Ceramic Truck with Tree Workshop
Join us and paint your own version of this very popular Christmas decoration. Christmas music, cookies, and hot cocoa will be provided. The class includes a 9” ceramic truck hauling a tree, lights and plug. Painted trucks must be left at the Schrader Center to be fired and can be picked up the following week. Pre-registration required by Sunday, November 10.

Vintage Ceramic Tree Workshop
Who doesn’t remember the lighted ceramic trees from our childhood? Relive those memories by painting your own. Enjoy Christmas music, cookies and hot cocoa while you paint. This class includes a 13” ceramic tree, base, light kit, twist lights and a star. Painted trees must be left at the Schrader Center to be fired and can be picked up the following week. Pre-registration required by Sunday, November 10.

Holiday Wreath Making
Create a beautiful holiday wreath for your home! An assortment of fresh evergreen boughs, berries, pinecones, and ribbons will be provided along with the frame & wire. You may also bring your own ribbon and bows to share. We’ll show you how to craft your wreath and share how to identify different evergreen trees. Coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies provided. Pre-registration required. While you’re here, stop by the Holiday Art Show and check out all the great gifts made by local artists!

Roots ‘N Shoots Preschool Program Fall Series
The Roots ‘N Shoots series provides adults and their children the opportunity to connect with nature in all seasons. Create meaningful connections and memories through hands-on nature activities, crafts, stories, songs, and outside exploration. Pre-registration encouraged – walk-ins are limited.

Nurturing Naturalists
Designed for our youngest independent naturalists, who are ready to attend without an adult. Create meaningful connections and memories through hands-on nature activities, crafts, stories, songs, and outside exploration! Pre-registration encouraged – walk-ins are limited

Winter Nature Camp (MLK Jr. Day)
Schools out! Give your kids the outdoor time that they crave at the Schrader Center. We’ll have lots of fun exploring the winter world outside. Then, we’ll warm up with some hot cocoa. Dress for the weather and bring a bagged lunch. If there’s snow on the ground, bring your sleds!

Fall Astronomy 
Explore the solar and lunar skies at a special astronomy event at Speidel Observatory in Oglebay Park. Tour the facility, try your eye at “solar observing,” and participate in space science activities from 1-4pm. Observe planets through telescopes and learn about the constellations from 8-11pm (weather permitting). Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the sky that night. It should be a great night for planet viewing!

Fall Night Hike
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the crisp autumn forest as you explore the trails at night with our naturalist. Listen closely as we try to call in the native owls and explore signs of other nocturnal wildlife. All ages welcome. Trails are not stroller accessible.

Introduction to Astronomy
Join us as we explore the night sky in this exciting 4 topic program! Pick the topic that interests you most or attend all four! Topics include:
• Class 1: Basic Astronomy,
• Class 2: Telescopes & Night Sky Observation
• Class 3: Alien Visitors: Comets, Asteroids, Inter-stellars, Meteors, & Meteorites
• Class 4: Solar System, Exoplanets, Quasars, and Black Holes Embark on this cosmic journey and begin a lifelong appreciation for SPACE!accessible.

Pumpkin Patch Movie Night
Sponsored by McDonald’s of Wheeling
Gather all your little ghouls and get ready for a spooky good time! Our Pumpkin Patch Movie nights features The Addams Family 2 on the big screen at our campfire area. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a cozy and SPOOKY evening of cinematic delight. All ticket prices include popcorn and a drink. With a kid’s ticket, pick a pumpkin to take home from our “Great Pumpkin Patch.” Additional concessions will be available for purchase (cash only)! Doors open at 7pm, movie begins at 7:30.

A.B. Brooks Nature Hike
Nature Hikes are part of a long tradition of nature study in Oglebay Park. The A.B. Brooks Nature Hike will focus on natural history and serves as a venue for socialization and the sharing of ideas.The Schrader Center staff will lead groups of up to 20 participants through 1 mile of trails around Oglebay. It is recommended to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and clothing that is weather-appropriate. Sunglasses are a plus. Field guides and binoculars will be provided.