Grab & Go Kids Planner: Ice Skating, Grease and Butterflies

Here’s a learning fair for e-schoolers, a production of Grease and a moonlit nature hike — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

• LEARNING/SCIENCE FAIR

Where/When:  Celebration Church, 688 Dan St., Akron, today from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: If you are considering the e-school public-school option, this is a good opportunity to see the kind of work the students of Ohio Virtual Academy are doing.

Pricing: Free.

• ICE SKATING

Where/When: The Ice Arena at Kent State University, Stockdale Safety Building, Kent, is open to the public today 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to midnight; Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to  7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Friday night is '80s night at the Ice Arena. 

Pricing: $6 for general admission, $2 for children under 5 skaing with an adult;  $2.50 skate rental.

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Where/When: Kent State University's Stump Theatre, 1325 Theatre Dr., Kent, Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: Introduce your kids to the gang at Rydell High: Danny, Sandy, Rizzo and Kenickie. 

Pricing: $16

• BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR BACKYARD

Where/When: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitor's Center,  1828 Smith Rd., Akron, Thursday at 7 p.m.

Why Go: Find out which beautiful butterflies call our area home. And, in preparation of spring, learn what will attract them to your backyard.

Pricing: Free.

• FULL MOON HIKE AND CAMPFIRE

Where/When: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitor's Center, Friday at 7 p.m.

Why Go: If butterflies don't excite you, maybe the full moon will. Join a metroparks' naturalist for a hike under the full moon and then enjoy a campfire on the Seneca Deck. Marshmallows will be provided for roasting. If you'd like, bring your own food to cook over the fire.

Pricing: Free.