SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
3-7PM at the Nature Center
Harvest Moon: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Join us beneath the Harvest Moon as we celebrate 60 years of connecting people with nature! Gather your friends and family for an evening filled with festive fall traditions, birthday surprises, moonlit adventures, live music, delicious food, and activities for all ages. Whether you’ve been part of our story for decades or are discovering the Nature Center for the first time, help us celebrate the community that has made the past 60 years possible -- and share your wishes for the next 60.
3 PM - 7 PM
Ticketed or paid activities:
Reach for the moon! Tree climbing* (12 tix)
Harvest Pumpkin Painting (6 tix)
Glitter Tattoos (6 tix)
Face Painting (8 tix)
Little Lunar Build Corner (8 tix)
Spin the Moon Prize Wheel (2 tix)
Blast off in the Rocket Car (12 tix)
See key below for ticket information
Free activities:
Wish Wall
Moonlight Music & Games with DJ
Bubbles and sidewalk chalk
Wish Makers Wand with Shaker Library
Moon (Seed) Pods with NEORSD
Meet Luna the Wish Fairy
Live Animals with Heights Wildlife Center
Nature Center Birthday Photo Booth
Birthday Trivia and Raffles
& More
*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. This trip will take about 5 minutes each way.
Various Shifts Available
Multiple assignments are available. Reach out if interested in learning more or visit the volunteer calendar below.
Contact Jeff Gueulette to learn about these and more upcoming volunteer opportunities at volunteer@shakerlakes.org
3 PM - 7 PM
Fireside Toasted Moon (S'mores)
Cider, hot cocoa, donuts, and fritters from Patterson’s Fruit Farm
Food Trucks:
Kaballos Mexican Kitchen
RAFT (Really Amazing Food Truck)
Drizul Soft Serve and Waffle Wands
New this year for 21+
Libation Station:
Nature Center Bar featuring specialty fall cocktails, wine, beer, and soft drinks.
Moonrise Tavern* & Acoustic Music Lounge with Charlie Mosbrook (5:30-7PM). Relax with live acoustic music while enjoying the beauty of an early autumn evening. Bring a chair.
Ticket Key
10 tickets for $5
20 tickets for $10
40 tickets for $15
Bring A Decorated Cake or Birthday Card!
Bring a birthday card for the Nature Center with your special message and receive 6 free activity tickets. Or enter our 60th Anniversary Birthday Cake decorating contest for 20 free tickets & chance to win a 60th anniversary gift basket and a $20 gift card.
Details: Celebrate our 60th Anniversary with us by decorating a cake for display and judging at our annual AutumnFest event. Cakes to be decorated at home and dropped off prior to the event.
Fill out the form below to enter.
Cakes can be delivered to the Nature Center between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday, September 26 and must be able to be at room temp from drop off until 7 pm. Cakes will be raffled off with proceeds supporting the Nature Center. Bakers are encouraged to decorate around themes of celebrating nature, 60 years, and the moon/space. All who participate will receive 20 free activity tickets for use at AutumnFest and winners in each category will receive a 60th anniversary gift basket and a $20 gift card. All ages and abilities welcome. When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
THANKS TO
NEORSD
The Rocket Car
Shaker Heights Library
Heights Wildlife Center
Pattersons Fruit Farm
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick
ACCESSIBLE & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
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.
