- Eagle Weekend! Join us this weekend for hikes, cart tours, children’s activities, a live eagle and more on Fri., Dec. 8 through Sun., Dec. 10 at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.

 - Get in the Holiday Spirit: Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has transformed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. Experience this year’s event on foot or in a personal vehicle on select dates at the Wild Winter Lights Drive Through Experience presented by Serpentini Chevrolet.

 - Don’t miss: Visit Cleveland Metroparks Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Mastick Woods Clubhouse and get that perfect gift for all nature lovers! Take a photo with Santa at our Santa Selfie Station on Dec. 10 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

KEYBANK ADVENTUREKEYS NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL NATURE CENTERS

KeyBank AdventureKeys are now available in all Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers. The exploration program allows children to unlock exclusive video messages from experts using custom keys available for purchase at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo box office or any of the five Nature Centers and Nature Shops for $2. Only one key is needed to unlock all AdventureKey boxes.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR WINTER BREAK CAMPS

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 is now open!

IGLOOS ARE BACK AT MERWIN'S WHARF

The reservable igloos have returned to Merwin’s Wharf for your next group outing. The fully furnished, heated and decorated igloos provide a unique dining experience with views of the Cuyahoga River in a winter landscape.

Experience Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy family style breakfast, gift bags and a personal visit from Santa himself on select dates through Dec. 23.

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE DRIVE TO PARADISE SWEEPSTAKES!

Serpentini Chevrolet and Cleveland Metroparks have teamed up to give one lucky person a Dream Vacation in the “Drive to Paradise” Sweepstakes! Register for a chance to win one of five amazing Dream Vacations at Fox8.com/DriveToParadise. The contest concludes Sunday, December 10.

UPCOMING NATURE PROGRAMS

Mon., Dec. 11:

 - Warm up at Storytime by the Fire in North Chagrin Nature Center as we try our hands at roasting marshmallows. Free, ages 3 – 5 years with adult.  

Wed., Dec. 13:

 - Check out the changes along part of the Hinckley Lake Loop Trail at Midweek Meander in Hinckley Reservation. Free.
 - Mariners can learn vital navigational tools at Learn-It: Navigating Charts in Rocky River Reservation. Ages 14 & up, $15, registration required.
 - Prepare yourself for the holidays by earning those calories with a hike through Bedford Reservation at Bedford Calorie Burn. Free.

Thurs., Dec. 14:

 - Join us for a hike along the Rocky River to see the seasonal changes that are taking place at Afternoon Exploration in Mill Stream Run Reservation. Free.
 - Discover the tiny features that make up plants and animals through a microscopic lens at Drop-By: Nature’s Tiny Wonderland in North Chagrin Reservation. Free.