The Schedule of Events is produced quarterly and is the official schedule of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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.
Events Upcoming for May
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Friday, May 17, 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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Your Girl Scouts can make new friends while working toward the Get Moving! Journey Badge. More
- Time:
- 6:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Location:
- Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center
- Fees:
- $95 scouts, $50 chaperones
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Internationally acclaimed folksinger and historian, Lee Murdock shares his perspective on the War of 1812. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Happy Days Lodge
- Fees:
- $6 adults, $3 children ages 3 - 12
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Come enjoy the local, seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More
- Time:
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Howe Meadow
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 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
- Location:
- Varies-see event details
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Your Girl Scouts can make new friends while working toward the Get Moving! Journey Badge. More
- Time:
- 6:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Location:
- Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center
- Fees:
- $95 scouts, $50 chaperones
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Get in shape with a park ranger. More
- Location:
- Various locations
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 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
- Location:
- Boston Mill Station
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
This annual event provides the opportunity to celebrate, protect, and restore our National Heritage River, the Cuyahoga. More
- Location:
- Various locations
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Learn to be an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist More
- Location:
- Hines Hill Conference Center
- Fees:
- $250
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Experience the adventure, romance, and nostalgia of a vintage train ride through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More
- Location:
- Multiple Locations
- Fees:
- $12 per person ages 3 and older
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Saturday, May 18, 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
- Location:
- CVSR Boarding Stations
- Fees:
- $3 per person ages 3 and older with bike; $8 for runners and hikers ages 3 and older.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Stop by to chat with park rangers and Quest Crew volunteers about the Canalway Questing program. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Challenge your land navigation skills with the Northeastern Ohio Orienteering Club. More
- Time:
- 11:30 AM
- Location:
- Various locations
- Fees:
- See description
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
There are now year-round opportunities to become a Junior Ranger! More
- Time:
- 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location:
- Various Locations
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- M.D. Garage, Village of Boston
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Stop by to enjoy various family activities. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Enjoy a special lamb dinner with live music! More
- Time:
- 6:00 PM
- Location:
- The Spicy Lamb Farm
- Fees:
- $35
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Pledge to take the special children in your life to a local park. More
- Location:
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Violinist/fiddler Ed Caner serves as both musician and host for this series of intimate house concerts. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Hines Hill Conference Center
- Fees:
- $8 general public, $6 Conservancy members.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Try this aboriginal flying device with Dave Boehm from the Cleveland Boomerang School. More
- Time:
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Howe Meadow
- Fees:
- Free
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Sunday, May 19, 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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Your Girl Scouts can make new friends while working toward the Get Moving! Journey Badge. More
- Time:
- 6:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Location:
- Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center
- Fees:
- $95 scouts, $50 chaperones
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Sunday, May 19, 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
- Location:
- Boston Mill Station
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Experience the adventure, romance, and nostalgia of a vintage train ride through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More
- Location:
- Multiple Locations
- Fees:
- $12 per person ages 3 and older
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Sunday, May 19, 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
- Location:
- CVSR Boarding Stations
- Fees:
- $3 per person ages 3 and older with bike; $8 for runners and hikers ages 3 and older.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Stop by to chat with park rangers and Quest Crew volunteers about the Canalway Questing program. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- M.D. Garage, Village of Boston
- Fees:
- Free
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Stop by to enjoy various family activities. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Learn about the Gioia family who once lived at Hines Hill. More
- Time:
- 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Hines Hill Conference Center
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Monday, May 20, 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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Expand your farming knowledge! More
- Location:
- See Description.
- Fees:
- See Description.
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Guest experts present various farm topics. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM
- Location:
- The Spicy Lamb Farm
- Fees:
- Free
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Become part of a living tradition in Cuyahoga Valley—contra dancing. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Location:
- Boston Township School House
- Fees:
- $6
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Boston Mill Station
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Come enjoy the local, seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More
- Time:
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Howe Meadow
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Varies-see event details
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Boston Mill Station
-
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Experience the adventure, romance, and nostalgia of a vintage train ride through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More
- Location:
- Multiple Locations
- Fees:
- $12 per person ages 3 and older
-
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
- Location:
- CVSR Boarding Stations
- Fees:
- $3 per person ages 3 and older with bike; $8 for runners and hikers ages 3 and older.
-
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- M.D. Garage, Village of Boston
- Fees:
- Free
-
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Stop by to enjoy various family activities. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
-
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Join park rangers and volunteers for a camping version of the drop-in open house—the OPEN TENT! More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Boston Mill Station
-
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Experience the adventure, romance, and nostalgia of a vintage train ride through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More
- Location:
- Multiple Locations
- Fees:
- $12 per person ages 3 and older
-
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
- Location:
- CVSR Boarding Stations
- Fees:
- $3 per person ages 3 and older with bike; $8 for runners and hikers ages 3 and older.
-
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- M.D. Garage, Village of Boston
- Fees:
- Free
-
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Stop by to enjoy various family activities. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
Monday, May 27, 2013
Experience the adventure, romance, and nostalgia of a vintage train ride through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. More
- Location:
- Multiple Locations
- Fees:
- $12 per person ages 3 and older
-
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
- Location:
- CVSR Boarding Stations
- Fees:
- $3 per person ages 3 and older with bike; $8 for runners and hikers ages 3 and older.
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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
- Location:
- Various Stations
- Fees:
- $10 per person
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- M.D. Garage, Village of Boston
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Expand your farming knowledge! More
- Location:
- See Description.
- Fees:
- See Description.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Join park rangers to explore nature in spring on these moderately paced hikes. More
- Time:
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location:
- Various Locations
- Fees:
- Free
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Guest experts present various farm topics. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM
- Location:
- The Spicy Lamb Farm
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
-
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Come enjoy the local seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More
- Time:
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Highland Square in Akron
- Fees:
- Free
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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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Come enjoy the local, seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy’s producers-only farmers’ markets. More
- Time:
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Howe Meadow
- Fees:
- Free
-
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
- Location:
- Various location in the Canalway
- Fees:
- Free
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Help care for the park's trails! More
- Time:
- 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Location:
- Ledges Shelter
- Fees:
- Free
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