Family Programs

The Center is the perfect place for people of all ages to spend quality time together learning about nature.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center gives children and families a living, breathing connection to the natural world through informal science education. The Center’s unique combination of resources including a live animal collection, public access planetarium, nearby trails and park setting along the shores of Lake Erie allows for high-quality time spent with family and friends.

Featured Programs

Halloween Night Hike

Join us for a family-friendly, “spooky” evening filled with stories and stars in the planetarium, resident animal encounters, a simple craft and a staff-led hike around the Center and into the woods. Don’t forget to wear your costume!

Friday, October 25, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

For all ages
Fee: $15/person. Children 6 months and under are free.

a little girl dressed as a monarch butterfly looking at an owl
Refund Policy: Notification is required one week prior to the start of a program to be eligible for a refund. A service fee of 5% will be applied to all refunds.

Upcoming Programs

Current Month

October 2024

wed16oct6:30 pmwed8:00 pmAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

sat19oct7:00 pmsat8:30 pmTelescope NightFor adults and children ages 12 and up7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

fri25oct6:00 pmfri8:30 pmHalloween Night HikeFor all ages6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

November 2024

wed20nov6:30 pmwed8:00 pmAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

sat30nov2:00 pmsat3:00 pmReasons for RehabilitationFor adults and children ages 10 and up2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

December 2024

wed18dec6:30 pmwed8:00 pmAstronomy ClubFor adults and children ages 12 and up6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

fri20dec6:00 pmfri8:30 pmWinter Solstice CelebrationFor all ages6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

February 2025

fri21feb6:00 pmfri8:30 pmOwl ProwlFor all ages6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

April 2025

sat12apr10:00 amsat12:00 pmFamily Earth Day CelebrationFor all ages10:00 am - 12:00 pm

June 2025

sat14jun1:00 pmsat3:00 pmIntroduction to Nature JournalingFor all ages1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Renovations are underway in the outdoor Wildlife GardensClick here to learn more.