Puzzles, Pleasures, and Pastimes

Slate Run Living Historical Farm 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States

Ongoing between 10 am- 3pm Try games, riddles, and activities that Victorian families did for fun and relaxation.

Event Series Try it! Kayaking

Try it! Kayaking

Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ...Read More

For Kids: Butterflies

Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

Learn all about butterflies and use a net to catch them. Ages 5 and up.

Twilight Hike

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

What creatures emerge in the evening, and why? We'll go on a hike to learn about and look for crepuscular critters. Hike will be about 2 miles on unimproved trail. ...Read More

Family Creeking

Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip ...Read More

Fathers’ Day Event

Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States

How did the celebrity dad stay cool on Father’s Day? Because he had so many fans! Be your dad’s biggest fan this Fathers’ Day and celebrate with us as we ...Read More

I-Spy

Blendon Woods 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States

Test your observation skills with this fun, fully accessible game along the paved lake trail.

Meet the Artist: Patty Sykes

Innis House 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, United States

Meet artist of the month, Patty Sykes, and view her artwork on display in the Innis House.

Father’s Day Fishing

Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

Meet in the Kingfisher Shelter use the address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228. Come and go fishing. Bait and a limited number of poles are provided. You may ...Read More

Talking With Fireflies

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

Take a 1-mile hike and learn how fireflies communicate with one another. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Meet the Animals

Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

Meet some of the reptiles and amphibians that live in the park. 45 minute, outdoor presentation with live animals. Meet in the hammock nook, on the left-hand side before you ...Read More

Nature Kids: Who’s Under Where?

Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

Join a naturalist for a half-mile hike of searching under rocks and logs to find worms, salamanders, spiders and other critters.