August

12-17    LAKE COUNTY FAIR
Held at the county fairgrounds at 1301 Mentor Avenue in Painesville Township. Six jam packed days of family fun and entertainment. Truck and Tractor Pulls, Moto X Racing, Demo Derby, Horse Shows, Harness Racing, big time musical entertainment and a quarter mile long midway filled with food, games and rides. Visit www.lakecountyfair.org for a complete schedule, times and prices.

12    SUMMER SQUARE DANCE, Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Kirtland; Summer Square Dance Workshops for all who have completed lessons. Dancing will be at the mainstream and plus levels. Round dancing will also be offered. Casual attire, dress for summer comfort. Free for those who just want to watch. Sponsored by Broken Wheel Squares.
HOURS: 7:00pm-9:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$5.00
CONTACT: Mike Speers, 440-285-8477; www.squaredancing.com/bws

16    CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison; Enjoy one of the largest car shows around. Enjoy great wine, food and music. Trophies awarded for Best Restored Original Car, Longest Distance, Best Street Rod, and Oldest Car. $3.00 fee to enter a car.
HOURS: 1:00pm-5:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-466-3485; www.debonne.com

16    OHIO STATE OPEN MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT, Red Mill Mini Golf, 4243 Red Mill Valley Road, Perry; A family event for all ages. Grand prize – A one-week family vacation for 4 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina plus opportunity to play in the Masters National Championship sanctioned by the U. S. Pro Mini Golf Association. Rain Date: August 17th
HOURS: Practice 9:00am–11:00am; Tournament 11:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$10.00; Senior Citizen/$10.00; Youth 4-13 years/$5.00
CONTACT: Joyce or Bob Dame, 440-259-4211; e-mail: redmillgolf@ncweb.com

16    WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS PERCH FISHING EVENT, Grand River Marina/Pickle Bill’s – Admiral Charlie’s, 93 River Street, Grand River; ½ day perch fishing charter on Lake Erie plus your choice of 2 additional fishing related courses.
HOURS: 7:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$85.00; Senior Citizen/$85.00; Youth 14+/$85.00; Fee includes: Charter, courses, lunch, equipment, bait, tackle, fish cleaning, 1 year subscription of Women in the Outdoors magazine; Pre-registration is required
CONTACT: Ausra Kaminskas, 440-668-4568; www.womenintheoutdoors.org

16    OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SHOW PART VI, Recreation Park, 5536 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake; Discover more than 100 businesses along with a flea market. Call 800-862-9948 for space reservations.
HOURS: 9:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: No admission fees to public
CONTACT: Marge Milliken, 800-862-9948; www.visitgenevaonthelake.com

16, 27     OLD TIME MEDICINE SHOW DINNER THEATER, Lake County History and Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville Township; Delight in the antics of years gone by during this evening at the History and Heritage Center. Gypsy fortune teller, snake oil salesmen and banjo players abound during this re-creation of America’s early vaudeville days. The evening includes dinner and the show. Coach parking available, groups welcome.
HOURS: 6:00pm-8:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$30.00; Reservations only
CONTACT: Karen Sawitke, 440-255-8979; www.lakehistory.org

16    ART IN THE PARK
11 am to 5 pm  Veterans’ Park, Downtown Painesville

17    11TH ANNUAL FIESTA LATINA, Stanton Park, 5585 Chapel Road, Madison; A vibrant celebration of Latin culture through music, dance, food and art. Sponsored by Rabbit Run Community Arts Association.
HOURS: 12:00pm-8:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$5.00; Youth/FREE
CONTACT: Karen Ziegler, 440-428-5913; www.rabbitrunonline.org

21    GET HEALTHY LAKE COUNTY – LECTURES/ACTIVITIES SERIES: GROUP CYCLING, Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville; Dress appropriately for the activity.
HOURS: 6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE to members; $5.00 for non-members
CONTACT: Best of Health, 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800 to register or for more information; www.lhs.net

22    WINEY MARGARITA PARTY, Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison Road (Route 528), Madison; Enjoy Jimmy Buffett music; frozen wine margaritas; tropical decorations and dinner specials.
HOURS: 6:30pm-11:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE; Reservations recommended
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-298-9838; www.grandrivercellars.com

22-24    PAT O’BRIEN CLEVELAND CHALLENGE CUP OF BOCCE, Wickliffe Italian and American Club, 29717 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe; 25th Annual Tournament. Largest men’s tournament in the Midwest.
HOURS: Friday, 6:00pm-12:00am; Saturday, 8:00am-12:00am; Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Tony Continenza, 440-477-3255; www.wickliffeianda.com

