Good morning, Medina County! 👋
Halloween is officially in the rearview mirror, the costumes are packed away (or laying on the floor somewhere), and somehow we're already talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas. Seriously, where did October go? 🍂
But just because spooky season is over doesn't mean Medina County is slowing down. This weekend, we're smashing leftover pumpkins, kicking off holiday shopping, celebrating our veterans, and finding a few more reasons to get out and explore our own backyard.
So grab that second cup of coffee, ignore the Christmas decorations creeping into every store, and let's see what's happening around the county.
We found the good stuff so you don't have to.
IN TODAY'S SCOOP
🎃 Smashing Pumpkins: A fun way to say goodbye to Halloween (and those leftover pumpkins!).
🎄 Holiday Cheer Is Here: Local markets, festive shopping, and the first signs of the season.
☕ More Than Just Coffee: A local coffee shop that's making a difference beyond Medina County.
🦃 Neighbors Helping Neighbors: How you can help put Thanksgiving dinner on local tables.
📅 The Weekend Scoop: Live music, family fun, local events, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house.
AROUND THE COUNTY
🕯️ Medina's Candlelight Walk Is Almost Here!
It's almost time for one of Medina County's most beloved holiday traditions!
The 42nd Annual Medina Candlelight Walk returns November 20–22, transforming Historic Medina Square into a glowing holiday wonderland.
Here's what's on the schedule:
🎄 Friday, Nov. 20: Community tree lighting, holiday markets, and luminaries.
🎆 Saturday, Nov. 21: Parade of Lights and fireworks.
🎅 Sunday, Nov. 22: Santa photos and family-friendly holiday activities.
Between the decorated storefronts, thousands of glowing luminaries, and plenty of hot cocoa, it's the kind of small-town holiday magic that makes Medina special.
Mark your calendars. We'll have more details as the big weekend gets closer!
EAT & DRINK
☕ Once Upon a Farmhouse: Coffee, Cozy Vibes & a Little Shopping
There's a charming little spot in Granger Township where your morning coffee run might turn into a shopping trip.
Once Upon a Farmhouse, located at 4049 Ridge Road in Medina, combines a cozy farmhouse-style coffee shop with a boutique market filled with locally curated goods, home décor, gifts, and wellness products.
On the menu? Organic coffee, specialty lattes, smoothies, açaí bowls, and fresh baked treats.
A few drinks that caught my eye:
🍯 Farmhouse Favorite: Vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and raw honey.
🍁 Maple Barn: Maple and brown sugar goodness.
🫐 Barn Builder: A protein-packed smoothie with chocolate peanut butter, berries, and banana.
And unlike your typical coffee stop, you can browse the market while you're there. Coffee and shopping under one roof? Take that Starbucks.
📍 4049 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256
🕒 Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–1 PM; closed Sunday.
NEW AROUND HERE
☕ StoneWorx Coffee Co. - Brewing Coffee With a Bigger Purpose
What?! 2 Coffee-related stories in a row!?! Sorry, I am all hyped up on coffee as I write this.
A new coffee shop in Medina is serving up more than your morning caffeine fix. It's helping make a difference halfway around the world.
StoneWorx Coffee Co., which opened in late August at 2019 Medina Road, is located inside the new LifeStone Ministries headquarters, just east of I-71.
The locally operated café offers specialty coffees, pastries, and savory lunch options in a welcoming space designed to bring people together.
But here's what makes this place different.
StoneWorx sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Uganda, supporting local farmers. Through its partnership with LifeStone Ministries, purchases also help support educational programs and skill-building opportunities in Uganda and India.
So whether you're grabbing a latte, meeting a friend, or checking out the café's retail area, your coffee purchase helps support something bigger.
📍 2019 Medina Road, Medina, OH 44256
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3 PM; Saturday, 8 AM–3 PM; closed Sunday.
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💰 FAMILY BUDGET PICK
🎃 Ready, Set, SMASH! A Free Family Event in Medina
Still have a pumpkin sitting on your porch? Don't toss it just yet. Medina has a much more entertaining way to say goodbye to Halloween!
The Pumpkin Roll & Smash returns to Reagan Park this Saturday, November 7, and it's exactly what it sounds like: pumpkins rolling down a hill and meeting their spectacular demise.
Bring your leftover pumpkins, gather at the sledding hill, and watch the orange chaos unfold.
There will also be music and a food truck to keep the fun going.
It's silly, it's messy, and it's the kind of simple fun kids will remember. It can also be therapeutic if you need to relieve some stress from the work week!
🎃 When: Saturday, November 7, noon–2 PM (pumpkin roll at 12:30 PM)
📍 Where: Reagan Park, Medina
💰 Cost: FREE!
