FAMILY CALENDAR
Now through March 1
Snowbelted: Winter’s A Blast!
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Closed Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1)
West Woods Nature Center
9465 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87)
Russell Twp.
440-286-9516
www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
Geauga Park District’s newest biennial exhibition awakens your senses to the wonders of winter through interactive displays and hands-on activities.
Follow paths through rooms transformed with snowdrifts and naked trees to meet field and forest critters who find winter’s blast an annual ordeal.
Send the kids through vole tunnels and down the slide at the Otter Banks.
Snowbelted offers something for all ages!
Now through mid-March
Chalet Toboggan Chutes
Mill Stream Run Reservation
Chalet Recreation Area
16200 Valley Parkway, Strongsville.
440-572-9990
The Chalet Toboggan Chutes feature 700-foot twin, refrigerated ice chutes with an initial 70-foot vertical drop — and operate with or without snow!
The Chutes are open Fridays through Sundays through mid-March (plus Thursday nights in February). Admission is $8 adults, $6 children (11 and under) or $3 for one-time ride tickets.
Visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com for a promotional schedule that features special pricing, free give-aways and activities.
February through April (select dates)
Escape on the Underground
Railroad at Hale Farm & Village
This interactive, role-playing program involves visitors in the story of the Underground Railroad. The program begins on the auction block with slaves sold to a harsh overseer. A twist of fate allows them to escape, traveling under cover of darkness on a perilous 90-minute journey in search of freedom.
Past participants have described the experience as powerful and emotional. One visitor commented, “Phenomenal acting. Everything seemed so real at the time it was going on. The reverend was excellent, as were the other actors. This is an amazing service to the community.” Another said, “When the slave catcher came, your adrenaline really started and you had a taste of fear.”
For dates, times, directions or to purchase individual, group, or school tour tickets call 330.666.3711 or email halereservations@wrhs.org.
February (select dates)
Peter Pan: The Musical
Presented by the Twinsburg Parks & Recreation Department and Twinsburg Community Theatre
Join Peter, Wendy, John, Michael and of course Tinker Bell, who along with the Lost Boys, do battle with the sinister Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Along the journey you’ll befriend Tiger Lily and her tribe, and reawaken your belief in fairies.
Performances will be held at the Twinsburg High School Auditorium, 10084 Ravenna Road in Twinsburg. There will be eight public performances.
For show dates and ticket information visit www.twinsburgrecreation.com or call (330) 963-8722.
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Wednesday, February 15
Snowflake Mug Mat Workshop
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Geauga Park District
The West Woods
9465 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87) Russell Twp.
440-286-9516
www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
Join artisan Mary Valko to learn the blanket stitch on wool, which will be utilized in the creation of a snowflake-themed mug mat. Fee: $12 paid upon registration. No experience necessary.
Registration required at 440-286-9516 or www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Ages 10+; waiver required for ages 10-17 without adult companions. Bring a good pair of fabric scissors. Wheelchair / stroller accessible.
Monday, February 20
Fairytales & Frogs
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Rainforest
Meet the Zoo’s larger-than-life frog mascots and a princess. There are Get Close encounters with real frogs, a chance to separate amphibian fact from fiction with the animal keepers, the Radio Disney Road Crew with music, dancing and prizes, plus crafts, stories and more.
Northeast Ohio’s most-visited year-round attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Through March 31, 2012, admission is discounted to $8 per person, $5 for kids ages 2 to 11 and is free for children younger than 2 and Zoo members.
For more information, visit clemetzoo.com or call (216) 661-6500.
Monday, February 20 (Presidents Day)
Discovery Days at Farmpark
9 am–5 pm
Enjoy a day filled with activities including cow milking, making ice cream, meeting newborn calves, piglets, and sheep, and more. Discover how renewable energy is harvested using the solar power array and newly installed wind turbine. Hands-on activities children may participate in include snowshoeing (weather permitting) and cookie decorating in addition to the regular daily Farmpark activities.
Regular Farmpark admission applies. Admission is $6; ages 60 and over, $5; and children under 2 are free. Farmpark members are also free.
For more information about Discovery Days or Farmpark membership, visit lakemetroparks.com or call (440) 256-2122 or (800) 366-FARM (3276).
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