203. History of Maple Sugaring

On weekends, visitors can walk through time along the Sugarbush Trail from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the sap-collecting methods and syrup-making processes used by Native Americans, pioneers and modern sugar farmers.  The History of Maple Sugaring hikes will lead to the Sugarhouse, where guests can watch sap being boiled into delicious, 100-percent pure maple syrup.  Guided public hikes leave the Sugarhouse every 20 minutes (the last hike leaves at 3:40 p.m.).


History of Maple Sugaring

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Location:
Maple Grove Picnic Area • Rocky River Reservation

Maple Grove Picnic Area is located off Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, between Cedar Point Road and Spafford Road in Brook Park, south of Rocky River Nature Center.  
February 25 & 26
March 3, 4, 10 & 11
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekends
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays (by appointment only)

200. Fun Events at the Metroparks Toboggan!

Sunday January 8:  Winteriffic! Enjoy ice carvings, hikes, winter recreation demonstrations, and more!

Sunday January 15, Friday February 28, Friday March 9:  Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs and $1 sodas.

Friday February 3:  Cleveland State Vikings Street Team and Magnus the Mascot with activities. s And, all kids receive a FREE ticket to the February 25 Vikings game (Fan Appreciation Night)!

Friday February 10:  Lake Erie Monsters Street Team from 6 to 8 p.m. Drawing to race Sully the Mascot at 8 p.m.! AND, receive a $5 off discount to the February 12 Monsters game!

Other fun stuff going on all the time!



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Location:

16200 Valley Parkway

Cleveland, OH 44136

(440) 572-9990

199. Snow Tracks at Holden Arboretum

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Follow along on this adventure as we look for clues in the snow of just Who’s Been Here? After reading the story by Lindsay Barrett George about what Cammy, her brother William and their dog find we will see what we can find. Lots of animals stay here through the winter. Join us as we venture outside to see whose tracks we can find, where they went and what they were doing.  At the end make your own track story and enjoy hot chocolate. Dress for the weather. $5 per child, members; $8 per child, nonmembers Children ages 5 and up with an adult Saturday, Jan. 21 3-4:30pm

Registration

Location:

9500 Sperry Road

Kirtland, OH 44094(440) 946-4400

197. Nela Park Christmas Lights

A tradition since 1925 is the fabulous Nela Park holiday lighting display in December through New Year's Day. Since 1970, the Nela Park holiday lighting extravaganza has stretched several blocks along Noble Road. In earlier years, the public could enter Nela Park to view the display, which was at that time, featured inside the grounds.

Location:
Nela Park

East Cleveland, OH 44112

194. Light Up Lakewood

Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Kickoff on closed Detroit Avenue.  Enjoy the holiday parade, followed by music, trolley rides, ice carver, jugglers, holiday characters, Santa, Kids crafts, Twigby-Style Kids Shop, Gingerbread House Tour and other activities.  5:30-8 p.m.  Cost:  FREE. See downtownlakewood for more info!

Location  Downtown Lakewood (14701 Detroit Avenue)

182. Mapleside Farms Playground

Take the kids out for one more fun day before school starts!  Huge new playground, and an ice cream shoppe next door, as many apples apple dumplings, and apple cider you can drink!

Open Monday - Thursday at 3pm, Admission $3
Friday - Saturday - Sunday at 12 noon, Admission $5

More Info

Location

294 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH 44212-1198
330-225-5576

180. Asphalt Cinema

Enjoy an evening of music, games, and prizes that ends under the stars for a family friendly movie at Asphalt Cinema on the third Fridays of the summer months at Impett Park. The free music concert is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Local merchants also offer creative games and activities. A bubble gum blowing contest is held with prizes. Four Corners Baseball operates the concessions with our thanks! At dusk, a movie is shown on a large screen against a backdrop of tall trees. In August, West Park Early Childhood PTA will hold A Safety Fair and Ice Cream Social from 6 to 8 p.m. at the park with safety vehicles and added attractions! FREE. Asphalt Cinema is 8/19.

The movie and activities are always FREE of charge thanks to our Asphalt Cinema sponsor, Fairview Hospital!

178. FREE NATURALIST PROGRAMS AT CLEVELAND LAKEFRONT & HEADLANDS BEACH

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
FISHING
CANOEING
STARGAZING
SCAVENDER HUNTS
LUAU PARTY
SNORKELING
SANDCASTLE BUILDING

AND LOTS MORE!

CHECK IT OUT  TONS of EVENTS!

Location:
8701 LAKESHORE BLVD.
CLEVELAND, OH 44108

177. Brookstock

A Celebration of Music & Nature
Saturday, July 23
2 - 8:30 p.m.
Brookside Valley Event Site
Brookside Reservation • Cleveland
Free!
Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy music all day. Along with great music, “BrookStock” features vendors and exhibitors, arts and crafts, a kites flying high in the air, games and activities, hikes, live animals, and more!
EarthWords Nature Shop will be on site selling merchandise and offering a tie-dye station, too.  Visitors can buy shirts from EarthWords for $5, or bring their own t-shirts and print for a $1 to create their own tie-dye shirt.  Shop staff and volunteers will help with the dyes to help create a “groovy” shirt.
Enjoy an afternoon with activities and great live music at BrookStock – A Celebration of Music & Nature in Cleveland Metroparks – part of your life, naturally!

