Maple Sugaring Festival

It’s the sweetest Saturday of the year at the Schrader Center in Oglebay—Maple Sugaring Festival is March 15, 2025 from 9am-1pm.

Celebrate maple sugaring season with pancakes, sausage, and oh-so-sweet maple syrup! Then, experience the history and wonder of maple syrup production. See a wide variety of sugaring techniques, from the Native American way through modern methods, and learn all about the sweet side of the maple tree! Taste sap, play pioneer games, and more.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register by mealtime. All other festival activities can be experienced and explored at your own pace.

$12 per person. ($10 OI Members); Children 3 & under are free. Group rates are available.

Not an OI member? Join today!

Register online or call 304-242-6855.

Explore nature as a family…

Replace your child’s screen time with green time! Our family nature programs bring families together for quality time learning about nature. So, get outside and explore! Activities ignite children’s interests in science and nature. Children socialize with other kids outside of a traditional classroom setting. They have a lot of fun, too. And parents meet and connect with other parents. Most of all, our programs instill a lifelong appreciation and respect for the natural world.

More about the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.