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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Special Needs Fishing Derby

Trophies will be awarded for the three largest fish caught. Only adults and children with special needs will be permitted to fish. Please…

13th Annual Mother’s Day 5K

Run, jog or walk to celebrate mom along this stroller-friendly course. This chip-timed race travels twice around the scenic Munroe Falls Lake….

3rd Annual Native Plant Festival

Kick off summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native…

Promises In The Park: An Outdoor Wedding Event

Summit County Probate Court and Summit Metro Parks are partnering once again to offer a free outdoor wedding ceremony and vow renewal for…

Summit Lake Birthday Bash

It’s a birthday party and you’re invited! Come to the Summit Lake Nature Center to celebrate the anniversary of the center’s opening.

Summit Lake Nature Center

Touch-A-Truck: Autism And Sensory-Friendly Hour

All ages can sit in and explore more than a dozen Summit Metro Parks and local emergency response vehicles, free of horns and flashing lights….

Touch-A-Truck

All ages can sit in and explore more than a dozen Summit Metro Parks and local emergency response vehicles. Air Bear from Akron Children’s…
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…

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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….

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