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Main Stage
2 p.m.	Workman’s Circle Klezmer Orchestra ~ Yiddish
4:30 p.m.	JiMiller Band ~ old rock ‘n’ roll, jazz & bluegrass
6:45 p.m.	Abbey Road ~ Beatles tribute band
Beer Garden Stage
3:30 p.m.	DC – 3 ~ blues
6 p.m.	Blue Lunch ~ Chicago-style blues & jump swing

MORE INFO!

Location:
Off John Nagy Blvd., off the Ridge Road entrance - north of the I-480 / Ridge Rd. exit.

Idea Provided By:  Jessica Weber

173. Knee High Naturalists

Sunday, June 12
Noon - 4 p.m.

Some of the activities include:
• Hikes with “Nora the Explorer” –
   Naturalist Nora Sindelar leads children on hikes, full of nature discovery.
• Discovery Sand Box –
   Plastic bugs, hand-carved potato bugs, earthworms made of rubber hose, rubber snakes, and more are buried in the sand for children to discover.
• Giant Habitat Felt Board –
   Children have fun placing hundreds of animal images on a 30-foot long felt board representing pond, field and forest habitats.
• Beaver and Frog Pools Water-play Areas –
   A small pool filled with water is home to a family of “beavers” (beanie toys) and plenty of sticks for building a lodge or dam.  Another small pool is filled with toy snails, snakes, crayfish, and frogs in various stages of development.
• Live Animals –
   View live animals for children to see and touch.
• Touch Table –
   Skulls and pelts to discover up-close, with a naturalist on-hand to answer questions.

Girl Scouts will be selling:
Hot dogs $2
Ice Cream (Good Humor) $1.50
Chips (Shearer's) $0.75
Gourmet Cookies $0.75
Candy $0.75
Assorted Cold Beverages (Coke Products) $1
Frozen Lemonade $1.50

For more information, call 440-247-7075.

Arboretum is located off Arbor Lane in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Cannon Road in Bentleyville.

Parking for the “Knee-High Naturalists” event is at The Shelterhouse Picnic Area, located off Hawthorn Parkway, east of SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Bentleyville – north of the Route 422/Route 91 exit.

From The Shelterhouse Picnic Area, a ranger will help visitors cross Hawthorn Parkway to the all purpose trail.  Follow the trail along Arbor Lane to the entrance of the Arboretum.

MORE INFO HERE!

Location:

Bedford Chagrin Pkwy and Arbor Ln
Solon, Ohio 44139

164. The Hessler Street Fair

The Hessler Street Fair is an annual community arts and music festival, celebrating its 42st year on historic Hessler Street in Cleveland's University Circle. It is a family-friendly event, showcasing local artists, food, musicians and poets. The Fair is one of Cleveland's most successful, attracting upwards of 10,000 visitors each year.

Running from 11am to dusk, May 21 & 22 Saturday and Sunday, it features a diverse mixture of musical styles and venues, and is a non-profit, volunteer-run weekend, focused on celebrating community, arts and culture. 

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Location:

Hessler Road is located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. It is a small one-way brick paved street running east from Ford Drive to Hessler Court. Hessler Court, the only remaining wood block street in Cleveland, runs north from Hessler Road to Bellflower Road.

163. Second Annual LEAF Plant Sale

Start a garden with your kids, it doesn't have to be big, just grow a watermelon, or a pumpkin!!

Second Annual LEAF Plant Sale: May 14, 2011 3:00pm

Are you looking for ways to cut back on expenses, eat healthy, and live “greener?” Did you plan to start your own seeds this year, but didn’t quite find the time. Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced “urban famer,” we have the event for you. Join the Lakewood Earth and Food Community and Lakewood Garden Center for the second annual LEAF Community Plant Sale. Lakewood Garden Center will once again generously host the sale being held on Saturday, May 14 from 3-5 p.m.
Local farmers have seedlings for sale, from zucchini and peppers to heirloom tomatoes of every shape and size. Last year’s vendors, Rennheber Gardens and RidgeBridge Farms will both make return appearances, with additional vendors to be announced.
While you pick up your plants, don’t forget to grab a few bags of compost to help get your garden off to the right start. For one day only (May 14), Lakewood Garden Center will donate $1 to the LEAF Community for each bag of compost sold. Not only will the organic matter improve your soil and improve your harvest, but you will also be supporting a great cause!

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Location:

13230 Detroit Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44107-2842

(216) 221-0200

162. Geauga County's Civil War Reenactment

A complete Civil War encampment transforms Century Village!

Characters in authentic period dress.

$7/Adult, $6/Golden Buckeye, $4/Child 6-12, Under 5 Free

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Location:

The Century Village 14653 East Park Street Burton, Ohio 44021

160. Family Bird Walk

Walk off that big Mother' Day Brunch at the Family Bird Walk Sunday May 8 from 3-5pm.

