Let It Shine At Lake Metroparks' Glow-A-Palooza

Nature was throwing rave parties with all sorts of glow-in-the-dark and phosphorescent creatures before humans caught.

Lake Metroparks is hosting a celebration of all things glowing and shiny from 8 p.m. to midnight today at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland.

Dubbed Glow-A-Palooza, families and children of all ages can participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor adventures in a carnival-type atmosphere, including:

• check out the indoor StarLab Planetarium
• get a glow necklace
• take a free train ride, compliments of The Lake Shore Live Steamers
• see nighttime wild animal shows
• learn more about animals that make their own light like fireflies
• do some backyard astronomy and stargazing, courtesy of Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society
• have

Advanced-registration is required to attend Glow-a-Palooza.

Adults and children ages two and older cost $4 and children younger than 2 are free.

Register online or call the Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or
800-669-9226.

The program will run rain or shine.