Want to know what’s happening around Northeast Ohio this weekend? Find family-friendly fun activities and events around the region.
(Before attending, be sure to check venues for updates.)
Ongoing
“TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition” at the Great Lakes Science Center features more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck site. Visit greatscience.com
September 27-October 26
Pumpkin Pandemonium. Scavenger hunt, harvest maze, hayride and more. Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, heritagefarms.com
Through October 11
Corn Maze: Paul Revere’s Run. Make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army and find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Through Mid-October
Pick Your Own Apples. Pick some great Ohio apples and take a wagon ride. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, pattersonfarm.com
Through October 25
Hornyak Farms Fall Fest. Weekends full of fall fun. Check out the huge corn maze, grab a cup of cider, pick-your-own pumpkins and more. 15135 Rock Creek Road, Chardon, hornyakfarms.com
Through October 31
Pumpkin Days at Nickajack Farms. Pumpkin bowling, paintball and a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch. 11 a.m-7 p.m. 2955 Manchester Ave., Canal Fulton, nickajackfarms.com
Through November 1
U-Pick Apples & Fun Farm Activities. U-pick, maze and other activities. Weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 50336 Telegraph Road, Amherst, hillcrestfunfarm.com
September 24-27
The 47th Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. Hot air balloons and tethered rides, helicopter rides, monster truck rides, inflatables and more. Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Road, Atwater, ravennaballoonafair.com
September 25
Beekeeping 101. Discover the amazing world of bees and learn the essentials of beekeeping in this interactive, hands-on class. Ages 8-12. Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, starkparks.com
Preschoolers: Hike with Me Bring your preschooler on a morning hike to the beach. We will hike down to the shoreline and enjoy some time playing in the sand. Snacks, beach towels, and sand toys are suggested for this adventure along the waterfront. Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation, visit here for info
September 25-26
Stark County Bird Quest. This 24-hour challenge has two goals in mind: get people outdoors using birds as a catalyst, and accumulate data about bird populations in Stark County. starkparks.com
September 26
Autumn Fest. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd., Cleveland, shakerlakes.org
Fall Festival. U-pick apples, live music, farm animals, pony rides and more. 8 a.m-5 p.m. Bauman Orchards, 161 Rittman Ave., Rittman, baumanorchards.com
Drop-by: Nocturnal Creatures Join for some spooky critters. We’ll learn about and even hold some of these fascinating, nighttime crawlies. Insects, arachnids, and arthropods galore. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks Watershed Stewardship Center – West Creek Reservation. Visit here for information
September 26-27
Horsepower Weekend. Witness history unfolding from animal-powered agriculture to thunderous muscle cars. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Squire’s Castle Family Campout. Sleep under the stars, roast marshmallows, explore Squire’s Castle, hike trails and make memories. 1 p.m.-11 a.m. Squire’s Castle Picnic Area, 2844 River Road, Willoughby Hills, clevelandmetroparks.com
September 27
Donut Day: CVSR. Enjoy fresh donuts, drinks and a relaxing train ride. Departs 10 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Peninsula Depot, 1630 Mill St. W., cvsr.org
Fall Fest Event & 5K. Themed 5K & Kids’ Run, hayrides, pumpkin patch, CLE Market & food trucks, petting zoo, inflatables & airbrush tattoos, and a concert. 2-6 p.m. 21012 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, rockyriverohio.gov
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