Tea Time

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

Learn about different wild plants that you can make teas with and their benefits; then try some samples.

50+ Tree Hike

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

Take a 1-mile hike to learn about trees and find out which ones keep their leaves through the winter.

Toddler Turkey Trot

Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

Join us for a slow paced walk suitable for your littles! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park, following the walk kiddos will be able to ...Read More

Fossils!

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

Join a naturalist & travel back in time to learn about fossils! Then uncover fossils of your own & make a dinosaur fossil to take home and remember your trip ...Read More

Tots on Trails

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

Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Opt-Outside Hike

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

Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Gobble Hobble

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

Walk off the Thanksgiving feast with us! We will do a 2 mile walk around the park on the Marsh Hawk Trail. This trail is completely paved! This program is ...Read More

Buckeye Bracelets

Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States

Drop by to learn some cool facts about buckeye trees, then make a buckeye bracelet in preparation for the OSU vs. Michigan game!

Opt Outside Hike

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

Opt Outside on Black Friday on a 4-mile guided backcountry hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged, steep and uneven in places. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the Park ...Read More

Event Series Indoor Amusements

Indoor Amusements

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

Ongoing at the farmhouse between 10am-4pm. Try some indoor games and toys and challenge your mind with some 19th century puzzles.

Opt Outside Bird Walk

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

Opt outside and take a 1.5 mile hike to look for birds. All experience levels welcome. Some binoculars available to borrow. Trail is unimproved and may be muddy. Meet at ...Read More

Black (ratsnake) Friday

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

Take a break from shopping stop by and meet Chico, our black rat snake.