Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight

• Open Friday: Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing at The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation! The twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes operate with or without snow beginning Friday, November 24 through late February, weather permitting.

• Family Fun: Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has transformed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. Get your tickets now and save for this family-friendly holiday event.

• Reminder: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is closed on Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving and reopens Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m. 

Experience Wild Winter Lights by Train!

Tour Wild Winter Lights like never before in our newest attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Railroad presented by Rainforest Car Wash! Use your golden ticket and hop aboard at the Zoo’s Palava Hut for this family-friendly ride through the Zoo’s winter wonderland. Use the digital code on your ticket or click here for a free car wash courtesy of Rainforest Car Wash.

Don't Miss the Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Visit Cleveland Metroparks Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Mastick Woods Clubhouse for all your holiday nature shopping needs. Grab gifts for nature lovers of all ages with a variety of merchandise, stocking stuffers, Cleveland Metroparks gift cards and more.

Register For Winter Break Camps

Get the kids out of the house and into nature during their winter break from school. From crafts and games, to hikes and waterfalls, there’s an adventure for every child at Cleveland Metroparks’ Winter Break Camps. Registration for programs across the Park District opens December 1 at 9:30 a.m. Camp scholarships are available to help cover the cost of Cleveland Metroparks Winter Camps to qualifying individuals. 

ICYMI: Two Tigers Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently announced the birth of two Amur tiger cubs at the Zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage! The cubs were born on Nov. 6, 2023, to mom, Zoya, and dad, Hector. Mom and cubs are expected to remain behind-the-scenes in their maternal den for the first few months before the cubs are old enough to begin exploring their outdoor habitats. Stay connected to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s social media pages for updates on the cubs!

Upcoming Nature Programs

Friday, Nov. 24: 

• Get some fresh air on your day off of school at No-School Nature Day in North Chagrin Reservation. Free. 
• Take a short hike with us at Tiny Trek: Opt Outdoors in West Creek Reservation and enjoy a short trip for the whole family with scenic views. Free.  

Saturday, Nov. 25: 

• Spend some time warming up at CanalWay Center with s’mores & nature fun at Afternoon Campfire. Free. 
• Walk off the turkey and pumpkin pie on a hike to visit the tallest waterfall in Cuyahoga County at Mill Creek Falls Trail History Hike in Garfield Park Reservation. Free. 
• Bring your furry friend for a brisk walk through the woods of Rocky River Reservation at Four-Legged Friends Hike. Free.  

Sunday, Nov. 26: 

• Enjoy a walk around Hinckley Lake as we look and listen to the animals settling in for the night and those that are just waking up at Hinckley Night Life. Free.  
• Meet the Rocky River Nature Center’s ancient mascot, Dunkleosteus, and learn about the creatures it lived alongside at Drop-By: Dunk and Friends. Free. 
• Join a naturalist on a relaxed walk in Huntington Reservation at Huntington History Hike. Free.

Wednesday, Nov. 29: 

• Join us at Bird Walk in South Chagrin Reservation, a hike for birders of all skill levels. Free. 
• Bring your nature trivia knowledge and join us at Big Met Grille for Cleveland Metroparks monthly Nature Trivia Night! Free.