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October 2026
Family Fishing Fest
Families can fish for rainbow trout and catfish that have been stocked all along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Families can park at the CanalWay Center lot off E. 49th St. and walk the paved trail. Enjoy exploration stations, bait-digging, casting practice, and loaner fishing poles Prizes: Food: Important Rules Anyone age 16 and older must have an Ohio fishing license Participants are encouraged to bring a rod, tackle, and a cooler with ice. Bait is provided. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Find out more »Homeschool Day at Ramseyer Farms
Make memories with family and friends on these special homeschool days. Groups can participate in educational activities until 1:30 p.m., and the last hayride and check in for Homeschool Day ends at 1:30 p.m., but all other 50+ farm activities will remain open until 7 p.m. No registration or minimum group size required, but some form of documentation, such as a copy of the acknowledgment letter from the school superintendent or any document showing membership of a homeschool association. Admission…
Find out more »Acorn Adventures: Surprising Spiders
Acorn Adventures: Surprising Spiders. Children ages 3-6 will learn why spiders are valuable members of the earth’s ecosystems. 1-2 p.m.
Find out more »Trick-or-Treat on the Farm
Interact with alpacas and goats, visit a fairy garden, ring the farm bell, and more. Come dressed up in a Halloween costume and spend some time on the farm.Each trick-or-treater will receive a free candy collection bag Grab a bag and visit 5 different candy stations throughout the farm. 10/24 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 10/25 • 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 10/30 • 3 p.m.–7 p.m. What's included Trick or Treating Barn Admission Interactive experience with various farm animals FREE trick-or-treat bag…
Find out more »Pumpkins & Ponies
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine. Animal Rides and Viewing / Feeding will be indoors. CASH ONLY Pony and Pony Cart rides – $2.00 Horse rides for Adults and Kids – $2.00 Feed Barrel Train – $2.00 per person Hayride – $5.00 per person Feed Cones – $1.00 each Fridays. 5-8 p.m. Admission: $5. Ages 1 and older are free.
Find out more »November 2026
Wonders of Wildlife
Meet some of the center's resident animals and learn about wildlife. This 30-minute program offers up-close encounters with a variety of the Center's resident animals and is open to all ages. It meets Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, from 11–11:30 a.m.The fee is $5 per person, and children under 1 are free. Tickets are sold online through the center's ticketing page. Visit lensc.org for details.
Find out more »Royal Princess Brunch: A Fun & Fearless Feast
Dress as your favorite fearless heroine, adventurer or inspiring character and enjoy a buffet brunch, character meet-and-greets, music and photo opportunities. This year's theme celebrates bravery, confidence and friendship.Brunch runs 9–11 a.m. both days, Nov. 7 and 8, at the Akron Zoo. Tickets are $45 per person for zoo members and $50 for non-members. Infants under 2 are free but must sit on a lap, and food isn't included for them. Admission to the zoo after the brunch is included.…
Find out more »Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest
Come see these amazing animals compete for Champion Status. Hundreds of alpacas compete in halter, fleece and youth and adult performance classes at the Arena Complex at the Summit County Fairgrounds. The weekend also includes educational demonstrations, such as hand-spinning alpaca fiber into yarn, and a Saturday evening live auction. Admission and parking are free, and the public is welcome.The show is a nonprofit event. Proceeds support programs at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Visit buckeyealpacafallfest.com for…
Find out more »Feed the Animals
Work with wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for the animals, then offer them what you've made. This small-group, behind-the-scenes program is for ages 8 and up with one adult. It meets Saturday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village.The fee is $100, and the adult chaperone is included in that price. Register in advance through the center's online ticketing. Visit lensc.org for details.
Find out more »Wonders of Wildlife
Meet some of the center's resident animals and learn about wildlife. This 30-minute program offers up-close encounters with a variety of the Center's resident animals and is open to all ages. It meets Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, from 11–11:30 a.m.The fee is $5 per person, and children under 1 are free. Tickets are sold online through the center's ticketing page. Visit lensc.org for details.
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