoors and discover nature-decorated evergreens and a fun pond-themed play room. Ages 1-2 with adult. 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. Free.
Lorain County Metro Parks. Wellington Visitor Center, 535 Jones Road, Wellington. Hike Wellington. Work off your turkey dinner with a morning walk. Moderate hike. 9 a.m. today. Sandy Ridge Reservation's Johnson Wetland Center, 6195 Otten Road, North Ridgeville. Post Holiday Hike. Burn off holiday calories with a brisk hike around the marsh and meadow. Moderate hike. Noon today.
Summit County Metro Parks. Hampton Hills Metro Park, 2925 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. Signs of Winter Hike. As people prepare for the winter season, we bundle up, insulate and go shopping. Find out what the animals and plants are doing. Meet naturalist Danusia Casteel in the parking lot for this 3.2-mile hike. Program good for Fall Hiking Spree credit. Call 330-865-8065. 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065. Fall Hiking Spree. Hike at least eight designated trails to receive a hiking reward. Hikes must be completed Monday through Sunday. Registration required. Today-Sunday. O'Neil Woods Metro Park's Trail Lot, 2550 Martin Road, Bath. Peaks and Valleys Hike. Join naturalist Mike Greene and enjoy the beautiful scenery provided by the hills and valleys of the rugged 1.8-mile Deer Run Trail. Program good for Fall Hiking Spree credit. Details: 330-865-8065. 1 p.m. Sunday. Free.

PARKS/OUTDOORS

Cleveland Metroparks Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village. 440-871-2900 or www.lensc.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (until 3 p.m. Monday). Closed major holidays. The Great Horned Owl. Discuss interesting facts about the "Tiger of the Woods" while viewing one up close and personal. 3 p.m. today. Walter R. Schuele Planetarium, Family programs. Backyard Astronomy: Explore the night sky from your yard. 1 p.m. Saturday. $2. Stellar Stars: Explore a new planet and constellation, noon Saturday and 11 a.m. Wednesday. $2. Twinkle Tots: Nighttime Constellation. Watch lights dance. 11 a.m. Saturday and Thursday. $1. Weekly.
Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation. Chalet Recreation Area, Valley Parkway between U.S. 42 and Ohio 82, Strongsville. 440-572-9990. Fee includes unlimited rides and use of toboggan for the day. Weather permitting. All riders must wear gloves or mittens. Children must be at least 42 inches tall to ride and accompanied by an adult. Toboggan season hours: 6-10:30 p.m. Fridays, noon-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays and 6-10 p.m. Thursdays. Through Sunday, March 8. $8, adults; $6 ages 11 and under.
Geauga Park District. The Rookery at Great Blue Heron Lodge, 10110 Cedar Road, Munson Township. Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting. Open to anyone interested in astronomy. Business meeting followed by a monthly observation report, educational program and night sky viewing when clear. 7:30-10 p.m. Monday. Big Creek Park's Donald W. Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon Township. Catch the Spirit. View nature-inspired decorated trees. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Shutterbug Camera Club. A great way to share photos and pick up tips and tricks to improve; meetings include optional critique of the month's assignment. Details: 440-286-9516. All skill levels welcome. 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Free.
Holden Arboretum. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. 440-946-4400 or www.holdenarb.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $6, ages 13 and older; $3, ages 6-12; free, under 6. Tram tours: $2. Reservations required.
Lorain County Metro Parks. Schoepfle Garden and Visitor Center, 11106 Market St., Birmingham. 440-965-7237 or www.loraincountymetroparks.com. Garden Lingo. Learn how plants are named, basic garden terms and how to measure land and fertilizer and much more. Saturday. Vermilion River Reservation's Carriage Barn, 51211 N. Ridge Road, Brownhelm Township. 440-458-5121 or www.loraincountymetroparks.com. Fireside Storytelling. Enjoy listening to youth and adult storytellers. 7 p.m. today.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. 2600 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-321-5935 or www.shakerlakes.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Trails open dawn to dusk.

