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Events This Week
September 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
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September 14
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
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
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 18
Grounded and Growing
September 18
Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 18
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 19
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
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. Plus, enjoy music, fun, vendors, food trucks, contests, bands, attractions and family fun!
September 20
Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms
September 20
Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
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