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Earth Fest Open House

April 18, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

| FASN/Visitors Center

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.).

Get an early start on celebrating Earth Day 2026 and enjoy games, a craft and music. You’ll learn the history of Earth Day, plus easy ways you can live greener and adopt sustainable practices.

Details

Date
April 18, 2026
Time
10:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Venue

Location
1828 Smith Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
All Ages
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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