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Wonderade Punch List
Cleveland Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Saturday is cloudy and cool, near 64 after a morning around 43, so bring a jacket; Sunday warms to 67 with no rain either day. Saturday has Children's Saturday Studios, Tech-or-Treat, the Old Brooklyn Trick or Treat Trail and Pumpkins & Piranhas, then Sunday brings the Makery bear event, Halloween Spooktacular and Sensory Friendly Night.
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The weather read
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Saturday
64° / 43°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Sunday
67° / 51°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Kids ages 5 to 10 explore galleries and new materials at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and this is the series' last Saturday. It runs 10 to 11:30 a.m.; book ahead.
The Cleveland Museum of Art · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Afternoon |
A free Halloween STEM workshop inside Case Western's Sears think[box] lets kids tinker with tech. Find the start time before you go, since it isn't listed.
Sears think[box], 2nd Floor Case Western Reserve University · Free · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A trick or treat trail through the Ben Franklin Community Garden keeps kids on a mostly shaded path. Bring a jacket for the cool day and check the time first.
Ben Franklin Community Garden · Price not listed · Mostly shaded
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| Evening |
Underwater jack-o'-lanterns, scuba divers, face painting and a treat bag for every costumed child make this after-hours aquarium night special. Spots are limited, so register now and come dressed up.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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Also Saturday: Zoothing Boo at the Zoo opens the Akron Zoo early for kids sensitive to crowds and loud noises, with trick-or-treating and fall fest fun on separate tickets. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Mysteries of the Manor Haunted Golf Cart lets families ride a provided cart through a spooky trail at Wildwood Cultural Center, with bounce houses, animal shows and crafts, though drivers must be 18+ and registration is needed. (Price not listed · Indoors and out · Book now, limited spots)
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Sunday plan |
Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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100 Bears for 100 Kids! at The Original Makery sounds like a sweet Sunday morning for little bear lovers. Details are thin, so check the listing and hours first.
The Original Makery · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
A sensory-friendly Halloween concert at Severance Music Center comes with pre-concert activities. The show is at 1 p.m., so book ahead and arrive early for the extras.
Severance Music Center · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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This sensory-friendly aquarium night offers full access and costumed scuba divers from 5:30 to 8 p.m., a calmer way to enjoy the season. Spots are limited, so book now.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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Also Sunday: Hornyak Farms Fall Festival offers a huge corn maze, cider, pick-your-own pumpkins and plenty for kids to do on a family-owned farm. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide takes over Rocket Arena Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Giant Eagle
Chuck Steak Night, at home
Protein value: about 11 g protein per $
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Market District chuck at $6.99 lb gives about 11 g protein per $, the best protein value in this week's ads. It turns into a steakhouse night at home, with BOGO russets, Italian bread and raspberries filling out the table. |
| Market District Boneless Chuck Roasts or Value Pack Steaks |
$6.99 lb. |
| Giant Eagle, Fresh Express or Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits |
$2.99 ea. |
| Giant Eagle Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag |
Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.98) |
| Market District Authentic Italian Bread |
$2.99 ea. |
| Red Raspberries 6 oz. pkg. |
Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.98) |
Ad prices good through Wednesday, Oct 28.
How to cook it: Season the steaks with salt and pepper, sear in a very hot pan 4 to 5 minutes per side, and rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Bake the russets at 400 for about 50 minutes while you open the salad kit.
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Runner-up dinner · Giant Eagle
Fish Taco Night
Wild red shrimp at $8.99 lb come out to about 10 g protein per $, a strong buy this week. Taco night is quick and hands on, and 99¢ avocados make the guacamole cheap. Extra Large Wild Red Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb. bag ($8.99 lb., about 10 g protein per $), Large Ripe & Ready Avocados (99¢ ea.).
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The weekend bonus
A $5.99 pumpkin pie becomes a weekend project when kids decorate their own slices with whipped cream faces before serving.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Shady Brook Farms 85% Ground Turkey Value Pack, 3 lb. pkg. Giant Eagle · about 19 g protein per $ |
$11.99 ea. |
| Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb. ALDI · about 14 g protein per $ |
$5.99 |
| Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings 40 oz. ALDI |
$4.99 |
| Pork Shoulder Butt Roasts Bone In Giant Eagle |
$1.99 lb. |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 28. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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