22    CITY OF MENTOR’S 6TH ANNUAL OLD VILLAGE MARKET, James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor; There is something for everyone at Mentor’s Old Village Market, held for the 4th year on the shaded, stately grounds of the home of our country’s 40th President. This market includes fresh farm produce, homemade refreshments, juried arts and crafts, children’s activities, strolling performers and old fashioned fun and games. Relax and listen to family-friendly music, visit with neighbors and friends and be entertained by magicians, balloon-artists, and storytellers. Featured also are tours of the Garfield House. A market with a festival atmosphere!
HOURS: 4:00pm-8:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE admission and parking
CONTACT: 440-974-5720; www.cityofmentor.com; Carol J. Spears, 440-255-8722; www.nps.gov/JAGA

23    LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY MUTT STRUT, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Annual pledge walk to benefit the animals at the shelter. You may walk alone, with friends or with your favorite dog! Enjoy demonstrations, contests and have the opportunity to win raffle prizes. The event is rain or shine.
HOURS: Registration, 9:30am; Walk begins around 11:00am; Call for early pre-registration fees
ADMISSION: Adult/$15.00; Youth/$10.00; Under 3/FREE
CONTACT: 440-951-6122; www.lakehumane.org

23 Through Oct. 12   AUTUMN AND THE ARTS, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Discover nature in its many forms  as interpreted by the artists of the Creative Artists Association. This multi media show features paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more, all inspired by the natural world. Get a sneak peek of the show and meet the artists at the free, informal reception on Friday, August 22nd, from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
HOURS: 9:00am-5:00pm daily
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Wendy Pittenger, 440-256-1404; www.lakemetroparks.com

23    PAINESVILLE RECREATION’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE, Kiwanis Recreation Park’s Riverview Pavilion area, Painesville; This annual event pits business against business in a variety of team challenges/events. Trophies to the top three finishers.
HOURS: 8:00am
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages; $60.00/Team of 6 (additional members for $5.00)
CONTACT: Painesville Recreation, 440-392-5912; www.painesville.com

23    PAINESVILLE RECREATION’S COMMUNITY DAY, Kiwanis Recreation Park, Painesville; The Painesville Recreation Division is holding its annual Community Picnic! Come join us for music, family games, community displays and activities galore, including canoe rides on the pond. We’ll also have a skate park competition, so be sure to stop by! Refreshments will also be available for a nominal fee.
HOURS: 12:00pm-4:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Painesville Recreation, 440-392-5912; www.painesville.com

23, 24    CELTIC FEIS 2008, Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake; Northeast Ohio’s largest Scottish and Irish Festival, now in its 20th year. Entertainment, food and merchandise vendors. Music starts Saturday and Sunday at 12:00pm and goes until 12:00am.
HOURS: 12:00pm-12:00am both days
ADMISSION: Adult/$5.00; Senior Citizen/$5.00; Youth under 12/FREE; Fee good for both days
CONTACT: Don Woodward, 440-466-9300, 1-800-UNCORK-1; www.oldfirehousewinery.com

24    SUMMER JAZZ ON THE VINE SERIES, Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison; Featuring great wine, music, food and fun. Enjoy an afternoon of jazz greats sponsored by Smooth Jazz 107.3.
HOURS: 1:00pm-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-466-3485; www.debonne.com

29-31    ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY HORSE SHOW, Andrews Osborne Academy Equestrian Center, 38588 Mentor Avenue.
HOURS: Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm; Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Roxane Rheinheimer, 440-942-3600 ext. 252; www.andrewsosborne.org

30    FAMILY-FRIENDLY COOKOUT - Mentor, Ohio - Deekers Sidetracks (8455 Station St.). The Ghost Rider Foundation is holding a family-friendly, biker-friendly fundraiser complete with food, games, raffles, music, and prizes to raise money for PTSD awareness and education. Proceeds will help put on an educational seminar about PTSD for troops and their families before deployment. The USMC Color Guard and East Side Irish Association Pipe Band will present the colors at 5 p.m. Stand-up comedian Brian Stedronsky, a USMC veteran, and Mike Williams, a USO tour comedian, will perform from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; and local band Rasp will play until the end of the event at midnight. Bikers Against Child Abuse will be providing games and prizes for children. Great Labor Day weekend event for families!
HOURS: 4 p.m. - midnight
ADMISSION: $10 adults, $5 children (15 and younger)
CONTACT: Cathy Wilson (440-725-5172); Email:  ghostriderfoundation@gmail.com

