Geauga Park District Family Fun Events
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Sunday, October 4, 11, 18 • 1–5 PM
Swine Creek Reservation
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of fall with a horse-drawn wagon ride! First-come, first-served boarding. Limited seating. No pets. Rides last about a half hour and are canceled by bad weather. Last ride leaves at 4:30 PM. No registration required.
Spectacular Spiders: Eight-Legged Fun!
Saturday, October 17 • 1–3:30 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join Nora the Explorer for some eight legged-themed fun for all ages featuring spider games, a spider craft, a spider-themed indoor scavenger hunt and time observing live examples of Geauga’s resident arachnids! No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Wildlife Detective Bingo
Saturday, November 28 • 2:30–4 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Grab your family and friends for a fun nature twist on traditional BINGO! Animal clues like tracks, feathers and more will be shown, and the first one who makes a BINGO with the correct animals wins! Nature themed prizes will be awarded. Snacks provided. Registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Ho Ho Ho Hiking with Santa & Buddy the Elf
Friday, December 11 • 10–11:30 AM
Saturday, December 12 • 10–11:30 AM & 1–2:30 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Discover the wonders of the season on a magical hike with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf! Santa will also be available after the hike for photos and wish lists. Registration required for all attending.
Drop-in Nature Craft
Sunday, December 27 • 10–11:30 AM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Drop in to create a fuse bead snowflake, available while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Sunday, October 4, 11, 18 • 1–5 PM
Swine Creek Reservation
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of fall with a horse-drawn wagon ride! First-come, first-served boarding. Limited seating. No pets. Rides last about a half hour and are canceled by bad weather. Last ride leaves at 4:30 PM. No registration required.
Spectacular Spiders: Eight-Legged Fun!
Saturday, October 17 • 1–3:30 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join Nora the Explorer for some eight legged-themed fun for all ages featuring spider games, a spider craft, a spider-themed indoor scavenger hunt and time observing live examples of Geauga’s resident arachnids! No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Wildlife Detective Bingo
Saturday, November 28 • 2:30–4 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Grab your family and friends for a fun nature twist on traditional BINGO! Animal clues like tracks, feathers and more will be shown, and the first one who makes a BINGO with the correct animals wins! Nature themed prizes will be awarded. Snacks provided. Registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Ho Ho Ho Hiking with Santa & Buddy the Elf
Friday, December 11 • 10–11:30 AM
Saturday, December 12 • 10–11:30 AM & 1–2:30 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Discover the wonders of the season on a magical hike with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf! Santa will also be available after the hike for photos and wish lists. Registration required for all attending.
Drop-in Nature Craft
Sunday, December 27 • 10–11:30 AM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Drop in to create a fuse bead snowflake, available while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Winter Solstice Celebration!
Monday, December 21 • 7–10 PM
The West Woods
Celebrate the longest night of the year as we explore the roots of our modern holiday celebrations indoors and out. Enjoy treats, hot beverages and music; create a solstice themed craft; stroll the self-guided Solstice Traditions Trail, a magical, candlelit route through the forest; and watch interactive skits highlighting solstice traditions of various civilizations with costumed interpreters. Please dress for the weather, as much of the program is outside. No dogs please. *Program is open-house format. Shuttles from ASM will run from 6:30-10:30 PM. No registration required.
New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration!
Thursday, December 31 • 11 AM–1 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fun activities for all ages! There will even be a “toast” at NOON! Pizza and beverages provided. Program mostly indoors but may be partially outdoors if weather permits. Registration required for all attending beginning at 10 AM December 1 for Geauga County residents and December 8 for out-of-county residents. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, call 440-286-9516 between 10 AM and 4 PM or visit them at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Monday, December 21 • 7–10 PM
The West Woods
Celebrate the longest night of the year as we explore the roots of our modern holiday celebrations indoors and out. Enjoy treats, hot beverages and music; create a solstice themed craft; stroll the self-guided Solstice Traditions Trail, a magical, candlelit route through the forest; and watch interactive skits highlighting solstice traditions of various civilizations with costumed interpreters. Please dress for the weather, as much of the program is outside. No dogs please. *Program is open-house format. Shuttles from ASM will run from 6:30-10:30 PM. No registration required.
New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration!
Thursday, December 31 • 11 AM–1 PM
The West Woods, Nature Center
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fun activities for all ages! There will even be a “toast” at NOON! Pizza and beverages provided. Program mostly indoors but may be partially outdoors if weather permits. Registration required for all attending beginning at 10 AM December 1 for Geauga County residents and December 8 for out-of-county residents. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.