MUSEUMS

Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society. Galleria at Erieview, 1301 East Ninth St. 216-523-3900 or www.jcu.edu/language/hunghemu/. On the second floor of the Galleria. The museum's mission is preserving Hungarian culture and the experiences of Hungarians in Northeast Ohio. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday (until 5 p.m. Friday). Free.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History. 1 Wade Oval Drive. 216-231-4600 or www.cmnh.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 10 p.m. Wednesday); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed holidays. Admission: $9; $7, ages 7-18; $6, college students with ID and seniors; free, ages 3-6. Programs free with museum admission. Exhibit - RACE: Are We So Different? Developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, this exhibit tells the stories of race from biological, cultural and historical points of view. Using interactive, historical artifacts, photographs and multimedia presentations, it offers a look at race and racism in the United States. Daily through Sunday, Jan. 4. A Passion for Nature: The Art of William E. Scheele. The late William E. Scheele contributed to the museum and the city of Cleveland over the course of three decades. This exhibit showcases his body of work as it recounts his life story. Today-Thursday. In the Planetarium: Star Babies. Saturday mornings, bring your children 2 and under to the planetarium for this new series. You and your little ones will have fun with the sun, marvel at the moon and explore the night sky. 1:15-1:30 p.m. Saturday. Free with admission. Multicultural Community Reception. Join Cleveland's ethnic community as we celebrate urban professionals. View the RACE exhibit and a special art show, network throughout the evening and enjoy food and entertainment. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. $10, advance; $15, day of. Tickets: 216-231-1177. Rock Around the Solar System. Although it accounts for only a fraction of the total mass of the solar system, rocks abound around the sun. Investigate the four rocky planets, the rocky moons and asteroids. Then examine the meteorites and find the meteor-wrongs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. $59, members; $66, nonmembers.
Croatian Heritage Museum and Library. 34900 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake. 440-946-2044 or www.croatianmuseum.com. Museum and library hours: 3-8 p.m. today and 1-5 p.m. Saturday.
Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum. 1775 Main St., Peninsula. 330-657-2665 or www.peninsulalibrary.org/museum.php. The museum maintains displays on the second floor of the 1887 Boston Township Hall. Noon to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum. 400 Center St. 740-922-6776 or www.dennisondepot.org. Museum and Whistle Stop Gift Shop, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. $8; $6 seniors and students; $4 children; free for ages 7 and under.
Dunham Tavern Museum. 6709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 216-431-1060 or www.dunhamtavern.org. Stagecoach stop built in 1824, with artifacts from 1820 to 1860. Grounds feature barn, log cabin, heritage trail and gardens. Tours by appointment only (for 15 or more). Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday. $2-$3. The 113th Dunham Tavern Museum Antiques Show. One of the longest-running antiques shows features fine furniture, collectibles and accessories from more than 60 dealers. Includes appraisals, crystal repair and a reproduction kitchen display from Workshops of David T. Smith. $8, admission; free parking. Call 216-431-1060 or e-mail dunhamtavern@sbcglobal.net. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $8-$20.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Learning Center and Money Museum. 1455 East Sixth St. 216-579-3188 or www.clevelandfed.org. Learn what gives money value while exploring more than 30 interactive exhibits in the main lobby. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Closed holidays.
Finnish Heritage Museum. 301 High St., Fairport Harbor. 440-352-8301 or www.finnishheritagemuseum.org. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday. Admission: $3 (includes cup of coffee). Finnish National Costume Showcase. Costume exhibit. Through December. Free with admission.
Great Lakes Science Center. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. 216-694-2000 or www.greatscience.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Separate admission for Great Lakes Science Center or Omnimax Theater ($9.50; $8.50, senior citizens; $7.50, youth ages 2-17). Combination packages to center and theater ($14.95; $11.95, senior citizens; $9.95, youth). Tickets at the box office, 1-866-866-4506. Featuring more than 400 hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibitions, daily demonstrations, the Omnimax Theater and the Steamship William G. Mather. Traveling exhibition: Robots + Us, a World of Futuristic Fun. A fun and educational journey to the world of artifical intelligence with more than 24 interactive exhibits. Daily through Sunday, April 26. $12.50; $10.50, children. Includes a choice of visiting the rest of the center or seeing a film at the Omnimax Theater.
Indian Museum of Lake County. Technical Center, Building B, 25 Public Square, Willoughby. 440-951-3813 or www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org. Tour programs: home schools, schools and groups by reservation only. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed major holiday weekends. $2; $1.50 seniors; $1, students (K-12); free, preschoolers.
International Women's Air and Space Museum. Burke Lakefront Airport terminal lobby, 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland. 216-623-1111 or www.iwasm.org. Self-guided tours during airport hours. Research center and gift shop with original documents, photos and books. Center and gift shop (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday). Free.
