🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Cleveland
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Planetariums
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History Shafran Planetariumcmnh.org
Cleveland · Full-dome planetarium at the museum with live astronomer-led programs, plus a children's show; the exhibits page lists both running through December 20, 2026.
- Lake Erie Nature & Science Centerlensc.org
Bay Village · Nature and science center whose planetarium runs short 360-degree dome shows, such as a Moon program for ages 10 and up on November 28, 2026.
Observatories with public nights
- Oberlin College Observatory and Taylor Planetariumoberlin.edu
Oberlin · College observatory atop Peters Hall with a 14-inch telescope and outdoor deck telescopes; public observing nights are listed for November and December.
Astronomy clubs with star parties
- Chagrin Valley Astronomical Societycvas.space
Montville · Astronomy club that hosts free public Nights at Nassau at Nassau Station and invites families to bring kids; November 2026 dates are listed.
Dark-sky places within a drive
- Observatory Parkgeaugaparkdistrict.orgFree
Montville Township · Geauga Park District's Silver Tier International Dark Sky Park on Clay Street, with night sky viewing and telescope programs scheduled through November 2026.