There’s always something to do in your Metro Parks!
Whatever the season, there’s something exciting to do at Metro Parks. From winter hikes under twinkling lights to summer movies in the park, everyone can join in the adventure. Our inclusive events and programs let you connect with nature, learn about the local wildlife, and find an engaging activity for you and your family.
Want to host your own race, community or sporting event at Metro Parks? You will need a Special Event permit to do so. Metro Parks will begin accepting Special Event applications for 2026 dates at 8:00am on Wednesday, November 12. Special Event Application.
Ready to start exploring? View our Events calendar below to see the most up-to-date offerings at all our parks. Click on each event to learn more, including time, description, and age range, or search by a specific topic or park. Take a refreshing hike on one of our trails, participate in an outdoor adventure program, or check out what else we have to offer!
12 events found.
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Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness 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.
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Luminary Hike
Chestnut Ridge
8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, United States
Join us for an evening in lights and transcend into the peaceful surroundings of Chestnut Ridge Metro Park after dark! Portions of the Ridge Trail will become aglow with luminaries ...Read More
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Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
Keep warm with a Fast-Paced Adult Full Moon Hike. Not suitable for strollers or slow walkers.
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Full Moon Family Hike
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
The weather may be frightful, but the Full Moon is so delightful! Join us for a slow-paced, family friendly guided hike through the nighttime woods.
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Winter Hike – Campfire & Hot Cocoa
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail under the twinkling lights and stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a cup of cocoa around the campfire. The Canopy Walk ...Read More
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Crafts & Cocoa
Homestead
4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, United States
The holiday lights are adorning Homestead all this month! Join us Friday, the 5th, 12th, or 19th to celebrate the seasonal festivities as we make a craft under the twinkling ...Read More
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Night Hike
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Let's take a 1-mile interpretive sensory hike through the forests under the starlight.
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Blacklick Hiking Club
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Join the hiking club! Meet the first Saturday of every month for a moderate-fast paced hike and to meet like-minded people. This is not an interpretive hike.
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Wetland Wander
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Let's meander through the wetland and see what we can hear, see, and find! Hike will be 1.5 miles long through grass and may be muddy. Ages 12+.
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
Slate Run Living Historical Farm
1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm See the farmhouse decorated for Christmas and enjoy some 1880s holiday activities.
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For Adults 50+: Hike Before the Luminaries
Chestnut Ridge
8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, United States
Traverse 1.4-miles through the forest and up and down the ridge on this moderate to difficult hike. Enjoy the luminaries on your own once we return. Meet at the 1st ...Read More
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Luminary Hike
Chestnut Ridge
8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH, United States
Join us for an evening in lights and transcend into the peaceful surroundings of Chestnut Ridge Metro Park after dark! Portions of the Ridge Trail will become aglow with luminaries ...Read More
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News & Events
Amanda Sugerik Park Ranger, Quarry Trails Metro Park Amanda Sugerik is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon About me I was born in Westerville and have lived my whole life …Read More
STEPHANIE WEST Blendon Woods Naturalist Of all winter travel destinations, Ohio hardly seems like the perfect getaway. There’s no warm tropical sand, nor towering ski slopes. Vistas are often gray …Read More
LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Manager Sandhill cranes are large majestic birds that capture the attention of almost anyone found within the area of them. They are still listed as “Threatened” …Read More
In our latest Tim Talks video we take a close look at our programs for people age 50-plus and hear from participants. STILLS FROM THE VIDEO