The air is crisp, leaves turn brilliant hues of red, yellow and orange and days get shorter. Autumn arrives in Mentor and while nature puts on a show, we encourage you to get out and enjoy the season. The City of Mentor boasts over 1,200 acres of parkland just waiting for you to explore. The City also offers many fun fall activities that will make this an Autumn to remember!

HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY FOR DOGS
On Friday October 18th at 5:30 PM, bring your favorite pup and join us for a Halloween party just for dogs at the Mentor Dog Park. Enjoy a costume contest, prizes, and doggone good fun. Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations, be licensed, and not be in heat, to visit the dog park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (440) 974-5720 for more information. FREE!

MYSTERIES OF THE MANOR TRAIL HAYRIDE – Celebrate the season with a family-friendly evening at Wildwood Cultural Center. Decorate a pumpkin, climb the hay pyramid, dance to a DJ, enjoy a bonfire with fall snacks and go on a moonlit hayride to hear the spooky story of the Manor Trail. Register to join us on Friday or Saturday October 25 & 26 (6:30 – 8:30 PM), or on Sunday October 27th (2 – 4 PM). Cost is $8 per person. Children under 2 are free. Call (440) 974-5735

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT WILDWOOD
A fun and silly costume party for kids ages 4 to 8 years-old. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy an afternoon of fun including crafts, stories and a chance to trick or treat Wildwood style. Join us on Tuesday, October 29th from 4 to 5 PM. Resident: $5/Nonresident: $6. Call (440) 974-5735 to register.

TRICK OR TREAT
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Trick-or-treating in the City of Mentor is on Thursday, October 31st from 6 to 8 PM.

HALLOWEEN SKATE PARTY
Celebrate Halloween on skates at the Mentor Ice Arena! Gather your friends on Saturday, October 26th from 8:30 to 10:30 PM for a fun-filled evening of ice skating to your favorite music! DJ, games, prizes, and if you dress in costume admission is only $5 and includes skate rental ($10 no costume). This is a scary good deal!

TURKEY ROLL ON ICE
Join us at the Mentor Ice Arena on Friday, November 15 at 7 PM for the most fun you’ll ever have bowling with a frozen turkey. Gather four friends, come up with a team name, team uniform (silly or serious), and get ready to have fun! Win prizes, enjoy snacks, and bowl like you never have before! You are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice. Team members must wear rubber soled shoes. Team captains call (440) 974-5730 to register. For Adults 21+. Cost is $80 per team of 4.