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October 2025
Fifth Annual Benefit Clambake
Open Doors Academy Annual Benefit Clambake Saturday, October 11, 2025 · 5:30–9:00 p.m. Cleveland Rowing Foundation · Casual Attire · Complimentary Parking Enjoy a riverfront evening with dinner, drinks, music, and a mission. Open Doors Academy’s Annual Benefit Clambake is one of Cleveland’s most anticipated fall fundraisers — supporting free afterschool and summer programs that serve over 1,800 students across northern Ohio. This year’s Luminary Award honors Kevin Clayton of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his community impact and leadership. Reserved…
Find out more »Hand Sewing For Literacy
Learn basic sewing skills and work collaboratively to create a single sewn project. Grades 3-5. 2-3:30 p.m.
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving
Create a seasonal work of art. BYOP (pumpkin, that is) or register to receive two per family. Carving utensils will be provided. At the end, creations will be lit up with candles and fan favorites will be crowned. This event will take place in the shelter with a fire and marshmallows, weather permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Play With Your Food
Create fruit kabobs, fruit bouquets and fruit faces. 4-5 p.m.
Find out more »Explor-a-Story
Morning stories, open play, and hands-on-exploration. Designed for preschoolers of all abilities. 10:30-11 a.m.
Find out more »Mean Green Science Machine
Students and professors from CWRU will lead fun, interactive science experiments. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Find out more »Spooky Science
10/17 opening night, 10/18 Astronomy Night, 10/12 Costume Contest Night, 10/25 Trick-or-treat.
Find out more »Fall Family Stroll
Treats, instrument discovery and interactive activities. 5:30-7p.m.
Find out more »Halloween All Aboard
Wear costumes and take a ride on the miniature railroad. 6-8 p.m. Friday, 4-8 p.m. Saturday.
Find out more »Pumpkins & Piranhas
Explore Lake “Eerie” and the deep “BOO” sea. during our afterhours celebration. Aquarium access, activity booklet, underwater jack-o’-lanterns, scuba diver interactions, Halloween-themed décor and music, appearances by the friendly landshark Finn and a pumpkin craft. Know Before You Go Adults & children are invited to dress up in family-friendly costumes. Advance registration is requested and recommended. Passholders can log into their account for discounted admission and early entry. Guests who would benefit from a little less external stimuli might can…
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