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Ghoulish Goblins Halloween Party<br />
Ages 2 to 8, Fee: $5<br />
Wear your favorite costume and be in the parade! Fun prizes awarded. Dance<br />
with the ghouls and trick or treat at our sites. (Sites rated PG-5.)<br />
Instructor: Vivian Potter, min 25, max 85<br />
Wed., Oct. 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Painesville Township Park<br />
Farmpark Toy Workshop<br />
Ages 2 to 12, Fee: Farmpark admission, plus $2 per toy, No<br />
registration required<br />
This year Santa’s workshop will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 29<br />
& 30, in addition to December 26 through 31. Bring your children out to build<br />
and paint a wooden toy to take home.<br />
Puppets in the Park<br />
Ages 2 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), FREE<br />
Our funny, fuzzy puppets will entertain, educate and enchant your child as they<br />
explore the wonders of nature. Program includes games, sing-along songs, a<br />
mini-hike and the featured puppet show. Pre-registration required.<br />
Instructor: Naturalist staff, min 10, max 50<br />
Wed., Sept. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation<br />
Nature Detectives t<br />
Ages 3 & 4, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult<br />
Discover what makes fall wonderful by using your senses and natural curiosity.<br />
Each program includes a craft, snack and hike just perfect for preschoolers.<br />
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
Wonderful World Wed., Sept. 11 1 to 2 p.m. Chagrin River<br />
of Monarchs<br />
Park—EAST<br />
Colors, Colors Fri., Sept. 27 1 to 2 p.m. Chapin Forest<br />
Everywhere<br />
Reservation—WEST<br />
Slithering Snakes Thur., Oct. 10 1 to 2 p.m. Veterans Park<br />
Owl Be There Fri., Oct. 25 1 to 2 p.m. Penitentiary Glen<br />
Reservation<br />
Cheerful Chipmunks Thur., Nov. 14 1 to 2 p.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Sneaky Skunk Friends Fri., Nov. 22 1 to 2 p.m. Environmental<br />
Learning Center<br />
Nature’s Classroom: Fantastic <strong>Fall</strong>! t<br />
Ages 3 & 4, Fee: $40 for one child with one adult<br />
Fantastic fall! We will be investigating the changes fall brings during this<br />
six-week program. Six one-hour sessions meet every Monday September 16<br />
through October 21. Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15<br />
Mon., Sept. 16, 10 to 11 a.m., Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Cosmic Kids<br />
Ages 3 to 5, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult<br />
Discover the wonders of the universe in this fast-paced program filled with<br />
songs, crafts and hands-on fun plus a 15-minute “journey through the stars” in<br />
our inflatable StarLab planetarium.<br />
Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 15<br />
Wed., Sept. 11, 9 to 10 a.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation<br />
Wed., Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to noon, Penitentiary Glen Reservation<br />
Wed., Sept. 11, 1 to 2 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation<br />
Wed., Oct. 9, 9 to 10 a.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Area<br />
Wed., Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to noon, Penitentiary Glen Reservation<br />
Wed., Oct. 9, 1 to 2 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation<br />
Totally Toddlers<br />
Ages 3 to 5, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult, $3 each additional<br />
sibling<br />
Each fun and educational program includes theme-related activities and a<br />
snack. Adult participation required.<br />
Instructor: Janice Pilar, min 10, max 15<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
An Apple a Day...! Thur., Sept. 12 10 to 11 a.m. Painesville<br />
Township Park<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> Forever Thur., Oct. 10 10 to 11 a.m. Chapin Forest<br />
Reservation—WEST<br />
Healthy Me Thur., Nov. 7 10 to 11 a.m. Painesville<br />
Township Park<br />
Alphabet Adventures<br />
Ages 3 to 5, Fee: Fee: $5 for one child with one adult, $3 each<br />
additional sibling<br />
Come learn the letters of the alphabet on this safe and educational program.<br />
Fee includes snack, drink and a craft. Adult participation required.<br />
Instructor: Janice Pilar, min 10, max 15<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
D is for Decorations Thur., Sept. 26 10 to 11 a.m. Painesville<br />
Township Park<br />
S is for Skeleton Thur., Oct. 24 10 to 11 a.m. Chapin Forest<br />
Reservation—WEST<br />
I is for Indians Thur., Nov. 21 10 to 11 a.m. Painesville<br />
Township Park<br />
Nature’s Nibbles<br />
Ages 3 to 5, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult, $4 each additional<br />
sibling<br />
Discover nature through all of your senses at this program. We will learn<br />
a nature lesson through hands-on learning; then make your own programthemed<br />
snack! Nut, dairy and wheat products will be used.<br />
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
Awesome Acorns Mon., Nov. 11 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Tom Turkey Mon., Nov. 25 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Family Nature Night<br />
Ages 3 to 8, Fee: $5 for two adults and up to three children<br />
This hands-on inquiry-based nature program is designed for families to<br />
investigate nature together!<br />
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 10<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
Mysterious Meadow Thur., Sept. 12 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children’s<br />
Creatures<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Autumn Astronomers Thur., Oct. 17 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Penitentiary Glen<br />
Reservation<br />
Nighty Nocturnal Mon., Nov. 4 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Kreative Kids<br />
Ages 3 to 8, Fee: $5 for two children with one adult<br />
Hike, gather and create a nature-themed project! This multi-age program<br />
includes crafts, a snack and a lot of fun-filled hands-on learning.<br />
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 10<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
Fabulous <strong>Fall</strong> Leaves Sat., Sept. 14 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Fabulous <strong>Fall</strong> Leaves Sat., Sept. 14 1 to 2 p.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Pumpkin Patch Sat., Oct. 12 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Pumpkin Patch Sat., Oct. 12 1 to 2 p.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Silly Squirrels Sat., Nov. 2 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Silly Squirrels Sat., Nov. 2 1 to 2 p.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Into the Wilds<br />
Ages 4 to 6, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult<br />
Experience woodland Native American life in September, make a fall leaf mask<br />
in October and have a wild animal time in November. Each program includes a<br />
story, snack, craft, activities and hike.<br />
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15<br />
Program Date time Place<br />
Maize & Drum Fri., Sept. 13 7 to 8:30 p.m. Children’s<br />
Campfire<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> Leaf Mask Fun Wed., Oct. 23 10 to 11:30 a.m., Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
Wild Thing Fling! Tue., Nov. 12 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children’s<br />
Schoolhouse Nature Park<br />
children &<br />
FAMILIES<br />
Call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 or Visit lakemetroparks.com to register.<br />
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