30    OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SHOW PART VII, Recreation Park, 5536 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake; Discover more than 100 businesses along with a flea market. Call 800-862-9948 for space reservations.
HOURS: 9:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: No admission fees to public
CONTACT: Marge Milliken, 800-862-9948; www.visitgenevaonthelake.com

September

4    GET HEALTHY LAKE COUNTY – LECTURES/ACTIVITIES SERIES: TOUR de FAIRPORT, Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, 301 Huntington Beach Park, Fairport Harbor; Dress appropriately for the activity.
HOURS: 6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE to members; $5.00 for non-members
CONTACT: Best of Health, 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800 to register or for more information; www.lhs.net

4   TASTE OF PAINESVILLE
5 pm to 10 pm,  Main Street, Downtown Painesville

5-7    LAKE COUNTY PERCHFEST™, Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, 301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor; “Ohio’s Largest Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fish Fry”. A great pre-autumn festival featuring great food, live musical entertainment, great bands, a Perch Fishing Tournament, exhibitors, family activities and a kids’ fishing tank and Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center Program 1:00pm-2:00pm on Sunday.
HOURS: Friday, 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday, 12:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm-8:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE; Parking fee applies
CONTACT: Lake County Visitors Bureau, 440-975-1234, 800-368-LAKE; www.perchfest.net

5-7    FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MUSEUM HOURS DURING PERCHFEST™, 129 Second Street, Fairport Harbor.
HOURS: 1:00pm-6:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$3.00; Senior Citizen/$2.00; Youth/$1.00
CONTACT: 440-354-4825; www.fairportlighthouse.com

5,19    MODERN WESTERN STYLE SQUARE DANCING, Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland; Modern western style square dances, mainstream and plus levels, phase II round dances. Visitors are always welcome. Non- dancers are invited to watch for free. Sponsored by Broken Wheel Squares.
HOURS: 8:00pm-10:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$5.00
CONTACT: Mike Speers, 440-285-8477; www.squaredancing.com/bws

6    7TH ANNUAL MENTOR CRUISE IN, Civic Center Campus, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor; This event celebrates America’s love affair with cars. Over 1,000 pre-1980 vehicles will be displayed. Registration is on the day of the event. Event features music, refreshments, door prizes, dash plaques and more.
HOURS: 3:00pm-8:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE; Registration, admission and parking are FREE!!
CONTACT: Chuck or Jan; 440-255-8835 or 440-350-9999; www.cityofmentor.com

6-7    FALL PLANT SALE, The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland.
HOURS: 9:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE to members; $6.00 for non members; Senior Citizen-60+/$5.00, FREE on Tuesdays; Youth 6-12/$3.00; Under 5/FREE
CONTACT: 440-946-4400; www.holdenarb.org

7    BUG DAY!, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Bring the whole swarm out for a fun afternoon of live bugs, buggy games, activities and adventure. Ride on miniature trains provided by the Lake Shore Live Steamers, 1:00pm-3:00pm, weather permitting.
HOURS: 12:00pm-4:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Kathy Terrell, 440-256-3701; www.lakemetroparks.com

12    OLD TIME MEDICINE SHOW DINNER THEATER, Lake County History and Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville Township; Delight in the antics of years gone by during this evening at the History and Heritage Center. Gypsy fortune tellers, snake oil salesmen and banjo players abound during this re-creation of America’s early vaudeville days. The evening includes dinner and the show. Coach parking available, groups welcome.
HOURS: 6:00pm-8:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$30.00; Reservations only.
CONTACT: Karen Sawitke, 440-255-8979; www.lakehistory.org

13    TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOONS, Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison Road (Route 528), Madison; Enjoy a tethered hot air balloon ride overlooking the vineyards. Sponsored by ReMax.
HOURS: TBD
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$6.00
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-298-9838; www.grandrivercellars.com

13    FALL OPEN HOUSE, The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum, 7471 Tyler Boulevard, Unit L, Mentor; Come and see our interactive train displays. We have working layouts in G, O, S, HO, N and Lego scales. Also visit out interurban displays and working trolley layouts.
HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Rick, 440-251-0350; www.wrmrrm.shutterfly.com

