Music by the Lake
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MF/Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH, 44262, United States
Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer.
Cycling Without Age trishaw bikes will be available from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to carry riders with limited mobility on a bench seat for an unobstructed view of nature and the feeling of riding a bike outdoors. Cycling Without Age is available with the support of The Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Foundation.
The concert will be canceled if it rains; call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast.

Self-Guided: Pollinators
2026-06-03 08:00 - 2026-06-17 17:00 | MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area, 1088 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH, 44278, United States
Summer is all about insects: butterflies, beetles, bees and many more! Enjoy a self-guided hike along the 0.35-mile Meadow Loop Trail to discover fast facts about pollinators. This experience is available through June 17.

Music by the Lake
2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 | SC/Sherman Shelter, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble, presented by Wayside Furniture! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. The concert will be canceled if it rains; call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast.

Music in the Park
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | F/Coventry Oaks Lodge, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Enjoy a performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble! Please bring your own chairs and blankets, and a picnic if you prefer. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside Coventry Oaks Lodge.

Gone Fishin'
2026-06-19 17:30 - 19:00 | FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH, 44286, United States
Welcome to fishing for all ages! Youth ages 15 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line and see what they can catch! Some rods and reels will be available for use. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children and must have a current Ohio fishing license if they want to fish.

Cycling Tour: Clinton & Canal Fulton
2026-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | TT/Clinton Trailhead, 2749 North St., Clinton, OH, 44216, United States
Explore the historical, cultural and economic significance of the Village of Clinton and the Canal Fulton neighborhoods. The Rhoads-Harter House, the Underground Railroad, the Ohio & Eire Canal, Ohio Veterans Memorial Park and much more await the curious traveler. Please bring your own bicycle and helmet. Helmets are required to participate. Expect to ride approximately 10 miles, at a casual (10-12 mph) pace on trails and roadways.

Archaeology in Action
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | CV/Valley View Area, 1134 Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Discover how archaeology uncovers hidden stories from the past. Join Summit Metro Parks cultural resources staff at the north section of Prather Trail to observe and learn about ongoing excavations at the former Wheelock Cuyahoga Acres (WCA), a once vibrant, racially integrated community in Cascade Valley Metro Park.
Drop by anytime to observe cultural resources staff at work, or join guided talks by our archaeologists at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the people who once called WCA home and the ongoing efforts to preserve and share their legacy.
Since 2017, archaeologists have been investigating the remains of this mid-20th century neighborhood, focusing on sites like the former homes of the Prather and Johnson families (two Black-owned properties). Through excavation, research and collaboration with descendants and partners like The University of Akron’s Anthropology Department, staff have uncovered foundations, artifacts and personal histories that paint a vivid picture of life along Honeywell Drive. Learn more.

Drop In: Father's Day Fishing
2026-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | SC/Lake House Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton, OH, 44203, United States
Cast a line with dad during the Ohio Department of Natural Resources free fishing weekend. Rods and bait will be provided; adults must supervise children.

Pop-Up Nature Center: Furnace Run
2026-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 | FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield, OH, 44286, United States
Our nature centers are hitting the road! Join us as Brushwood Lodge transforms into a nature center for a day, complete with activities for all ages including education stations, a storybook trail, fishing and an opportunity to shop our pop-up Maple Leaf Gifts. Bring any nature or history questions for our naturalists and cool off with lemonade and watermelon, while supplies last!
