BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Wandering Lantern//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Wandering Lantern Events X-WR-CALDESC:Story times\, author visits\, and family events at The Wandering Lantern in Lakewood\, OH. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:family-classics-sep-2026@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261013T213000Z DTEND:20261013T220000Z SUMMARY:Family Classics Read-Aloud DESCRIPTION:Cozy up at The Wandering Lantern for our monthly *Family Classi cs Read-Aloud.* We’ll begin a beloved classic together\, giving families a warm introduction to the story and inspiration to keep reading at home. \n\nOur September selection is *Mary Poppins* by P. L. Travers.\n\nDetails : https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family-classics-sep-2026/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family-classics-sep-2026/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:midweek-makers@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261015T020000Z DTEND:20261014T170000Z SUMMARY:Midweek Makers DESCRIPTION:We're excited to introduce a new weekly tradition at The Wander ing Lantern: Midweek Makers!\n\nEvery Wednesday we'll set out simple\, mea ningful creative projects that families can enjoy at their own pace. No sc reens\, no pressure—just hands-on making\, imagination\, and a little wo nder in the middle of the week.\n\nDrop in anytime during store hours and join us at the maker table. We can't wait to see what your children create .\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/midweek-makers/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/midweek-makers/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lantern-chess-club-learn-play@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261016T193000Z DTEND:20261016T220000Z SUMMARY:Lantern Chess Club: Learn & Play DESCRIPTION:Join us every other Friday evening for a free\, drop-in chess c lub for kids and big kids alike! Beginners can come early to learn the bas ics\, experienced players can find a new opponent\, and everyone can pract ice their skills in a relaxed\, welcoming setting.\n\n**Free to attend. No registration required.**\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/even ts/lantern-chess-club-learn-play/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/lantern-chess-club-learn-play/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:spooky-creative-writing-workshop-for-ages-8-10@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T183000Z SUMMARY:Spooky Creative Writing Workshop for Ages 8-10 DESCRIPTION:Young writers are invited to stretch their imaginations with lo cal children’s author and creative writing teacher Kelly Tooman. Through playful prompts and guided activities\, kids will build characters\, expa nd their vocabulary\, and create stories of their own.\n\nDetails: https:/ /thewanderinglantern.com/events/spooky-creative-writing-workshop-for-ages- 8-10/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/spooky-creative-writing-workshop-for-ages-8-10/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:story-time-yoga@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z SUMMARY:Story Time Yoga DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the release of *Skelly T. Bones and Nami Do Yoga* wit h local author Terese M. G.! Join us October 17 from 2–3 PM for a free\, playful story time yoga class for children and families.\n\nDetails: http s://thewanderinglantern.com/events/story-time-yoga/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/story-time-yoga/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uptown-lakewood-s-trick-or-treat@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261020T210000Z DTEND:20261020T233000Z SUMMARY:Uptown Lakewood's Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:Put on your costumes and trick-or-treat your way down Madison A venue! The Uptown Lakewood Business Alliance’s annual Trick or Treat bri ngs families into neighborhood businesses for an evening of candy\, costum es\, and community fun. Be sure to stop by The Wandering Lantern for a tre at and a little Halloween fun while you’re out!\n\nDetails: https://thew anderinglantern.com/events/uptown-lakewood-s-trick-or-treat/ LOCATION:Madison Ave. URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/uptown-lakewood-s-trick-or-treat/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:halloween-at-the-twl-read-treat-all-day@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261031T040000Z DTEND:20261101T035900Z SUMMARY:Halloween at TWL: Read & Treat All Day! DESCRIPTION:🎃 Read & Treat All Day at TWL!👻📚\n\nCelebrate Hallowee n at The Wandering Lantern! Come in costume and drop in anytime for treats \, spooky stories\, crafts\, a bookstore scavenger hunt\, Halloween fun\, and plenty of books. Free family fun all day long!\n\nDetails: https://the wanderinglantern.com/events/halloween-at-the-twl-read-treat-all-day/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/halloween-at-the-twl-read-treat-all-day/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:guest-reader-story-time@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261114T160000Z DTEND:20261114T170000Z SUMMARY:Guest Reader Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning Ohio author Marcy Campbell on Saturday\, Nov ember 14 for a special morning all about friendship!\n\nAt 11:00 AM\, Marc y will be our guest reader for Story Time\, sharing friendship-themed stor ies perfect for younger listeners. Afterward\, we’ll continue the conver sation with the older audience (for school age children ages 6-12) with Ma rcy’s brand-new book\, We Used to Be Friends\, followed by an exciting d iscussion and friendship craft. \n\nCome for the stories\, stay for the co nversation and creativity!