13-14    VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; A quaint outdoor marketplace with 175 craftsmen, folk music, delicious food, horse-drawn wagon rides, a harvest market all in a beautiful pastoral setting – a tradition for 27 years!
HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$6.00; Senior Citizen-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11 years/$4.00; Under 2/Free
CONTACT: Roberta Rice, 440-466-8414; www.villagepeddlerfestival.com

13-14    FIREHOUSE CLAMBAKE & FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA, Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Road, Geneva-on the-Lake; So popular, it takes 2 days; Each ticket includes a bottle of our wine, clams, chicken, ribs and all the fixin’s and a dessert bar that you have to save room for. Live entertainment both days.
HOURS: Saturday, winery open 12:00pm-12:00am, serving clambake from 5:00pm-8:00pm; Sunday, winery open noon-9:00pm, serving clambake from 3:00pm-6:00pm
ADMISSION: Call for ticket prices; Reservations required each day
CONTACT: Don Woodward, 440-466-9300; 1-800-UNCORK-1; www.oldfirehousewinery.com

14    FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MUSEUM HOURS DURING FAIRPORT COMMUNITY DAYS, 129 Second Street, Fairport Harbor.
HOURS: 1:00pm-6:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$3.00; Senior Citizen/$2.00; Youth/$1.00
CONTACT: 440-354-4825; www.fairportlighthouse.com

16    LAKE METROPARKS SENIOR FAIR, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; Lake Hospital Systems will offer free health screenings from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Screenings offered include: blood pressure, body mass index, osteoporosis and cholesterol testing. All screenings are available by registration only. To register, call Lake Hospital Systems at 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800. Lake County Probate Court presentations lunch, vendor showcase featuring products and services important to today’s seniors.
HOURS: 9:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: Lake County residents/FREE (with valid ID); Out-of-county residents/Adult/$6.00; Senior Citizens-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11/$4.00;
Under 2/FREE
CONTACT: Andy Baker, 440-256-2122; www.lakemetroparks.com

19    6 MONTHS UNTIL ST. PATRICK’S DAY, Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison Road (Route 528), Madison; Why celebrate only once a year! Join us for corned beef, Celtic music and green fun.
HOURS: 6:30pm-11:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE; Reservations recommended
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-298-9838; www.grandrivercellars.com

19- 21   IT’S BETTER IN MENTOR FESTIVAL, Civic Center Campus, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor; Live entertainment, arts and crafts, refreshment, rides and games; pancake breakfasts; opening parade, 5 mile run and 2 mile walk-call for more information.
HOURS: Friday, 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday, 12:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday, 11:00am-8:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE admission and parking
CONTACT: 440-255-1100; www.cityofmentor.com

20-21 FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; A festival of harvest, food and fun for the entire family, featuring crafters, antique tractors and engines, harvest activities and demonstrations, 3-acre corn maze, hay maze and live music.
HOURS: 9:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$6.00; Senior Citizens-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11/$4.00; Under 2/FREE
CONTACT: Andy Baker, 440-256-2122; www.lakemetroparks.com

21    IT’S BETTER IN MENTOR – 5-MILE RUN/2-MILE WALK, Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Road, Mentor; It’s Better in Mentor 5-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk benefits Project Hope for the Homeless, The NERC Scholarship Program and Colonel Justice M. Chambers Detachment 555. Hosted by Marine Corps League. Join us in the Run/Walk event, enjoying the challenging, scenic race along bike paths, trails and through Veterans Park. Our patriotic theme will embrace all in attendance starting with the Marine Color Guard, bagpipes and more.
HOURS: Day of race registration at Mentor Senior Center, 7:15am-8:15am; 5-Mile Run starts, 8:30am; 2-Mile Walk starts, 8: 8:45am
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/Pre-registration/$18.00; Race day registration/$20.00
CONTACT: Rick Kohl, 440-255-4972; www.northeastrunningclub.org

21    SKYHOUNDZ CANINE DISC COMPETITION, Civic Center Ballfields, 6477 Center Street, Mentor; If you have a disc catching dog, this is the competition for the two of you. Judging is based on distance and how many paws are off the ground at the time of the catch. Competition is open to any dog able or willing to try to catch a Frisbee.
HOURS: Registration, 11:00am; Competition, 11:30am-1:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Mentor Recreation Department, 440-974-5720; www.cityofmentor.com

26-28    ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY HORSE SHOW, Andrews Osborne Academy Equestrian Center, 38588 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby.
HOURS: Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm; Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Roxane Rheinheimer, 440-942-3600 ext. 252; www.andrewsosborne.org

