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March 1, 2026 - March 8, 2026
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March 1
Beautiful Beginning Chess Class
March 1
Students will learn the rules of the game, how all of the pieces move, and be able to play a legal game.
March 1
Sap’s-a-Risin!
March 1
A free, family-friendly opportunity to visit Geauga Park District’s sugar house, sugarbush and lodge to learn maple sugaring methods that have evolved from Native American tradition to modern methods:
Gather sap with a horse-drawn sap sled from 1 and 2 p.m.
March 1
Maple Sugaring at Rocky River Reservation
March 1
Experience a decades-old tradition at Maple Grove Picnic Area and learn all about the process of maple sugaring. Begin with a self-guided hike through the sugarbush, walk through historical sugar-making stations, visit the sugarhouse, and sample the maple syrup on a mini pancake.
March 1
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 1
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 1
Hometown Vendors Show
March 1
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 2
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 2
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 2
Hometown Vendors Show
March 2
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 2
Orchid Rodeo
March 2
Blending cowboy spirit with refined beauty as vibrant orchid displays pair soft petals with sculptural cacti, lush greenery, and sun-baked landscapes.
March 3
Total Lunar Eclipse
March 3
Visit Observatory Park in Geauga County for a special viewing of the lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3. The viewing begins at 4:30 a.m. with maximum totality occurring around 6 a.m.
March 3
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 3
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 3
Hometown Vendors Show
March 3
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 3
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 3
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 3
Books, Beats and Bubbles
March 3
musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
March 4
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 4
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 4
Hometown Vendors Show
March 4
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 4
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 4
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 5
Shrek The Musical
March 5
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And the tale begins of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a wild journey with a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who does not want to be rescued.
March 5
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 5
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 5
Hometown Vendors Show
March 5
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 5
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 5
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 6
Storytime with Josh
March 6
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
March 6
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 6
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 6
Hometown Vendors Show
March 6
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 6
Stark DD Walk for Awareness
March 6
A showcase of community resources designed for anyone supporting someone with special needs.
March 6
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 6
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 7
Greenie Sports Card Show
March 7
Come check out sports cards, memorabilia and pop culture collectibles.
March 7
Hometown Vendors Show
March 7
Come out for the Cleveland Spring Craft & Vendor Market and meet amazing indoor and outdoor local vendors, discover seasonal treats, and find some unique items for all occasions.
March 7
Maple Trail
March 7
Explore various maple syrup farms during the peak maple harvest season, experiencing sap collection, boiling and tasting fresh maple syrup products, and more.
March 7
Egg Hatching at the Library
March 7
Stop by the children’s department to see chicken eggs ready to hatch beginning Monday, February 23rd.
March 7
Kids’ Comic Con
March 7
Attend workshops, panels, visit the artists’ alley, learn new skills, enjoy a teen party featuring a cosplay fashion show, trivia and more.
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