AutumnFest: Fairytales in the Forest
Saturday, 10.4 | 3–7PM | Nature Center
Join us for a magical evening in the forest celebrating the beauty of nature this fall season! This magical evening in the forest will be held, rain or shine. Activities for all ages and abilities. Food trucks, libation stations, and vendors will have items available for purchase. Costumes welcomed and encouraged!
Volunteers are needed to assist with the event! We have 2.5 hour and 4 hour volunteer shifts from 2:00pm-8:00pm. Volunteers are needed to provide information to participants, assist with crafts, assist with concessions, assist with hikes, and set up and clean up.
THANKS TO
3 PM - 7 PM
Ticketed or paid activities: decorate a magic pumpkin, climb the enchanted beanstalk (tree climbing)*, fun face painting and glitter tattoos, concoct s'mores, make whimsical nature crafts, feast on fairy food at food trucks or grab witches brew at libation stations.
Free activities: DJ games and costume parade, story time and making with Shaker Library, and a spooktacular evening hike.
*First come first served. Weight restrictions apply. Best for children approximately 4–7 years
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
The AutumnFest shuttle will pick up visitors from the Board of Education parking lot at 15600 Parkland Drive in Shaker Heights and drop off at the driveway of the Nature Center. The shuttle will run from 3pm to 7pm on October 4. This trip will take about 5 minutes each way.
3 PM - 7 PM
Guests can also plan to feast on fairy food or grab witches brew at the libation station.
Food Trucks:
-County Line Concessions
-Zanzibar Soul Fusion
Libation Stations:
Nature Center Bar
Cider, donuts and fritters from Patterson’s
ACCESSIBLE & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
INTRODUCING: Family Changing, Lactation Room & Sensory-Friendly Space
This room is a private space equipped with an adult-sized changing table, sink, and chair, painted with calming colors. All visitors are invited to use this space for family needs or a sensory-friendly space.
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) serves people of all ages who have a developmental disability and reside in Cuyahoga County. Learn more about how Cuyahoga DD can provide meaningful support. To apply for services, complete the online application or call 216-736-267.
