Orange Community Education & Recreation

Enjoy an early dinner and a self-guided tour of the historic Steele Mansion in Painesville before laughing out loud at the Rabbit Run Theater's hilarious musical production of Spamalot! Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Your fee includes transportation, theater ticket, a Chicken Marsala dinner, self-guided tour of Steele Mansion, and gratuity. Board school transportation in the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 3:30 pm.

Let's head to the riverfront for one of the most acclaimed arts festivals in the country, featuring more than 240 artists, fabulous food, and entertainment. Then we’re off to the Columbus IKEA store, just outside of Columbus, where you can shop for household items, from kitchen gadgets to full kitchens, at amazing prices. Board deluxe motor coach in the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 9 am. Headed for college? This is a great place to pick up what you need for the dorm! The last day for registrations or for refunds is May 7!

All aboard the Lady Caroline for a scrumptious luncheon followed by a self-guided tour of the Cleveland Aquarium. Your luncheon includes a freshly prepared buffet meal with coffee, tea and water. Next, enjoy Cleveland and our local waterways as you see our city, river and lake in a whole new light while enjoying the sounds of DJ entertainment. Following the cruise you will venture over to the Cleveland Aquarium to view eel, sharks, and 2,700 other intriguing aquatic animals. Board School transportation in the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 10:30 am. The last day for registrations and for refunds is June 15.

The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Playhouse Square as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Cleveland premiere at the KeyBank State Theatre. Board School Transportation in the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 12:15 pm and we’ll drop you off at the door! Due to high demand, the last day to register or for refunds is May 29!

Enjoy a wine sampling and a Sicilian Chicken Pasta dinner at the Winery at Springhill before heading off to the theater to see Clue! Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth-the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Board school transportation at the Pepper Pike Learning Center parking lot by 3:30 pm. The last day for registrations or for refunds is July 15.

Delight in New England’s coastal region on the 7-day, 6-night tour. Your adventure begins with a guided tour of Hyannis and Sandwich, where you will visit the JFK Museum and the JFK Memorial, and ending the day in the historic and quaint village of Sandwich. The next day you will embark on a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard, where you will have some free time to explore and shop. Next, enjoy a guided tour of the Outer Cape, See the Eastham Windmill, the Cape Cod National Seashore, Race Point Visitor Center, and the Marconi Station area with its spectacular "ocean to bay" view across the entire cape. Then, you'll make a stop in colorful Provincetown - home to artists, great galleries, stores and boutiques. Next, you'll breathe in the sea air in Chatham with its panoramic views of the Atlantic and rustic barrier beaches. As you head back to Pepper Pike you will visit the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York. The trip includes transportation, lodging, six breakfasts and four dinners. A $75 deposit will reserve your spot, with final payment due on July 28. Trip insurance is available.