Earth Day Celebrations continue at the local park systems around Northeast Ohio. Here are some events for your family to clean-up, battle aggressive herbs disturbing nature, recycle, and learn about water conservation and efforts to help protect the earth.
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Events This Week
October 25, 2026 - November 1, 2026
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October 25
October 25
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 25
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 25
Halloween Spooktacular
October 25
Enjoy a sensory-friendly version of the concert and some pre-concert activities beforehand.
October 25
Sensory Friendly Night: Pumpkins & Piranhas
October 25
Enjoy full, sensory-friendly aquarium access, costumed scuba divers, and more.
October 25
Model Railroad & Toy Show
October 25
Trains, planes and all things that GO are on display for all ages.
October 26
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 26
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 27
Mini Majorettes
October 27
Students ages 7-12 will learn baton terminology and basic twirling skills while developing hand-eye coordination.
October 27
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
October 27
A musical storytime for families with children of all ages.
October 27
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 27
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 27
Clay Wheel Throwing
October 27
Young artists explore the basics of working on the pottery wheel and learn essential techniques such as centering, shaping, and trimming.
October 27
October 28
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 28
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 28
Step Up Club
October 28
Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own.
October 29
Adaptive Theatre
October 29
Children ages 9-17 with special needs can enjoy a fun and interactive theatre class full of games, movement-based storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing to build confidence, and encourage social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
October 29
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 29
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 29
Halloween Boot-tique
October 29
Join in your Halloween costume for a fun evening of trick-or-treating.
October 30
Trick-or-Treat on the Farm
October 30
Interact with alpacas and goats, visit a fairy garden, ring the farm bell, and more.
Come dressed up in a Halloween costume and spend some time on the farm.Each trick-or-treater will receive a free candy collection bag
Grab a bag and visit 5 different candy stations throughout the farm.
October 30
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 30
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 30
Circa Thriller 2! A Halloween Dance Party
October 30
Featuring a costume contest and a spooky dance floor perfect for kooky music and dancing.
October 31
October 31
Haunted Hidden Hollow
October 31
Hike, skulls and bones exploration, ghost stories around the campfire and more.
October 31
Clifford The Big Red Dog
October 31
A musical, comical twist on the story of Emily Elizabeth and her beloved big red dog.
October 31 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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