While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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August 2026
FinFest
Attention all shark and stingray FIN-atics! Get ready to celebrate JAWsome sharks and their elasmobranch cousins.
Find out more »Fun on the Farm
Pony and pony cart rides, horse rides and more. June-August. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Touch a Bug
Nature newbie? Creeped out by insects? Come learn about some local insects and touch them when and if you are ready. Learn about all the benefits that insects provide and learn to appreciate and not squish them! Visit this safe, no-pressure environment to learn about local insects. 2-3 p.m.
Find out more »Nature at Night
As the sun sets, a new world awakens. Come for an evening exploration into the sights and sounds of nature after dark. 7-10:30 p.m.
Find out more »September 2026
Pooch Party
Friendly dogs and people are invited for some fun in the sun and a costume contest. 5-7 p.m.
Find out more »Butterfly Release
Anyone can support Beech Creek by donating just $10 to release their own butterfly at the event. Tickets will be $13-15 if purchased the day of the release. Admission to the Gardens is not included. Butterfly releases will be at 12 and 2 p.m. Event days will start at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m.
Find out more »Young Birders
Kids ages 8+ learn about the lives of vireos through a presentation and bird walk. Adults must accompany children. 10-11 a.m. If there are any questions about this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.).
Find out more »Stark County Bird Quest
This 24-hour challenge has two goals in mind: get people outdoors using birds as a catalyst, and accumulate data about bird populations in Stark County, starkparks.com
Find out more »October 2026
Adaptive Fishing with Rec2Connect
Guests with disabilities will learn more about fishing. 5-7 p.m.
Find out more »Spooky Pooch Parade
Enjoy a free festival, a parade along Madison Avenue and surrounding streets, an awards ceremony for the best dressed dogs and their owners. This is a favorite autumn tradition for Northeast Ohio dog lovers. The festival provides a tail-wagging good time for canine and human guests alike. Festivities begin at the Spooky Pooch Festival at 12:30 p.m. at Madison Park. Attendees can enjoy entertainment, kid pumpkin painting, and dog-related vendors and businesses. The costume contest parade will begin at 2…
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