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September 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025

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Sep 14 Sunday 8 events
Sep 15 Monday 7 events
Sep 16 Tuesday 8 events
Sep 17 Wednesday 7 events
Sep 18 Thursday 15 events
Sep 19 Friday 8 events
Sep 20 Saturday 15 events
September 14

Butterfly Release

September 14

Reserve a butterfly online to release.
September 14

Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days

September 14

Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 14

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 14

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
September 14

Bob Meister Special Needs Fishing Derby

September 14

Exclusively for individuals with special needs.
September 14

Introduction to Archery for Kids

September 14

Children ages 9-16 can learn the basics of target archery.

September 15

Stroller Strides

September 15

Functional, total-body conditioning workout for moms with kids in tow.
September 15

Sprouts & Shoots

September 15

Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
September 15

Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days

September 15

Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 15

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 15

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
September 15

Beat Busters Hip Hop Dance Sessions

September 15

Have fun while honing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills.

September 16

Homeschoolers Outdoor Education: Butterflies

September 16

Attend natural science classes in the classroom and the outdoors and tag monarch butterflies.
September 16

Music & Movement

September 16

Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
September 16

Itty Bitty Combo

September 16

Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult.
September 16

Homeschool Book Club

September 16

Homeschool children, ages 7-11, read, discuss and enjoy activities.
September 16

Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days

September 16

Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.

September 17

Pajama Story Time

September 17

Head to the Library for a pajama storytime.
September 17

Family Circle Time

September 17

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
September 17

Outdoor Adventures for Teen Homeschoolers

September 17

Try stand up paddleboarding under the guidance of certified instructors.
September 17

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 17

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
September 17

Itty Bitty Combo

September 17

Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult.

September 18

Grounded and Growing

September 18

Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 18

Homeschoolers: Amazing Ants

September 18

Ages 7-12 learn about the fascinating world of ants.
September 18

GEE! I AM A TREE!

September 18

A science and art themed class designed to help children get to know nature's building blocks and create art to reflect their findings.
September 18

Delight Nights

September 18

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
September 18

Delight Nights

September 18

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.

September 19

Homeschool Hops

September 19

90-minute jump just for homeschool students for $14.99.
September 19

Homeschool Field Trip: Animals in History

September 19

Learn about the different ways animals have impacted Ohio history, from transportation, to politics, to the environment.  Students (ages 3-18; pre-registration highly recommended): $8 Parents/Guardians: Free Children ages 0-2: Free Parking: $8 per car, flat rate - paid onsite at CHC before leaving.
September 19

Elyria Apple Festival

September 19

The purpose of the Apple Festival is to promote Elyria with celebration.
September 19

Wiggle, Giggle and Shake

September 19

Have fun clapping, marching and moving to music.
September 19

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 19

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.

September 20

Elyria Apple Festival

September 20

The purpose of the Apple Festival is to promote Elyria with celebration.
September 20

Gears and Gadgets: Children’s Studio

September 20

Artists engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
September 20

Broadway Tots

September 20

Learn all aspects of musical theatre technique and performance skills by learning the building blocks of singing, dancing, and acting through storytelling.
September 20

Cleveland Pickle Fest

September 20

Pickle lovers will enjoy many different flavors of pickles, pickles on a stick, pickle candy, and pickle ice cream.
September 20

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 20

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.

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