# Things to do with kids in Geauga County, OH

> 10 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Geauga County, OH, in the Cleveland area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Holly Days Artisan Boutique at The West Woods](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/holly-days-artisan-boutique-at-the-west-woods--listing-4e07c890864387aa015921f3) — Fri, Nov 6 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM · The West Woods Nature Center, Russell Township · Free · checked Oct 24. Geauga Park District's annual juried holiday market of nature-themed handmade gifts at The West Woods Nature Center. Regional artists sell ornaments, holiday décor, natural bath…
- [Meet Mercury! Astronomy Night at Observatory Park](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/meet-mercury-astronomy-night-at-observatory-park--listing-072d24525991d95aef5305cc) — Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Observatory Park (Robert McCullough Science Center), Montville Township · Free · checked Oct 30. An indoor talk about the planet Mercury, including news from the BepiColombo space probe, followed by night-sky viewing if the weather allows. For school-age kids and up; no…
- [Full Moon Hike: The Beaver Moon at Observatory Park](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/full-moon-hike-the-beaver-moon-at-observatory-park--listing-390e350eb98d5c23ed1bad3d) — Tue, Nov 24 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Observatory Park (Robert McCullough Science Center), Montville Township · Free · checked Oct 30. A sunset hike looking for signs of nature, then (weather permitting) a look at the rising full moon through the park telescopes. For school-age kids and up; no registration.
- [Turkey Trot to STOP Human Trafficking (5K and 1 Mile) in Chardon](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/turkey-trot-to-stop-human-trafficking-5k-and-1-mile-in-chardon--listing-db0a53fe9e9881d1135429bc) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM · Chardon Square Heritage House · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. A Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk and 1-mile from the Chardon Square Heritage House; organizers invite families and casual walkers as well as runners. The 1 mile starts at 8:30 am…
- [A Burton Country Christmas: Tree Lighting and Christmas Light Parade](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/a-burton-country-christmas-tree-lighting-and-christmas-light-parade--listing-69b8ef2db209e7fd01715f9a) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Burton Square · All ages · checked Oct 30. Burton Square's small-town kickoff: a sing-along at the gazebo from 5 pm, the tree lighting at 6 pm and a Christmas Light Parade of more than 40 lit entries right after. Over the…
- [The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show at Observatory Park](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/the-sky-tonight-planetarium-show-at-observatory-park--listing-783ac1de175d043b6525c998) — Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Observatory Park (Robert McCullough Science Center), Montville Township · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. A one-hour planetarium presentation on what to look for in the night sky this week, in Geauga Park District's science center. All ages, no registration; wheelchair and stroller…
- [Greens for Giving at The West Woods](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/greens-for-giving-at-the-west-woods--listing-c266252dbbacab629c446381) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · The West Woods Nature Center (Oak Room A), Novelty · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 27. Families with school-age children help Geauga Park District make more than 300 evergreen decorations that go to older adults receiving home-delivered meals through the Geauga…
- [Holiday Greens Workshop at Swine Creek Reservation](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/holiday-greens-workshop-at-swine-creek-reservation--listing-c901981f2c0e828b49d098c1) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Swine Creek Reservation Lodge, Middlefield · Ages 12+ · From $33 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 27. An adult-and-teen workshop at Swine Creek Reservation Lodge where participants build a fresh evergreen arrangement to take home, choosing between an outdoor wreath, a table…
- [Ho Ho Ho Hiking with Santa and Buddy the Elf](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/ho-ho-ho-hiking-with-santa-and-buddy-the-elf--listing-caf0b827be9224763edd0d17) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · The West Woods Nature Center (Oak Room A and Oak Room B), Novelty · All ages · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 27. A guided holiday hike at The West Woods led by Santa, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf, run by Geauga Park District. After the walk Santa stays on for photos and to collect wish…
- [Winter Solstice Celebration at The West Woods](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/winter-solstice-celebration-at-the-west-woods--listing-4af1dc0c7ccd3ba72d05d97c) — Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The West Woods Nature Center (Oak Room A), Novelty · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. Geauga Park District's open-house solstice night at The West Woods mixes indoor and outdoor stations in the Oak Room and along a candlelit forest path. Visitors make a…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Observatory Park](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/observatory-park--listing-f5f3d1afa494c4a392f2ac4a) — Park open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. (Labor Day to Memorial Day) and 6 a.m.-1 a.m. (Memorial Day to… · Observatory Park, Montville · All ages · checked Oct 24. Observatory Park in Montville Township is an 1,100-acre dark-sky park built to explore nature "from the ground to the galaxies." Families can walk the Planetary Trail, with…
- [Orchard Hills Park Playground and Lighted Sledding Hill](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/orchard-hills-park-playground-and-lighted-sledding-hill--listing-32e4d18dbc7d8e72f37e2a54) — Park open 6 a.m.-11 p.m.; sledding when there is snow, with switch-operated lights for… · Orchard Hills Park, Chesterland · All ages · checked Oct 24. Orchard Hills Park is a 237-acre former golf course in Chester Township that Geauga Park District is returning to a natural landscape, with six trails totaling 3.3 miles…
- [Patterson Fruit Farm Market and Pick-Your-Own Orchards](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/patterson-fruit-farm-market-and-pick-your-own-orchards--listing-50495577ac765aa2feae9245) — Farm Market: fall hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (year-round market). Pick-your-own apples daily 9… · Patterson Fruit Farm Market, Chesterland · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. Seven generations of the Patterson family have farmed in Chesterland, and the farm splits across two sites. The year-round Farm Market and Bakery on Caves Road sells seasonal…
- [The West Woods Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/the-west-woods-nature-center--listing-3dc1c61c00c35e023c8ec54a) — Nature Center 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; park 6 a.m.-11 p.m. · The West Woods Nature Center, Novelty · All ages · checked Oct 24. The West Woods is a 956-acre Geauga Park District park protecting the sandstone ledges of Ansel's Cave, Silver Creek, wetlands and mature forest, with ten trails totaling 8.15…

## Nearby

- Towns in Geauga County, OH: [Novelty, OH](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/towns/novelty-oh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/towns/novelty-oh.md), [Montville Township, OH](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/towns/montville-township-oh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/towns/montville-township-oh.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Cleveland](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland.md)
- [This weekend in Cleveland](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/this-weekend.md)

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