28    WILDLIFE FESTIVAL, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Celebrate wildlife with this free family fun event. Discover the wildlife of yesterday and today and the challenges they face. Activities include a LIVE ANIMALS, Call of the Wild contest, costumed critters, crafts and tattoos for the children.
HOURS: 12:00pm-4:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Tammy O’Neil, 440-256-2131; www.lakemetroparks.com

28    GREAT WESTERN RESERVE CLAMBAKE, Lake County History and Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville Township; Enjoy a traditional clambake in the Western Reserve style: clams, chicken, corn, potatoes, chowder and entertainment.
HOURS: 1:00pm-5:00pm; Bake served 1:00pm-3:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$28.00 Member; $33.00 Non-member; Youth 12 and under/$3.00 kids meal; Reservations required
CONTACT: Karen Sawitke, 440-255-8979; www.lakehistory.org

October

2    GET HEALTHY LAKE COUNTY – LECTURES/ACTIVITY SERIES: YOGA 101, Painesville Township Park, 1025 Hardy Road, Painesville Township; Dress appropriately for the activity.
HOURS: 6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE to members; $5.00 for non-members
CONTACT: Best of Health, 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800 to register or for more information; www.lhs.net

3, 17     MODERN WESTERN STYLE SQUARE DANCING, Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland; Modern western style square dances, mainstream and plus levels, phase II round dances. Visitors are always welcome. Non- dancers are invited to watch for free. Sponsored by Broken Wheel Squares.
HOURS: 8:00pm-10:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$5.00
CONTACT: Mike Speers, 440-285-8477; www.squaredancing.com/bws

4,11    MYTHS, LEGENDS AND GRAVEYARDS TOURS, Beginning at the Lake County History and Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville Township; Journey through some of the most unique cemeteries in Lake County. Learn the history, myths, legends and meet some very interesting people on your journey. Tour includes dinner. Book early as these tours fill fast.
HOURS: Tour times to be announced
ADMISSION: Adult/$33.00 Member; $38.00 Non-member; Reservations required
CONTACT: Karen Sawitke, 440-255-8979; www.lakehistory.org

10-11, 17-18, 24-25    HALLOWEEN HAYRIDES, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; Family-oriented fun; rated PG-5 on the “scare meter.” Travel down a one-mile trail on a Halloween Hayride filled with family oriented thrills, chills and adventure at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Along the way, expect to see the usual and unusual suspects which haunt the woods each year in October; returning this year is a ½ mile long haunted trail through Festival Field. After riding on the wagon, visitors continue their journey with a walk through a haunted graveyard, a glow tunnel, an enchanted pumpkin patch and past scarecrows that come to life. Two routes will be available depending on the age of the children. Dress for the weather – rides go rain, snow or shine!HOURS: Fridays, October 10th, 17th and 24th, 7:00pm 9:00pm; Saturdays, October 11th, 18th, and 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
ADMISSION: Advance purchases only; tickets go on sale September 2nd. Ticket hotline, 440-256-2158
CONTACT: Brian Fowler, 440-256-2111; www.lakemetroparks.com

11    THE ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PARTY EVENT, Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Avenue, Mentor; Great ideas and great resources for birthdays, that’s what this one-of-a-kind event is all about! Parents will have an opportunity to gain new party planning ideas by visiting party expert exhibitors and participating in hands-on activities. Exhibitors range from facility and item rentals to decorations to entertainment and everything in between. Whether it’s a theme, invitations, decorations, food or entertainment you are looking for, The Ultimate Birthday Party will be your resource. The kids will have some birthday fun as they enjoy inflatables and play birthday games, spin the birthday wheel for prizes and make a birthday craft. What’s a birthday without cake? As an additional birthday celebration, join the party at noon at the Children’s Play Area and help sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy a piece of free birthday cake! Free birthday goody bags will be given to the first 500 families who stop by the goody bag birthday booths in front of the Food Court, Sears, Dillard’s, Macy’s and the Children’s Play Area.
HOURS: 10:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Pat Perry, ProMark Enterprises, Inc., 440-974-1198; www.usepromark.com

11-12    CORN AND PUMPKIN HARVEST WEEKEND, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; Festival featuring a giant corn maze, an opportunity for children to harvest (and decorate) their own pumpkin (additional fee), harvest activities and demonstrations, hay maze. Food and fun for the entire family!
HOURS: 9:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$6.00; Senior Citizen-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11/$4.00; Under 2/FREE
CONTACT: Andy Baker, 440-256-2122; www.lakemetroparks.com