\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/eve nts/guest-reader-story-time/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/guest-reader-story-time/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:family-classics-nov-2026@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261117T223000Z DTEND:20261117T230000Z SUMMARY:Family Classics Read-Aloud DESCRIPTION:Cozy up at The Wandering Lantern for our monthly **Family Class ics Read-Aloud**. We’ll begin a beloved classic together\, giving famili es a warm introduction to the story and inspiration to keep reading at hom e.\n\nOur November selection is *James and the Giant Peach* by Roald Dahl. \n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family-classics-nov-20 26/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family-classics-nov-2026/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:author-bill-cotter-at-twl@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261128T160000Z DTEND:20261128T190000Z SUMMARY:Author Bill Cotter at TWL! DESCRIPTION:Don't Push the Button! Special Story Time with Bill Cotter\n\nJ oin us for a very special Small Business Saturday as we welcome author and illustrator Bill Cotter\, creator of the beloved Don't Push the Button! s eries!\n\nGet ready for interactive stories\, a make-your-own-button art p roject\, and a drawing demonstration featuring everyone's favorite mischie vous monster\, Larry!\n\nCome meet Bill\, enjoy some silly storytelling\, and celebrate our bookstore's first birthday!\n\nSaturday\, November 28 | 11 AM- 2PM\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/author-bill- cotter-at-twl/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/author-bill-cotter-at-twl/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:small-business-saturday@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261128T150000Z DTEND:20261128T230000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Small Business Saturday and The Wandering Lantern’s anniversary with local author and illustrator Bill Cotter! Meet the creat or of *Don’t Push the Button!*\, purchase signed books\, and help suppor t the independent businesses and local creators who make Lakewood special. \n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/small-business-saturda y/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/small-business-saturday/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:our-first-birthday@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261129T050000Z DTEND:20261130T045900Z SUMMARY:A Very Merry UnBirthday to US! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate The Wandering Lantern’s first birthday with us on * *Sunday\, November 29** during Small Business Weekend!\n\nWe’ll have tea and crumpets\, a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party photo op\, raffles and prizes\, and a book character costume contest. Come dressed as your favorite chara cter and bring everyone you know who loves books\, parties\, tea\, and a l ittle bit of nonsense.\n\n**Free • All day • All ages welcome**\n\nDet ails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/our-first-birthday/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/our-first-birthday/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a-santa-experience-at-twl@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261205T050000Z DTEND:20261206T045900Z SUMMARY:A Santa Experience at TWL DESCRIPTION:The Santa Experience at The Wandering Lantern 🎅✨\n\nMake a little Christmas magic with us! Join us for a cozy Santa Experience featu ring professional photos with Santa by **Wildflower by Abbey**\, a beautif ul holiday backdrop\, a simple Christmas craft\, letters to Santa\, and a special Wandering Lantern treat for participating families.\n\nCome make a memory\, browse some Christmas books\, and enjoy a festive afternoon at t he bookstore.\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/a-santa-e xperience-at-twl/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/a-santa-experience-at-twl/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:guest-reader-story-time-2@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261205T160000Z DTEND:20261205T170000Z SUMMARY:Guest Reader Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, December 5 at 11 AM as we welcome childre n's book author Bonnie Kostan of Quill Town Books for a special guest Stor y Time!\n\nBonnie writes delightful children's books that inspire kindness \, creativity\, imagination\, and learning. Bring your little book lovers for a cozy morning of stories and a chance to meet the author behind the b ooks!\n\n**Free • All ages welcome**\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglan tern.com/events/guest-reader-story-time-2/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/guest-reader-story-time-2/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:family-classics-dec-2026@thewanderinglantern.com DTSTAMP:20261011T130320Z DTSTART:20261215T223000Z DTEND:20261215T230000Z SUMMARY:Family Classics Read Aloud DESCRIPTION:Join us this month for 'The Lion\, The Witch\, and The Wardrobe ' by C.S. Lewis.\n\nDetails: https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family -classics-dec-2026/ LOCATION:The Wandering Lantern\, 15729 Madison Ave\, Lakewood\, OH 44107 URL:https://thewanderinglantern.com/events/family-classics-dec-2026/ STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR