Special Events

Beginning January 2026, all program registration will be online. Registration will now open at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the month prior to the program. Please register for the individuals in your household only. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Films with Fireflies: Over the Hedge

Join us for the ultimate sensory-friendly outdoor movie experience! Enjoy an evening under the stars in a scenic setting while watching your…

FASN/Campfire Area
Several hundred fireflies light up the dark sky above a prairie.

Films with Fireflies: Ferngully

Join us for the ultimate outdoor movie experience! Enjoy an evening under the stars in a scenic setting while watching your favorite films….

LP/Nature Center
A man uses a chainsaw to cut a log while a large crowd watches.

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
A statue of an Indigenous person portaging a canoe.

HISTORY OF THE PORTAGE PATH AND ARTIST’S TALK

Join us for a walk from Big Bend to the northernmost point of the Portage Path. You’ll learn about the history of this vital link between…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

LP/Nature Center
A person carving a face into a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Carving

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….

LP/Nature Center
A pick-up truck with the SMP logo decorated as a train. Several people, including kids in costumes, are lined along the truck.

Truck-or-Treat

At this FREE event, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats from…

SC/Pheasant Run Area
A pick-up truck with the SMP logo decorated as a train. Several people, including kids in costumes, are lined along the truck.

Truck-or-Treat

At this FREE event, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats from…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm
A close-up of a person attaching a Fall Hiking Spree shield to a staff.

Hiking Spree Shield Assistance

Is attaching the hiking spree shield more challenging than actually hiking the eight trails? Summit Metro Parks volunteers will gladly attach…

FASN/Nature Realm