James A. Garfield National Historic Site. 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722 or www.nps.gov/jaga. The 20th U.S. president's home is now under the operation of the National Park Service. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. School groups and adult groups welcome by appointment. $5, adults; free for children 15 and younger.
Lakewood Historical Society. Oldest Stone House Museum, 14710 Lake Ave. 216-221-7343. Home built in 1838 with memorabilia from pioneer past. 2-5 p.m. Sunday; 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. Closed December-January and major holidays.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood. 216-593-0575 or www.MaltzJewishMuseum.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday (until 9 p.m. Wednesday) and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. $7; $5, those 60 and older and students ages 12 and older; free, members and children under 12. Zap! Pow! Bam! See how timeless icons Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman and others were born. Witness the prominence of Jewish artists and the importance of Cleveland. Through Sunday, Jan. 4. Included with admission.
Midwest Railway Preservation Society. B&O Roundhouse, 2800 West Third St. (off Quingley Road under the I-490 Bridge), Cleveland. 216-781-3629 or www.midwestrailway.org. The roundhouse isn't ready, but visitors can meet in a temporary visitors' center located in a red vintage wagon-top caboose staffed by a volunteer interpreter. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Open House. Last tour starts at 3 p.m. Wear sturdy clothing and closed-toe shoes. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $5, adults; $3, children ages 12 and under.
Mill Creek Falls History Center. 8404 Webb Terrace, Cleveland. 216-271-9300 or www.slavicvillagehistory.org. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Friday by appointment. Learn about the history of the Slavic Village and Mill Creek neighborhoods.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland. 216-781-7625, 1-800-493-7655 or www.rockhall.com. Music memorabilia (exhibits, sounds and experiences of artists, songwriters and producers from every era). 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. $13-$22 (two-day passes for consecutive days available). Cleveland Rocks: The Birthplace of Rock and Roll photo exhibit. Featuring the photography of George Shuba and photos of rock during the years of 1964-70, a formative time in rock 'n' roll. Through Sunday, Jan. 4. 2008 Inductee Exhibit. Exhibit honors the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's newest inductees: Leonard Cohen, the Dave Clark Five, Madonna, John Mellencamp and the Ventures. Through Saturday, Jan. 31. Free with admission.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Grounds open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Closed major holidays. Admission: $8-$14, guided mansion and audio-wand garden tour; $2-$8, self-guided garden tours; free, ages 6 and younger. Nooks & Crannies Manor House tours: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. $8-$20, members; $10-$25, nonmembers. Guided Manor House tours: 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. daily. Admission includes Guided Manor House tour, self-guided garden tour, Gate Lodge and Conservatory. $13, adult member; $6, student member ages 6-17; $18, adult nonmember; $8, student nonmember.
The National First Ladies Library Education and Research Center. 205 S. Market Ave. , Canton. 330-452-0876, Ext. 301 or www.firstladies.org. Tours: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (June-August, addition tours at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday). $7, adults; $6, seniors; $5, children under age 18; $2 off regular admission with National Park Passes. Exhibit: The Heart Truth's First Ladies Red Dress Collection. An exhibit featuring red dresses and suits worn by seven of America's First Ladies. As continued supporters of The Heart Truth, Mrs. Laura Bush, the founding ambassador for The Heart Truth campaign, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mrs. Barbara Bush, Mrs. Nancy Reagan, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, Mrs. Betty Ford, and Mrs. Claudia (Lady Bird) Johnson have contributed red dresses and suits from their personal collections. Through Friday, May 29.
Western Reserve Historical Society. 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland. 216-721-5722 or www.wrhs.org. Includes Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (until 9 p.m. Wednesday); noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. $8.50; $7.50, seniors; $5, students; free, members and kids under 2. Admission after 5 p.m. Wednesday is $5. Big Top Boulevard. Come one, come all! The new WRHS circus exhibit opens with fanfare, jugglers and magic. Visitors can enjoy performances of the St. Ignatius Circus Co. from 1-2 p.m. and marvel at the vast and wonderful 40 foot long display of the Wilson Bros. Miniature Circus. The miniature Big Top is located in the beautiful Reinberger Gallery and features scale models of all the Big Top attractions, animals, side shows, trains, crowds and more. A perfect holiday treat for all ages. Call 216-721-5722 or www.wrhs.org. 1-2 p.m. today. Megan Spagnolo - Preserving your Heirloom Textiles. Costume and Textile Curator Megan Spagnolo will discuss the best practices for preserving important items of clothing, such as wedding dresses, and other textiles. 2 p.m. Saturday. John Powers, Photographer. Learn how John Powers composes his 7-by-17-foot camera to create stunning studies of the Ohio & Erie Canal. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Free with admission.

