10:00 - 4:00 PM
*Path of the Peninsula Python
Where in Peninsula is the python???  Find out at the Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum from 10 am to 4 pm.  Learn about the real history of the Peninsula Python in our exhibit and join the Python Posse by playing a game of Peninsula Python Pandemonium and color your own python.  Win prizes and enjoy some squirmy treats!
2nd floor Boston Township Hall
1775 Main Street
330-657-2892

11:30 AM
*Akron ZooMobile - Snakes
The Akron Zoo will be stopping by Peninsula Library at 11:30 am with a few of their snakes!  Come learn about what snakes do and eat!  This program is free and for all ages.  The program lasts about 45 minutes.  See you there!
Peninsula Library
6105 Riverview Road
330-657-2665
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12:00 - 4:00 PM
*Local Amphibians and Reptiles
From noon to 4 pm, park rangers and Wildlife Watcher volunteers will provide a close-up look at local amphibians and reptiles at Park Place in Peninsula.
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12:00 - 4:00 PM
*Slithering Snake Crafts
Stop by and make your own slithering snake crafts with our NPS rangers.  Something for all ages!
Park Place in the garage and back patio
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12:30; 1:00 and 1:30 PM
*Learn to Juggle with MisterO
Join MisterO at The Log Cabin Gallery and try your hands at juggling.  Learn-to-juggle sessions run 1/2 hour and are free.
The Log Cabin Gallery
1671 Main Street (In Back)
330-657-2670web-site
12:30; 1:30 and 2:30 PM
*Python Story Time
Meet Verdi, a python who doesn't want to grow up big and green.  He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes!
Park Place in Peninsula
1593 Main Street
330-657-2091
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1:00 - 3:00 PM
*Tunes Along the Trail with
Tina Bergman
Take a break and enjoy American Old Time music of Tina Bergman and her hammered dulcimer.
Park Place in Peninsula
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THROUGHOUT THE DAY
*Find the Python Sculptures around the Village!

*Peninsula Art Academy Python Art Contest
Kids, bring your best paper pythons to the Peninsula Art Academy Python Art Contest!  Win a free ticket on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad!  (ages 3-12).
1600 West Mill Street
330-657-2248
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*Snake Face Painting
Stop by Yellow Creek Trading Company for a lovable face snake painting and a complimentary Gummi Snake.
Yellow Creek Trading Company
330-657-2444 
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*Python Tasty Treats
Stop in at Fire and Water Books 'N' Bakery where tasty Python Treats will be on sale.
Fire and Water Books 'N' Bakery
1685 Main Street "In the Back"
216-715-5252

Python Scavenger Hunt & Trivia Trail
Heritage Farms offers activities all over the farm.  Pillowcase pythons, trivia trail, and scavenger hunt and hidden "slitherers" are just a few of the activities.  Children can vist the Python painting station to choose and decorate their own mini-python.  Fee:  $5 per person for art supplies.  Opens at 9 am.
Heritage Farms 
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*Python Treats & Squirmy Worms
Visit Elements Gallery for more Python Tasty Treats and Squirmy Worms
1619 W. Mill Street
330-657-2788
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*Python Art Display
Stop in at Peninsula Art Academy for a Python Art Display.  Choose from several styles of handmade Python mugs by Peninsula artist Susan Delahanty and get your Python jewelry here!
1600 West Mill Street
330-657-2248
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*Python Games & Prizes
Try your skills at the games outside in front of The Downtown Emporium.  While you are there, purchase a Python Coloring Book, a Posse Badge, or a Python T-shirt.
The Downtown Emporium
1595 Main Street
330-657-2778

*The Peninsula Python Book
The story of the Peninsula Python is told in limerick style in the book The Peninsula Python written by George Hoy with illustrations by George Hoy and Honore Guilbeau Cooke.  This delightful book is available at The Downtown Emporium and at the Inn at Brandywine Falls web-site, where George and Katie Hoy open their doors to guests at their bed and breakfast. 

*Python T-shirts
Purchase your Peninsula Python t-shirt at Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce businesses.  Shirts are $2.00.  What a Sale!  The proceeds go the the Chamber of Commerce.  The Peninsula Python logo was designed by Honore Guilbeau Cooke for the 50th anniversary of the python legend in 1994.  Among Honore's many artistic contributions to the Peninsula community are the "Mural of Transportation into the Valley" which was installed on the front of the library's new building in 1964 and the Peninsula Python mural which was installed inside the library in 1970. 

*Python 2009 Button
Don't forget to purchase your Python Fest 2009 button.  Available at participating businesses throughout the Village.

*Ride the Rails to Peninsula Python Day
Ride the rails to Peninsula and enjoy all that Peninsula has to offer.  Rockside Station, 9 am, 12:45 pm and 4:05 pm.  Canton Lincoln Highway Station, 9 am.  Akron Northside Station, 10:40 am and 2:25 pm.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.  For details call *00-468-4070 or visit web-site

*Denotes locations in downtown Peninsula

Hobo Weekend at Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park.  
Friday, July 16 - Sunday, July 18
Sponsored by MetroParks serving Summit County.  Follow the Towpath Trail from Peninsula to Deep Lock Quarry (KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR FRIENDLY PYTHONS!) and discover hobo history and culture at the hobo jungle all weekend with naturalists and volunteers.  For details, call 330-865-8065 or visit web-site