Homeschool Happenings
Hello and welcome back NEO Homeschoolers! Welcome to February where the days in northeast Ohio are cold, grey, and sometimes snowy, but the homeschool events are numerous. Whether you're looking for some outdoor excursions or a little theater, the month of February has you covered! Ready to see what goodies I found this month? Let's dive in!
February Homeschool Events
Feb. 2nd: Homeschool Connections @Lakewood Library Main Branch, Activity Room [15425 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH] – time: 10:30 AM-noon – ages: all ages welcome – price: free event {Note: This is a recurring event. Also occurs on Feb. 9th and runs through May 26th.}
Feb. 3rd: Homeschool Field Trip Day: Entrepreneurship @Cleveland History Center [10825 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH] – time: 10 AM-noon – ages: 3-18 – price: $8 per student aged 3-18 {pre-registration recommended}; $8 per car, flat rate, paid onsite at the History Center before leaving; free for parents/guardians + children aged 0-2 — ALSO: Kids Homeschool Book Club @Children's Activity Room, Barberton Public Library [602 W. Park Ave. Barberton, OH] – time: Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM – ages: 7-11 – price: free event — ALSO: Homeschool February Means, Time for Fun @Painesville Township Park [1025 Hardy Rd. Painesville Twp.] – time: 6-7 PM – ages: 12-16 – price: $5 {registration required}
Feb. 4th: Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Cross-Country Skiing @Shawnee Hills Golf Course, Bedford Reservation [18753 Egbert Rd. Bedford, OH] – time: 2-4 PM – ages: 13-17 – price: $15 per person (includes equipment) {registration required} — ALSO: Ohio Aviators Homeschool Program @Spillette Meeting Room, Barberton Public Library [602 W. Park Ave. Barberton, OH] – time: 11 AM-noon – ages: all ages welcome – price: free event {registration required}
Feb. 5th: Winter Wildlife Detective @Nature Education Building, North Chagrin Reservation [401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy. Mayfield Village, OH] – time: 4-5 PM – ages: 5-7 years w/ an adult – price: free event
Feb. 6th: Winter Waterfall: Viaduct Park @Viaduct Park, Bedford Reservation [205 Willis St. Bedford, OH] – time: 2-3 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event — ALSO: Learn-It: Kayaking @Indoor Pool, Independence Civic Center [6363 Selig Rd. Independence, OH] – time: 6-8:30 PM – ages: 12+ {Note: Children ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a registered & participating adult.} – price: $50 per person (includes equipment) {registration required; registration opened on Dec. 15th @9:30 AM}
Feb. 6th-22nd: The Heart of Robinhood @Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square [1501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH] – time: varies depending on the day – price: $18-$106.80 depending on seat selection
Feb. 9th: Beaver: Nature's Engineer @Canal Way Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation [4524 E. 49th St. Cuyahoga Heights, OH] – time: 3:30-4:30 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event
Feb. 10th: Winter Tree ID @Quail Hollow Park [13480 Congress Lake Ave. Hartville, OH] – time: 4:30-6:30 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event
Feb. 11th: Preschool Story-Time & Cookie Decorating Class @Cool Beans Cafe [103 W. Liberty St. Medina, OH] – time: 10-10:45 AM – ages: no ages listed... guessing 2 or 3-5 years – price: $10.38 {register soon... tickets going fast!} — ALSO: TuscParks Homeschool Wednesday @Norma Johnson Center [3645 Conservation Dr. Dover, OH] – time: 9-11 AM – ages: all ages welcome – price: free event
Feb. 13th: Homeschool Family Day: Lookin' for Love @Greater Cleveland Aquarium [2000 Sycamore St. Cleveland, OH] – time: 10 AM-5 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $11 general homeschoolers ages 2+; free for passholders + children under 2
Feb. 13th-15th: Monster Jam @Rocket Arena [1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH] – time: varies depending on day – ages: all ages welcome – price: see website {I couldn't find a page with ticket prices on it. Sorry!}
Feb. 16th: Middle School Career Day @Greater Cleveland Aquarium [2000 Sycamore St. Cleveland, OH] – time: 9 AM-noon – ages: students in grades 6-9 – price: $35 general middle/junior high student; $25 passholder middle/junior high student {Parents & siblings are welcome to purchase general admission tickets for the day.} — ALSO: Farmer Monday @Lake Metroparks Farm Park [8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. Kirtland, OH] – time: 9 AM-5 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $7 ages 2-11; $9 ages 12-59; $8 ages 60+; free for children under 2, members w/ ID, U.S. military & family
Feb. 18th: Gabby's Dollhouse Live @Akron Civic Theater [182 S. Main St. Akron, OH] – time: starts at 6 PM – price: ~$35-$72 depending on seat selection
Feb. 21st: Super Science Saturday: Super Snow @Akron Fossils & Science Center [2080 Cleveland Massillon Rd. Copley, OH] – time: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM – ages: students in grades K-7 – price: $18 per person; $12 for members {monthly event}
Feb. 28th: A Court of Thorns Cookie Decorating Event @Cool Beans Cafe [103 W. Liberty St. Medina, OH] – time: 6-8 PM – ages: fans of the "A Court of Thorns" series – price: $49.87
Feb. 28th-Mar. 1st + Mar. 7th-8th: Maple Sugaring Weekends @Lake Metroparks Farm Park [8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. Kirtland, OH] – time: 9 AM-5 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $7 ages 2-11; $9 ages 12-59; $8 ages 60+; free for children under 2, members w/ ID, U.S. military & family {Note: Maple Sugaring is also available at Rocky River Reservation Feb. 28th-Mar. 1st from 11 AM-4 PM.}
Whew! February is packed with homeschool friendly events! I love months like this because it is so much fun to put together a long list of potentials for hands-on learning and fun for homeschoolers in NE Ohio. That being said, I sincerely hope you & your kiddos are able to find at least one or two of these events that sound interesting. These winter months after Christmas can feel so long and boring! Thank you to everyone for your patience with the timing of this post. Newborn life is not for the weak! With that, duty calls... TTFN and happy homeschooling!!