After Dark In The Park

Clear Creek 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States

Join us for an evening full of activities and experience Clear Creek after dark! 7:00pm- Naturalist led evening hike along the Lake Trail (1-mile). 8:00pm-S'mores around the campfire. 8:30pm-The amazing ...Read More

Event Series Canoe the Lake

Canoe the Lake

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More

Summer Dog Hike

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

Join the naturalist on a 1.5-mile summer hike along river and field with your canine friend. Treats and water breaks provided. All ages. Meeting location notes:Highbanks Metro Park. Meet in ...Read More

Fairy & Troll House Building

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

Explore the forest and build homes for fairies and trolls! Meet at the Natural Play Area at Cherry Ridge.

Event Series Canoe the Lake

Canoe the Lake

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to ...Read More

Art in the Park

Homestead 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States

Join the naturalist for an intro art lesson! All materials will be provided.

Pokémon Adventure

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

Did you know that many Pokémon are based on real animals? Take a half-mile hike to learn about some of the fun critters that inspired Pokémon.

Bats

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

It's bats! This is us putting up the bat signal to come learn about our park's bats on this 1-mile hike. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board.

Guided Hike: Identifying Mushrooms

Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

Join the naturalist for a guided hike identifying mushrooms! Meet at the flagpole, located by the shelter house and restrooms.

For Kids: Friday Night Fishing

Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

Drop a line in Schrock Lake and see if you can catch a big one. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours. Ages 3-16.

Movie Night! Happy Gilmore

Blacklick Woods Golf Course 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.