Things to do

If you're years (or decades) away from your school days, The University of Akron is making it easy to get back to class. And the best part? It's free. Registration starts next week for folks who want to brush up on art history, economics or dozens of other subjects. ...

What better way to welcome holiday guests than a lighted path to your front door? Easy-to-make luminary lanterns create the perfect holiday touch for a warm glow on a cold winter's day. Read on for directions. ...

The Curated Courthouse art show, Visual Order in the Court, is a collaboration between Summit County Probate Court and Curated Storefront. Artwork from a diverse set of 14 local artists provides inspiration and gives respite to employees and often unwilling visitors in the stressful environment within the historic Summit County Courthouse. The show is open to the public through January 21. ...

Avoid making Christmas a “don’t-touch holiday” for the little ones. Elevate the lights and glass ornaments up to higher branches. Your grandchild can help you to make cute, unbreakable decorations for the bottom of your tree. Better yet, let them have and decorate their own tree! Read on for great ideas that will generate great excitement and wonderful memories every holiday season. ...

One of the best places to enjoy the holiday season, both indoors and out, is at Akron's Stan Hywet. Stroll the expansive grounds, check out the lavishly decorated manor house, and celebrate with a visit to Deck the Hall: Lights, Cameras, Christmas! The gardens and grounds feature one million holiday lights, the perfect setting for a brisk winter stroll.  ...

The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Baldwin Wallace University promotes lifelong learning among seniors by providing college-level courses without exams or credits. Through November only, ILR membership has been discounted to $10, half off the regular membership fee for the remainder of the 2021/2022 school year. ...

If you're looking for something to do, head over to your local library. Cleveland Public Library and its neighborhood branches are providing free entertainment, crafts and more throughout the holiday season, and it all kicks off this weekend with crafts, stories and even a winter reading challenge. ...

Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday light show, 'Magic of Lights,' returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds November 24-January 2 with spectacular new light attractions and dazzling holiday displays. ...