Cleveland Metroparks - Events & Programs

Bring the entire family to a Cleveland Metroparks special event for free fun while you learn about nature. Ranging from bugs and bats to hikes and swimming, Cleveland Metroparks events are always a great place to spend your day.

Revel in the woods or fields of Cleveland Metroparks during a naturalist led program. Each month a variety of free programs and activities are offered for all ages, interests and ability levels.

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This month's programs

2008 Special Events

Date	Event	Location
January 27	"July" in January	North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation
February 1 - 3	Birds of Prey Weekend	Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation
March 1- 16	History of Maple Sugaring	Maple Grove Picnic Area Rocky River Reservation
March 15	Annual Return of the Buzzards	Buzzard Roost HiR
March 16	Buzzard Sunday!	Buzzard Roost HiR
April 25 - 27	North Coast Nature Festival	Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation
May 3	Children's Fishing Derby	Ohio & Erie Canal Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
May 4	Children's Fishing Derby	Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation
May 17	Farm & Garden Day	Garfield Park Nature Center Garfield Park Reservation
June 8	Knee High Naturalists	Chagrin River Road Sledding Hill South Chagrin Reservation
June 20 July 25 August 29	CanalWay Sunset Concert Series	CanalWay Center Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
June 21	Train Day	CanalWay Center Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
June 27	Dive-In Movie I	Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation
June 27 August 22	Brookside Concert Series	Brookside Valley Event Site Brookside Reservation
July 12	Brookstock - A Celebration of Music and Nature	Brookside Valley Event Site Brookside Reservation
July 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24	Look About Lodge Concert Series	Look About Lodge South Chargin Reservation
July 18	Dive-In Movie II	Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation
July 19	Nature at Night	North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation
July 26	Summer Beach Party	Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation
August 8	Dive-In Movie III	Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation
August 9	Bug City	Garfield Park Nature Center Garfield Park Reservation
August 23	Dog Paddle & More	Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation
August 23	Bat Gala	The Shelterhouse Picnic Area South Chargin Reservation
September 13	Monarch Magic	North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation
September 21	Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration & Music Festival	Frostville Museum Rocky River Reservation
September 28	FallFest	Meadows Picnic Area Brecksville Reservation
October 11	Youth Outdoor Odyssey	Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
October 11 & 12	"Reflections of Nature" Quilt Show	Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation
October 19	Wood Duck Festival	North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation
October Saturdays and Sundays	Fall Hayrides	Chalet Recreation Area Mill Stream Run Reservation