12    22ND ANNUAL PORCELAIN TREASURE SHOW, Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor; Painted boxes, trays, jewelry, ornaments and other unique, one-of-a-kind porcelain gifts for sale Painting demonstrations, raffle prizes, refreshments and more. Sponsored by Erie Shores Porcelain Artists and the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center and Community Arts Commission.
HOURS: 11:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$1.00 donation; FREE parking
CONTACT: 440-974-5735; www.cityofmentor.com

12    PHOTO AFFAIR 2008, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Sharpen your photographic skills, learn some new techniques or find new inspiration for your photographs at this all-day seminar hosted by The Western Reserve Photographic Society. Bring your cameras for a live wildlife photography session or take a special hike into a unique natural area. Bring a brown bag lunch; light refreshments provided.
HOURS: 10:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: Pre-registration and fee are required; Call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 to register
CONTACT: 440-256-1404; www.lakemetroparks.com

12   19TH ANNUAL CITY OF MENTOR BRIDAL SHOW, Cappelli’s@ Comfort Inn, 7701 Reynolds Road, Mentor; Over 25 exhibits including bridal wear, caterers, formal wear, invitation, photography, music, floral designs and more. An elegant fashion show at 2:30pm; Hair and makeup demonstrations, door prizes, hors d’oruvres. Sponsored by the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center, Community Arts Commission, Expressions Bridal & Formal, Comfort Inn Hotel, Cappelli’s at Comfort Inn, Premier Sound DJ Service and Ladies & Gentlemen Salon & Day Spa.
HOURS: Begins at 12:00pm; concludes with the fashion show
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$2.00; FREE parking
CONTACT: 440-974-5735; www.cityofmentor.com

17   “WE'RE GOIN TO IRELAND”, Painesville Township Park Hall, 1025 Hardy Road, Painesville, Ohio. A Gong Show, Scone Cook-Off, Live & Silent Auction, Look-a-Like Contest and dinner. Proceeds to benefit Extended Housing, Inc. who provides housing and housing services to those with severe and persistent mental illness.
HOURS: 5:30pm – 9:30pm, Friday, October 17th, 2008
ADMISSION: $40.00 per person
CONTACT: Angie Adams 440-352-8424 x 118 aadams@extendedhousing.org

17-18    MAGICAL WHOOLOWEEN, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Non-scary Halloween alternative for families with children ages 2-11 years old featuring storytelling, crafts, games, night hike, nature facts, snack and miniature steam train ride.
HOURS: 5:30pm-9:30pm
ADMISSION: Pre-registration required and fee applies; Call 440-358-7275 to register
CONTACT: 440-256-1404; www.lakemetroparks.com

18-19    28TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – NEW DISPLAY – ART & CRAFTS OF CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA, Indian Museum of Lake County, Willoughby/Eastlake Technical Center, Building B, 25 Public Square, Willoughby. New exhibit: crafts and art from Central and South America.
HOURS: 1:00pm-4:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$2.00; Senior Citizen-60+/$1.50; Youth/$1.00
CONTACT: Ann L. Dewald, 440-951-3813; www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org

25    PAINESVILLE RECREATION’S FALL FEST, Veteran’s Park on the Square in Downtown Painesville, North Park Place, Painesville; Join us for this fun-filled event for the entire family to enjoy. There will be activity stations for children, “Trunk-or-Treating” at classic cars, music and food for a nominal fee. There will also be a Halloween Parade of costumes for children ages 12 and under as well as for pets. Please contact the Painesville Recreation Office with any questions.
HOURS: 1:00pm-4:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Painesville Recreation, 440-392-5912; www.painesville.com

November

1    5TH ANNUAL NMRA DIVISION 5 NATIONAL MODEL RAILROAD MONTH PROMOTIONAL DAY, Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum, 7471 Tyler Boulevard, Unit L, Mentor; Activities include: model judging, clinics, self guided layout tours, company store, videos, multi-scale traction contest, operating trains in several scales (activities subject to change). Coffee, pop, donuts and snacks throughout the day.
HOURS: 10:00am-5:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Bruce Lutheran, 440-257-2105; www.mcr5.org

1    HALLOWINE PARTY, Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison; Judging and prizes awarded at 6:00pm for the scariest, most unique, best dressed man and best dressed woman.
HOURS: 2:00PM-6:00PM; Music begins at 3:30pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-466-3485; www.debonne.com

