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Peak Perseids

August 12 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

| SC/Lake House Area

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Join us for a night of unbelievable stargazing and s’mores. Bring your own camping chair or blanket to look up at the sky to witness up to a meteor per minute.

Details

Date
August 12
Time
9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
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Venue

Location
5000 Hametown Rd.
Norton, OH 44203 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
All Ages
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Silver Creek Metro Park

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