Learn how to square dance, explore your family's history, or enjoy a play presented by the Illusion Factory: pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
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Where/When: Highland Drive Elementary, 9457 Highland Dr., Brecksville; from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday
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Why Go: The Brecksville Square Dancers presents this student dance. Tom Rudeback is the caller.
Pricing: $5
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Where/When: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula; from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Why Go: Students explore the social, political and economic impact of slavery as they follow the path of a fugitive slave running north to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Evening programs are open to the public and are best suited for students in grades 7 and up.
Pricing: $12
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Where/When: , 9089 Brecksville Rd.; from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: As part of the library's Genealogy Day, come to the teen's and children's departments to join in on activities focused on family history.
Pricing: Free
• SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY
Where/When: Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley; from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: This is a weekly activity where children ages 5 to 10 participate in a science experiment outdoors. Be prepared because it can get messy.
Pricing: $3 per class or $10 a month
Where/When: Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron; at 12:30 p.m. Monday and at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Why Go: The Illusion Factory presents The Nightingale in the Main Library's auditorium.
Pricing: $5