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October 2025
Inspiration Through Music: Drumming
Enjoy an immersive cultural journey that weaves together the primal power of drumming with the enchanting eloquence of poetry. Discover the fundamentals of rhythmic expression, master diverse cadences, and explore the nuanced interplay of tempo. This program bridges ancient traditions with contemporary artistic practice, creating an experience that resonates with drummers of all experience levels. Discover how percussion and verse can amplify each other and come prepared to listen deeply and express boldly as well as build community through the…
Find out more »Yay! Fall Fun
Food, activities, educational zones, an outdoor movie and more. 1-6 p.m.
Find out more »Multigenerational Cookies and Conversation
Trade stories with the residents of Regina Health. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Find out more »Finding Fungi
An informative and fun fungi hike led by a naturalist. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Homeschool Family Day
Special admission rates and unique experiences designed for homeschoolers. Meet aquatic day dwellers and night explorers. Discover their unique hunting tricks, hide and survive – morning, noon or night. Stop in for an educator-led activity between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the classroom. There will be a scavenger hunt available all day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Find out more »Middle School Career Day @CLEAquarium
Explore what an aquarium career entails! Try hands-on activities to discover what you like and don’t like about daily aquarium tasks. Meet aquarists, SCUBA divers, education and guest experience team members. Come with an open mind for this half-day adventure and leave with an abundance of information, and hopefully, career inspiration. Presented in partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
Find out more »Truck or Treat
Sweet Kiddles Trunk or Treat! Get ready for a spooktacularly fun evening! Join us for our exciting Trunk or Treat event, hosted right here at our Avon Lake location! We're thrilled to be partnering with our Westlake Sweet Kiddles family to bring you an even bigger and better Halloween celebration. Dress up in your best costumes and enjoy safe, friendly trick-or-treating from creatively decorated car trunks! It's the perfect opportunity to collect treats, show off your Halloween spirit, and make wonderful memories with friends…
Find out more »Event of the Week: Halloween Drive-thru at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Halloween Drive-thru returns for another season of family-friendly thrills, chills and adventure at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. This special event delivers seasonal magic from the comfort of your car without the need to brave the elements or extra steps, making it an easy and accessible way for everyone to enjoy festive fun together.
Find out more »Enchanted Forest
The Wilderness Center will be transformed into The Enchanted Forest. Meet costumed volunteers such as black bear, dirt, luna moth, and slug along the pumpkin-lit trails. Afterwards, stop by TWC’s Observatory and view the night sky through powerful telescopes. $12 / Person, age 2 and under are free. Friday 6:30–8:30 p.m. & Saturday 4–8:30 p.m.
Find out more »Enchanted Forest
Meet costumed volunteers such as Caterpillar, Raccoon, Salamander, and Opossum while being guided by a quiet “Firefly” along a jack-o-lantern lined trail. These nocturnal characters sing, tell jokes and share stories of life in the woodlands and teach about the interconnectedness and importance of nocturnal species. Afterwards, stop by TWC’s Observatory and view the night sky through a powerful telescope. The trail is ~ 1/2 mile and suitable for all ages. “Fireflies” use solar powered lanterns to guide guests along…
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