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September 21, 2025 - September 28, 2025

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Sep 21 Sunday 6 events
Sep 22 Monday 6 events
Sep 23 Tuesday 6 events
Sep 24 Wednesday 4 events
Sep 25 Thursday 13 events
Sep 26 Friday 4 events
Sep 27 Saturday 11 events
September 21

Elyria Apple Festival

September 21

The purpose of the Apple Festival is to promote Elyria with celebration.
September 21

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 21

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
September 21

Super Science Saturday: Fall Fun

September 21

Take a look at the science of fall while having some fun.
September 21

Horsepower Weekend

September 21

Witness history unfolding from animal-powered agriculture to thunderous muscle cars.
September 21

Chalk Festival

September 21

Children and adults join professional artists to create a color canvas on the walkways around the Fine Arts Garden.

September 22

Stroller Strides

September 22

Functional, total-body conditioning workout for moms with kids in tow.
September 22

Sprouts & Shoots

September 22

Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
September 22

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 22

Pumpkin bowling, paintball, and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
September 22

Beat Busters Hip Hop Dance Sessions

September 22

Have fun while honing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills.
September 22

Write to Your Favorite Author

September 22

Young readers sit and pen a letter to their favorite author to be mailed to them.

September 23

Music & Movement

September 23

Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
September 23

Itty Bitty Combo

September 23

Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult.
September 23

Little Baby Bookworms

September 23

Story time with songs, fingerplays and more with Mrs.
September 23

Homeschool Book Club

September 23

Homeschool children, ages 7-11, read, discuss and enjoy activities.
September 23

Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms

September 23

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

September 24

Pajama Story Time

September 24

Head to the Library for a pajama storytime.
September 24

Family Circle Time

September 24

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
September 24

Itty Bitty Combo

September 24

Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult.
September 24

Family Circle Time

September 24

Stories, songs and fingerplays.

September 25

Grounded and Growing

September 25

Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 25

GEE! I AM A TREE!

September 25

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 25

Delight Nights

September 25

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

Delight Nights

September 25

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

Baby Storytime

September 25

Introduce your littlest darling to books, bouncy rhymes, and musical beats. 1 p.m. 

September 26

Wiggle, Giggle and Shake

September 26

Have fun clapping, marching and moving to music.
September 26

Twilight Zone Film Fest 2025

September 26

A selection of four classic “Twilight Zone” episodes on Canton’s largest screen.
September 26

Rotary Camp Respite Weekend

September 26

A great way for a first-time camper to gain a short overnight experience. 
September 26

Wiggle, Giggle and Shake

September 26

Have fun clapping, marching and moving to music.

September 27

Apple & Honey Harvest Weekend

September 27

Witness many traditional harvest activities and discover how apple butter and cider are made.
September 27

Pumpkin Pandemonium

September 27

Pumpkins, hayrides, and falling leaves.

September 27

Gears and Gadgets: Children’s Studio

September 27

Artists engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
September 27

Broadway Tots

September 27

Learn all aspects of musical theatre technique and performance skills by learning the building blocks of singing, dancing, and acting through storytelling.
September 27

Junior Firefighters: Safety First!

September 27

Meet a real-life firefighter, make a craft, explore the inside of a firetruck, and more.

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