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Here's Mother's Day, music, bugs and comics — pick and choose from this week's array of events

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Where/When: Comics and Friends at Great Lakes Mall, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday

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Why Go: In addition to free comics, there will be an in-store appearance by Craig Boldman, who has written more than 100 consecutive issues of Jughead for Archie Comics Publications, among other comics endeavors.

Pricing: Free (like the name of the event says).

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LIFE ON THE FOREST FLOOR

Where/When: Holden Arboretum, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Kids can get their fill of creepy-crawlies with a hike into the woods to explore the forest floor.  This event is geared toward kids ages 8 through 12 and their families.

Pricing: $5 per child for members; $8 per child, nonmembers.

BLUE SKY FOLK FESTIVAL

Where/When: The grounds of the East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Kirtland, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Expose the kids to folk and acoustic music at this festival, which also includes family crafts, a playground, storytelling for the younger set , food and arts and crafts.

Pricing: Adults $5 online presale, $8 at the door; $6 for 65 and older; children 12 and under are free.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: The whole family will love a trip to the zoo, which will spotlight resident animal moms, their youngsters and some unique parenting behaviors. It’s also opening weekend for the new elephant habitat.

Pricing: Free for moms. $11 for 12 and older, $8 children 2-11, children under 2 are free.

Where/When: Seekers Coffee House & Café, Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Why Go: Everyone in the family, no matter how old they are, can be a star during Family Karaoke Night.

Pricing: Buy $7 or more on products at Seekers, and it’s free. Or buy a singing pass for $2 for those 12 and older, and $1 for those 11 or younger.

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