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.

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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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