# North Chagrin Nature Center & Sanctuary Marsh Family Autumn Walk > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy, Mayfield Village, OH 44094 - Ages: All ages (Wildlife exhibits, marsh observation boardwalk, and Squire's Castle forest trail) - Price: Free nature center admission and park trail access - Organizer: Cleveland Metroparks - Official page: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/north-chagrin-reservation - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/north-chagrin-nature-center-and-sanctuary-marsh-family-autumn-walk--listing-258cdeb16d2a50328bb8bf5c ## About North Chagrin Nature Center, located inside North Chagrin Reservation in Mayfield Village, offers a picturesque autumn wilderness escape for families over Thanksgiving weekend. The center overlooks Sanctuary Marsh, where elevated wooden boardwalks and observation blinds allow young naturalists to spot wintering mallards, wood ducks, and painted turtles. Inside, the facility boasts interactive discovery exhibits, live owl and raptor enclosures, and a playful children's nature corner with puppets and forest storybooks. Families can embark on a gentle family hike to nearby Buttermilk Falls or take a short drive to explore the stone turrets and grassy meadows of historic Squire's Castle, a favorite outdoor photography spot for Northeast Ohio children. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Sanctuary Marsh boardwalk, nature center entrance ramps, and paved lake pathways provide smooth rolling for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean, heated indoor restrooms with changing facilities, comfortable fireside seating inside the center, and scenic outdoor picnic shelters. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages; interactive touch tables captivate preschoolers while scenic woodland paths engage older children. • Sensory Tips: A very peaceful, quiet natural sanctuary; occasional owl hooting and waterfowl splashes create delightful, gentle auditory highlights. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Drop-by: Talkin' Turkey at Rocky River Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/drop-by-talkin-turkey-at-rocky-river-nature-center--listing-56a529976e4bdfd449828b2a) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, North Olmsted · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. 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