1    MODEL RAILROAD PROMOTIONAL DAY, The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum, 7471 Tyler Boulevard, Unit L, Mentor; Come and learn the great hobby – Model Railroading: see operating layouts in G, O, S, HO, N and Lego scales.
HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Rick, 440-251-0350; www.wrmrrm.shutterfly.com

2    WILDWOOD QUILT GUILD 19TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Road, Mentor; Come see the display of award-winning quilts. Several area quilt shops will be available for your shopping pleasure. Raffle for a beautiful quilt. Sponsored by the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center and the Community Arts Commission.
HOURS: 10:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$2.00
CONTACT: 440-974-5735; www.cityofmentor.com

6    GET HEALTHY LAKE COUNTY – LECTURES/ACTIVITY SERIES: TRAIL HIKING SAFETY, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Dress appropriately for the activity.
HOURS: 6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE to members; $5.00 for non-members
CONTACT: Best of Health, 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800 to register or for more information; www.lhs.net

7, 21    MODERN WESTERN STYLE SQUARE DANCING, Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland; Modern western style square dances, mainstream and plus levels, phase II round dances. Visitors are always welcome. Non- dancers are invited to watch for free. Sponsored by Broken Wheel Squares.
HOURS: 8:00pm-10:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$5.00
CONTACT: Mike Speers, 440-285-8477; www.squaredancing.com/bws

8    VETERANS DAY STEAK ROAST, Lake County History and Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville Township; Join us in honoring our veterans at this steak roast and reverse raffle.
HOURS: Watch for advertising of time and cost
ADMISSION: Reservations Required
CONTACT: Karen Sawitke, 440-255-8979; www.lakehistory.org

19   GALLERY OF TREES ESTRAVAGANZ,  Lake Metroparks Pine Ridge Country Club.
Area designers will be creating trees with all proceeds benefiting the Deepwood Foundation and those with disabilities.
HOURS:  6-8pm 
ADMISSION: Tickets $15.00 or 2 for $25.00

21   NEW YORK, NEW YORK, AN EVENING WITH DEEPWOOD..
Dinner, Silent & Live Auction. All proceeds will benefit children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Deepwood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm for the Lake County Board of MR/DD.
HOURS: beginning at 6:30 PM
ADMISSION: Tickets $75.00 each. (Cash bar)
CONTACT: Ticket and Sponsorship Opportunities are available by calling the Deepwood Foundation office at
                 440-350-5208.

21   FESTIVAL OF TREES GALA, Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort, 11080 Concord-Hambden Road, Concord Township; Annual formal gala and auction for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
HOURS: 6:00pm
ADMISSION: TBD
CONTACT: Tracy Martin, 440-352-2526; www.bbbsneo.org

22 Through Jan. 1, 2009    CANDY WONDER LAND, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Relive your childhood memories and celebrate the holidays with Lake Metroparks this year at the Candy Wonderland exhibit featuring scenes inspired by everyone’s favorite childhood board game, Candy Land®. This elaborate holiday exhibit, back by popular demand, drew more than 20,000 visitors in 2005 and 2006. Play along with the family on a life-sized game board as you pass through peppermint woods, cross over gumdrop mountains, travel through lollipop forest and wind your way down the colorful trail to home sweet home in this holiday display. Children will enjoy building a gingerbread man craft in the nature craft area! A $1.00 donation is requested for the craft. Remember shopping days in the Halle tradition with memorabilia from the famed Halle Bros. Co. Department Store from Downtown Cleveland. Pass on the memory of Mr. Jingeling to the next generation, and add your own memories of holiday shopping downtown to the official memories book.
HOURS: 12:00pm-5:00pm; Open Christmas Eve noon-3:00pm; Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Dan Burnett, 440-256-1404; www.lakemetroparks.com

28 Through Dec 14     WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM – NATIVITIES EXHIBIT, Historic Kirtland Village, 7800 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland; Celebrate the season at this exhibition of hundreds of nativity sets and images from around the world, many of them handcrafted from native materials or in folk traditions. Enjoy sacred holiday music, festive lights and an interactive children’s area.
HOURS: 9:00am-8:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: 440-256-9805; www.kirtlandchristmas.org

December

5-6, 12-13    TANNENBAUM TRAIL, Collect a lighted holiday tree with ornaments along the Vine & Wines Trail in Northeast Ohio.
HOURS: 12:00pm-6:00pm
ADMISSION: Couple/$40.00; Single/$30.00; Reservations
CONTACT: Vine and Wines Trail, 800-227-6972; www.ohiowines.org

