Events
2026 Girls in Aviation Day
Join Us for the Women in Aviation’s Biggest Event of the Year!
You’re invited to a special open house celebrating women in all corners of the aviation industry! Meet female pilots, air traffic controllers, engineers, and more—while discovering how young girls can take the first steps toward their own aviation dreams.
Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, explore real aircraft, and learn more about exciting career paths in aviation.
Event Details:
- Recommended (but not limited to) for ages 8+ — fun for the whole family!
- Open house format — drop in anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Women in Aviation Cleveland Chapter merchandise will be available for purchase
- Registration is required
Come get inspired and see what’s possible!
Santa Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Discover Aviation Center
Lorain County Regional Airport (KLPR)
44050 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035
✈️ FREE Community Event
Admission is FREE. Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP so we can plan for breakfast and activities.
🎅 Join Us for a Holiday Aviation Tradition
Watch Santa arrive by airplane, enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, take photos with Santa, and celebrate the holiday season with Women in Aviation Cleveland.
This family-friendly event is one of our favorite traditions and supports our mission of inspiring the next generation of aviators.
Event Highlights:
- Pancake Breakfast
- Santa Fly-In
- Photos with Santa
- Aviation Displays & Activities
- Family Holiday Fun
- Meet local pilots and aviation professionals
🏆 Scholarship Presentation (Commute Air)
12:00 PM
Join us as we recognize the recipients of the Women in Aviation Cleveland Aviation Scholarships.
Thank you to our Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors whose support makes everything we do possible. Your contributions directly fuel our scholarship programs, educational events, and outreach efforts—empowering the next generation of women in aviation to soar higher than ever.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests.
Women in Aviation, Cleveland Chapter
P.O. Box 81902
Cleveland, OH 44181
wai.cleveland@gmail.com