FAMILY ACTIVITIESJust for fun

Lakewood Public Library. 15425 Detroit Ave. 216-226-8276. Family Weekend Wonders: We Are Family. Featuring Stories, activities, music and crafts. 10:30 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. today; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Zoos

Akron Zoological Park. 500 Edgewood Ave. 330-375-2550 or www.akronzoo.com. Hours through April 30: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Closed major holidays. $5.50, members free.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 3900 Wildlife Way. 216-661-6500 or www.clemetzoo.com. Zoo hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. RainForest: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Zoo admission: $7, adults; $5 ages 2-11; free, 2 and younger and zoo members. Mondays free for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township.

ETC.

Blue Lakes Farm. 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury. 440-729-0828 or www.raftercbulls.com. Jeffery Carver Benefit Performance. Barbecue, family activities. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $12, adults; $5, kids 6 and under.
Cleveland Public Library. Main Branch, 325 Superior Ave. 216-623-2881 or www.cpl.org. Exhibit Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Famine-Genocide in Ukraine. The United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio are displaying exhibits in area libraries. Today-Sunday.
Cuyahoga Community College. Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma. 216-987-5134. Exhibit Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Famine-Genocide in Ukraine. Located in the Library. The United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio are displaying exhibits in area libraries. Today-Sunday. Free.
HubBub Custom Bicycles. 8005 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland. 800-888-2027; 440-729-2499 or www.hubbub.com/. Cleveland Foodbank Fund-raiser. Two-non-perishable food items and ticket (a portion of which is a donation to the Food Bank) will include a buffet, a discount cash bar, and an opportunity to bid on variety of items in the silent auction. Sponsored by HubBub Custom Bicycles. 6-10 p.m. Monday. $60. Tickets: 440-729-2499.
Psychic Sonya's Haunted Cleveland Tours: "Cuyahoga Valley Urban Legend Tour." Canal Visitor Center, 7104 Canal Road, intersection of Canal and Hillside roads. 440-775-1217 or www.hauntedclevelandtours.com. Complimentary refreshments. Ages 13 and older. Reservations required. 6-11 p.m. Saturday. $50.
Psychic Sonya's Haunted Cleveland Tours: "Ghosts of Cleveland Friday Tour." Sunset Grille, 2800 Whiskey Island Marina. 440-775-1217 or www.hauntedclevelandtours.com. Complimentary refreshments. Ages 13 and older. Reservations required. 6-11 p.m. Today. $50.
Psychic Sonya's Haunted Cleveland Tours: "Medina Cemetery Tour." Medina Public Square, 201 S. Court St. 440-775-1217 or www.hauntedclevelandtours.com. Complimentary refreshments. Ages 13 and older. Reservations required. noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. $50.