2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall 2025
Threads of Valor Exhibit
Fridays, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Final showing on Veterans Day, November 11.
September 12 & 13
Balloon Festival: Light Up the Night!
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hot air balloon glows, tethered rides, music, and family fun.
September 24
Autumn Home School Day
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Special programming for homeschool families.
October 11 & 12
Apple Butter Festival & OX Roast
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tours, craft shows, historic food, and demonstrations.
October 18
Geauga Loss Team Fundraiser
Public Dinner & Costume Contest.
October 24 & 25
Ghost Walk Tours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Spooky stories of Geauga’s past. Tickets available online.
October 31
Trick or Treat in Century Village (Free Event)
Costume contest, food, music, and candy from local nonprofit organizations.
November 28 & 29
Back in Time Christmas
- Friday, Nov. 28: Join our float in the Burton Parade (6:00 PM).
- Saturday, Nov. 29: Pancake Breakfast with farm-made maple syrup (9–12), Pictures with Santa (9–11), Historic Holiday Home Tours (10–5), and pioneer cooking classes throughout the day. Doors open at 9:00 AM.
December 3–21
Crossroads Holiday Gift Shop
Thurs.–Sat., 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shop one-of-a-kind gifts in our historic store.
2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Multiple once-in-a-lifetime events for the 250th anniversary to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence & in July, watch for the fireworks celebration hosted by the American Legion Post 459 & our historical display of military uniforms from 1812-present day called “Threads of Valor”!
Winter & Spring 2026
January–December
America 250: Geauga County Style!
Special exhibits, educational programs, and celebrations all year long.
March (Every Sunday)
Pancake Village U.S.A.
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy maple-syrup pancakes! Maple Museum is open all day.
May 23 & 24
Civil War Encampment & Reenactment
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Living history with soldier life, encampments, and battle reenactments.
Summer 2026
June 15–19
Little House on the Prairie – Half-Pint Pioneer School
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hands-on pioneer school program for ages 5–7. Registration required.
July 3
Special Threads of Valor Exhibit
At the fairgrounds for the American Legion Post 459 Fireworks Show Celebration.
July 6–10
Pioneer School (Ages 8–12)
Engaging, hands-on history program for youth. Registration required.
July 11
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Maple Splash!
WINNER, WINNER! Support local causes with this annual celebration.
July 18
Countywide Potluck Picnic & Homecoming
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A festive community gathering with food and fellowship.
August 1
Raccoon County Music Festival
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live music, food, and family fun.
August 8 & 9
Antique Power Show
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
From steam to diesel, explore vintage machinery and farming. Daily parades!
August 22 & 23
5th Annual Northeast Ohio Steampunk Festival
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Victorian sci-fi meets history—costumes encouraged!
Fall 2026
September (Date TBD)
Home School Days
Special programs for homeschool families.
September 25 & 26
Balloon Festival: Light Up the Night!
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Music, food, hot air balloons, and evening entertainment.
October 10 & 11
Apple Butter Festival & OX Roast
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Historic foods, crafts, and tours.
October 17
Geauga Loss Team Fundraiser
Public Dinner & Costume Contest.
October 23 & 24
Ghost Walk Tours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Learn about Geauga’s spooky history!
October 31
Trick or Treat in Century Village (Free Event)
Costumes, candy, food, and music by local nonprofits.
Holiday Season 2026
November 27 & 28
Back in Time Christmas
- Friday, Nov. 27: Join our float in the Burton Parade (6:00 PM).
- Saturday, Nov. 28: Pancake Breakfast (9–12), Pictures with Santa (9–11), Holiday Home Tours (10–5), and pioneer cooking classes. Doors open at 9:00 AM.
December 3–19
Crossroads Holiday Gift Shop
Thurs.–Sat., 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Unique holiday shopping in our historic store.
✨ 2026 marks America’s 250th Anniversary!
Century Village Museum will host special exhibits and celebrations all year long.