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    Cuyahoga Valley

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  • Canal Visitor Center Closure

    Canal Visitor Center will be closed for construction, starting Monday, May 6, 2013. It will reopen with new exhibits in early 2014.

  • Riverview Road Closure

    Riverview Rd from the Cuyahoga Falls line north to the Peninsula line will be re-paved, beginning the week of April 22. Expect delays. Flaggers will direct traffic. Final resurfacing and striping will take place following the Memorial Day holiday.

  • Bald Eagle Closure in Effect

    RR tracks, and 30 foot right of way on either side, are closed to all foot traffic from the Rt. 82 Bridge at Station Rd, north to the RR tracks at. The Cuyahoga R. downstream of the Brecksville Dam to the Fitzwater Rd Bridge is closed to water activities.

Schedule Of Events

The Schedule of Events is produced quarterly and is the official schedule of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

 
 
Ed Caner, host of Cuyahoga Valley House Concerts.

Ed Caner is the host of the Cuyahoga Valley House Concerts.

Courtesy Star Tribune.


Music & Arts in the Valley
Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a diverse selection of cultural activities all year. From art to concerts to dancing, your park is the destination for interesting and fun activities. Click on this link to go to the Music & Arts in the Valley Page.

 

Event Calendars

Opportunities for exploring the park and its neighbors are numerous. Whether you want to join a hike, learn about wildlife, ride the train, or attend a concert, you can find that information here.

Please note: Cuyahoga Valley National Park has retired the Day in the Valley website at www.dayinthevalley.com, and we are no longer adding new events. Please refer to the calendars below to see what is happening today or to plan next month's adventure.

Ohio & Erie Canalway is a National Heritage Area - designated by Congress in 1996 - to help preserve and celebrate the rails, trails, landscapes, towns and sites that grew up along the first 110 miles of the canal

Parknet Calendar below includes a comprehensive listing of events offered by the National Park Service at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

 

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Events Upcoming for May

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  • Canalway Questing

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Countryside U: Local Food Akron Mixers

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Expand your farming knowledge! More

  • Canalway Questing

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Lectures at The Spicy Lamb

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Guest experts present various farm topics. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Contra Dances

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Become part of a living tradition in Cuyahoga Valley—contra dancing. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - “Day Out With Thomas”

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Enjoy a 35-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy clowns, magicians, live music, storytelling, and other fun activities for young children. More

  • Countryside Farmers` Market at Howe Meadow

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Come enjoy the local, seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More

  • Bird Watching

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Venture outdoors with expert and novice birders to discover for yourself why the Audubon Society of Ohio has designated CVNP as an Important Bird Area. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - “Day Out With Thomas”

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Enjoy a 35-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy clowns, magicians, live music, storytelling, and other fun activities for young children. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Regular Excursions

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Experience the adventure, romance, and
    nostalgia of a vintage train ride through
    the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National
    Park. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Bike Aboard!

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Bike, hike, or run the Towpath Trail in one direction, then hop on the train for a relaxing ride back to your car—or do it in reverse! More

  • Art @ M.D. Garage

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More

  • Hang Out at Hunt

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Stop by to enjoy various family activities. More

  • Open Tent

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Join park rangers and volunteers for a camping version of the drop-in open house—the OPEN TENT! More

  • Canalway Questing

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - “Day Out With Thomas”

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Enjoy a 35-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy clowns, magicians, live music, storytelling, and other fun activities for young children. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Regular Excursions

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Experience the adventure, romance, and
    nostalgia of a vintage train ride through
    the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National
    Park. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Bike Aboard!

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Bike, hike, or run the Towpath Trail in one direction, then hop on the train for a relaxing ride back to your car—or do it in reverse! More

  • Art @ M.D. Garage

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More

  • Hang Out at Hunt

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Stop by to enjoy various family activities. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Regular Excursions

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Experience the adventure, romance, and
    nostalgia of a vintage train ride through
    the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National
    Park. More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Bike Aboard!

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Bike, hike, or run the Towpath Trail in one direction, then hop on the train for a relaxing ride back to your car—or do it in reverse! More

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Memorial Day Special

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Visit your national park by rail on this day of reflection. All tickets on regular excursions are just $10 per person! More

  • Art @ M.D. Garage

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Countryside U: Local Food Akron Mixers

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Expand your farming knowledge! More

  • Early Evening Hikes

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Join park rangers to explore nature in spring on these moderately paced hikes. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Lectures at The Spicy Lamb

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Guest experts present various farm topics. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Countryside Farmers' Market at Highland Square

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Come enjoy the local seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • Countryside Farmers` Market at Howe Meadow

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Come enjoy the local, seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More

  • Canalway Questing

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Stop by to chat with park rangers and Put on your sleuthing hat and follow rhyming clues and a curious map to each hidden quest box. More

  • National Trails Day

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Help care for the park's trails! More

Did You Know?

Water lilies in beaver marsh area of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Photo by NPS volunteer John Catalano.

Beaver in Cuyahoga Valley National Park impounded water to create a rich, diverse wetland in an area that was once an automobile junk yard? The area is now home to herons, turtles, amphibians, and many aquatic plants.