5-7    CHRISTMAS PARTY & OPEN HOUSE, Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake; Special sales, snacks and prize drawings.
HOURS: Friday, 6:00pm-12:00am; Saturday, 2:00pm-12:00am; Sunday, 1:00pm-6:00pm; Winery open Friday and Saturday at 12:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Don Woodward, 440-466-9300, 1-800-UNCORK-1; www.oldfirehousewinery.com

5-23    COUNTRY LIGHTS, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; A fun-filled celebration of the season featuring horse-drawn wagon rides through a winter wonderland trimmed with ‘hundreds of thousands’ of holiday lights and farm-themed displays. Festively decorated Christmas trees deck-the-halls of the Visitors Center, and the classroom is filled with the sights and sounds of model train layouts. Santa’s Workshop is a special treat for families – where they can watch their child make a wooden toy to take home. In the arena, meet some of Farmpark’s animals and enjoy shows and drills presented by the Lake Metroparks Volunteer Mounted Posse, the Light Horse Brigade or the Heel-n-Time drill team, a performance consisting of canine obedience training put to music. Division 5 of the NMRA’s Mid-Central Region will be displaying their H.O.-scale modular layout. Trains operating during hours of “Country Lights”. Lake Erie N-Scale Society (L.E.N.S.) to display their layout after Division 5 leaves (usually the week before Christmas).
HOURS: 5:00pm-9:00pm
ADMISSION: Advance purchase only; tickets go on sale November 1; Ticket hotline, 440-256-2158
CONTACT: Andy Baker, 440-256-2122; www.lakemetroparks.com

5,19    MODERN WESTERN STYLE SQUARE DANCING, Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road, (Route 306), Kirtland; Modern western style square dances, mainstream and plus levels, phase II round dances. Visitors are always welcome. Non- dancers are invited to watch for free. Sponsored by Broken Wheel Squares.
HOURS: 8:00pm-10:30pm
ADMISSION: One Fee for all Ages/$5.00
CONTACT: Mike Speers, 440-285-8477; www.squaredancing.com/bws

6    SPIRIT OF THE SEASON, Victoria Place and Veteran’s Park on the Square in Downtown Painesville, North Park Place, Painesville; Brought to you by The Painesville City Improvement Corporation. Join us once again for Painesville’ holiday tradition. The day starts with our annual parade on Main Street followed by some great holiday activities. We’ll have holiday crafts for the kids and carnival games by the Lake County YMCA. Of course Santa will be arriving in Painesville to greet all his little friends. Don’t miss it!!  Any groups interested in participating in the parade should contact Dave or Chris at Painesville Recreation.
HOURS: 12:00pm-3:30pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Painesville Recreation, 440-392-5912; www.painesville.com

6    SANTA’S HOLIDAY HAPPENING, Community Center, 8600 Munson Road, Mentor; Visit with Santa Claus, games, activities, parent/child fun.
HOURS: 10:30am-12:00pm
ADMISSION: Youth/$8.00 (residents)
CONTACT: Mentor Recreation Department, 440-974-5720; www.cityofmentor.com

6    FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MUSEUM HOURS DURING HARBOR HOLIDAYS, 129 Second Street, Fairport Harbor.
HOURS: 11:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$3.00; Senior Citizen/$2.00; Youth/$1.00
CONTACT: 440-354-4825; www.fairportlighthouse.com

6    LUNCH WITH SANTA, Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison Road, Madison; Enjoy holiday games, a food buffet and a visit with Santa. Every child gets a gift.
HOURS: 11:30AM
ADMISSION: Adult 11 and up/$8.00; Youth 2-10/$6.00
CONTACT: Cindy Lindberg, 440-298-9838; www.grandrivercellars.com

6    HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum, 7471 Tyler Boulevard, Unit L, Mentor; Holidays and Model Trains – A tradition come and see our Christmas displays with model trains. Santa Claus will be stopping by from Noon to 2:00pm.
HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
CONTACT: Rick, 440-251-0350; www.wrmrrm.shutterfly.com

7    28TH WILDWOOD CULTURAL CENTER HOLIDAY DISPLAY AND CRAFT SHOW, Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor; Over 25 vendors selling many wonderful homemade items including wreaths and swags, live greenery, baked goods, ornaments, stockings and much, much more! Entertainment, refreshments, fine arts and crafts. Sponsored by the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center and the Community Arts Commission.
HOURS: 10:00am-4:00pm
ADMISSION: Adult/$1.00; Youth/FREE; FREE parking
CONTACT: 440-974-5735; www.cityofmentor.com