A walk specially suited for the whole family and check out the beautiful birdlife waiting to be discovered!

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Location:
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 321-5935

158. Brunswick Youth Fishing Derby

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May 14, 2011 Brunswick Youth Fishing Derby - North Park (Brunswick City Parks) - 8 a.m.  Check In - Derby from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Young fishermen 15 years of age or younger are invited to participate in the Brunswick Youth Fishing Derby.  Girls and boys alike can enjoy catching fish and winning prizes. Register by May 6. Call Brunswick Rec Center at 330-273-8000 to register.  Please bring your own poles. A limited number of poles will be available to borrow, and a limited amount of bait will be supplied.  Prizes will be awarded after the program. Free. More INFO! Location: 3595 Grafton Road Brunswick, Ohio 44212

155. The Eye-Spy Trail

5/14/11 and 5/15/11

The Eye-Spy Trail - Susan Hambley Nature Center - 12 to 5 p.m. Vision plays an important role in nature observation.  Challenge your sense of sight as you hike down the trail looking for “unnatural” objects.  Stop by between Noon and 5 p.m. and keep track of what you spotted to determine your level of eye-spy sharpness.  All ages. No registration required. Free.

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Location:

1473 Parschen Boulevard
Brunswick, Ohio 44212

154. Medina County’s Earth Day Celebration

Earth Day - Buffalo Creek Retreat - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate Medina County’s 15th Annual Earth Day at the Medina County Park District’s Buffalo Creek Retreat, just south of Hubbard Valley Park. There will be earth-friendly exhibits, fishing, kids’ activities, food and much more, so bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. Additional parking for this event will be at Hubbard Valley Park with shuttle service provided to Buffalo Creek. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free admission.  April 16, 2011

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Location:
8708 Hubbard Valley Rd.Seville, OH 44273
Located in Guilford Township south of Blake Road and
north of Greenwich Road

140. Cleveland's Best Sledding Spots

As compiled by YOU!!  Thanks guys!

On Memphis Avenue near Kiddie Park.  Brooklyn, Ohio

Hidden Valley in Madison on 528.  Madison, Ohio

Virginia Kendall 

15610 Vaughn Rd., Cleveland, OH 44141-3097

Hinkley Reservation.  Hinckley Ohio

Punderson State Park

11755 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH (440) 338-6114

W.58 off Detroit across from Parkview bar

1261 West 58th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102-2145

Cain Park in Cleveland Heights

14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH

Big Met Golf Course

4811 Valley Parkway, Cleveland, OH

The Westlake Rec

28955 Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake, OH

Cahoon Hill - Bay Village

Euclid McDonald's hill on 222 and Euclid Ave.

Edgewater

Photo by:  Aunt Owwee

137. Holiday CircleFest

Sunday Dec 5th
The Rink at Wade Oval: 1:00-7:00 p.m.
Free horse-drawn carriage rides (Wade Oval): 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Activities: 1:00-5:30 p.m.

Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval: 5:30 p.m.

Start off the holiday season with a trip to the 17th Annual Holiday CircleFest. It’s the perfect way to experience University Circle, free of charge. From 1:00-5:30 p.m., more than 20 of University Circle’s renowned museums, gardens, galleries, churches, and schools open their doors and offer an afternoon of activities, food, and shopping.

Visitors can look forward to a gingerbread house competition, live music performances, trees with themed decorations, a singing Santa, and even live reindeer. This year, Wade Oval becomes Cleveland’s Central Park with free horse-drawn carriage rides. Or, for a slightly warmer mode of transportation, UCI will provide free shuttle buses to escort guests to the different activity sites. From 5:30-6:00 p.m., the activities conclude with The Cleveland Museum of Art’s dramatic Winter Lights Lantern Procession on Wade Oval.

Perhaps the most highly anticipated activity of Holiday CircleFest is The Rink at Wade Oval. Admission to The Rink is free, and skate rentals are only $3. The Rink will be open from 1:00-7:00 p.m. After visitors have finished skating, they can warm up with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate from the newly opened Wade Oval Information Center.


TONS of INFO!

Location:
Wade Oval, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio

135. The Rink at Wade Oval

The Only FREE Outdoor Rink in Cleveland

Opens November 20 

The Rink at Wade Oval is back for a third year of outdoor fun! Last year, more than 20,000 people laced up a pair of skates and took to The Rink’s unique polymer surface, which feels just like real ice. This season, visitors are encouraged to stop by the new Wade Oval Information Center to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee after they're finished skating.

Admission: FREE
Skate Rentals: $3

Rink Hours of Operation

November 20 -  February 21

Weekends Only
Fridays & Saturdays, Noon-7:00 p.m.

Sundays, Noon-5:00 p.m.

December 20 - January 2
Open Daily
Sunday – Thursday, Noon-5:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, Noon – 7:00 p.m.

Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

Open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 17) and President’s Day (February 21),

Noon-5:00 p.m.

Rink hours are subject to change. Call 216-707-5033 for daily information.

Location:
Wade Oval, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio