Penitentiary Glen Reservation

06/11/2026

UPDATE: Rain or shine, the show goes on! Due to weather conditions, tonight’s Storytime Puppet Theater performance will move indoors to the Nature Center. Show still starts at 7 pm. See you there!

Final rehearsals complete… and the cast is ready to branch out. ✅

Storytime Puppet Theater takes the stage tomorrow (6/11) as part of our Concerts & More at the Glen series, bringing 'Forest Fables' to life with woodland tales full of curious critters and leafy adventures. 🌳🌿🍃

Little ones (and grown-ups, too) will love this mix of storytelling and imagination, with a touch of forest magic. 🐿️✨ Show starts at 7 pm.

Presented by Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Learn more: goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen

06/10/2026

Final rehearsals complete… and the cast is ready to branch out. ✅

Storytime Puppet Theater takes the stage tomorrow (6/11) as part of our Concerts & More at the Glen series, bringing 'Forest Fables' to life with woodland tales full of curious critters and leafy adventures. 🌳🌿🍃

Little ones (and grown-ups, too) will love this mix of storytelling and imagination, with a touch of forest magic. 🐿️✨ Show starts at 7 pm.

Presented by Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Learn more: goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen

06/05/2026

The 39th Annual Amateur Photo Contest Show opens tomorrow at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center! Stop by to take in this year’s entries and see Lake County through fresh lenses. 📷👀

Winners will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, June 6 at 1:30 pm, and the show will remain on display through August 2.

Learn more: https://goto.lakemetroparks.com/photo-contest-show

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Concerts & More at the Glen returns tomorrow (6/5) with an easygoing night of live folk rock from Up 'Til 4! 🎙️

Grab a blanket or lawn chair, pack a snack, and settle in for a feel-good start to the season. 🎶 Show starts at 7 pm.

Presented by Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Learn more: goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen

📸: Rick Hershberger

05/30/2026

Concerts & More at the Glen kicks off next week! 🌿

This free summer series brings live music and family-friendly puppet shows to the outdoor amphitheater, with relaxed evenings surrounded by nature. Come find a spot, settle in and stay awhile.

This season:
🎶 Jun 5 – Up 'Til 4 (Folk Rock)
🎭 Jun 11 – Forest Fables
🎶 Jul 10 – Hip To That (Pop / Rock / Jazz)
🎭 Jul 16 – The Bee's Knees
🎭 Aug 13 – Make a Splash!
🎶 Aug 21 – Tweed (Celtic / Pop)

Bring a chair or blanket, pack a few snacks or stop by the Nature Store. No registration needed.

Presented by Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Learn more: goto.lakemetroparks.com/concerts-at-the-glen

05/29/2026

Entry deadline is this Sunday (5/31) at 4:30 pm!

Think you’ve got the perfect shot of Lake County’s outdoors? 📸 Prove it! The 39th Annual Amateur Photo Contest & Show is here. Submit up to 3 photos (one per category) by May 31 and show us what you've got!

Categories:
🌳 Landmarks of Lake Metroparks
🌊 Lake Erie
🦅 Wildlife
🏞️ Landscape
🌸 Floral
⚫ Black & White

Ready to enter? Head to goto.lakemetroparks.com/photo-contest-show for all the details and entry form.

05/20/2026

05/17/2026

Looking for something worthwhile to do this summer? 🌞

Lake Metroparks is looking for teen volunteers (ages 12–17) to help at day camps across the parks.

✔ Earn service hours
✔ Build leadership skills
✔ Meet new people
✔ Spend your time outside

From fishing and hiking to art and wildlife, there’s a camp for every interest!

👉 New volunteers should complete the online application here: https://bit.ly/484IFit

Questions? Call 440-585-3041 x6418 or email [email protected].

05/11/2026

Think you’ve got the perfect shot of Lake County’s outdoors? 📸 Prove it! The 39th Annual Amateur Photo Contest & Show is here. Submit up to 3 photos (one per category) by May 31 and show us what you've got!

Categories:
🌳 Landmarks of Lake Metroparks
🌊 Lake Erie
🦅 Wildlife
🏞️ Landscape
🌸 Floral
⚫ Black & White

Ready to enter? Head to goto.lakemetroparks.com/photo-contest-show for all the details and entry form.