The Scoop: It's not every day you get to encourage your kids to smash a pumpkin. Take advantage of it!
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE
🦉 Whoooo's Up for an Owl Adventure?
Looking for something a little different this weekend? How about getting up close and personal with some of nature's narliest nighttime hunters? It’s sure to be a HOOT (Ok, I got it out of my system).
This Saturday, Cleveland Metroparks is hosting its Owl Hoot-enanny at North Chagrin Nature Center in Mayfield Village, and it's a pretty awesome outing for the whole family.
You'll get to meet live owls, watch incredible birds of prey take flight, and learn what makes these feathered hunters so fascinating.
But there's more than just birdwatching! The afternoon also includes scavenger hunts, an obstacle course, hands-on crafts, and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained.
And when hunger strikes, the Cleveland Metroparks food truck will be on hand.
Here's the scoop:
🦉 When: Saturday, November 7, 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Where: North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Mayfield Village
🚗 Drive: Roughly an hour from Medina
💰 Admission: FREE!
Bonus SCOOP: While you're there, explore North Chagrin Reservation and make a stop at Squire's Castle. It's a fun photo opportunity and a little extra adventure before heading home.
Sometimes the best weekend plans are just a short road trip away!
GOOD NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY
🦃 A Thanksgiving Table for Every Family in Medina County
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and one local nonprofit is hoping Medina County residents will help make the holiday a little brighter for their neighbors.
Feeding Medina County is on a mission to collect more than 1,000 turkeys to help local families enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
And the need is growing.
According to the organization, 15–20% of people seeking its assistance recently have been first-time visitors. Last Thanksgiving, more than 1,000 people came through its holiday food distribution, setting a record.
This year, the organization is asking for frozen turkeys, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, and other Thanksgiving staples.
Want to help? Here's how:
🦃 Donate a turkey or food: Feeding Medina County, 650 W. Smith Road, Unit C-8, Medina. Call ahead to arrange a drop-off.
❤️ Make a monetary donation: Every contribution helps the organization purchase food for local families.
📅 Upcoming food distributions: Lodi (Nov. 5), Brunswick (Nov. 12), and Wadsworth (Nov. 24).
Because everyone deserves a seat at the Thanksgiving table!
📅 THE WEEKEND SCOOP
The best things happening around Medina County this weekend.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly • 💰 FREE • ❤️ Date Night • 🎟️ Book Ahead
FRIDAY
First Friday: Giving Thanks to Our Veterans - Wadsworth
Downtown Wadsworth is honoring our veterans with an evening of community activities, local shopping, and dining. A great excuse to grab dinner and stroll through downtown.
📍 Pocket Park, 121 Watrusa Ave., Wadsworth
🕠 5:30–8 PM | Free
Event Details
🎨 Hinckley Arts & Crafts Show - Hinckley
Get a head start on holiday shopping with unique art, handmade crafts, and a watercolor demonstration at this annual two-day show.
📍 Old Fire Station, 1410 Ridge Rd., Hinckley
🕘 Friday & Saturday, 9 AM–3 PM
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🍂 Leave the Leaves Hike - Medina County Park District
Looking for an excuse to skip raking the yard this weekend? We've got one for you!
Join a park naturalist for a free afternoon hike and discover why those fallen leaves are actually doing your yard (and local wildlife) a favor. A little fresh air, a little nature knowledge, and one less chore on your weekend to-do list!
📍 Medina County Park District - See event page for location
🕐 Friday, November 6, 1–2 PM | FREE! No registration required.
SATURDAY
⛳ Chili Open - Medina
Golf and chili? Now that's a fall combination! Enjoy 18 par-3 holes with prizes for pin shots and assorted chili served throughout the outing.
📍 Bunker Hill Golf Course, 3060 Pearl Rd., Medina
🕗 Begins at 8 AM
Event Listings
🛍️ Pop-Up Market - Brunswick
Browse handmade goods from local makers alongside the permanent shops and food vendors at Market 42.
📍 Market 42, 2099 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
🕘 Begins at 9 AM
Event Listings
☕ Coffee Colony Holiday Open House - Medina
One of Medina's longtime coffee shops is celebrating its 41st annual holiday open house! Stop in for seasonal coffees, teas, festive gifts, and complimentary refreshments.
📍 The Coffee Colony, Medina
🕙 10 AM–5 PM
Shop Details
🎄 Christmas Tree Clay Workshop - Brunswick
Get crafty at Market 42! Kids and adults can create their own ceramic Christmas trees during this guided pottery workshop. No experience necessary.
