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. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Ugly Sweater Night Hike

Bust out your ugliest holiday sweater and come destress on a fun hike in the woods with us! We’ll hike about half of a mile, then head back…

FASN/Campfire Area

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
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Maple Mania

Everyone loves real maple syrup! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped, how sap is collected…

LP/Nature Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Maple Mania

Everyone loves real maple syrup! Join us as we learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. See how the trees are tapped, how sap is collected…

LP/Nature Center

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
The welcome desk at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center.

“Wings of an Eagle” Book Signing with Billy Mills

Join gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) for a signing of his book “Wings of an Eagle,” a dramatic and inspiring autobiographical…

FASN/Visitors Center
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Kids’ Fishing Derby

Join Summit Metro Parks for the Kids’ Fishing Derby, presented by Wayside Furniture. Anglers 15 and younger are invited to cast a line in…

F/Little Turtle Pond
Several fishing poles, some with bobbers.

Special Needs Fishing Derby

Adults and children with special needs are invited to cast a line in Little Turtle Pond at the Special Needs Fishing Derby, presented by Wayside…

F/Little Turtle Pond
runners of all ages running with green trees in background

Mother’s Day 5K

Join us for the 14th annual Mother’s Day 5K, presented by Buckingham! This chip-timed race circles Munroe Falls Lake and is fun for the whole…

MF/Lake Area
water flows down a dam with green trees in the background

Free the Falls Public Meeting

Members of the public are invited to attend a community update on the process to remove a 420-foot-wide, 60-foot-tall dam within Gorge Metro…

Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Liberty Park Nature Center 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun to celebrate Liberty Park Nature Center’s 10th anniversary! Enjoy music, light refreshments and…

LP/Nature Center