8 Things to do this Spring in Lake County
Are you ready to get back into the great outdoors? Well, you’re in luck—it’s springtime! From the rushing waters of Penitentiary Glen to blooming ephemerals hiding like Easter eggs, there’s a whole new season ready for the taking. So get out there and smell the flowers!
1 🛶 Explore Mentor Lagoons - Lake Erie
Explore the blooming Mentor Lagoons any way you want! Visitors are able to rent out Kayaks (Single or double), Canoes, Paddleboards, and Pedal Boats through Labor Day.
3 💧 Flow into Spring with waterfalls!
Here are the top 4 waterfalls to visit:
Paine Falls Park: One of the largest is the Metroparks!
Greenway Corridor – Chair Factory Falls: This waterfall used to be the driving force for a mill producing wooden bed frames and chairs in 1846!
Baker Road Park: This narrow ravine is sure to catch your eye!
Penitentiary Glen Reservation: Take a load off at the provided bench, 141 feet deep in the Gorge!
5 🦉 Tweet Tweet! How many birds can you identify at these locations?
7 🎭 See a Performance!
Rabbit Run Theatre: Wait Until Dark (May 23 – June 7, 2025)
Fine Arts Association: Wind Ensemble Spring Concert (Sunday, April 12 at 4:00 PM)
2 🥾 Traverse Holden Arboretum:
Enjoy guided hikes through the diverse natural areas and gardens! Upcoming hiking events include:
4 🌸 Get back into the garden with these Wildflower Ephemeral Walks!
Locations include:
Holden Arboretum: Visit the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden with over 400 native Ohio flower species!
Hogback Ridge Park: Offers a 1,300-foot accessible boardwalk, perfect for all ages!
Veterans Park in Mentor: On Wednesday evenings from April to May, visit this Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio location!
Indian Point Park: Known for its blossoming Trout Lilies!
6 🐟 Have you caught a Steelhead Trout yet?
Peak fishing season is coming up! Get hooked on one of these fishing spots:
Grand River: Hogback Ridge Park, Mason's Landing, Hidden Valley Park, and Riverview Park.
Chagrin River: Over 3 miles of trails and prime fishing access!
The Lake Erie Shoreline: Mentor Headlands and Fairport Harbor.
8 🐣 Go on an Easter Egg Hunt (All ages)!
FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt - Sat, Apr 4 • 10:00 AM - Eleanor B Garfield Park in Mentor
2026 "Not Your Kids" Easter Egg Hunt! - Fri, Mar 27 • 7:30 PM + 1 more - The Winery at Spring Hill in Geneva
Enchanted Easter Egg Hunt in the Woods - Saturday, March 21, 2026 - Wildwood Cultural Center & Park in Mentor
Kids' Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Harry E. Winters Stadium (South High School, Willoughby)
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