📍 Market 42, 2099 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
🕐 1–3:30 PM | $30 per person | Ages 7+
Registration & Details
🎅 Christmas Ale Tapping at Blue Heron - Medina
Move over, pumpkin spice. Christmas Ale season has officially arrived!
Blue Heron Brewery & Pub is kicking off the holidays this Saturday with its annual Christmas Ale tapping party. Santa himself will pour the first pint at 1 PM, and the first 50 guests will score a commemorative ornament to take home.
Throw in happy-hour pricing, and you've got a pretty festive way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
📍 Blue Heron Brewery & Pub, 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina
🕛 Saturday, November 7, noon–4 PM | Happy-hour pricing
🥾 A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series - Medina County Park District
Looking to get some fresh air and burn a few calories before Saturday lunch? We've got just the thing!
Join a park naturalist for a brisk 3–5 mile hike through one of Medina County's beautiful parks. It's a great way to enjoy the fall scenery, get moving, and maybe meet a few new hiking buddies along the way.
Best part? No gym membership required!
📍 Medina County Park District — Meet at the ballfields. See event page for park location
🕙 Saturday, November 7, 10 AM–noon | FREE! No registration required.
🎸 Easy Street Band 50th Anniversary Concert - Wadsworth
Five decades of rock and roll! The Cleveland-area favorites are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special performance at the Celestia Theater.
📍 151 Main St., Wadsworth
🕖 7 PM | Ticketed event
Concert & Ticket Information
SUNDAY
🌺 Holiday Greenhouse Gathering - Medina
It's officially holiday shopping season at Boyert's! Browse more than 30 vendors offering handmade gifts, jewelry, pottery, candles, and festive finds. Enjoy live music, food trucks, bonfires, and a greenhouse full of poinsettias.
📍 Boyert's Greenhouse & Farm, 7171 Wooster Pike, Medina
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
Event Details
🧭 Orienteering Treasure Hunt - Allardale Park
Think you've got a good sense of direction? Time to put it to the test!
Grab a map and compass and head into the woods for a 90-minute treasure hunt through Allardale Park with the Northeastern Ohio Orienteering Club. Navigate the trails, hunt for checkpoints, and see if you can find your way to the finish line.
Afterward, warm up and swap adventure stories at a cozy fall social in the lodge.
Who needs a GPS when you've got a compass and a little determination?
📍 Allardale Park, Medina County
🕐 Sunday, November 8, 1 PM | $15 pre-registered, $20 day-of
🏈 Brunch Down Browns - Brunswick
Sunday football and brunch at Market 42! Grab something to eat, enjoy the market atmosphere, and settle in for a Browns-themed Sunday.
📍 Market 42, 2099 Pearl Rd., Brunswick
🕚 11 AM–3 PM
Event Details
🎁 Carrousel of Crafts - Wadsworth
One of Northeast Ohio's popular annual craft shows returns with approximately 150 vendors selling handmade gifts, jewelry, home décor, artwork, and more. Holiday shopping for a good cause? Count us in!
📍 Wadsworth High School, 625 Broad St., Wadsworth
🕙 10 AM–4 PM | Admission $3–$4
Event Information
⚡ QUICK HITS
🇺🇸 Medina Honors Our Veterans: A special Veterans Day service will be held Wednesday, November 11, at 7 PM at St. Francis Xavier Church in Medina. The evening includes music from the Medina Community Band and guest speakers honoring those who served. Details
🎨 Nature Meets Holiday Shopping: The Medina County Park District's 25th Annual Nature Art Fest returns November 14–15! Browse nature-inspired paintings, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, and handmade gifts. Free admission! Details
🚣 That's a Wrap on Lake Season: The Chippewa Lake Paddlecraft Launch and Birding & Bridle Trail closed November 1 for the winter. Both are scheduled to reopen May 1. Good news: Other areas of Chippewa Lake remain open for recreation. Details
🏛️ A Salute to Service: Medina's Veterans Hall, 620 N. Broadway St., will host a free open house November 14–15 from 10 AM–5 PM. Explore Medina's wartime history, meet local veterans, and view historical displays. Details
📚 Library Parking Heads-Up: Visiting Medina Library? Its ongoing roof replacement project has reduced parking availability, with the two eastern lots closed. Give yourself a little extra time to find a spot. Details
🎄 Help Light Up Medina: Main Street Medina is working toward a $100,000 fundraising goal for holiday decorations around Public Square and the surrounding districts. Want to help make downtown even more festive? Learn More
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THAT’S THE SCOOP!
Thanks for hanging out with us. We’ll be back next Thursday with more of what’s good around Medina County.
Have a great weekend,
Ryan
Medina County Scoop