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Events for the Family

PBS Western Reserve takes pride in being a part of our greater northeast Ohio community. We hope to see you at the next event!

Be My Neighbor Day!

Be My Neighbor Day at Eastwood Mall Complex

Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 AM to 2 PM

At the Aquarium of the Eastwood Mall Complex, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles

Join PBS Western Reserve on Sunday September 28th at 11:00AM for Be My Neighbor Day at Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles Ohio. This free family event invites kids to learn what it means to be a caring neighbor. Meet your local community helpers, enjoy hands on activities, and say hello to Daniel Tiger at this grrr-ific event! 

Optical Illusion

Look Again! Exploring Optical Illusions at Stark Library — Plain Branch

Monday, Sept. 29, from 6 PM to 7 PM

Stark Library, Plain Branch, 1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton

In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore optical illusions and uncover the science behind how and why they work. Then, we’ll get creative and make a few illusions of our own to take home.

Registration is required. 

Ozobots

Ozobot Robots at Columbiana Public Library

Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4 PM  to 5 PM

Columbiana Public Library, 332 North Middle Street
Columbiana

Future Coders Assemble! In this program, children will work together to learn what coding is, how it works, and create their own codes for Ozobots! Through the engineering design process, they will work hands-on with the robots to uncover different codes and how to use them.

Registration is required. 

Tuesday’s for Toddlers!

Join us every second Tuesday of the month at 11 AM at the Eastwood Mall Aquarium located at 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles.

Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11 AM
 

Spiders!

Join us as we learn about spiders and their webs by engaging in a read-aloud, playful learning and crafts with clips from THROUGH THE WOODS.
*No mascot appearance

Wild Kratts

Creature Power Coding with ScratchJr at Warren Trumbull County Public Library

Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM

Cortland Branch, Warren Trumbull County Public Library, 578 Lakeview Dr., Cortland Ohio

Activate Creature Powers! Inspired by the WILD KRATTS, in this program children will be challenged to create projects that explore different animals and their unique behaviors and traits using the PBS Kids coding and programming app, ScratchJr. For ages 5 - 8.

Registration is required. 

PBS KIDS fall scene

Downtown Akron Partnership’s Fall Fest

Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4 PM to 7 PM

Cascade Plaza, 122 S Main St., Akron

Visit Cascade Park in Downtown Akron for Fall Fest, a family friendly celebration of all things Autumn and Halloween. PBS Western Reserve will host a Fall Games tent featuring hands-on games and seasonal activities inspired by your favorite PBS KIDS. Learn more at DowntownAkron.com.
 

All About Air

All About Air at Warren Trumbull County Public Library

Wednesday Oct. 22, from 2 PM  to 3:30 PM

Warren Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH

Children will explore the invisible yet powerful force of air through demonstrations and hands on experiments that spark curiosity and encourage careful observation. Participants will engage in a variety of activities, mixing science and creativity with art projects, collaborative team challenges and playful demonstrations that reveal the many ways air shapes our world.

Registration is required.