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SUMMARY:Submit Entries for Verdant Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Ohio residents are invited to submit their creative works for publication in Verdant Wonders\, the park district’s new literary journal that focuses on nature and culture. Submissions of fiction\, creative nonfiction\, personal essays and poetry are welcome September 1 through December 31\, 2025. Learn more about submission guidelines and fill out a submission form: Verdant Wonders Submission Form
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/submit-entries-for-verdant-wonders-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Art,Good For All Ages,Senior Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
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SUMMARY:Fall Family Outing
DESCRIPTION:Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows\, hayrides\, bonfires\, naturalist activities\, music\, refreshments and more. A wheelchair-accessible hay wagon is available. View the full schedule of events. \nThis event is supported by Cavanaugh Building Corporation and Wayside Furniture. \nThanks to a partnership with METRO Regional Transit Authority\, visitors can ride public transit to and from Fall Family Outing. Route #80 will depart the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center (631 S. Broadway\, Akron) for Munroe Falls Metro Park and back every 30 minutes beginning at 1:30 p.m. Ride free on METRO Direct and METRO ADA when you show the flier (paper or digital). Please note: The last departure from Munroe Falls Metro Park is 8:24 p.m.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/fall-family-outing-2/
LOCATION:MF/Lake Area\, 521 S. River Rd.\, Munroe Falls\, OH\, 44262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,Nature Education,Recreation,Senior Friendly,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience will be available through October 26.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/self-guided-story-trail-the-earth-i-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,Nature Education,Recreation,Spree Credit Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T183000
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SUMMARY:Spooky "Tails" Around the Campfire
DESCRIPTION:Go on a ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted past and learn about local spirits whose stories linger\, as well as fun facts about several captivating critters commonly associated with the supernatural.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/spooky-tails-around-the-campfire/
LOCATION:FASN/Nature Realm\, 1828 Smith Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education,Senior Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T123000
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SUMMARY:Deeper Into the Quarry Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the important role of the Berea sandstone quarries along the Cuyahoga River during the canal era and the many ways in which the sandstone was put to use.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/deeper-into-the-quarry-hike/
LOCATION:DLQ/Quarry Trail\, 5779 Riverview Rd.\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Good For All Ages,History,Nature Education,Spree Credit Hikes
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create a seasonal work of art! BYOP (pumpkin\, that is) or register to receive two free pumpkins per family. Carving utensils provided. Stay until the end to see our creations lit up with candles and crown the fan favorites! Event will take place in the shelter with a fire and marshmallows or move indoors in the case of inclement weather. Registration required and begins on 10/1.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/pumpkin-carving-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Good For All Ages
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SUMMARY:Spooky Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a self-guided scavenger hunt along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail to search for some spooky and not-so-spooky items. Return your completed list to the nature center front desk for a prize.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/spooky-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:LP/Nature Center\, 9999 Liberty Rd.\, Twinsburg\, OH\, 44087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,Spree Credit Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
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SUMMARY:The Great Pumpkin Roll
DESCRIPTION:Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a bike ride to Szalay’s Farm & Market for a fun-filled family day! While there you can buy pumpkins\, explore the corn maze and enjoy sweet treats. This is a 14-mile round trip that will be ridden at a family-friendly\, inclusionary pace. Please bring your own bike and helmet to participate. Helmets are required to participate.  \nParticipants are responsible for the cost of admission to the corn maze\, food\, drink and pumpkin purchases. All purchases not consumed on-site will be transported back to the Big Bend Trailhead by truck at no cost to participants.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/the-great-pumpkin-roll/
LOCATION:TT/Big Bend Trailhead\, 1337 Merriman Rd.\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
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SUMMARY:Truck-or-Treat
DESCRIPTION:At this FREE event\, presented by Wayside Furniture\, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats from SMP staff. Costumes are encouraged for all ages! \nThis event is supported by Acme Fresh Market\, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Cleveland Clinic Children’s.
URL:https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/truck-or-treat-4/
LOCATION:GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge\, 2077 Newton St.\, Akron\, OH\, 44305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Good For All Ages,Special Events
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